A Taste of Gili Air
One of the pleasures of staying on Gili Air is discovering its wide variety of places to eat. From traditional local warungs to relaxed beachfront restaurants, the island offers something for every taste and occasion.
Whether you’re looking for authentic Indonesian food, a casual family meal or a relaxed dinner by the sea, you’ll find plenty of options to enjoy during your stay.
LOCAL WARUNG
For a more authentic taste of Gili Air, we recommend trying some of the island’s local warungs. These small, family-run eateries are usually simple and relaxed, offering traditional Indonesian food at very reasonable prices. They are a great way to experience the local flavours and enjoy a more genuine side of island life.
Most warungs serve Indonesian favourites such as nasi goreng, mie goreng, nasi campur and satay, as well as other local dishes that change from one place to another. Don’t be put off by their simple appearance — some of our favourite meals on the island have been enjoyed in these unassuming little places.
There is even a local warung that serves sushi — and, in our opinion, it’s one of the best places for sushi on the island.
Below, we’ve put together a selection of our favourite local warungs in Gili Air, including a few places we regularly recommend to our guests.
- Firda Warung
- Be Gili Mood
- Waroeng Alam Damai
- Optimized Prime
- Zzz Warung
- Lady Burger
- Good Warung
- Keisha Warung
- Warung Sunny
- Shendy’s Café
INTERNATIONAL FOOD
Gili Air also offers a wonderful variety of international cuisine, with restaurants serving dishes from all around the world. From Italian and Spanish to Mexican, Greek, Japanese and Western food, there are plenty of options to suit different tastes and preferences.
You’ll find everything from fresh seafood and grilled fish to homemade pasta and pizza, sushi, tacos, burgers, salads and lighter dishes, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options too. Many restaurants also offer a relaxed beachfront setting, making them a lovely choice for a leisurely lunch or dinner by the sea.
For some of the more popular restaurants, we recommend making a reservation in advance, especially during busy periods. If you would like us to make a reservation for you, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it.
Below, we’ve put together a selection of some of our favourite international restaurants on the island.
- Santorini
- Ruby’s Café
- Puglia Mia (pizzas)
- Sands
- Mama Pizza
- Pachamama Organic Café
- Mowis
- Kai- The Spice Table
- I’m Bagus
- Hakuna Matata
- Yanai
- Coffe Roasters
- Kopi Susu
- Burrito Proyect
- Poutine
- Una pizza
- Alegría
- Papaya
- Bambu beach restaurant & bar
- Zipp Bar Restaurant
- Kanzen Gili Air
- Sharkbites
- Poke
- Kiosko
- Chupito