Best Restaurants Gili Islands
A guide to the best restaurants on Gili Trawangan, offering food delivery through the Palmz app
Your Complete Dining Guide to Gili Trawangan & Gili Air & Gili Meno
From fresh seafood and Indonesian classics and international cuisine - discover where to eat across all three islands
Why Gili Islands Have Amazing Food
Despite being tiny tropical islands, the Gilis offer incredible dining diversity. Fresh seafood caught daily, authentic Indonesian warungs run by locals, and international restaurants opened by expats from around the world create a food scene that rivals much larger destinations. Whether you're craving Nasi Goreng or wood-fired pizza, smoothie bowls or seafood BBQ, you'll eat exceptionally well across all three Gili Islands.
🍴 What Makes Gili Islands Restaurants Special
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Ultra-fresh seafood: Fish caught that morning, served that evening
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International expat chefs: Authentic Italian, Mexican, Japanese cuisine
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Organic ingredients: Many restaurants use produce from Lombok farms
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Beachfront dining: Eat with your toes in the sand
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Dietary-friendly: Extensive vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options
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Affordable prices: Even upscale restaurants are reasonable
Types of Cuisine Available
🍜 Indonesian
Authentic local warungs serving Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng, Gado-Gado, Sate, and traditional Sasak dishes from Lombok.
🦞Fresh Seafood
Daily catch including barracuda, snapper, tuna, prawns, lobster, and calamari. BBQ beachfront dining at its finest.
🍕Italian
Authentic wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, risotto, and Italian desserts from restaurants run by Italian expats.
🌮Mexican
Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and margaritas. Surprisingly excellent Mexican food with fresh ingredients.
🍣Japanese
Fresh sushi, sashimi, poke bowls, and ramen. Island-caught fish prepared by experienced sushi chefs.
🍛Indian
Curries, tandoori, naan bread, and vegetarian specialties. Perfect spice levels for all preferences.
🥗Healthy Cafés
Açaí bowls, smoothie bowls, fresh juices, salads, vegan options, and wellness-focused menus.
🍔Western
Burgers, steaks, BBQ, breakfast all day, and comfort food favorites for when you crave home.
🏖️ Best Restaurants in Gili Trawangan
Gili T offers the widest selection with 50+ restaurants ranging from budget warungs to upscale beachfront dining.
Scallywags
🦞 Seafood & Beachfront Dining
One of the most popular restaurants on Gili T. Stunning beachfront location with fresh seafood, BBQ nights, and romantic sunset dinners. Known for their seafood platter and lobster.
⭐ Must-try: Seafood BBQ, Fresh Lobster
📍 Location: West coast, sunset side
⏰ Hours: 11am-11pm daily
$$$ Mid-High Range
Regina Pizzeria
🍕 Authentic Italian
The best pizza on the Gili Islands, hands down. Run by an Italian family with a wood-fired oven. Also excellent pasta, tiramisu, and Italian wine selection.
⭐ Must-try: Margherita Pizza, Carbonara
📍 Location: East side, near main strip
⏰ Hours: 12pm-11pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Pearl Beach Lounge
🥂 Upscale Beachfront
Luxury dining experience with gourmet cuisine, extensive wine list, and sophisticated ambiance. Perfect for special occasions and romantic dinners.
⭐ Must-try: Tuna Tataki, Beef Tenderloin
📍 Location: North coast
⏰ Hours: 11am-11pm daily
$$$$ High End
Kayu Café
🥗 Healthy & Vegan
Health-conscious café with smoothie bowls, fresh juices, vegan options, and wellness dishes. Instagram-worthy presentation and beachfront seating.
⭐ Must-try: Açaí Bowl, Dragon Fruit Bowl
📍 Location: East coast beach
⏰ Hours: 7am-9pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Warung Sasak
🍜 Traditional Indonesian
Authentic local warung serving traditional Sasak cuisine from Lombok. Best place for genuine Indonesian food at local prices. Family-run and welcoming.
⭐ Must-try: Nasi Campur, Ayam Taliwang
📍 Location: Village area, inland
⏰ Hours: 8am-9pm daily
$ Budget Friendly
Ko-Ko-Mo
🌮 Mexican
Excellent Mexican restaurant with homemade tortillas, fresh guacamole, and strong margaritas. Casual beach vibe with quality ingredients.
⭐ Must-try: Fish Tacos, Chicken Burrito
📍 Location: Main strip, east coast
⏰ Hours: 12pm-11pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Pesona Restaurant
🍛 Indonesian & Asian Fusion
Beautiful garden setting with traditional Indonesian dishes and Asian fusion. Great for groups with extensive menu. Live music some evenings.
⭐ Must-try: Rendang, Seafood Curry
📍 Location: Central, garden setting
⏰ Hours: 11am-11pm daily
$$ Mid Range
The Banyan Tree
🍔 Western & Burgers
Best burgers on Gili T with proper beef patties, bacon, and quality ingredients. Also serves breakfast all day, steaks, and cocktails. Chill atmosphere.
⭐ Must-try: Classic Burger, Full Breakfast
📍 Location: Main strip
⏰ Hours: 7am-11pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Night Market
🍢 Street Food
Local night market near the main pier with dozens of food stalls. Incredibly cheap and authentic Indonesian street food. Great for budget travelers.
⭐ Must-try: Sate, Grilled Fish, Nasi Goreng
📍 Location: Near main pier
⏰ Hours: 6pm-11pm daily
$ Budget Friendly
🐢 Best Restaurants in Gili Air
Gili Air offers 25+ restaurants with a focus on fresh seafood, healthy options, and relaxed beachfront dining.
Mowie's
🦞 Seafood & International
Gili Air's most popular restaurant with beachfront tables on the sand. Excellent seafood, pasta, and wood-fired pizzas. Great sunset location.
⭐ Must-try: BBQ Seafood Platter, Pizza
📍 Location: West coast sunset side
⏰ Hours: 8am-11pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Pachamama
🥗 Organic & Healthy
Organic, healthy café focusing on fresh ingredients and wellness. Smoothie bowls, salads, vegan options, and fresh juices. Beautiful garden setting.
⭐ Must-try: Poke Bowl, Green Smoothie
📍 Location: Central Gili Air
⏰ Hours: 7am-9pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Scuba Junkie Restaurant
🍔 Western & Asian
Large menu with Western favorites and Asian dishes. Popular with divers. Good breakfast options and comfortable seating.
⭐ Must-try: Fish & Chips, Pad Thai
📍 Location: East side
⏰ Hours: 7am-10pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Warung Bambu
🍜 Local Indonesian
Authentic local warung with traditional Indonesian dishes at very affordable prices. Family-owned and popular with locals.
⭐ Must-try: Nasi Campur, Mie Goreng
📍 Location: Village area
⏰ Hours: 8am-9pm daily
$ Budget Friendly
Zipp Bar
🍕 Pizza & Italian
Beachfront Italian restaurant with good pizzas and pasta. Relaxed atmosphere with sunset views and full bar.
⭐ Must-try: Quattro Formaggi, Lasagna
📍 Location: West coast
⏰ Hours: 12pm-11pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Ruby's Café
☕ Café & Breakfast
Cozy café perfect for breakfast and coffee. Pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, and quality espresso drinks.
⭐ Must-try: Banana Pancakes, Cappuccino
📍 Location: Central area
⏰ Hours: 7am-4pm daily
$-$$ Budget-Mid
💑 Best Restaurants in Gili Meno
Gili Meno has 15+ restaurants, mostly small and romantic, perfect for quiet dinners and fresh local cuisine.
Sasak Café
🍜 Indonesian & Seafood
Popular local café with fresh seafood and traditional dishes. Great value and friendly owners. Perfect for authentic Gili Meno dining.
⭐ Must-try: Grilled Fish, Nasi Goreng
📍 Location: East side
⏰ Hours: 8am-9pm daily
$ Budget Friendly
Mahamaya Resort Restaurant
🥂 Fine Dining
Upscale restaurant in boutique resort. Gourmet cuisine with fresh ingredients, excellent service, and romantic beachfront setting.
⭐ Must-try: Tasting Menu, Fresh Lobster
📍 Location: North coast
⏰ Hours: 7am-10pm daily
$$$$ High End
Warung Meno
🍛 Local Warung
Simple local warung with authentic Indonesian food. The most affordable option on Gili Meno with generous portions.
⭐ Must-try: Sate Ayam, Gado-Gado
📍 Location: Village center
⏰ Hours: 7am-9pm daily
$ Budget Friendly
Diana Café
🦞 Seafood & BBQ
Beachfront café known for fresh seafood BBQ. Choose your fish from the daily catch and have it grilled to perfection.
⭐ Must-try: BBQ Snapper, Prawns
📍 Location: West coast
⏰ Hours: 11am-10pm daily
$$ Mid Range
Dining for Dietary Preferences
🌱 Vegan Options
The Gili Islands are very vegan-friendly with multiple dedicated vegan restaurants and most menus offering vegan options.
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Kayu Café (Gili T) - All vegan menu
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Pachamama (Gili Air) - Extensive vegan choices
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Smoothie bowls available everywhere
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Indonesian Tempeh and Tofu dishes
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Fresh fruit and vegetable juices
🥗 Vegetarian Dining
Every restaurant has vegetarian options. Indonesian cuisine naturally includes many vegetarian dishes.
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Gado-Gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce)
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Nasi Goreng and Mie Goreng (vegetarian versions)
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Vegetarian curries and stir-fries
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Margherita and vegetable pizzas
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Salads and Buddha bowls
🌾 Gluten-Free
Gluten-free options are increasingly common, especially at health-focused cafés.
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Gluten-free pizza and pasta available
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Rice-based Indonesian dishes (naturally GF)
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Fresh seafood and grilled meats
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Smoothie bowls and fresh juices
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Many restaurants mark GF options
☪️ Halal Food
The Gili Islands are in a Muslim-majority area, so halal food is widely available.
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Most local warungs are halal
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Indonesian restaurants typically halal
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Look for "Halal Certified" signs
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Fresh seafood is always halal
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Ask staff if unsure
Dining by Budget
💰 Budget Dining ($1-5 per meal)
You can eat very well on the Gili Islands for under $5 per meal at local warungs and night markets.
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Night Markets: 20,000-50,000 IDR meals
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Local Warungs: Nasi Campur, Mie Goreng
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Street Food: Sate, grilled corn, spring rolls
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Breakfast: Nasi Goreng for 25,000 IDR
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Best value: Warung Sasak, Warung Bambu, Night Market
💵 Mid-Range Dining ($5-15 per meal)
Most restaurants fall into this category with excellent quality and variety.
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Western Food: Burgers, pasta, pizza
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Fresh Seafood: Grilled fish with sides
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Asian Fusion: Thai, Indonesian, Japanese
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Healthy Cafés: Smoothie bowls, salads
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Best value: Regina Pizzeria, Ko-Ko-Mo, Mowie's
💎 Fine Dining ($15-40+ per meal)
Upscale restaurants for special occasions, still very affordable compared to Western countries.
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Romantic Dinners: Beachfront candlelit settings
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Gourmet Cuisine: Chef's tasting menus
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Premium Seafood: Fresh lobster, premium cuts
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Wine Pairings: Imported wine selections
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Best options: Scallywags, Pearl Beach Lounge, Mahamaya
Dining Tips for the Gili Islands
🕒 Breakfast Timing
Most restaurants open 7-8am for breakfast. Popular spots fill quickly by 9am during peak season. Arrive early or order delivery.
🌅 Sunset Reservations
Sunset restaurants (west coast) fill up fast. Make reservations for dinner, especially at Scallywags and popular beachfront spots.
💳 Payment Methods
Many restaurants accept cards but may charge 3-5% fee. Bring cash for warungs and night markets. ATMs available on Gili T and Air.
🚚 Delivery Available
Most restaurants offer delivery through Palmz app. Perfect for beach days or when you don't want to bike across the island.
🐟 Seafood Freshness
Ask what was caught today. Fishermen return each morning, so evening dinner is the freshest. Avoid seafood on Mondays (fishing day off).
🌶️ Spice Levels
Indonesian food can be very spicy. Always specify "not spicy" or "mild" when ordering. Most restaurants will adjust to your preference.
📱 WiFi Availability
Most restaurants offer free WiFi, though it can be slow. Perfect for looking up next activities while you eat.
💡 Happy Hours
Many restaurants have happy hour 5-7pm with discounted food and drinks. Great way to try multiple places affordably.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for food per day in the Gili Islands?
Budget travelers can eat well for $10-15/day at local warungs and night markets. Mid-range travelers typically spend $25-40/day eating at restaurants. If you're dining at upscale beachfront restaurants, budget $50-80/day. These prices include three meals and drinks.
Is it safe to eat street food and at local warungs?
Yes, street food and warungs are generally safe. Choose busy stalls with high turnover, ensure food is cooked fresh and served hot, and stick to bottled or filtered water. Most travelers eat at warungs without issues.
Which island has the best food?
Gili Trawangan has the widest selection with 50+ restaurants covering every cuisine. Gili Air offers excellent quality with fewer options (25+ restaurants), focusing on seafood and healthy food. Gili Meno is quietest with 15+ restaurants, mostly local and romantic beachfront dining.
Can I get Western breakfast on the Gili Islands?
Absolutely! Many cafés serve full Western breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes, French toast, and quality coffee. Popular breakfast spots include The Banyan Tree (Gili T), Ruby's Café (Gili Air), and most beachfront hotels.
Are there vegetarian and vegan restaurants?
Yes! The Gili Islands are very vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Kayu Café and Pachamama are fully vegan. Every restaurant has vegetarian options, and Indonesian cuisine naturally includes many plant-based dishes like Gado-Gado, Tempeh, and Tofu curries.
Do I need to tip at restaurants?
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Many restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. If no service charge, leaving 10,000-20,000 IDR ($0.65-$1.30) or rounding up the bill is a nice gesture for good service.
Can I order food delivery to my hotel or the beach?
Yes! Palmz app offers delivery from most restaurants to hotels, villas, and even beach locations across all three islands. Delivery fees are typically 10,000-25,000 IDR ($0.65-$1.60) and takes 30-45 minutes.
What time do restaurants close?
Most restaurants serve until 10-11pm. Some beachfront bars stay open later. The night market operates 6-11pm. Breakfast places typically open 7-8am. Plan dinner by 8pm to have full menu selection available.
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