The Best Places to Eat on Gili Air 🍴🌴
Gili Air is like Gili T’s laid-back sibling: fewer late-night tequila shots, more hammock naps and ocean breezes. But don’t let the mellow vibe fool you, this island knows how to feed you well and after all snorkeling or scuba diving all day, you will be hungry! From cheap local warungs that will make your taste buds dance to dreamy cafés serving smoothie bowls that scream “Instagram me!”, here’s the ultimate foodie guide to Gili Air, ranked from budget bites ($) to fancy feasts ($$$$$).
🌶 Local Warungs & Authentic Eats
- Local Warungs ($)
Scattered around the island, these family-run gems serve up fried rice, noodles, curries, and nasi campur at backpacker-friendly prices. No frills, just flavor. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. Warung Sunny is one of my personal favorites.
🥗 Cafés & Healthy Eats
- Pituq ($$$)
A lush vegan/vegetarian café tucked into a garden. Their jackfruit tacos, plant-based rendang, and raw cheesecakes make even carnivores happy. A must not only for health-conscious foodies. - Barefoot Blondie ($$$)
Cute two-floor café with breezy vibes near the harbor. Known for smoothie bowls, bagels, cinnamon rolls, and good coffee. - Kopi Susu ($$)
A small spot serving the beloved local kopi susu (sweet, milky coffee) alongside light bites. They offer an amazing mix and match breakfast. Great for a caffeine kick while exploring. - Pachamama Organic Café ($$$)
Stylish café with organic, mostly vegetarian dishes. Think colorful bowls, tapas, salads, and indulgent desserts. More upscale brunch vibes.
🍕 Pizza, Pasta & Comfort Food
- Mama Pizza ($$)
Beachfront classic with wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and beanbags in the sand. Pair with sunset for maximum island bliss. - Ruby’s Café ($$$)
An island favorite blending Indonesian and Western dishes. They do a mean curry but also whip up great pasta.
🍹 Western Favorites & Fusion
- Mowie’s on the Beach ($$$$)
Beachfront bar and restaurant with one of the best sunset views on the island. Western fusion dishes, cocktails, and a chill vibe. - Gili Lumbung ($$$)
Popular for seafood BBQs and Indonesian dishes with a beachfront setting.
🍷 Fancy Feasts & Date Night
- Classico Italiano ($$$$)
Authentic Italian flavors with fresh pasta and a nice wine list. Perfect for a romantic evening. - Chill Out Bar & Restaurant ($$$)
Right on the beach, offering fresh seafood, steaks, and international favorites. Great service and atmosphere for a splurge meal.
✨ Final Bite
On Gili Air, your biggest challenge isn’t finding food, it’s choosing between all the tempting options. Grab a hearty Nasi Campur at a local warung for lunch, then head to Mama Pizza or Mowie’s for a sunset dinner. Or go full foodie mode: vegan tacos at Pituq in the morning, cinnamon rolls at Barefoot Blondie, and fresh seafood at Chill Out to end the day.
Bottom line: whether you’re barefoot with a smoothie bowl or sipping wine with your toes in the sand, Gili Air feeds both your belly and your soul. And if you need an activity to burn off the kalories from eating at all of these amazing restaurants, book a snorkeling tour or scuba diving.
