Tucked away in a narrow lane above Bingin Beach in Pecatu, Gooseberry Uluwatu is the kind of restaurant that rewards the effort of finding it.
From the outside, there is little to suggest what is inside: a beautifully designed, screen-free dining space with a poolside outdoor terrace, classical French technique applied to premium seasonal ingredients, and a food experience that guests consistently describe as the best meal of their entire Bali trip.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from over 770 reviews, it holds a position among the top ten restaurants in Pecatu. SatuSatu, a Bali travel platform that helps travelers discover and book experiences across Bali, flags it as a destination restaurant worth planning your evening around.
What Is Gooseberry Uluwatu?
Gooseberry is a family-owned modern French restaurant in Uluwatu, born from a family that settled in Bali and built a restaurant reflecting how they wanted to eat: food that was grounded, high-quality, and suited to the daily rhythms of life near Bingin Beach.
It describes itself as rooted in classical French technique, featuring seasonal cuisine in a relaxed contemporary setting.
The kitchen focuses on prime aged steaks, wood-fired dishes, and French classics, using imported proteins including Australian Black Angus beef, Tasmanian salmon, and Japanese oysters alongside fresh local produce.
The restaurant has a notable screen-free policy, encouraging guests to disconnect and engage with the food, the company, and the setting. Both air-conditioned indoor seating and a tranquil poolside outdoor terrace are available, with a small pool as the centerpiece of the outdoor space.
Location and Getting There
Gooseberry is located at Gg. Pirta, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Selatan, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361. The access lane is narrow and not immediately obvious from the main Uluwatu roads.
Upon arrival, staff greet guests outside in a warm, hotel-style welcome. Despite the secluded access, ample parking is available with attendants on hand to assist.
The restaurant is near Bingin Beach, approximately 30 to 35 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Six Senses Uluwatu is about 20 minutes away, and the Uluwatu Temple area is within 15 to 20 minutes. The narrow lane approach is best navigated by scooter or compact car.
Menu and Pricing
Gooseberry serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The breakfast menu features standout items including Turkish Eggs, Soufflé Pancakes, and eggs prepared multiple ways.
Lunch and dinner shift toward the French-influenced main menu, with standout dishes including Tuna Tataki, Double Filled Ravioli, bone marrow, foie gras with house apple chutney, and the restaurant’s celebrated steak options including a 250-gram Australian Black Angus Ribeye.
Pricing is in the upscale range for Bali and is closer to what you would expect at a quality restaurant in a major international city.
A full dinner for one person with a main, side, beverage, and dessert typically costs around IDR 620,000, with main courses ranging from around IDR 265,000 for grilled Tasmanian salmon to IDR 595,000 for the ribeye.
All prices are subject to a 10 percent government tax and a 7 percent service charge. Cocktails are in the IDR 100,000 to 130,000 range.
Top Facilities and Highlights
- Modern French cuisine with wood-fire and grill influence: The kitchen applies classical technique to high-quality imported and local ingredients, with the open-fire and wood-grill elements contributing distinctive flavor profiles to the meat and fish dishes.
- Poolside outdoor terrace: A tranquil outdoor seating area surrounding a small pool, ideal for evening dining under the stars or afternoon cocktails in the Bali sun.
- Air-conditioned indoor dining room: A beautifully designed interior with French-contemporary aesthetics, including a bar and intimate table arrangements. Preferred by guests seeking a cooling, bug-free setting.
- Screen-free policy: A deliberate decision to create an environment focused on conversation, food, and presence rather than screens.
- Craft cocktails and wine list: A curated cocktail program and wine selection, including a whiskey sour noted by multiple guests as particularly well balanced.
What Makes Gooseberry Uluwatu Special
The food is the headline. In a destination full of cafes and restaurant experiences that coast on their views or vibes, Gooseberry competes on cooking. Guests who have eaten at high-end restaurants across Europe and Asia regularly name it among the best meals they have had, not just in Bali.
The bone marrow and creme brulee are repeatedly singled out as extraordinary. The foie gras is considered excellent value by guests who pay significantly more for it elsewhere.
The service culture matches the food. Staff are described across hundreds of reviews as attentive, warm, and professional without being stiff, and the family-owned ethos is palpable in the way the restaurant is run. Guests return multiple nights in a row during a single trip with some regularity, which is perhaps the clearest indication of quality.
One honest note: Gooseberry is not for every budget, and the dinner portions are described by some guests as modest for the price. For a serious food occasion, however, it delivers at a level that is hard to find elsewhere on the Bukit Peninsula.
Explore Gooseberry Uluwatu Further with SatuSatu
Gooseberry makes for a perfect anchor to an Uluwatu evening, and SatuSatu.com is a Bali travel platform that helps you build every part of the day around it, from airport arrival to cultural experiences and back, bookable directly with local payment methods including BCA, Mandiri, OVO, DANA, credit cards, and more.
A natural pairing before dinner at Gooseberry is the Uluwatu Temple Kecak and Fire Dance, a SatuSatu Curated Experience held at the clifftop amphitheater of Pura Luhur Uluwatu at sunset.
This iconic Bali performance combines over 50 performers chanting the Ramayana story against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean with a dramatic fire finale. Same-day booking is available, bonus merchandise is included, and over 1,000 tickets have been sold through SatuSatu.
Arriving in Uluwatu is smooth with the SatuSatu Airport Transfer, covering the 30 to 35-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport to the Pecatu area with transparent pricing and no haggling.
The SatuSatu Exclusive Car Charter is the ideal way to combine a Gooseberry dinner with other Bukit Peninsula stops during the day, with a dedicated local driver and fully flexible timing. All bookings are made directly on SatuSatu.com
FAQ About Gooseberry Uluwatu
What is Gooseberry Uluwatu?
Gooseberry Uluwatu is a family-owned modern French restaurant near Bingin Beach in Pecatu, Uluwatu, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. It is known for classical French technique, premium imported ingredients, prime aged steaks, and a poolside setting with a screen-free dining policy.
How much does a meal cost at Gooseberry Uluwatu?
A full dinner for one person typically costs around IDR 620,000, including a main course, side, drink, and dessert. Prices are in the upscale range for Bali and are subject to a 10 percent government tax and a 7 percent service charge.
Do I need a reservation at Gooseberry Uluwatu?
Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for evening dining. The restaurant is a popular destination and tables fill quickly, particularly on weekends.
What are the best dishes at Gooseberry Uluwatu?
The bone marrow, creme brulee, foie gras, and Australian Black Angus ribeye are consistently cited as standouts. For breakfast and brunch, the Turkish Eggs and Soufflé Pancakes are popular.
What are the opening hours of Gooseberry Uluwatu?
Gooseberry is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner throughout the day.