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Warung Ayu Lovina Beach

Jin. Mawar, Lovina, Bali, Anturan, Kec. Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81152, Indonesia

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Find Warung Ayu Lovina Beach

Jin. Mawar, Lovina, Bali, Anturan, Kec. Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81152, Indonesia

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+62 821-4665-7735
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Warung Ayu Lovina Beach

Steps from the sand in Lovina, this family-run warung grills local seafood to order over open flames at everyday neighborhood prices. Dinner unfolds without pretension—think warm tuna tossed with lemongrass and lime, grilled marlin sate, and steaming prawn pepes straight from the open kitchen. The expansive menu pairs Balinese staples with Western standbys for mixed tables, while cooking classes let guests pick up local recipes. Keep cash on hand for the bill, alongside a cold Bintang or a wedge of fried ice cream.

  • Open kitchen cooking: Watch the cooks prep fresh catches, prawn pepes, and grilled sate skewers over visible burners.
  • Culinary workshops: Hands-on sessions teach visitors how to prepare traditional Balinese recipes from scratch.
  • Extensive local & Western menu: A dual menu balances seafood nasi campur and chicken betutu with schnitzel and cordon bleu.
  • Cash-only neighborhood value: Meals operate on a cash-only setup, pairing generous helpings with modest street-side tabs.
RestaurantSeafood restaurantBalinese restaurant

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Why Dine at Warung Ayu Lovina Beach

Why diners choose Warung Ayu Lovina Beach for fresh seafood, welcoming service, and authentic local flavor

  • Freshly Prepared Local Seafood & Indonesian Specialties

    Dishes such as seafood nasi campur, grilled fish, and tuna salad are freshly cooked to order with fragrant spices and generous portions at affordable prices.

    all of the dishes were flavourful and well spiced, and the variety provided in the dish felt plentiful.

    Elle G

  • Extensive Menu Spanning Balinese & Western Comforts

    An extensive dual menu pairs classic Balinese offerings with freshly prepared Western favorites, satisfying diverse meal preferences in one setting.

    Extensive menu to suit everyone.

    Maxine Moore

  • Hands-On Balinese Cooking Classes

    Guests can book on-site Balinese culinary workshops to learn traditional recipes and techniques directly from the family kitchen.

    Tweede keer ook de kookworkshop gevolgd. Super leuk en leerzaam en daarna mag je alles heerlijk opeten. Aanrader!

    Marion van de Ven

  • Open Kitchen View of Fresh Cooking

    An open kitchen at the rear lets guests watch the cooks collaborate and prepare every order fresh from start to finish.

    La cuisine au fond du resto est ouverte et vous pouvez voir les cuisinières s'affairer👍.

    Charles-André Harreau

  • Welcoming Group Dining & Dietary Flexibility

    Attentive and accommodating staff easily seat large dinner groups, swiftly coordinating customized orders and ingredient substitutions.

    Despite being such a large group, the service was incredibly friendly, attentive, and fast.

    Michael Caljouw

  • Warm, Family-Run Hospitality

    The family-run atmosphere creates an authentic, relaxed environment where visitors feel genuinely welcomed like returning regulars.

    C’est un warung familial où on se sent comme à la maison.

    Valentin

Guest-favorite Indonesian specialties and freshly prepared mains

  • Seafood Nasi Campur

    The dish was beautiful and came with grilled marlin sate skewers, grilled prawns, a truly delicious warm tuna salad with lemongrass, onion and lime, chilli and coconut tossed greens, and a seafood curry - all for 75k!

    Elle G

  • Chicken Curry

    Recommend the Chicken Schnitzel with fresh vegetables & mashed potatoes, Chicken Curry & finish of with Fried Banana & Ice Cream.

    Maxine Moore

  • Chicken Cordon Bleu

    The Cordon Bleu was especially flavorful.

    CLAY JR

  • Gado Gado

    Sehr sehr leckeres Essen, ich hatte das Gado Gado und kann es nur empfehlen!

    Andrea H

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and refreshing drinks to complement your meal

  • Fried Ice Cream

    fried ice cream for dessert

    CLAY JR

  • Fried Banana & Ice Cream

    Fried Banana & Ice Cream

    Maxine Moore

  • Spring Rolls Légumes

    Les Spring Rolls Légumes sont les meilleurs que j’ai mangé jusqu’alors.

    Alice Mia Pollet

  • Eiskaffee

    Sehr zu empfehlen, der Eiskaffee und Ginger Kaffee ;-)

    Sven Müller

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and hands-on hospitality that set this Lovina warung apart

  • Tailored Menu Substitutions

    The team readily accommodates personal dietary preferences and ingredient swaps, such as substituting breaded calamari with a generous portion of tempeh and tofu upon request.

  • Visible Open Kitchen Preparation

    Guests can see the kitchen staff at work in real time through an open kitchen layout at the rear of the dining area, showcasing fresh meal preparation.

  • Interactive Balinese Cooking Classes

    Beyond standard dining, visitors can participate in hands-on culinary workshops led by the kitchen to learn traditional Indonesian cooking techniques firsthand.

  • Attentive Care for Ingredient Sensitivities

    The kitchen accommodates sensitive dietary tolerances with personal care, including carefully preparing dishes to avoid monosodium glutamate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you pay by card or cashless payment?

No. Warung Ayu operates on a cash-only basis and does not take cashless or card payments, so you will need to bring cash.

Are there Western options alongside Indonesian dishes?

Yes. In addition to local Balinese dishes, the restaurant has an extensive dual menu featuring Western staples such as chicken schnitzel, cordon bleu, and pizza.

Does the restaurant offer cooking classes?

Yes. Warung Ayu hosts hands-on cooking classes and culinary workshops where you can learn Balinese cooking and eat what you prepare.

Is it suitable for large groups?

Yes. The warung accommodates large gatherings smoothly with attentive, quick service and accepts table reservations.

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