Taste Café & Restaurant at Balé Sampan Boutique Bungalows
Taste Café & Restaurant is a beachfront restaurant located inside Balé Sampan Boutique Bungalows in Gili Trawangan. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Taste offers fresh coffee, healthy brunch, tropical cocktails and relaxed beachfront dining just steps from the rooms and the sea.
The Taste experience, from morning to night.
Open daily from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, Taste is a beachfront restaurant in Gili Trawangan known for attentive service and consistently well-executed dishes. Guest reviews regularly highlight the breakfasts, coffee, fresh juices, and a complete menu from breakfast through dinner. The offer also includes vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options in a relaxed setting by the sea.
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Jl. Pantai Gili TrawanganGili IndahGili TrawanganKabupaten Lombok UtaraNusa Tenggara Bar. 83352
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4.8/5 from 1321 reviews
Stacey
August 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Cute cafe with both covered and beach seating. Came every day of my trip to Gili T, as did some others I was travelling with. Big choice, something for everyone. Excellent service, everyone was super helpful and happy to see you.
Tonny
August 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We really enjoyed our visit to *Taste Café & Restaurant*. The food was outstanding — the *Beef Rendang* was rich and authentic, and the *Nasi Goreng* was flavorful and perfectly cooked. …
Mickaelle
August 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
One of the BEST breakfasts/brunches I’ve ever had in my life!! ❤️ I 100% RECOMMEND this place to EVERYONE visiting Gili T! You absolutely have to try it — it’s truly wonderful! ✨ There are so many options, both sweet and savory, so there’s something for every taste. And on top of that, most of the dishes are healthy too! 🥑🍓 The food is not only absolutely beautiful, but also incredibly delicious. And I can’t forget to mention the amazing service and t...
Alex
August 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Had a lovely time here for breakfast! Enjoyed our coffee and breakfast dishes.
Mariam
August 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Friggin love the rendang here, it's seriously so good. Sometimes rendang can be a bit dry but the meat was premium, a tiny bit of yummy fat on it and cooked and spices to perfection. The atmosphere was nice and chill and the music was nice. The staff were outstanding and are switched on. Someone next to us was wanting to chat about her meal and make special requests and the staff were extremely patient in understanding what she needed and helped her. Th...
Kris
August 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Had a great bugger it was really tasty at the taste restaurant in Gili trawangan, the staff were friendly and helpful recommended
Remi
August 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
What a view! And the food was excellent, the juices were very good.
Matt
August 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great food amazing staff and a beautiful location on the beach
Marcin
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Coffee was so good 🤤 We ordered also baigel with smoked salmon and it was really delicious. I recommend this place! ❤️
Romi
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We came several times during our stays in Gili; the food was delicious and the coffee was great. Friendly kittens and kind staff 💕 …
Влад
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
This is our second time visiting this cafe. We liked the food and it is clean and cozy.
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August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Nice busy cafe by the beach, with quite many selection of food and drinks. They provide free internet, electric plug. So it is quite important for me. They are busy but not until noisy and the music is just perfect. I eat bruschetta and drink cappuccino. Nice staffs. Perfetto. Will come again in the future.
Natalia
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
The food was really good, Gordi was starving!
Holly
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Delicious food in a beautiful spot on the beach.
Isobel
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Kind staff and good food
Kelsie
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Beautiful cafe with indoor and outside seating on the beach overlooking the water. Attentive staff that are very friendly!
Nicolás
August 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Excelent Food and service, chill ambient and beautifull cats!
Ocin
August 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Delicious food with incredibly friendly staff!
zoé
August 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
I highly recommend this restaurant; we went there three times during our stay. They don't charge a tax unless you pay by card, and the food is absolutely delicious.
Federica
August 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Very tasty! Super hamburger!
Taste Philosophy
Premium island dining, rooted in local produce.
At Taste, we focus on local and seasonal ingredients, selected with care from partners in Lombok and nearby areas. Our kitchen is built around fresh flavors, balanced plates, and a more responsible approach from breakfast to dinner. It is a beachfront setting with attentive service, frequently praised in reviews, for an experience that feels refined, natural, and true to Gili.
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Q and A
Guest questions
Question
What are the opening hours of Taste Café & Restaurant in Gili Trawangan?
Answer
Taste Café & Restaurant is open daily, 7:30 am to 9:30 pm.
Question
Is Taste Café & Restaurant beachfront in Gili Trawangan?
Answer
Yes, Taste is beachfront.
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Do you serve coffee at Taste Café & Restaurant?
Answer
Yes, coffee is available.
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Do you serve alcohol at Taste?
Answer
Yes, alcohol is available.
Inside the hotel
Staying at Balé Sampan?
Staying at Balé Sampan Boutique Bungalows? Enjoy breakfast, coffee, cocktails and dinner daily at Taste Café & Restaurant, located directly inside the property.