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.
Contact
Jl. Pantai Gili TrawanganGili IndahGili TrawanganKabupaten Lombok UtaraNusa Tenggara Bar. 83352
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4.8/5 from 1169 reviews
Christina
June 28, 2026
★★★★☆ 4/5
A pleasant Cafe on the beach, or set back a bit, you can choose. Dinner service. Liked the no smoking signs on the road side part, far too many places allow smokers at the table, which is gross and unhealthy for non smokers. We don't want your poisonous fumes. No aircon, just fans as it isn't enclosed. Salad was a bit bland, supposed to come with a chilli and lemon yoghurt dressing, but it didn't taste of chilli, just yoghurt and black pepper. The wayan...
Matthis
June 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Friendly staff, good food and Nice Ambiente!
Andrea
June 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We happened to stumble upon it and loved the curry. With your meal, you can use the beach loungers as long as you like. The only downside was that the waiters weren't very attentive.
Viola
June 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We had the pancakes with bacon and pineapple and the tropical baked oatmeal. Both were very tasty and good portions. Will come back!
Jonny
June 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Very nice coffee and the food was quick and delicious. Thank you, we will defo come back
Petra
June 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Good vibes, food and drinks very delicions
Markéta
June 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great coffee ☕️ and a great place with a view :)
Dagmar
June 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Pleasant service and nice environment
Katie
June 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great chilled spot on main strip of Gili T, big choice of food and it's all delicious
Cédric
June 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
I had breakfast with my feet in the white sand, enjoying a very refreshing coconut and an amazing smoothie bowl! The perfect place to start the day 🙂
Wooldridge
June 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
The food was delicious and presented very well. Good portion too. We had the smashed avocado looking out to tye sea. The staff were very friendly and polite. Greats service. A fantastic brunch stop for us. Would highly recommend this restaurant.
Danielle
June 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Absolutely delicious food within beautiful setting right on beach. Friendly staff also.
stevenmontero
June 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Amazing beach spot! Great burgers, delicious food, and the location couldn't be better. Everyone was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Chill vibes all around. Would definitely come back! 🌊🍔☀️
Nicoleta
June 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
A quiet spot next to the beach, friendly service and a really cool atmosphere 🩵🌴 The hammock area at the restaurant is a great place to relax after lunch 🫶🏻
Yuri
June 22, 2026
★★★★☆ 4/5
The place is very chill and quiet and very nice service! 😊
anna
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Cozy restaurant next to the beach, good service and delicious food. I highly recommended, specially the breakfast sandwich.
Sofia
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
An amazing place, good price and delicious food Staff is very friendly, the waiters Eko was very cool, highly recommended this place, especially for the breakfast
Guillaume
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We had lunch and dinner at Taste three times during our stay in Gili and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves each time. From the food to the fresh fruit juices, everything was excellent.
Julian
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great atmosphere, delicious food!
Elijah
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Such a good restaurant
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.