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 1204 reviews
Emi
July 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Everything was perfect, beautiful plates and tasty food 😍
Cole
July 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Ordered the scrambled egg and bacon bagel which was so good and the kfc sandwich. Good coffee
liz
July 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Lovely staff, so friendly
Iris
July 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Musa was lovely to us, the food was delicious and the place was charming!
mivi
July 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Eko was my server, he was very attentive and did a great job! Food and coffee were perfect!!
Ragnhild
July 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Very good food, service and atmosphere ;))
Gözde
July 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Good food, nice staff, nice view!
Tuva
July 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
This is my second time eating breakfast here, its clean and the food i good. Nice Quick service. I reccomend the pancakes
Lene
July 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Perfect place with tasty food and good amposphere
Pnina
July 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Very good place
The
July 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great coffee and food. Right on the beach. Nice spot to spend the day and swim with turtles.
Carmen
July 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Amazing place for a wonderful breakfast in the beach. The location is unbeatable. The food is beautiful and great amounts for the price!
Nebula
July 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Food is so good, love it! Nice view, nice service! Recommend!
Antonio
July 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
I absolutely love the food here, good price, good portion and amazing service by the staff. Everything was on point, extra points for the manager Diego that took some time and helped me understand the island, what to do and where to go ☺️ will come back!!!
Jojo
July 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great food and service!
Chris
July 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Good food and good coffee, really nic3 vibe right by the beach also , recommend it 👍
Aoife
July 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Waitress was amazing I have two allergies and she was very knowledgeable. She guided me through the menu and was patient and helpful. Food was also excellent. Will be back.
Christina
July 4, 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...
Linda
July 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Been here twice great food!
Tobias
July 4, 2026
★★★★☆ 4/5
Food was good, very friendly staff and not to busy, I enjoyed
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.
Question
Do you serve coffee at Taste Café & Restaurant?
Answer
Yes, coffee is available.
Question
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.