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 1152 reviews
Bebe
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We ordered grilled chicken Mediterranean salad and smoothie bowl, both were fantastic 😊
cynthia
June 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
The coffee is really delicious
Connor
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Amazing food + service
Carolin
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
All Perfect
Julian
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great atmosphere, delicious food!
Elijah
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Such a good restaurant
Celin
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Everything's great ❤️
Aaron
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Good food
Jasper
June 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Amazing food
anna
June 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Cozy restaurant next to the beach, good service and delicious food. I highly recommended, specially the breakfast sandwich.
Jordi
June 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Fantastic restaurant next to the beach. Great service and the food was delicious.
Guillaume
June 16, 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.
Hereis
June 15, 2026
★★★★☆ 4/5
The coffee are good, food delicious and they do real bacon 🥓 👍 Very relaxing and cool beach front cafe 😊
Sofia
June 15, 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
fun
June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Good vibes and friendly staff.
Floor
June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
We had a great lunch at Taste! We were not sure what to choose because of the many delicious options, but Eko gave us some good recommendations.
Reko
June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
One of the best restaurants on Gili T! The service here is fantastic, and Vina's waitress was incredibly kind and attentive. I will definitely come back!
Catherine
June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Great breakfast this morning and wonderful service from Musa 😊
Tommy
June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Lovely cafe/restaurant on the beach. The food was amazing and the service is very good, Musa was extremely friendly. Highly recommend this place on Gili T
AMELIA
June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
Food is delicious. Service is amazing, and such a beautiful location right on the beach. Well priced compared to a lot of places on Gili Trawangan, would 100% recommend.
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.