…a short note from us
Our mission at The Grill @ LUXE is to take you on an extraordinary culinary journey.
Thank you to all our guests who so kindly took the time share their dining experiences with the TripAdvisor community.
Kind regards,
Agus Kartika
Chef de Cuisine
Guest Reviews
Please share your Grill @ LUXE dining experience with the TripAdvisor community.
“Sublime Dining”
We were fortunate enough to have stayed at Luxe Villas for one week, so we were able to sample the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Owners, Paul and Grace, provide an exquisite dining environment, with attention to the smallest detail in the decor. The Chef at Luxe Grill, is quite talented, with a wide variety of dishes offered; nuanced in tasteful style. The wait staff are well-trained and cater to patrons in a delightful manner. Dining at Luxe Grill is truly a sublime experience!
Date of visit: March 2020
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Dr. Zen, On behalf of all of us in the LUXE family, we join together to say “Thank You” for choosing to dine with us during your holiday in Bali, for taking the time to create this sincere & meaningful review and share your LUXE experience with the TripAdvisor community. The greatest reward for all of us is knowing we successfully achieved our mission to take you on memorable culinary journeys, adding fond memories to your time in Bali.
We are very grateful for this awesome contribution to our online reputation. Your review will help guide others to join us for a LUXE culinary adventure. Thank you for that.
Kind regards, Paul & Grace
“Great experience”
A great and unique experience (definitely very upmarket for Ubud). The restaurant is in a very remote location and requires access by scooter (the restaurant picks you up from the centre of Ubud). This adds to the unique experience of the evening and the food was very good, we both had Wagyu steak. Would definitely recommend.
Date of visit: February 2020
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Antonio & Nicole, So kind of you to join the TripAdvisor community to share your LUXE dining experience with the community. I believe an exceptional dining experience has a plethora of elements that must carefully come together harmoniously, to create an authentic feeling of total satisfaction. A simple statement with an extremely complex execution.
On behalf everyone on the LUXE team, we join together to say thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to create this sincere review of your Grill @ LUXE dining experience.
Enjoy beautiful Bali, Safe Travels, Kind regards, Paul
“A Foodie’s Find!”
My husband and I were in the process of checking in across the street when a passing hotel guest recommended this destination restaurant. Online reservations were made after checking Trip Advisor reviews, especially the less complementary ones, because they reveal a lot about a management team. The owner’s responses were impressively good-natured and heartfelt.
A comprehensive WhatsApp message was immediately received as confirmation for that night’s dinner reservation, detailing expectations on dress, timing of the meal, the 7 course Chef’s Table option, scooter details, etc. Since this restaurant is housed atop a ridge in the rice terraces it offers pick up and drop off service from central Ubud by scooter. The entire community was built with materials brought by scooters or under human power, which is truly remarkable in itself. Every single food item served arrives in the same manner.
Dave and I put on our most dapper traveling clothes and strolled across the narrow paved lane to be greeted by Paul, the owner. We ascended the staircase he indicated and entered an immaculate compact kitchen to be welcomed by 3 chefs and met by Noura, leader of our wait staff.
Noura ushered us to a table in an intimate dining room lined with large casement windows open to the rice terraces. He delivered a small bottle of insect spray, a thoughtful gesture. It was very personal service, he called us by name, explained the menu structure, that condiments are extra for the grilled items, and that sides are ordered separately from the grilled items. We made our selections, ordered wine and were offered tasty bread and butter. This meal was already looking promising, and after the food desert during our sojourn in Amed I will admit to being a bit of a food snob.
My husband was tempted by the mushroom cappuccino truffle scented soup, but selected the lobster and pumpkin ravioli. My starter choice was the Bocconcini salad, a large serving of arugula, prosciutto, mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette. We were both quite satisfied with our starters, along with the stellar service and staff.
A selection of knives was offered for our main courses. I chose the Swiss knife for my lambchops and my husband went with the Japanese. This was yet another personalized feature that rolls into an overall stellar dining experience.
It got even better, we were served a complimentary amuse bouche. That night it was a beautifully plated tenderloin bite atop swirls of a balsamic reduction. It was paired with a pumpkin/tomato puree and topped with a tiny parmesan crisp.
My rosemary scented lambchops were done to perfection, and a generous protein serving. My husband’s standout entrée was the chicken saltimbocca, sliced into 3ds and served upright on a bed of cheesy rice, alongside beautifully arranged crudités. Our sides were also good, we had the creamed spinach and potato gratin.
We capped off our meal with cappuccinos, and then were invited to in-house limoncellos before being sent out with small boxes of chocolates. At the base of the stairs we encountered Paul again, who chatted with us briefly, recommending a loop through the adjoining jungle and rice fields as a morning hike.
This was an outstanding meal overall. Since we don’t often dine upscale steakhouse-style, that is what makes this elegant dinner a special experience we won’t forget.
The following morning as we walked past the Luxe building curiosity got the best of us so we wandered inside. We were offered a peek inside the units and I can confirm they are magnificent. If you ever have the opportunity and budget to stay there, you will not regret it. On our way out we encountered Paul again and he gave us a map for our walk. He also shared his recommendation list for a variety of restaurants in the area. Here is a truly hospitable man who enjoys his interactions with people and loves what he does and where he lives. Thank you for such a memorable Ubud experience, Paul!
Date of visit: February 2020
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Lorena & David, Thank you for taking the time to create & share this sincere & meaningful review of your LUXE dining experience with the TripAdvisor community.
I often wonder if guests realize just how rewarding it is for all of us to read reviews like yours. It gives us a humble sense of accomplishment & at the same time raises the bar for us to be better today than we were yesterday.
As a foodie & passionate restaurateur, I personally am very proud of the LUXE team who are dedicated to our excellence in everything they do. I feel extremely fortunate to be surrounded by a group of professionals that genuinely care about creating memorable experiences for each arriving guest. I believe exceptional dining has a plethora of elements that must carefully come together harmoniously, to create an authentic feeling of total satisfaction. A simple statement with an extremely complex execution.
“This was an outstanding meal overall” is absolute music to our ears! Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us & for your heartfelt contribution to our online reputation,
Kind regards from all of us in the LUXE family, Paul & Grace
“Best Steak in Bali”
Impeccable service, really private and cozy ambience, and the BEST steak in Bali! Everything was perfect. Unforgettable!! Thank you Paul for your hospitality, we had a really awesome time!
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear N, Thank you for taking the time to reward us with this sincere review of your Grill @ LUXE dining experience. The culinary team, guest services team, along with myself embrace our mission to create extraordinary dining experiences for each arriving guest. Knowing we achieved that for you is of the highest reward for all of us. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. I trust your time in south Bali at the sea side continued to bring you rest & relaxation. I really enjoyed our very interesting conversations, wonderful meeting you both. Until we meet again, safe travels, good health and happiness always.
Kind regards, Paul
“A touch of luxury.”
Wow.. what a find this place was. We were lacking some luxury and we certainly got it at this place. This isn’t just dining, it is an experience, from being picked up to being dropped off. We were so pleased to have found this place, the food was exceptional as was the service. The restaurant is modern and clean with a great menu. An absolute bonus that nothing is served with rice as standard. We ordered the squid, carpaccio, wagyu ribeye beef (one blue and one medium, both cooked to perfection), cheese from a selection and lime sorbet. All was delicious. We were given an aperitif of prawn in chilli sauce which was delicious and we were gifted a small box of chocolates each as a thank you for dining here (nice touch) and as it was valentine’s we were given a rose on leaving (very nice touch). Our only regret was that we didn’t find it sooner. Should we visit Bali again we will book at the Villas on site, nothing short of pure luxury.
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Sarah & Michael, Very nice to chat with you both when you you arrived and departed last evening. Our greatest reward is knowing we achieved our mission to create a memorable dining experience for you both. When we conceptualized the the The Grill @ LUXE dining experience, our culinary focus was exceptional western cuisine. Grace & I have lived in Asia for many years and while we do enjoy Asian cuisine (sweet, sour, hot spice, salty) , there comes a time when we want a taste of home, savory flavors, identifiable familiar cuisine.
On behalf of all of us in the LUXE family, we join together to say “Thank You” for choosing to dine with us, for taking the time to create & share your sincere review with the TripAdvisor community. Your voice will help guide other world travelers to enjoy a LUXE culinary adventure. I do hope one day in the future we are gifted with welcoming you back for another LUXE culinary adventure. We all ❤️ “Should we visit Bali again we will book at the Villas on site, nothing short of pure luxury.”
Warm regards, Paul & Grace
“Pre-Valentine dinner“
We were delighted and impressed with this restaurant! The food was exceptional. The service was outstanding and the whole evening became one of the highlights of our trip in Bali. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every part of the experience was so well done from pickup on the scooters, salads ,mains and desserts and wine selection. We were fortunate to meet the owners and were charmed by their hospitality.
Date of visit: February 2020
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Jerry, As a restaurateur who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences for every arriving guest, your review is extremely rewarding knowing we achieved exactly what we set out to do. When we strategized what was going to make the dining experience at LUXE extraordinary, we had a long list of what we wanted our guests to experience. At that time, we could only dream of such a wonderful review like yours.
Thank you for taking the time to create this this sincere & heartfelt review & gifting us with your extraordinary contribution to our online reputation. We are extremely grateful that your review will help guide other world travelers to enjoy a LUXE culinary adventure. It was lovely to meet you both, we enjoyed our conversations. I look forward to seeing you again on your return visit to Bali.
Travel safe, Warm regards, Paul & Grace.
“Best Dinner Experience in Bali!“
Best dinner experience I’ve had by far from the pick up point to the entering the restaurant staff is so attentive and polite! Place is absolutely beautiful and the food omg the food is great! Everytime I visit Bali I will make sure stop at the Luxe! Truly a hidden Gem!
Date of visit: February 2020
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Kay, We appreciate you taking the time to share your LUXE dining experience with the TripAdvisor community. Your meaningful review, depicts we achieved our mission to add an exceptional culinary adventure to your holiday in Bali. This is without a doubt, the greatest reward for all of us in the LUXE family. We join together to say thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Grill, for taking the time to create & share this sincere review with the TripAdvisor community. Your voice here on our listing will help guide other world travelers, like yourself, to dine with us, for which we are very grateful. I hope your time in Bali gifted you with amazing adventures, rest & relaxation.
Warm regards from all of us in the LUXE family, Paul & Grace
“Amazing“
We stayed at Luxe villas during our tour of Bali. The actual villa was awe inspiring! So thought out , every perfect detail. I thought dining would be good, not expecting Exceptional. Every thing we had , from breakfast, high tea, to the most delicious, dinners , I have been wanting more since we left
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Jackie, Our greatest reward is knowing we achieved our mission to create a memorable dining experiences for you & your family. When we conceptualized the the The Grill @ LUXE dining experience, our culinary focus was exceptional western cuisine. Grace & I have lived in Asia for many years and while we do enjoy Asian cuisine (sweet, sour, hot spice, salty) , there comes a time when we want a taste of home, savory flavors, identifiable familiar cuisine. On behalf of all of us in the LUXE family, we join together to say “Thank You” for taking the time to create this sincere review of your LUXE dining experiences & for share it with the TripAdvisor community. Your voice will help guide other world travelers to enjoy a LUXE culinary adventure. I look forward to the day we are welcoming you back home to LUXE, gifting us with the pleasures of taking you on another LUXE culinary adventure.
Warm regards from all of us in your LUXE family, Paul & Grace
“Really luxurious place“
This place is the best steak house in Ubud. If you want luxury service and very good steaks come to this restaurant.
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear M, How rewarding for all of us in the LUXE family to read your sincere review. Knowing we added wonderful memories to your Bali holiday is a great reward for all of us. Thank you so much for this lovely review of your personal LUXE dining experience & for sharing it with the TripAdvisor community and for this awesome contribution to our online reputation.
Kind regards, Paul & Grace
“Deluxe Dining At The Grill @ Luxe – The 7-Course Chef’s Table Menu Is Wholeheartedly Recommended”
My fiancée and I spent 2 nights and 2 days at Luxe Villas to celebrate her birthday and had the pleasure of having 2 breakfasts (on the rooftop terrace of our suite), 2 lunches – one inside and one at the table outdoors in front of the property where smoking is permitted – and 2 dinners, one in the restaurant and on her birthday, we savored the 7-course Chef’s Table dinner on our terrace served by a personal butler. There’s also complimentary afternoon tea which we sampled in our room once.
All I can say is having this kind of deluxe cuisine available on site at one of, if not THE most delightful boutique hotels in the area is why Luxe Villas has earned its well-deserved reputation as one of the most luxurious lodging and finest dining choices in greater Ubud.
In fact I found the Villa by Googling “Best steak in Ubud” and the Grill featured prominently on the usual list of “go-to” travel sites for recommendations. I certainly can’t complain about my ribeye which was cooked perfectly to my request for “À point” – moist, tender and rare. Speaking of beef – the boneless short ribs – cooked 36 hours “sous vide” – melted in my mouth. Everything we tasted was delicious and the “mushroom cappuccino” – a frothy soup redolent with an earthy flavor – deserves special mention.
The 7-course “Chef’s Table” dinner – which must be ordered 48 hours in advance and like all tasting menus consists of manageable portions so one can get through the entire meal without feeling stuffed – was designed especially for my fiancée who is Sumatran – with attention paid to her Muslim faith so there was no pork and everything was “halal.” Kudos to Executive Chef Sam Azis for the à la carte and Chef’s Table menus that use the freshest locally and foreign sourced organic ingredients to create dishes that reflect the incredible culinary diversity of the Indonesian Archipelago.
Date of visit: November 2019
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Mitchell, From the Concierge desk, to the Culinary team, to the Guest services team…we all put our hearts, souls & passion into creating exceptional dining experiences. Our mission is to nourish our guests with exquisite cuisine & provide them with a dining experience that creates memorable life moments.I trust you realize that your review is a gift in that it is our greatest reward knowing we accomplished our mission.
As restaurateur & foodie myself, I hold your review in the highest regard, knowing you too are a foodie, particular about your dining experiences & always looking for extraordinary cuisine. Needless to say, we are elated we exceeded your expectations on many levels.
On behalf the LUXE family, we simply say, Thank you taking the time to write this sincere & heartfelt review of your LUXE experience and for sharing it with the TripAdvisor community. Your meaningful review will guide other world travelers to enjoy a LUXE culinary adventure for which we are very grateful. Until we meet again, Warmest regards from all of us, Paul & Grace
“Fine dining in the rice fields”
Where do I start? Gorgeous location and views, fantastic attentive staff, incredible food and wonderful ambience. A must if you like fine dining. The attention to detail is noteworthy, even to the point of noting our preferences and any allergies or intolerances. We were amazed when, after we were seated, the waiter asked if Lee still couldn’t eat pumpkin or seafood or if I still can’t eat banana, from our visit a year ago! Wow!
If you’re in Ubud, you must go to Luxe. It’s a gorgeous walk there and back through the rice fields or you can get a lift off you prefer. And on the way back at night, look for the fireflies over the fields nearby.
Date of visit: November 2019
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Greg & Lee, Wonderful to have you return to celebrate your anniversary with us. On behalf of Sam and his culinary team, Ngurah and his guest services team, Grace & myself, we join together to say “Thank you” so much for these truly rewarding accolades you have sincerely shared with the TripAdvisor community. Thank you for your kindness to all of us. Warm regards to you both from all of us, Paul & Grace.
“Sublime”
Another Bali holiday, another utterly memorable dining experience at Luxe.
It’s quite simply – dining perfection.
I was compelled to start with the mushroom cappuccino – it’s a taste sensation, and surely the greatest mushroom soup to be had on this planet. Simply sublime.
Then on to the steak of my dreams…
The Wagyu Ribeye!!!
Hands down THE most amazing I have encountered anywhere in my travels.
Cooked perfectly, topped with divine chimichurri, and THE fluffiest, smoothest truffle mash you’ll find anywhere!
Everything about Luxe oozes class – from the service, to all the little details that help make it not just an exquisite meal, but indeed a dining experience.
Thank you Paul and Grace for what you have created. A place infused with warmth, style and flair that is a joy to visit every time I’m in Ubud.
Date of visit: November 2019
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Y, As a passionate restaurateur on a mission to create exceptional culinary experiences for our guests, your statement ” Hands down THE most amazing I have encountered anywhere in my travels. Cooked perfectly, topped with divine chimichurrii, and THE fluffiest, smoothest truffle mash you’ll find anywhere!” is truly heartfelt by all of us. Your review rewards all of us in the LUXE family with a humble sense of accomplishment.
Thank you for choosing to dine with us & for taking the time to create this sincere meaningful review and share it with the TripAdvisor community.
On behalf of all of us at The Grill @ LUXE we join together to let know know we very grateful for this wonderful contribution to our online reputation. I look forward to the day we are welcoming you back, gifting us with the pleasures of your presence. Until we meet again, Kind regards, Paul & Grace
“Genuinely the best food we have ever tasted “
We were looking for somewhere to have a special meal whilst in Ubud and this came up so we booked it online. We requested to be near a window as my boyfriend is a photographer and he wanted to try and capture the sunset….. a reoccurring theme in Bali! The staff were extremely willing to accommodate us.
We were picked up free of charge near Starbucks on the back of a moped which was really fun and then went in for our food. The location was beautiful overlooking rice fields.
The staff were exceptional, so friendly and the service was amazing.
The food was INCREDIBLE… honestly, every bite we were both just looking at each other saying how amazing it was! It was cooked to perfection and so tasty!
Whilst in between courses we met the owners outside and they were the most friendly and down to earth couple you could wish to meet, genuinely interested in how we had found the food and service which was lovely.
If you want a special meal in Ubud, honestly go here! You will not regret it, it was a really special evening.
Date of visit: August 2019
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Emma, How wonderful for all of us in the LUXE family to read your meaningful review. World travelers search for pleasantly unexpected experiences, one that gifts them with moments of escape, intrigue, comfort, feel good moments, different than their life at home. Knowing we managed to add that to your Bali holiday is a great reward for all of us at LUXE. Thank you so much for this lovely review of your personal LUXE dining experience & for sharing it with the TripAdvisor community. I enjoyed speaking with with both you Steffan. We are very grateful for your sincere contribution to our online reputation. Enjoy the festive season, Kind regards, Paul & Grace
“The best service in Bali”
So we have eaten here twice in the last two months. My last dinner before I left Bali and my first one back. Ngurah, the head waiter remembered our names and what our food allergies were. The food is absolutely delicious. All of the staff is on point. My glass was never even half empty and they would refill the water. Even brushing off crumbs between courses. The owner Paul came and spoke with us after and even recommended some other restaurants to try where the food was delicious. All of the staff is super friendly and their smokes are contagious. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a meal here.
Date of visit: December 2019
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear William, How rewarding for us to receive your sincere review of your LUXE dining experiences. Our mission is to create a dining experience that becomes one of the highlights of your time in Bali, dining that transcends the sublime with exceptional cuisine paired with intuitive service that exceeds our guests expectations. As a passionate restaurateur, your review speaks to our mission, which rewards each one of us with a humble sense of accomplishment. Thank you for choosing to dine with us & for taking the time to create and share your experience with the TripAdvisor community. We truly appreciate this wonderful contribution to our online reputation. Until we meet again, Kind regards to you from all of us, Paul
“Gorgeous food and excellent staff”
We had a beautiful meal at Luxe, they made us feel so special. The moped ride through the rice fields is a bit of fun! A different start to an exquisite meal.
They kindly gave us a bouquet of roses for our honeymoon, so sweet.
Each member of staff was lovely and the food was all absolutely delicious.
If you get chance to go do!
Thank you LUXE!
Date of visit: July 2019
Paul L, Owner at LUXE Villas Bali, responded to this review
Dear Kerry & Mathew, As a passionate restauranteur, it is most rewarding to all of us in the LUXE family to know we achieved our mission to add wonderful memories to your holiday in Bali. On behalf of all of us, we join together to say thank you for joining TripAdvisor to create and share this meaningful review with the TA community. “Gorgeous food and excellent staff” is a title that gifts all of us with a humble sense of accomplishment. Your voice will guide other world travelers to consider LUXE as one of their dining experiences in Ubud, for which we are very grateful. We all join together to wish you a life together full of happiness, support for each other in the good times and challenging times, endless moments of good times with family and friends, wonderful adventures together & success in turning your dreams into a reality. Enjoy beautiful Bali, Paul & Grace
