2 Best Restaurants in Indonesia

The only Italian restaurant on Pulau Weh, Bixio is located in Long Beach, about a five-minute drive or half-hour walk from Iboih Beach. Run by a friendly Italian and his Indonesian wife, the food is cheap, tasty, and authentic. Choose any of the homemade pastas, especially the seafood tagliatelle and the gnocchi, and finish with the decadent tiramisu. Best of all, you can enjoy your meal while gazing out at the flour-white sand and crystal clear waters of this secluded beach.

The lively atmosphere, scenic views of the harbor, and reliably good Italian fare assure a steady stream of diners at this popular restaurant on Labuan Bajo's main drag, which is open all day. Dishes run the gamut from hearty pastas, like pumpkin ravioli and spaghetti carbonara, to more delicate dishes like fried fish and carpacio. The upstairs café's casual atmosphere, comfy beanbag chairs, and Wi-Fi access make it a great place to catch up on email while sipping a coffee or indulging in a sinfully good chocolate cake or creamy tiramisu, and the outdoor terrace is a popular place for drinks at sunset.