Tucked in the coastal cliffs of Uluwatu, where the tropical breeze meets the scent of sea salt and frangipani, Bartolo — a French-Italian bistro with soul — has emerged as a culinary destination that’s turning heads far beyond Bali. Nearly three years since it first opened its doors, Bartolo has garnered accolades from some of the most respected lifestyle and travel media in the Asia Pacific region.
From being named in Travel + Leisure’s Tastemakers 2024: 25 Best Restaurants in Indonesia — described as “a slice of Europe in Uluwatu” — to glowing features in Urban List and delicious. Australia, the bistro has become synonymous with refined yet relaxed dining, effortlessly blending European charm with the spirit of Bali.
At the heart of Bartolo is Rafael Nardo, a hospitality veteran from Brazil, whose passion lies in authentic service and creating spaces where people feel genuinely cared for. “Bartolo was born from a desire to return to what I love most: hospitality that is deeply personal,” Nardo shares.
From the outset, Bartolo’s concept was clear — a place that feels like a European street corner café, yet when you look outside the window, it’s unmistakably tropical Bali. “Clean aesthetics, minimalist presentation, and local ingredients — that’s the essence of Bartolo,” Nardo adds.
And the recognition hasn’t stopped. delicious. Australia, a premier food and lifestyle publication, praised Bartolo’s elegant European bistro vibe and its carefully curated shared plates, noting, “there’s no place in the area that does aperitivo like Bartolo.”
Meanwhile, Honeycombers, a go-to lifestyle guide for Southeast Asia’s discerning crowd, listed Bartolo among Bali’s 25 Best Restaurants, celebrating its role in elevating Uluwatu’s culinary reputation with French-inspired share plates, expertly crafted cocktails, and “piazza-style vibes in the heart of Bali.”
