3 Best Restaurants in Komodo, Indonesia

Simple, uncomplicated, top quality: that's the winning formula at this welcoming café bakery where everything is homebaked with care. Centrally located near the Labuan Bajo post office, it is popular for breakfast and lunch (though it's open until 7 pm). You can eat in or take out a variety of breads, cookies, cakes, fresh fruit and granola, inventive sandwiches, or a yummy hot quiche. Good fresh-brewed coffee is a big plus.

A hearty meal is not to be underestimated after a day of diving, snorkeling, hiking, or hanging out on the beach, especially when sit-down dining options on the island are limited to precisely one. The resort's two formidable chefs, one Italian and the other Indonesian, highlight their respective national cuisines in hearty dishes, like homemade pasta, whole roasted fish, chicken satay, or split lobster, served with freshly baked bread and desserts. Much of the produce served is grown at the resort and fish is brought in by local fishermen. Accompanied by an ice-cold beer or a crisp glass of wine, and a glorious sunset...what could be better?

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.