The short answer
Casa Luna: what visitors should know first
A reliable central stop if your group has mixed tastes. It serves meat, including a pork dish, so it is not a vegetarian kitchen; contact the restaurant about vegetarian dishes. It opens daily from morning to late evening.
History and context
The story behind Casa Luna
The restaurant's site says it was founded in 1992 by Ketut Suardana and Janet DeNeefe and began as a small restaurant on Jalan Raya Ubud. Janet DeNeefe is also credited there with creating the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and the Ubud Food Festival.
Useful facts
Casa Luna facts at a glance
- Location
- Jalan Raya Ubud, central Ubud
- Dining style
- Restaurant with Balinese and Mediterranean menus
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: nasi campur or the lime tart
- Good for
- Mixed tastes, breakfast, Sunday jazz
Why it matters
Why Casa Luna is worth your time
The founders are named on the restaurant's site as Ketut Suardana and Janet DeNeefe, who also created the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and the Ubud Food Festival. That makes Casa Luna part of the story of how Ubud became known for food and literature, not just its temples.
For families, the range is the point. A group with one person after Balinese curries and another wanting pasta can sit at one table, which matters when travelling with older relatives who prefer familiar dishes.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Two menus
Balinese dishes and a modern Mediterranean menu.
- 02
Honeymoon Bakery
Pastries come from the Honeymoon Bakery; the lime tart is a signature.
- 03
Founded 1992
Opened by Ketut Suardana and Janet DeNeefe.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The restaurant's own site describes authentic Balinese dishes such as nasi campur, house-spiced curries and slow-cooked dishes, alongside a modern Mediterranean menu with salads, mezze, homemade bread and grilled meats, plus pizza and pasta. Pastries come from the Honeymoon Bakery, and the lime tart is named as a signature. A pork-belly nasi goreng is listed, so meat is on the menu.
For a vegetarian guest the page does not say which dishes are vegetarian, so write or call ahead. Ask about stock, shrimp paste and egg in the Balinese dishes. The Mediterranean side, with salads and mezze, may be easier to adapt, but confirm this with staff rather than assuming.
The site says live jazz plays on Sunday evenings with no cover charge, which suits a late dinner if the volume is not a problem for you. For a quieter meal, go for breakfast or an early lunch and finish with the lime tart or a pastry.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Email or call about vegetarian dishes
- Ask about stock and shrimp paste
- Confirm hours and live music nights
- Ask about step-free access
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Raya Ubud, central Ubud
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Breakfast, lunch or an early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is on the main street, so a short ride or walk from most central hotels. The pages we read do not describe steps, so ask the restaurant about step-free access.
- Tickets and access
- The site gives an email and phone number for reservations, and lists daily hours from 8 am to 11 pm. Confirm before visiting.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Casa Luna
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It is on the main street, so a short ride or walk from most central hotels. The pages we read do not describe steps, so ask the restaurant about step-free access.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Casa Luna vegetarian?
No. It serves meat, including a pork-belly dish. Contact the restaurant about vegetarian options.
When is it open?
The site lists daily hours from 8 am to 11 pm. Confirm before you go.
Where is it?
On Jalan Raya Ubud in central Ubud.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
