Arriving at Chez Gado Gado you immediately feel that this might be a different experience than other Balinese upscale restaurants. The entrance is almost royal and the maître makes you feel very at home. When escorted to your table you suddenly notice the beauty of the location. A slightly elevated oceanfront terrace facing Bali’s west beach and pairing sunset. Chez Gado Gado offers a blend of cuisines and the plates show that the chef is well trained and talented. Once the first course arrived we already finished our first Veneto prosecco served and introduced by the sommelier. Actually he guided the entire dining experience with such enthusiasm and passion making the night a memorable one.

The restaurant serves excellent imported wines by the glass and boasts a selection of fine ones from all over the globe. No pretentious and outdated chateaux but refined modern classics are in stock and if you are not such the wine expert but do like the taste of the better stuff. The sommelier will help you choose the prefect bottle.

AzureBooker experienced the tasting menu with wine pairing:

Millesimato Dry Prosecco 2012 Corte Giara, Allegrini, Treviso-Veneto, Italy

HAMACHI sashimi | avocado | soy vinaigrette

Riesling ‘Dr. L’ 2014 Weingut Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

GADO GADO untraditional | luke warm and pickled vegetables flowers | herbs | crispy coconut crumbs | peanuts

Pinot Gris ‘Provence’ 2014 Astrolabe, Marlborough, New-Zealand

COBIA sautéed | braised shallots | green vegetables | sauce Béarnaise

Chardonnay 2013 Tormaresca, Puglia, Italy

QUAIL lukewarm potato salad | herb vinaigrette | beef jus

Tempranillo Rosé ‘Mas Amor’ 2012 Franck Massard, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain

RAVIOLI coq au vin | pumpkin | turmeric | ginger | kaffir lime

‘Two Islands’ Pinot Noir 2014 Hatten Wines, South-Australia / Bali

DUCK smoked breast | confit of the leg | pumpkin red cabbage | spices | ginger | orange

Carmenere Gran Reserva 2012 Tarapaca, Maipo Valley, Chile

STRAWBERRIES macerated | white chocolate sabayon | kemangi ice cream | sponge cake

‘Cliff Edge’ Cane Cut Riesling 2010 Mount Langhi Giran, Victoria, Australia