Proudly owned and run by a cluster of talented young Balinese, Fed by Made has become a firm favourite in the Seminyak restaurant scene. Led by Chef Made Dhanu, the modern diner is partly inspired by Melbourne’s dining world, and ingredients plucked locally from around the island. Join the crew from Wednesday to Sunday, when you can sample Fed’s regularly changing a la carte offerings, or tuck in to the share-style set menu. fedbymade.com

Another unusual combination of cuisines can be found at Kilo Kitchen, where fusion fare again takes centre stage, this time inspired by the Latin American co-founders. But motivation for the menu is plucked from further afield, with elements from Japanese, Italian, Thai and Korean food making an appearance. Hosted within a bamboo-walled garden, the eatery caters from breakfast through dinner, and on to cocktail hour with its ample offerings. kiloseminyak.com

Whether you’re craving a late night boogie or a plate of moreish tacos, Motel Mexicola can deliver. While the fare is casual it’s not devoid of flavour – authentic plates served with ice cold margaritas right on through to the early hours. motelmexicola.info

Buzo The focus of celebrity chef Will Meyrick’s Buzo is Itameshi cuisine; the innovative fusion fare which sees Japanese and Italian flavours greet. This particular eatery is a casual haunt among Seminyak’s fine diners, a self-described social space where sushi is served alongside pizza, pasta, shabu-shabu and more. The cultural blend extends to the drinks menu too, with classic Italian tipple mingling with Japanese-style craft beers. Like the rest of Meyrick’s venues, the menu here is extensive for both food and drink, promising something for everyone. buzobali.com

Eclectic, electric and full of flavour, FU House is a more recent addition to the Seminyak dining scene. The woodfired Thai-inspired eatery takes inspiration from traditional dishes, merging them with the method of open-flame cooking. Interiors are just as punchy and bold, with a strong 70s sensibility. Partner the group-favouring menu with one of Fu’s extensive cocktail options. And did we mention that a live DJ is a regular occurrence around here? fuhousebali.com

Small plates and natural wines are the focus of this fellow Desa Potatohead venue Dome, another well deserving member of the best restaurants in Seminyak. Nibble on the likes of fish terrine and cuttlefish cannelloni from within modernist surroundings inspired by the dome home of architect Buckminster Fuller. seminyak.potatohead.co/feast/dome

Da Maria has long been a favourite haunt of visitors to Seminyak – a modern trattoria dressed in statement-making yellow and blue. The Italian institution is well-versed in woodfired pizza and handmade pastas, from pappardelle with brisket ragu to rigatoni alla norma. damariabali.com

Iconic is an understatement when it comes to the beachfront La Lucciola, another of Seminyak’s best restaurants. The idyllic venue, housed in a traditionally open Balinese building, has spent the past 30 years serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with an Italian twist) within metres of the waves. lalucciolabali.com

You’ll find some delicious dining among Bali’s pool clubs as proves Mrs Sippy. The popular Seminyak day club is devoted to fresh, Mediterranean cuisine (alongside more traditional pub grub), while its recently launched seafood market is worth your while – inspired by the famed seafood barbecues of Jimbaran. mrssippybali.com

Mama San is a long-time Seminyak resident that recently underwent a revamp. The creative of celeb chef Will Meyrick, the dual-storey haunt is one of the best restaurants in Seminyak, a wood and mirrors-laden escape with a lengthy menu of Asian delights downstairs, from dim sum and curry, with a cocktail-rich speakeasy upstairs. mamasanbali.com

A more formal take on Italian is to be found at Mauri. A popular date night destination, the immaculately presented space is led by Puglia native Maurizio Bombini, with its menu an ode to the chef’s origins. While there are certainly pasta and the like, expect plenty of contemporary twists (and deconstructions). mauri-restaurant.com

How does fine dining Indonesian sound? Merah Putih focuses on a sophisticated take on traditional dishes. But just as enticing as the food here are the restaurant’s interiors – think cavernous ceilings, giant indoor palms, and velvet seating in jewel tones. merahputihbali.com

Fireside cooking is the key focus of the Latin America-inspired Barbaco. Armed with an asado pit, parilla flat grill, and woodfired oven, the restaurant chars and sears its dishes, including hero dishes like the homemade and woodfired bread and a 12 hour pulled lamb shoulder, with red chimichurri, salsa, and tortilla. No matter if you’re not a meat eater – there are heaps of veg dishes too. barbacoa-bali.com

Desa Potatohead is no stranger to a decent place to eat. Among its bounty of venues is Kaum, the Indonesian-focused restaurant with a name that translates to ‘tribe’, which celebrates authentic ingredients, flavours and cooking methods. Recipes have been plucked from more than 600 of the country’s islands, and include traditional favourites like gado gago, ikan bakar, and rendang among plenty of lesser-known dishes. Enjoy your feast from the sleekly styled rooftop, where Kaum sits overlooking Petitenget Beach. seminyak.potatohead.co

Bali is no stranger to vegetarian cuisine but Tanaman takes plant-based eating to a whole new level. The innovative eatery is found within the equally innovative (and design-savvy) Desa Potatohead on Petitenget Beach with an all-day menu celebrating the ‘entire plant, from root to fruit.’ seminyak.potatohead.co