[Indonesia: Bali] Bvlgari Resort Bali

We eelebrated our anniversary back in September at the stunning Bvlgari Resort Bali! Perched on a cliff in Uluwatu, the all-villa resort is a sophisticated combination of Italian and Balinese designs. Each of the 59 villas has a private plunge pool, beautiful tropical garden, and sweeping views of the ocean. We had the most wonderful time swimming in the infinity pool, relaxing at the spa, and having a romantic dinner at Il Ristorante by Luca Fantin. See more of our time at the resort in the reel here!

During our stay, we were spoilt with choices of how to spend our time at the resort - here are just some of the experiences we tried:

The Bvlgari Spa - a traditional Balinese couple’s massage in a private treatment room with ocean views and soothing sound of the waves.

Banjar Walk - an intimate look at the daily lives of the Balinese with a visit to a local village, an up-close look at how fishing nets are woven, and learn how to make the traditional Balinese offering of Canang Sari.

Melukat Purifying Ceremony - a ritual performed by a Balinese priest to cleanse the body and soul, banish bad spirits, and bring good fortune at the resort’s temple while dressed in traditional attire.

Kamasan Painting - named after the village that pioneered the painting style, Kamasan uses natural ingredients to create pigments and bamboo sticks to apply the paints to canvas.

Our stay at was made all the more wonderful with a romantic dinner at Il Ristorante by Luca Fantin to celebrate our anniversary! The intimate and chic setting is the perfect backdrop for the exquisite Italian cuisine that Chef Luca is known for at his flagship restaurant in Tokyo. Our tasting menu started with a myriad of amuse bouche which changes everyday, followed by a bread course with irresistible pastries. The meal continued with highlights such as the trout with zucchini & bottarga sauce, ravioli with scallop & green asparagus, homemade tagliolini with vanilla butter & caviar, and my personal favorite - crayfish with white asparagus & saffron sabayon. And what better way to end the night than with a beautiful display of fireworks!

Amberjack, pickled cucumber, tomato water

Singaraja coral trout, zucchini, bottarga sauce

Javanese crayfish, white asparagus, saffron sabayon

Ravioli with scallop and green asparagus

Homemade tagliolini, Kintamani vanilla butter, caviar

Wild local snapper with potatoes spaghetti

Wagyu beef tenderloin, Plaga salanova salad, white balsamic vinegar

Coconut textures

Raw Bali chocolate, coffee-whiskey ice cream, javanese tobacco

Another dining option was the all-day restaurant Sangkar which offers a taste of Indonesian and international flavors Located on the highest point of the cliff’s edge with expansive ocean views, we enjoyed beautiful breakfast spreads and decadent Indonesian lobster dishes for dinner during our stay. Some of the specialties were available for in-villa dining as well.

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