di Mare at Karma Kandara resort has everything one would want out of an upscale dining experience in Bali. Its location, perched atop the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu, grants visitors a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. The décor echoes this coastal setting, pulling inspiration from the Amalfi Coast with natural wood furnishings, blue accents, and flowing linen chandeliers. As expected, this naturally creates a backdrop that’s ideal for all the refreshing and rich flavours of Italian cuisine, and it’s something di Mare proudly highlights.
Every element of the restaurant’s offering reflects the expertise of Chef de Cuisine Stefan Thietz, whose career has taken him to kitchens across South Africa and Southeast Asia. Arriving at di Mare, he brings his background, informed by fresh seafood and open-flame cooking, into the menu. The result is a lineup that includes artisan sourdough wood-fired pizzas and pastas topped with succulent shellfish.
The extensive menu isn’t Chef Stefan’s handiwork alone. He collaborates with Chef Joseph Antonishek, Karma Group’s Global Executive Chef, whose Italian heritage can be found all over the Signature Menu. Some dishes even act as snapshots into Chef Joseph’s travels through Italy, such as the Campania-style Crispy Chicken Thighs with olives and grapes served over a bed of polenta. Others, like the peasant-style bolognese sauce found in the Tagliatelle all Bolognaise and Potato Gnocchi, offer a familiar yet still refined dining experience. For a more adventurous choice, opt for the Ancient Roman Sea Bass Filet, which is finished with lovage and garum, a sauce made from fermented fish.
Unsure of what to choose? Guests are invited to collaborate with the chefs to create a bespoke tasting menu tailored to their tastes, celebrating the true essence of culinary adaptability. One thing’s for sure: every mouthful is a taste of authentic Italian cuisine that, with enough imagination, transports diners to the European shores.
Exquisite Taste Volume 51
di Mare
at Karma Kandara
Jalan Villa Kandara, Ungasan
Bali 80362, Indonesia
T: (+62) 3618482202
IG: @dimare.bali
