Culinary excellence and high society from across Indonesia and Singapore come together at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place for the grand awarding night of Exquisite’s Best Restaurants & Bars 2026.
Year after year, Exquisite’s Best Restaurants & Bars spotlights among the most esteemed dining and drinking venues across Indonesia and Singapore. The 2026 edition once again welcomed culinary masters, restaurateurs, industry leaders, tastemakers, and members of the high society to celebrate the gold standard of gastronomy and mixology, this time at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place.
Among the esteemed judging panel were renowned chefs William Wongso, Rinrin Marinka, Yuda Bustara, Devina Hermawan, and Maurizio Bombini, accompanied by Exquisite Media CEO & Publisher Lenny Marlina Tanu. Alongside bar judges Mirwansyah “Bule” and Agung “El Hombre” Satria, the panel visited the ten restaurants and three bars that received the highest number of online votes, evaluating and scoring them to determine this year’s final rankings.
Congratulations to Royal Eight Chinese Dining at JHL Solitaire Gading Serpong, OSCAR, Boy’N’Cow Meat Boutique, Sōng Xiāng Lóu and La Floriane Bistro at Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre, SKYE, Yakiniku Great, Koral Restaurant at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Club Italiano at Grand Hyatt Jakarta, and The cave by Chef Ryan Clift at The edge for being recognised among the Top 10 Best Restaurants. Meanwhile, Cafe Cali at The Orient Jakarta, A Royal Hideaway Hotel, Adriana Cocina & Bar at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bali Jimbaran, and 007 Cocktail & Whisky Bar were honoured among the Top 3 Best Bars.
Hosted by Kaemita Boediono and Danar Gumilang, the evening unfolded with vibrant energy and a convivial atmosphere. Each VIP table enjoyed a four-course dinner paired with wines, opening with a grand Food Parade. Performances by classical soprano singer Dessy Ananta and live band Jeko and the Bro complemented the evening, adding a theatrical flair to the celebration. A collaboration between LUMMI Magazine, Bubah Alfian, and Reva Marchellin also presented a dazzling fashion showcase featuring 17 Puteri Indonesia contestants modelling couture collections by Jacob Will, Maison Baaz Couture, Yosafat Dwi Kurniawan, and Julianto, alongside jewellery from Passion Jewelry.
Sincere appreciation also goes to all sponsors and partners for their generosity and support in making the celebration possible, including Lexus, NOD., Jetbay Indonesia, Pantja Artha Niaga, Pelita Makmur Perkasa, Muda Mulia Sentosa, Nano Logistics, and Cikel Abadi. Their contributions elevated the evening into more than simply an awards ceremony, but a grand homage to how dining and drinking culture continues to shape modern lifestyle experiences.
Once again, thank you to all participating venues, esteemed judges, valued partners, and distinguished guests. Here’s to another year of culinary innovation, mixology creativity, and ever-rising standards that continue to elevate Indonesia and Asia’s dining and drinking scene. See you next year.
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