The Amora Bali Kintamani Resto with Mount Batur View

The main reason to book Amora Bali Kintamani Resto is the terrace view. From your table, you can look toward Mount Batur and Lake Batur while eating a meal in the Kintamani highlands. I like the easy combination of scenery and lunch, and I like that the menu includes Indonesian staples, vegetarian choices, and desserts such as pisang goreng. The possible catch is food consistency: some dishes may arrive only lukewarm, and the buffet selection can be uneven.

I also like the $12 price, especially if you are already visiting Kintamani and want a convenient meal stop. Service is another strong point, with warm staff noted in the available comments. Still, this is a tourist-oriented self-service restaurant, not a quiet local warung, and drinks, extra orders, transport, and tips are not included.

Key points to know before you book

• Mount Batur and Lake Batur views: The terrace is the main attraction, with a broad outlook toward the volcano and lake.
• About two hours at the restaurant: This is a meal experience, not a guided sightseeing tour.
• Indonesian and vegetarian choices: Expect appetizers, soup, main dishes, sambal, and dessert, with options that can work for vegetarian and Indian diners.
• Private booking: Only your own group participates in the activity, although the restaurant itself may serve other diners.
• Low headline price: The $12 charge includes the selected menu, tax, and service charges, but not drinks or transport.
• Food quality can vary: Service and atmosphere receive the warmest praise, while the food earns mixed marks.

A lunch stop above Mount Batur

Amora Bali Kintamani Resto sits on Jalan Raya Penelokan in Batur Tengah, one of the areas used for viewing Mount Batur and Lake Batur. You arrive at the restaurant rather than being collected from your hotel. That matters because this booking covers the meal only. You need to arrange your own way to Kintamani.

The setting does much of the work. The terrace gives you an open view toward the volcanic mountain and the lake below. On a clear day, this is the sort of lunch setting that turns an ordinary meal into a useful break in a day of sightseeing. You can eat, take in the view, and avoid adding another separate viewpoint stop to your plans.

I would treat the view as the experience’s main value. The food is part of the package, but the scenery is what makes the restaurant worth considering over a standard eatery. The high position also means conditions can affect what you see, so cloud or haze may reduce the payoff. The available information does not promise clear weather or a guaranteed unobstructed view.

What the two-hour visit looks like

The visit begins and ends at Amora Bali Kintamani Resto. You check in at the meeting point, take your table, and have roughly two hours for the meal and the setting. There is no guided walk, cultural demonstration, or separate attraction included.

The meal is described as including several courses or food sections: appetizers, soup, main dishes, sambal, and dessert. The booking details call this a selected set menu, while the experience description also refers to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Because those descriptions do not fully match, I would confirm the serving format before you pay, particularly if unlimited portions matter to you.

If it is a buffet, you can sample several dishes and build a meal around the items that appeal to you. If it is served as a selected menu, your choices may be more limited. Either way, plan on a straightforward restaurant visit rather than a carefully staged tasting menu.

The comments about the food are mixed. One diner found the food cold and objected to the spring rolls, while another found some dishes well prepared and praised the fried banana. That gives you a useful rule: keep your expectations practical, try the dishes that look freshest, and remember that the view may be more dependable than every item on the buffet.

The food: Indonesian staples with some useful choices

The menu is linked to produce supplied by local farmers, and the listed meal categories give you a broad taste of Indonesian restaurant cooking. You might find soup, rice or other main dishes, sambal, fried items, vegetables, and dessert, though the exact dishes are not specified.

Sambal deserves attention. In Indonesia, sambal can range from mild to very hot, and the menu’s inclusion of it gives you a chance to add heat according to your taste. Since the precise recipe is not provided, ask the staff if you need to know how spicy a particular serving is.

Vegetarian diners have a reason to consider this restaurant. The food selection has been described as useful for vegetarian and Indian diners, which is not always easy to find at similar Kintamani lunch stops. That does not mean every item is vegetarian, so you should still ask the staff which dishes are suitable.

Pisang goreng, or fried banana, received a particularly positive mention. If it is available during your visit, it is a sensible dessert to try. It offers a simple local finish to the meal and may be a safer bet than judging the whole spread by one main dish.

The food may not suit you if you want a carefully prepared, restaurant-style lunch with every plate served hot. The self-service format can mean that some dishes sit out longer than others. At the price, I would see this as a convenient scenic meal rather than a destination restaurant for serious food lovers.

A pleasant room, with service that helps

The atmosphere is one of the restaurant’s strengths. The terrace setting gives lunch a relaxed feel, and the open view toward the volcano and lake adds a sense of occasion without requiring a special occasion meal. You can take your time and enjoy the setting instead of rushing through a roadside stop.

Service also receives favorable attention. The staff are described as lovely and warm, which matters in a self-service restaurant. Friendly help can make it easier to ask about vegetarian dishes, find a seat, or clarify what is included in the meal.

The restaurant can be busy. That is not surprising for a scenic lunch stop, but it can affect the calm you expect from the view. You may hear more activity around the dining area, and a full room can make the experience feel more like a tourist canteen than a private romantic hideaway.

The booking is classed as a private activity because only your group participates. Read that carefully. It means the reservation is for your party, not that the entire restaurant is private. Other diners may still be present, especially during a busy meal period.

The $12 price and what it really covers

At $12 per person, Amora Kintamani offers a useful price for a meal with a major scenic advantage. The charge includes the selected menu plus tax and service charges, so the basic cost is easier to understand than at a restaurant where fees appear later.

You still need to budget for drinks. Personal drinks and extra orders, including beer, beverages, and water, are excluded. Tips are also not included. Transport is excluded as well, and the restaurant is in Kintamani rather than central Ubud, so your actual day cost depends on how you reach the meeting point.

The price works best when you are already planning a visit to the Mount Batur and Lake Batur area. If you must arrange a special transfer just to reach lunch, the $12 meal is no longer the full cost of the outing. The booking also does not include insurance or anything outside the stated meal.

I see the value in three parts: the view, the convenience of a prepared meal, and the possibility of trying several Indonesian dishes at a modest rate. I would not book it solely for gourmet cooking. The mixed food feedback makes the setting and convenience more important than culinary precision.

Getting there and fitting it into your day

The meeting point is Amora Bali, at Jalan Raya Penelokan No. 999, Batur Tengah, Kintamani, Bangli, Bali 80652. The location is near public transportation, according to the available details, but no transport service is included with the booking.

You need to make your own arrival plan. If you are staying in Ubud, allow enough time for the journey to northern Bali and Kintamani. The experience itself lasts about two hours, but the total outing will be much longer once transport is added.

The restaurant can work well as a midday stop between viewpoints or other Kintamani activities. It ends where it starts, so you can continue with your own plans afterward. There is no onward drop-off, hotel transfer, or guided route built into the reservation.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Since the experience is often booked well ahead, with an average booking lead time of about 77 days, you should reserve early if the meal needs to fit a fixed sightseeing day. The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed, so check your schedule before committing.

Who will enjoy this restaurant most

I would recommend Amora Kintamani for you if the view is a major part of your meal plans. It is also a sensible choice if you want a low-cost lunch, enjoy sampling Indonesian food, or need vegetarian-friendly choices in a tourist area.

It can suit families and mixed groups because the setting is casual and the menu offers several food categories. Most people can participate, and there is no demanding physical activity. The private booking format may also appeal to a small group that wants to keep its reservation together.

Vegetarian and Indian diners may find the available food more useful than at other restaurants in the area. Still, you should ask about ingredients rather than assume that every vegetable dish is suitable. The supplied details confirm that options exist, not that the kitchen is dedicated vegetarian or Indian cuisine.

I would hesitate if your first priority is a quiet, refined meal or consistently excellent cooking. The food reports range from good to poor, with particular concern about temperature and freshness on one visit. The safest approach is to book for the scenery and acceptable convenience, not as a culinary highlight.

Practical tips for a better visit

• Confirm the serving style: The information describes both a selected set menu and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Ask what your booking includes before arrival.
• Ask about vegetarian dishes: Staff can help identify suitable items, especially if you avoid meat, fish, or particular sauces.
• Try the pisang goreng: Fried banana is one of the specifically praised food choices.
• Bring extra payment for drinks: Water, soft drinks, beer, and other beverages cost extra.
• Allow time for your own transport: The two-hour duration covers the restaurant visit, not your trip from Ubud or another base.
• Check the view on the day: Mount Batur and Lake Batur are the draw, but weather can affect visibility.
• Think carefully before booking: The reservation cannot be refunded or amended after purchase.

Is Amora Bali Kintamani Resto worth booking?

Book this experience if you want an affordable scenic lunch near Mount Batur and Lake Batur, with a relaxed terrace, warm service, and food that can accommodate vegetarian and Indian tastes. The $12 price is fair when you are already visiting Kintamani and want a simple meal with a memorable setting.

Skip it if you need guaranteed food quality, a quiet private dining room, or included transport. The restaurant’s strongest points are the view, atmosphere, and convenience. Its weakest point is uneven food performance. For many visitors, that is a reasonable trade at this price, as long as you arrive expecting a tourist-style self-service meal rather than a standout dining experience.

FAQ

Where is Amora Bali Kintamani Resto located?

It is at Jalan Raya Penelokan No. 999, Batur Tengah, Kintamani, Bangli, Bali 80652, Indonesia.

What can I see from the restaurant?

The terrace has views toward Mount Batur and Lake Batur.

How long does the experience last?

The restaurant experience lasts about two hours.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the selected menu, tax, and service charges.

Are drinks included?

No. Beer, water, other beverages, and personal drink orders cost extra.

Is transport included?

No. Transport to and from the restaurant is not included.

Does the meal include vegetarian options?

The food selection includes options described as suitable for vegetarian and Indian diners. You should ask the staff which specific dishes meet your needs.

Is this an all-you-can-eat buffet or a set menu?

The available information describes it both as a selected set menu and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Confirm the exact format when booking.

Where does the activity end?

It ends back at the Amora Bali Kintamani meeting point.

Can I cancel or change the booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason.