Here are our recommendations for five relatively new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars in Jakarta for this month.
Looking for new places to indulge your Epicurean delights? Well, Indonesia Expat got you covered. There have been numerous new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars that have recently joined the already diverse and iconic Jakarta culinary scene. Still, the five below are some of the new taverns that we recommend are worth trying. Each of them possesses a distinctive style and is worthy of consideration, whether for a solo foodie experience or a celebratory feast with friends, family, and loved ones.
The Garden Osteria
The Garden Osteria offers a unique dining experience with a fairytale-like interior filled with artificial flowers and greenery. This restaurant from the Hiro Group features an elegant European theme with a cheerful and aesthetic atmosphere, making it very popular among Gen Z and millennials for elegant dining occasions (high tea or dinner). Its Instagram-worthy atmosphere is a major draw as well. Meanwhile, The Garden Osteria’s menu focuses on delicious Italian and Western dishes. Highly recommended are the various pasta options like the Truffle Tagliatelle, thin-crust wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood dishes. With a relatively premium price range, this restaurant is perfect for lunch with friends or a special date.
- Address: Jl. Suryo No. 38, RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- WhatsApp: +62 811-1973-9420
- Instagram: @thegardenosteria_id
Notta Dining House
Located in the heart of South Jakarta, Notta Dining House was established as the Jakartans’ go-to spot for comfort food, good vibes, and nights that feel just right. The upstairs space was made for long lunches, slow dinners, and good company, where diners can sit and watch the good team at Notta Dining House bring every plate to life in the open kitchen. Meanwhile, the overall dining space is characterised by soft daylight, wooden chairs, checkered floors, and a cosy vintage atmosphere. Moreover, the menu concept draws on the fine-dining style of continental European cuisine, complete with cutlery, condiments, and accompanying drinks.
- Address: Jl. Suryo Raya No.46 4, RT.4/RW.4, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- WhatsApp: +62 859‑6678‑7688
- Instagram: @notta.jkt
Des & Dan SCBD
Curious to try a new restaurant in Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) featuring Balkan, Azerbaijani, and Turkish cuisines? Get to know Des & Dan, which is already successful in Bintaro and has recently added its branch in SCBD. Inspired by heritage and crafted with passion, every dish at Des & Dan is a tribute to stories, flavours, and the warmth of shared moments. From freshly baked breads and vibrant salads to flavorful grilled meats and hearty stews, every dish is crafted with care and tradition. Some of the restaurant’s must-try dishes include menemen, which is an Azerbaijani dish made with eggs, tomatoes, and spices, and baba ganosh, which is a smoky, roasted eggplant dish blended with traditional Azerbaijani spices and served with lawas bread.
- Address: SCBD Park, Lot No. 7-1 5, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- Instagram: @desdanscbd
Minute Jakarta
Meet the latest addition to the Jakarta cocktail bar scene. Here at Minute Jakarta, patrons may come for ‘a quick look’, and next thing they know, they may end up delightfully choosing between another round or another song to scream to. Minute Jakarta was established as a hip, nightlife destination for all kinds of reasons: birthdays, after-parties, release nights, or just because the week felt long—and the drinks felt better with friends. Every booth fits a different kind of night as well, ideal for long catch-ups that run past midnight, moments when patrons may just want to sit back with the music, group jokes that get louder by the hour, low-key celebrations, or the ‘one-more-round’ moments that keep adding up.
- Address: Jl. Senayan No.65, RT.8/RW.5, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- WhatsApp: +62 811-1664-6883
- Instagram: @minutejakarta
Freckles Pizza Studio
Looking for a trendy pizza studio with a youthful spirit? Freckles Pizza Studio is the latest culinary venture featuring a modern concept with a proper and comfortable dine-in area for hanging out with friends. For starters, diners can try Heirloom Tomato (tofu miso with aged balsamic) or Tuna Crudo (grilled watermelon with ponzu). For snacks, the pizza studio’s signature Freckles Fried Chicken and Salmon Tartare are worth a try. Then, once the diners are ready to get their hands messy, it is time to dig into Freckles’ mouthwatering pizza delights, such as Classic Margherita (with tomatoes and basil), Asian Sausage Margherita (with chicken lap cheong and crack chilli oil), and the amusingly-named Cheesus Crust (consisting of cheeses, burratta, honey, and EVOO).
- Address: Jl. Iskandarsyah I No.9, Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- Instagram: @frecklespizza