Here are our recommendations of 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 has got you covered. There have been plenty of new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars that have recently graced the already diverse and iconic Jakarta culinary scene, but the five below are some of those new taverns that we recommend are worth trying. Each of them possesses a distinctive style and is worthy of consideration, either for some solo foodie time or for a celebratory feast with friends, family, and loved ones.
Starry Sky
This newly opened restaurant in Pluit is perfect for a romantic dinner with your partner. Starry Sky offers the sensation of dining in a bubble with an atmosphere like being in outer space. The dining table is arranged in a transparent bubble, while in the outer area, there are details of the galaxy to the planets that provide a different atmosphere. For the menu, Starry Sky offers seafood with various dishes. In addition, this restaurant offers fresh seafood on ice and good quality.
- Address: Jl. Pluit Karang Karya Barat, North Jakarta
- Phone: +6281276558070
- Instagram: /starrysky.resto

UATTU Jakarta
This new restaurant in Cakung, East Jakarta has an atmosphere not unlike the aesthetic cafes in South Jakarta. UATTU Jakarta is spacious with a modern interior with terracotta nuances. Here you can enjoy Nusantara food served in a more modern style. One of the table’s mainstays is the Rib Eye Steak served with semur spices and Sirloin Steak with andaliman spice sauce.
- Address: Ruko Sedayu City SCBRC 19-21, East Jakarta
- Phone: +628119688819
- Instagram: /uattujkt

The Nineteen Jakarta
This relatively new restaurant offers upscale family-style dining with a unique culinary experience that offers a harmonious blend of steakhouse classics, seafood delicacies, and grill house favourites. The menu is simple, yet sophisticated, complemented by show-stopping table-side presentations, adding a personal touch to the dishes. The Nineteen Jakarta’s dress code is smart casual. Gentlemen are required to wear closed-toe shoes, and tank tops are not permitted. Some of the restaurant’s notable dishes include Baked Norwegian Salmon and Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin.
- Address: Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Senayan, South Jakarta
- Phone: +62 81273397777
- Instagram: /thenineteen.jkt

Criollo
Based on the dining concept by CRIO, Criollo carries a unique concept where the menus available here are a combination of Indonesian cuisine with a touch of chocolate flavour. This fusion menu is also inspired by various local dishes that are transformed into something more special. One of Criollo’s notable dishes, for instance, is Chicken Chocolate Sausage: delicate chicken mousse meets the crunch of cocoa nibs, finished with a bold sambal chocolate sauce. A daring blend of savoury and sweet, crafted to surprise and delight your palate.
- Address: Plaza Indonesia, 4th Floor, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. Kav. 28-30, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta
- Phone: +62 811‑8877‑039
- Instagram: /criollo.jkt/

Joëlle
Opened around the end of last year, Joëlle is a modern French restaurant that presents a warm, homey atmosphere. The elegant vibes come from the selection of furniture and the interior design of the room. Guests can relax here as they celebrate a special day full of remarkable memories. With a tagline “Where French elegance meets modern creativity”, some of the restaurant’s notable dishes are Aus Lamb Rack, Mousse de Foie Gras, and Tuna Tartare.
- Address: Jl Cikatomas II No. 9, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- Phone: +6281288818860
- Instagram: /joelle_jkt/