BONITO is MAURI’s sister restaurant: a coastal Italian seafood restaurant created by Chef Maurizio Bombini and co-founder Luigi Amorotti, who wanted to share their home land of Puglia with Bali once again. Where MAURI is fine dining, BONITO is relaxed and social, built around fish and seafood served raw or cooked.
A unique seafood concept in Bali
BONITO works with fresh fish and seafood that is around 80% sustainably caught in the outer ocean regions of the archipelago (Bali, Lombok, Flores and Timor), alongside imported premium crustaceans. The kitchen prepares it crudo, pan-seared, roasted, deep-fried and more.
“BONITO is much more casual than MAURI. It is an emotional expression of my deep connection to seafood, the same way we enjoy it in my hometown in Puglia.”
Maurizio Bombini
When BONITO first opened, it was also proud to be the first fish and seafood delicatessen in Bali, with freshly cut fillets and shellfish displayed in a chilled counter for guests to cook at home.
What to order at BONITO
Dishes guests have loved since the beginning include:
- Tuna tartare and barramundi ceviche
- The seafood platter, with a selection of raw and blanched seafood
- Zuppa di mare, one of the most popular dishes on the menu
- Fritto misto and roasted octopus
- The BONITO Rosetta, an Italian sandwich made with natural no-yeast fermented bread, filled with tuna and stracciatella, poached lobster or crispy octopus
The menu changes with the catch. See the current BONITO menu on the restaurant’s website.
Where is BONITO in Seminyak?
BONITO has sailed from Umalas to Seminyak and now sits on the rooftop of KLEO Seminyak (JdV by Hyatt), Jl. Petitenget No.9, in the same building as our Puglian eatery Zia Tina.
- Dinner: daily, 5 PM to 11 PM
- Aperitivo: 5 PM to 7 PM, with Lombok oysters
- Reservations: via bonito-restaurant.com or WhatsApp +62 811 3811 888
MAURI or BONITO?
Both kitchens share Chef Maurizio’s Puglian roots. Choose MAURI for a tasting menu, a wine-led dinner or a celebration at Jl. Petitenget No.100. Choose BONITO for a lively seafood dinner and a sunset aperitivo on the rooftop. For more options nearby, read our guide to the best restaurants in Seminyak.
BONITO Bali FAQ
Is BONITO still in Umalas?
No. BONITO has moved to the rooftop of KLEO Seminyak, Jl. Petitenget No.9.
Who is behind BONITO?
Chef Maurizio Bombini, the chef restaurateur behind MAURI and Zia Tina, with co-founder Luigi Amorotti.
Is BONITO open for lunch?
BONITO opens for aperitivo and dinner daily from 5 PM. For lunch nearby, MAURI serves lunch in Seminyak on Friday and Saturday.