Bali

French food in Bali follows the island's expat and visitor areas: the villa neighbourhoods of Umalas, Canggu, Pererenan and Berawa on the west coast, the long-established dining strip in Sanur, Ubud's hills and the resort enclave of Nusa Dua. Most places are relaxed, all-day bistros rather than formal rooms. Indonesia has no Michelin Guide, so there are no stars here.

Mozaic in Ubud is the island's best-known French tasting-menu restaurant, pairing French technique with Indonesian produce in a garden. Gooseberry above Bingin Beach cooks foie gras and wood-fired dry-aged steaks. In Umalas, Léon Brasserie serves hot foie gras and côte de boeuf, and My Cocotte Bistrot does duck confit and cassoulet. Lulu Bistrot in Canggu adds Indonesian flavours, Little Frenchie in Pererenan runs from croque madame to steak frites, and Brasserie République and CORK French Tavern sit on Sanur's main dining strip.

Book Mozaic and Gooseberry ahead, especially in July, August and over Christmas; elsewhere, walk-ins usually work. Dress is casual. Traffic around Canggu and Ubud is heavy, so allow extra time by scooter or ride-hailing. Most bistros are casual to mid-range.