Di Mare restaurant and lounge at Karma Kandara: cliffside clean eating with style

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The perfect pre-dinner detox

What’s the ideal way to ease your digestive system into dinner after a full-body spa treatment downstairs at Karma Spa?

With a liquid appetizer from Di Mare Restaurant and Lounge, of course. Perched cliffside above Uluwatu’s waves, this airy dining room isn’t just about the views, though those are spectacular, it’s about letting wellness follow you from the massage table to the dinner table.

Di Mare offers a selection of fresh juices, smoothies, and cocktails crafted for function as much as flavor. Each one lists its nutritional focus, whether it’s detox, energy, immunity, digestion, or that elusive goal: balance.

Personally, I couldn’t decide between a spinach-based digestion booster or something from the Seven Chakra cocktail menu. I went for both. Wellness is about balance, right?

The curated clean menu

Dinner here comes as a pre-selected 3-course wellness menu. That might sound limiting, but in reality, it’s freeing, less time debating dishes and more time soaking in the salty air and orange-tinted sky.

The menu, a thoughtful mix of raw and cooked ingredients, speaks to those who value clean eating but still want a bit of flair on the plate.

Entrée:
The cucumber mint soup arrives like a piece of edible art, a chilled minty-green clock face with little edible garnishes placed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock. It’s made from cucumber, mint oil, cumin seeds, organic yoghurt, and… mystery herbs that give it an almost spa-like aroma. Cool, creamy, and somehow refreshing and grounding at once.

Main:
Bite-sized wild spinach, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze, light enough to leave you feeling nimble, satisfying enough to keep you from missing carbs. Or cheese. (And I love cheese.)

Dessert:
A duo of mango: one tartare, one sugar-free sorbet. Bright, slightly tangy, and somehow enough to curb sweet cravings without overwhelming your palate. Maybe it’s the clean flavors, or maybe it’s just a well-balanced menu doing its job.

Nutrition with intention

What stood out, aside from the presentation, was how intentional it all felt. Like someone in the kitchen understands that wellness isn’t about deprivation, but harmony.

Each course felt balanced. Every bite had a purpose. And nothing felt “health food” in the boring way. If I had to guess, I’d say the same wellness expert who assigned the little star ratings on the juice menu had their hand in the food design too.

Is Di Mare worth it?

If you’re expecting fine dining in the traditional sense, foams, truffles, candlelight, this isn’t quite that. But if you want to feel genuinely good after dinner, without sacrificing flavor or flair, Di Mare delivers.

It’s perfect for spa-goers, wellness travellers, mindful eaters, and anyone who wants a dinner that leaves them feeling full in the soul but not stuffed in the stomach.

Just don’t skip the cocktails.

Practical info

Location: Karma Kandara, Uluwatu, Bali
Open: Daily for dinner (typically from 5pm–10pm)
Menu style: Set 3-course wellness menu
Options: Vegetarian, raw-friendly, and light on added sugar
Price: Mid–high range for Bali fine dining (contact venue for exact pricing)
Reservations: Recommended, especially for sunset

You can check out their official site here for the most up-to-date menu or to book a table.

One last thing

This meal was provided by Karma Kandara for review purposes, but the words (and full belly) are mine. No sweeteners added, not even in the mango sorbet.

Final thought

Healthy gold stars all around for a dining experience that doesn’t just taste good, but feels good too. Leave your guilt at the door and your cravings in check. From spa to sorbet, it’s wellness with a view.