Warung Dedari

A Calm Pause on the Denpasar–Bedugul Road

Halfway between Denpasar and Bedugul, Warung Dedari hides just off Jl. Raya Denpasar in Perean Tengah, Baturiti. Travellers describe it as a surprisingly tranquil stop, with a very large, well‑maintained parking lot leading to a gracious, almost luxurious entrance that feels far above typical roadside warung standards.

Behind that entrance, the restaurant opens into a garden world of bale huts, water and greenery. Several visitors mention being genuinely stunned by the view over the pond – one even calls it “more like a lake” – and recommend asking for a table directly over the water.

Bale Huts, Pond Views and Space for Kids

Dining happens in traditional wooden bale set around an artificial pond, with wooden walkways looping around the water. Guests talk about following a timber path to private huts with one or more sides right over the pond, creating a feeling of peaceful seclusion.

Families note this is a relaxed spot for children: kids enjoy feeding the fish, especially when staff hand over free fish food. One reviewer warns that the railings along the walkway and by some huts “aren’t very tight”, so extra care with toddlers is sensible.

Food Highlights and Portions

The core is traditional Indonesian/Balinese cooking, though you’ll also see dishes like chicken Caesar salad alongside mi goreng special. Crispy duck, ayam bakar and fresh sambal are singled out in the market report as standouts, while guests praise the “top‑notch” flavours and the way rice arrives laid over banana leaf.

Portions are repeatedly described as huge, sometimes too large to finish, and several reviews mention nicely presented plates at fair prices. One small pattern in older feedback: the occasional dry skewer and, at busy times, a slower kitchen.

Prices, Value and Service

Despite a setting some first assume will be “a fortune”, bills come back as “totally affordable” and “almost ridiculously cheap” for the quality, according to multiple guests. One visitor reports 3 dishes plus 3 drinks for around $30 NZD.

Service impressions skew very positive: staff are described as pleasant, attentive, smiling and fluent in English. There are small human touches too, like a team member plucking a lotus flower on request and giving it to a guest’s wife.

Atmosphere, Insects and Timing

Open‑air dining in a tropical garden brings both charm and trade‑offs. The analysis notes recurring comments about flies and insects by the water, and a few mentions of ageing infrastructure that is now seeing some “non‑intrusive renovation”.

Usual opening hours are given as 09h30 to 20h30 (noted as indicative rather than fixed), and some diners report food arriving very fast, while others describe waits of about 30 minutes at peak times.

Digital Presence and Name Confusion

Online, Warung Dedari relies mostly on a Facebook page with basic information and a scattering of guest photos. Instagram content appears largely through customer tags.

The report highlights a real risk of confusion with Taman Dedari in Ubud, which dominates search results. Warung Dedari in Baturiti is smaller, more traditional, and far more dependent on road traffic and word‑of‑mouth than aggressive digital marketing.

For travellers driving between Denpasar and Bedugul who value calm pond views, generous portions and honest pricing more than slick branding, Warung Dedari makes a rewarding and very Balinese lunch stop.