Ultimo

Ultimo has been a fixture of Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak's restaurant strip, for well over a decade. Its motto is 'come as friends, dine as family', and the format matches: a large space with an open terrace and an air-conditioned lounge, a buzzing kitchen and plain, generous Italian cooking without much decoration on the plate. Live music plays every evening.

The menu sticks to familiar ground. Reviewers single out the salmon carpaccio, the homemade chicken ravioli and roast leg of lamb, and the fettuccine with salmon and caviar is a long-standing order. Pizza, pasta and grilled meats make up most of the list, and many finish with tiramisu and a cappuccino.

It is a dependable choice for groups and families after a day at the beach, with prices well below most sit-down Italians in the area. The restaurant lists dinner hours of 4pm to 10pm daily; Google shows longer hours, so check before going early. Walk-ins are common; call ahead for larger tables.