Da Maria Enters a New Era Without Losing What Made It Iconic in Seminyak, Bali 

And yet, after nearly a decade in Seminyak, Da Maria is doing exactly that, entering a new chapter that builds on its Italian soul while quietly expanding its horizons.

Since opening in 2016, Da Maria has become one of Bali’s most recognisable dining destinations. Part Italian trattoria, part late-night bar, part social hub, it’s long been the place where pizza, pasta, cocktails and music converge, often all in the same night. Now, the team behind the Seminyak venue is evolving the concept, not by rewriting it, but by refining it.

At the heart of this next phase is a renewed focus on food and drink - sharper, bolder and more international in feel, while staying grounded in Italian tradition.

A Broader Mediterranean Lens

The most noticeable shift comes from the kitchen. While pizza remains a cornerstone, pared back to a tightly curated selection, the menu now leans more broadly Mediterranean rather than strictly Italian. Think modern, confident flavours designed for sharing and long dinners.

Antipasti and cold cuts open the experience, including reworked classics that nod to Da Maria’s history in Bali while pushing forward. Pastas have expanded into a concise but expressive lineup, and mains now draw influence from across the Mediterranean basin, with proteins cooked over lava stones and dishes built around clarity and restraint rather than excess.

There’s also a stronger emphasis on local produce, from vegetables sourced in Kintamani to island-made charcuterie and local flour used for Da Maria’s signature Neapolitan-style pizzas. Imported Italian staples remain where they matter most, but the menu increasingly reflects Bali’s tropical setting rather than fighting against it.

Cocktails Take Centre Stage

If this Seminyak dining room has always been a drinks destination, this next era turns that dial up further. The cocktail program is expanding with a more international point of view, blending Italian classics with modern techniques and playful presentation.

Spritzes aren’t going anywhere, but the spotlight is shifting to the martini. Served tableside via a dedicated martini trolley, the experience invites guests to personalise their drink with house-made aromatic infusions inspired by citrus groves, Mediterranean herbs and the sea. It’s theatrical without being gimmicky, and designed to slow the evening down rather than rush it.

The wine list has also been refined, focusing on approachable Italian producers alongside a smaller selection of minimal-intervention wines and special bottles for those looking to explore further.

A Familiar Space, Lightly Reimagined

Importantly, Da Maria isn’t erasing what regulars love. The late-night energy remains. The music stays. And the iconic interiors, inspired by 1960s Amalfi and originally designed by Roman architects Lazzarini Pickering, are largely intact.

Instead, subtle design updates are planned, gently refreshing the space while keeping its unmistakable DNA. The aim is evolution, not overhaul - a dining venue in Bali that still feels Italian at heart, but unmistakably at home in its surroundings.

Adding to that sense of ease, Da Maria is also set to reopen for weekend lunches, extending the experience beyond evenings.

Why This Matters

Da Maria’s reinvention feels timely. It’s not about being louder or bigger, it’s about being sharper, more confident and more in tune with how people dine now. Longer lunches. Better ingredients. Cocktails worth lingering over. For diners, it means the Da Maria they know is still there, just with more depth, more flavour and more reason to return.

Da Maria 

Jl. Petitenget No.170, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung

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