Top-Rated Restaurant in Yogyakarta: Mediterranea Dining Guide

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Could you tell me about popular Western-style restaurants in Yogyakarta?

The most popular Italian restaurant in Yogyakarta, where reservations are a must, is “Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil.”

It’s truly delicious and also affordable, so I go there every week.
You should definitely visit at least once.

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About Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil

Terrace of Mediterranea Restaurant — Source: https://mrbykamil.com/

A Mediterranean restaurant owned by a French chef, opened in September 2012.

This restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, from pasta and pizza to steak, salads, Indonesian food, and creative cuisine.

It is located on Tirtodipuran Street in the southern area of Yogyakarta.
It’s about a 20 to 30-minute drive from the city center.

Reservations are generally required for the 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM time slot.
Please be aware that reservations are often fully booked three days in advance.

＼ Go to Mediterranea’s official reservation site ／

Book Here

Recommended Dishes

Smoked Duck Breast Thinly Sliced in Carpaccio

This smoked duck breast carpaccio is incredibly delicious.
Be aware that it often sells out if you go after 8:00 PM on a Saturday.

The combination of arugula, Parmesan cheese, and lime is perfect, and it pairs exceptionally well with wine or beer!!

The price, by the way, is IDR 77,000.

Duck Breast Sweet Spices

Of course, the duck meat is delicious, but the real star of this dish is the mushroom risotto served on the side.

This risotto is truly delicious. A very satisfying dish with the duck meat.

The price is IDR 107,000.

Carbonara Mushrooms

For the carbonara here, you can add “Extra Creamy” for an additional IDR 7,000, and I highly recommend it.

The aroma of the cheese fills your mouth, and it’s incredibly delicious.

The price is IDR 62,000.

Pizza Da Vinci

They have a wide variety of pizzas, so it’s hard to choose, but personally, I think this “Da Vinci” pizza is the best.

The price is IDR 65,000.

Smoked Cod Fish, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic

This smoked cod carpaccio is also exquisitely delicious, so I highly recommend it. It’s rare to be able to eat raw white fish in Yogyakarta, so it’s a very welcome dish.

The price is IDR 39,000.
An incredibly good value dish.

Others

They often have special menus of the day, and the escargot, duck pâté, steak, and desserts are also delicious and recommended.

Drinks

This restaurant also offers alcoholic beverages like beer and wine at relatively low prices, which is another one of its recommended points.

Balinese wine Sababay Black Velvet (IDR 260,000)

About the Chef

Chef Kamil Massard Combe

Kamil was born in France in 1974.
He learned the basics of traditional French cuisine at the Ferrandi cooking school in Paris. He traveled the Mediterranean, bringing back many delicious recipes that give a special touch to his cooking style.

After working for a famous French chef for 15 years, he moved to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 2008, first opening a small restaurant, and then in 2012, he founded Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil with his wife, Irma.

His cuisine is inspired by tradition while pursuing modernity and quality.
By sharing his “know-how,” respect for ingredients, and creativity, he aims to provide every customer with a moment of joy and relaxation.

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