Gili Trawangan west coast (north of Beach House)
★ 4.6(924 reviews)
Casa Vintage is a bohemian beachfront restaurant on Gili Trawangan's west coast — hammocks, daybeds, vintage furniture, and a Mediterranean-Indonesian fusion menu. Premium pricing (mains 130-220k IDR), strong cocktail program, and the most photogenic dining venue on Gili T.
# Casa Vintage Gili Trawangan: The Bohemian Beach Aesthetic
Casa Vintage occupies a stretch of west-coast sand on Gili Trawangan, north of Beach House. The aesthetic is calculated bohemian — vintage Persian rugs on the sand, hammocks strung between coconut palms, hand-painted wooden swings, antique brass tables, mosaic-tile counters at the bar, and a curated playlist of bossa nova, French chanson, and chilled house. It's the most deliberately photogenic restaurant on Gili T, and yes, that affects the crowd it attracts.
What makes Casa Vintage more than just a photo op is the kitchen. The chef is Spanish-Indonesian, and the menu blends Mediterranean (paella, mezze, grilled fish) with Indonesian classics (rendang, satay, gado-gado) without making either side feel diminished by the fusion.
Mediterranean section (130-220k IDR):
Indonesian section (95-180k IDR):
Mezze and tapas (75-150k IDR):
Lighter and salads (75-130k IDR):
Vegetarian section (substantial, clearly marked):
The cocktail bar uses fresh herbs from a small on-site garden — basil, mint, rosemary, lemongrass, kaffir lime — plus house-made syrups (palm sugar, hibiscus, ginger, honey-thyme). The bartender is properly trained and the program rotates seasonally.
Signatures (160-180k IDR):
Standards (130-160k IDR): mojito, margarita, gin and tonic, espresso martini, caipirinha, Aperol spritz.
Wine: 14 bottles by the glass (95-160k IDR), bottles 480-1.2M IDR. Beer (Bintang large) 65k IDR.
The venue spans about 50 metres of sand frontage with three distinct zones:
Sand area — Persian rugs laid out, beanbags scattered, low brass tables, hammocks between palms. This is the photo zone and where most casual sunset crowd settles.
Covered dining terrace — at the back, raised slightly above the sand, with proper tables and chairs. Less photogenic but more comfortable for serious dinners.
Bar zone — central mosaic-tile counter with bar seating, the cocktail action, and a view of both sand and dining sections.
The crowd is international, late-20s to mid-40s, Instagram-savvy. Couples on honeymoons, groups of friends celebrating birthdays, dive shop staff on their nights off, the occasional Bali expat over for a weekend. Music starts soft (bossa nova, chanson) and gradually shifts to chilled house after 9pm.
Wednesday and Saturday 7-9pm — acoustic guitar, sometimes vocals, soft set of covers and originals. Volume stays conversation-friendly. If you want a quieter dinner, choose other nights.
A typical evening for two:
Premium Gili T pricing comparable to Beach House and Pearl of Trawangan. The paella for two (220k IDR plus drinks) is one of the better value plays — substantial, shareable, distinctive.
Casa Vintage is about 25-30 minutes' walk from Gili T's main harbor on the east coast (longer than Beach House because it's further north). Options:
Strengths: most photogenic restaurant on Gili T; Mediterranean dishes are genuinely well-made (paella is real); cocktails use fresh garden herbs; vegetarian options are substantial; live music nights add atmosphere without overwhelming; bohemian aesthetic is calculated but works.
Weaknesses: premium pricing throughout; service slows when busy (bohemian vibe doesn't excuse it); photogenic crowd can feel performative; far from harbor; sand seating gets uncomfortable after 90 minutes for some.
Best for: couples on honeymoon or anniversary; Instagram-conscious travelers wanting the photo; groups celebrating special occasions; foodies wanting Mediterranean-Indonesian fusion done seriously; vegetarians wanting substantial Mediterranean options; cocktail enthusiasts.
Skip if: you find calculated-bohemian aesthetics off-putting; you're on a tight budget; you want quick casual food; you don't want to walk 25-30 minutes from harbor; you find Instagram-driven restaurants insufferable.