BADUNG, BALINEWS.ID – Celebrating the festive season in true Parisian style, Lulu Bistrot Canggu presents a series of specially curated holiday dining experiences that blend classic French flavors with a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere. Throughout Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve, the award-winning French-inspired restaurant invites guests to gather, dine, and celebrate with thoughtfully crafted set menus that reflect the warmth, generosity, and convivial spirit of French holiday traditions.
This December, Lulu Bistrot introduces three festive menus designed to capture the essence of a Parisian holiday, while remaining approachable and perfectly suited to Bali’s tropical setting. From early evening dinners to leisurely daytime feasts and a spirited Réveillon celebration, the festive program highlights Lulu’s philosophy of refined cuisine without unnecessary formality.
On Christmas Eve, starting from 5 p.m., guests can enjoy a dinner inspired by traditional French home-style celebrations. The menu opens with Fish Crudo featuring raw bluefin tuna and salmon paired with oyster emulsion and capers. Main course options include grilled Entrecôte ribeye with classic Bordelaise sauce and Poulet Ballotine, a roasted stuffed chicken served with artichoke and rich Sauce Périgueux. The evening concludes with classic desserts such as caramelized Apple Tart with house-made tonka bean ice cream and Chocolate Mousse layered with hazelnut chocolate, cherry compote, and raspberry. The Christmas Eve dinner is priced at IDR 980,000++ per person.
Meanwhile, Christmas Day Lunch offers a relaxed, unhurried French-style midday dining experience starting at noon. Guests are welcomed with a Charcuterie Plate of cold cuts and condiments, alongside Wagyu Beef Tartare with potato allumettes and black truffle. Main courses include Market Fish à la Meunière with soft herbs, Prawn Risotto infused with Creole spices and nduja butter, or the elegant Poulet Ballotine. Desserts mirror the Christmas Eve selection, maintaining the festive continuity. The Christmas Day menu is also priced at IDR 980,000++ per person.
To close the year, Lulu Bistrot hosts a lively New Year’s Eve Réveillon Dinner, beginning at 6 p.m. The celebratory menu revisits festive favorites such as Potato Terrine layered with jamon and Comté emulsion, and Oeuf Mayonnaise topped with a touch of caviar. For the main course, guests can savor grilled Canadian cod paired with Champagne sauce and spinach. The night ends on a sweet note with Lulu’s signature Tiramisu, combining hazelnut chocolate, mascarpone, and coffee liqueur. The New Year’s Eve dinner is priced at IDR 1,200,000++ per person.
Enhancing the festive experience, guests may also add indulgent sharing plates, including Madeleines au Caviar with crème fraîche, fresh oysters with mignonette, Assiette de Fromage featuring French cheeses, Pâté de Foie Gras, and smoked salmon with brioche. For a celebratory toast, a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial is available as an add-on to any menu.
Founder Rafael Nardo said the festive season reflects the core of Lulu Bistrot’s identity. “French holiday meals are lively, generous, and full of connection. They bring people together without needing to be overly formal,” he said. “At Lulu, we celebrate that spirit by serving thoughtful yet approachable dishes in an atmosphere where guests can relax and truly enjoy being together.”
With its festive offerings this December, Lulu Bistrot continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Bali’s most beloved dining destinations, combining French culinary heritage with the warmth and ease of island hospitality. (*)
