Relaxed al fresco dining brings spirit of Italy to the Uma Ubud experience

Uma by COMO, Ubud, the Balinese adventure retreat from COMO Hotels and Resorts, will open a new Italian-inspired restaurant and lounge bar in September this year.

‘Uma Cucina’ is an informal space recalling the restaurants of Italy, where locals and hotel guests can gather for easygoing lunches, afternoon tea, early evening bites, aperitifs and  evening meals on the open-air terrace.

Helmed by Australian-born Executive Chef Nicolas Lazzaroni, ‘Uma Cucina’ will have dishes devised by COMO’s Executive Chef Amanda Gale – best known for her healthful COMO Shambhala Cuisine, served at COMO’s flagship wellness resort, the nearby COMO Shambhala Estate, also in Ubud. The menu is strong on fresh, locally-sourced produce and the flavours of the Italian kitchen. Seasonal vegetables, seafood and slow cooked meats are rendered in colourful,  easygoing options, perfect for sharing with friends. House specialities include handmade pastas, cheeses and sausages, woodfired pizzas and breads, as well as classic Italian gelatos and granitas. Favourite dishes might include grilled sardines with sweet and hot peppers, garganelli with fresh yellow fin tuna and rosemary ragu, or wood roasted suckling pig with fennel confit.

Uma Cucina has been designed by architect Cheong Yew Kuan, who also created COMO Shambhala Estate. The atmosphere is informal and fun, with a large communal dining table at the heart of the space reflecting the homely ‘kitchen’ spirit behind the name (‘cucina’ means kitchen in Italian). Scattered dining tables also spill out onto the open-air terrace and lounge bar.

Uma Cucina is open daily for lunch from 12 noon to 3.30pm and for dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

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About Uma by COMO, Ubud

Uma by COMO, Ubud is located in central Bali, close to the cultural hub of Ubud with tropical views of temples, rice paddies and the Tjampuhan Valley.  The resort’s contemporary tropical Asian design is pared down to ensure sunshine flows through interiors, from bedrooms to cooling plunge pools. Kemiri restaurant boasts world-class, healthful cuisine, created with fresh local ingredients, subtle spicing and distinct Balinese flavours. A signature COMO Shambhala Retreat, replete with a range of holistic wellness therapies, help to nurture and relax, while cultural activities, such as visits to artisans, are complemented by a range of outdoor pursuits, including white-water rafting, mountain biking and trekking.

About the COMO Group and COMO Hotels and Resorts
COMO Hotels and Resorts creates personalised luxury travel experiences in its Urban Hotels, Island Resorts, Adventure Retreats and Wellness Resorts - highlighting wellness, cuisine, adventure and culture, service and design - while always trying to uphold a strong, sustainable approach towards the people and places where we operate.
 
Founded by Christina Ong, COMO Hotels and Resorts develops and manages handpicked, individually curated properties: The Halkin by COMO in London, two Metropolitan by COMO hotels in London and Bangkok, Parrot Cay by COMO in the Turks and Caicos, Cocoa Island by COMO in the Maldives, and three Uma by COMO experience resorts in Bali and Bhutan. Point Yamu by COMO is a new property in Phuket, Thailand, opening 2013. The company also manages COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali in partnership with its sister brand in wellness, COMO Shambhala, which promotes health, relaxation and learning through its products, services, cuisine, treatments and spa facilities within each COMO property.

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