ORIGIN OF SANTANERA

Standing three stories high amidst the trendy shops and rice fields of Canggu in Bali, Santanera is a distinctive Bali restaurant known for its story of crossed cultures and cuisines; a conversation of Latin American flavours, Mediterranean influences and fine local ingredients. As a refined fine dining experience in Bali, Santanera brings together the best of two worlds: bold and refined, familiar yet surprising.

The restaurant was born from the collaborative efforts of friends with a shared vision – including two skilled Colombian chefs Andres Becerra and German Rincon

Meet the Team

Andres Becerra

Co-Founder & Executive Chef

Meet Chef Andres. Colombian-born, he has extensive international culinary experience, including previously Movida in Australia, Relae in Denmark, and Els Casals in Spain.
At Santanera, he creates a story of crossed cultures and cuisines; a conversation of Latin American flavours, European influences and fine local ingredients brought to life through a truly memorable casual fine dining Bali experience.
Gabriel Steinberger

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Meet Gabriel, part of the leadership team at Santanera. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, he has been managing restaurants since his early 20s, building a strong international background across both France and Australia.
He brings a deep passion for food, wine, and the art of hospitality into everything he does at Santanera. For Gabriel, it’s not just about service, but about creating a thoughtful and memorable experience where detail, energy, and genuine care come together.
Sydney Millo

Operations Manager & Sommelier

Meet Sydney, who’s been growing with the restaurant driven by a clear focus: to evolve with the team and help take Santanera further while supporting collective success.
Before Bali, Sydney immersed himself in the world of wine across multiple disciplines, including winemaking, sales, sommelier, and wine tourism in France and abroad. This diverse background now shapes his approach to service, hospitality, and excellence.
For Sydney, the most meaningful part of Santanera isn’t a single moment, but the everyday energy shared with the team that makes the experience dynamic, rewarding, and constantly evolving.
Windy Prasanti

Marketing & PR

Meet Windy, PR & Marketing Specialist at Santanera. Her story with Santanera began not with an interview, but as a guest, three years ago, over a Picante 38 and a salmon roe tartelette that disappeared far too quickly. Today, she helps shape the voice and identity behind the restaurant.
Working closely with management and the kitchen team, Windy connects story, culture, and cuisine to create a brand experience that feels both elevated and alive. She believes hospitality should never feel overly polished or predictable, but honest, full of personality, and bold in all the right ways.

Meet the Team

Andres Becerra

Co-Founder & Executive Chef

Meet Chef Andres. Colombian-born, he has extensive international culinary experience, including previously Movida in Australia, Relae in Denmark, and Els Casals in Spain.
At Santanera, he creates a story of crossed cultures and cuisines; a conversation of Latin American flavours, European influences and fine local ingredients brought to life through a truly memorable casual fine dining Bali experience.
Gabriel Steinberger

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Meet Gabriel, part of the leadership team at Santanera. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, he has been managing restaurants since his early 20s, building a strong international background across both France and Australia.
He brings a deep passion for food, wine, and the art of hospitality into everything he does at Santanera. For Gabriel, it’s not just about service, but about creating a thoughtful and memorable experience where detail, energy, and genuine care come together.
Sydney Millo

Operations Manager & Sommelier

Meet Sydney, who’s been growing with the restaurant driven by a clear focus: to evolve with the team and help take Santanera further while supporting collective success.
Before Bali, Sydney immersed himself in the world of wine across multiple disciplines, including winemaking, sales, sommelier, and wine tourism in France and abroad. This diverse background now shapes his approach to service, hospitality, and excellence.
For Sydney, the most meaningful part of Santanera isn’t a single moment, but the everyday energy shared with the team that makes the experience dynamic, rewarding, and constantly evolving.
Windy Prasanti

Marketing & PR

Meet Windy, PR & Marketing Specialist at Santanera. Her story with Santanera began not with an interview, but as a guest, three years ago, over a Picante 38 and a salmon roe tartelette that disappeared far too quickly. Today, she helps shape the voice and identity behind the restaurant.
Working closely with management and the kitchen team, Windy connects story, culture, and cuisine to create a brand experience that feels both elevated and alive. She believes hospitality should never feel overly polished or predictable, but honest, full of personality, and bold in all the right ways.

Inside Santanera

The 160-seat Latin-American Bali restaurant is sleek and stylish, featuring contemporary artwork from artist Due Hatue and effortlessly blurring the lines between Old World and New. By night, this smart-casual Canggu restaurant, recognised among leading Canggu Bali restaurants, becomes a cosy space to graze beneath indoor palms and oversized light shades.

The ambience is warm and inviting, with brown leather banquettes, herringbone wooden flooring, and marble tables and bar tops. Guests can climb the spiral staircase to enjoy a more laid-back experience at Santanera rooftop bar with signature cocktails, bold snacks, music, and sunset vibes. Stylish and atmospheric, Santanera promises an unforgettable dining experience and for those wondering where to eat in Canggu, this is where the answer begins.

FAQs

Santanera is a Bali restaurant that serves a fusion of Latin American flavours and Mediterranean influences, crafted using fine local ingredients. Expect vibrant ceviches, woodfired mains, and dishes designed to share.
Santanera is located at Jl. Tanah Barak No.55–57 in Canggu, Bali, in one of the island’s most vibrant dining destinations.
Santanera is open seven days a week from 12pm to 12am, offering both lunch and dinner in Canggu.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The restaurant accommodates up to 160 guests across three floors, including its rooftop bar in Canggu.
Yes, we offer gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, making Santanera a flexible dining choice in Bali.

Inside Santanera

The 160-seat Latin-American Bali restaurant is sleek and stylish, featuring contemporary artwork from artist Due Hatue and effortlessly blurring the lines between Old World and New. By night, this smart-casual Canggu restaurant, recognised among leading Canggu Bali restaurants, becomes a cosy space to graze beneath indoor palms and oversized light shades.

The ambience is warm and inviting, with brown leather banquettes, herringbone wooden flooring, and marble tables and bar tops. Guests can climb the spiral staircase to enjoy a more laid-back experience at Santanera rooftop bar with signature cocktails, bold snacks, music, and sunset vibes. Stylish and atmospheric, Santanera promises an unforgettable dining experience and for those wondering where to eat in Canggu, this is where the answer begins.