Arts Café by Raffles
Karet Kuningan, Jakarta
Restaurant in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A safer Jakarta choice for a polished, flexible meal when the room and convenience matter more than chasing a specific dish. Arts Café by Raffles suits business catch-ups, family tables, and repeat diners who want to ask what is seasonal rather than commit to a narrow specialty format.
About Arts Café by Raffles
For a Jakarta diner, the decision around Arts Café by Raffles should stay practical: whether the setting suits the group, the occasion, and the need for an easy choice. Treat it as a venue to assess on fit rather than on assumptions about cuisine, signature dishes, prices, hours, or service format.
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: smart casual. That makes Arts Café by Raffles a sensible option when the plan calls for a neat, polished meal in Jakarta.
Use it when the setting and dress code fit the plan
If the group needs a more specific comparison, consider other Jakarta dining options such as Alto or Kembang Goela Restaurant, depending on the occasion and what you confirm directly before booking.
For a broader Jakarta plan, pair this with the Jakarta restaurants guide, then use the Jakarta hotels guide, the Jakarta bars guide, the Jakarta wineries guide, and the Jakarta experiences guide to round out the area. Other Jakarta options to compare include Alto, Arts Café by Raffles, Asia Restaurant, Embers Open-Fire Grill, Grab & Go, and Kembang Goela Restaurant.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM · Tuesday: 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Location
- Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No.Kav 3-5, RT.18/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940, Indonesia
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- raffles.com/jakarta/dining/arts-cafe
- Phone
- +62 21 29880888
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and vibrant yet refined, with open-kitchen theatrics, live buffet stations and Sunday brunch music set against colorful Hendra Gunawan paintings, creating a polished but lively hotel-dining atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- Buffet, A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Non alcoholic cocktails, Fresh juices, Tea, Coffee
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Singapore chilli crab bun
- Butcher’s Table premium meats
- Sunday Brunch live tuna sashimi
- Desserts from Raffles Patisserie
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No.Kav 3-5, RT.18/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940, Indonesia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Friday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Sunday
- 6:30–10 AM, 12–3 PM, 6–9 PM
Location
Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No.Kav 3-5, RT.18/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940, Indonesia · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick Alto if the group wants a more cuisine-specific meal, especially when Italian-leaning dining is the brief. Choose Kembang Goela Restaurant when the occasion calls for Indonesian character rather than a polished all-purpose café setting.
For wider Indonesia planning beyond Jakarta, consider Aer Restaurant in Lombok, Agreya Coffee Bogor in Bogor, Aira Cafe in Gianyar, Akademi in Badung, Akar in Bali, and Alu in Jimbaran. For unrelated casual Japanese ideas in California, see Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles and Onigiri Time in Pasadena.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Jakarta
Arts Café by Raffles is the safer all-purpose choice if ambiance and flexible ordering matter. Grab & Go is better for speed and low-commitment value, while this is the stronger fit for a seated meal that needs to feel more composed.
For a more food-specific plan, Embers Open-Fire Grill should suit diners who want a grill-led experience, and Alto is the better cross-shop when Italian-leaning dining is the brief. Asia Restaurant reads as the broader crowd-pleaser for mixed appetites.
If the occasion calls for Indonesian character, Kembang Goela Restaurant is the clearer pick. Choose Arts Café by Raffles when the group values a polished Jakarta setting and easier planning over a narrowly themed meal.
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Compare Arts Café by Raffles
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Café by Raffles | Jakarta | No published awards |
| Grab & Go | Jakarta | No published awards |
| Embers Open-Fire Grill | Jakarta | No published awards |
| Asia Restaurant | Jakarta | No published awards |
| Alto | Jakarta | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Kembang Goela Restaurant | Jakarta | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Arts Café by Raffles?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than very relaxed attire.
Is Arts Café by Raffles good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, decide whether the smart-casual Jakarta setting fits the kind of meal you want.
What are alternatives to Arts Café by Raffles in Jakarta?
Other Jakarta options to compare include Embers Open-Fire Grill, Alto, Kembang Goela Restaurant, Asia Restaurant, and Grab & Go.
What should a first-timer know about Arts Café by Raffles?
Start with the basics: Arts Café by Raffles is in Jakarta, and the dress code is smart casual.
