Press - Gioja Bali
Chef Daniele Taddeo Weaves
Modern Italian Classics at Gioja
SHEILA MANALAC - 06 FEBRUARY 2023
This is not a fine-dining restaurant. Rather, it is a “refined
gastronomic experience.” This is according to Gioja’s
executive chef Daniele Taddeo, who does not put labels
on his cuisine at the newest dining destination in Ubud.
I recently visited Gioja (pronounced joy-a), a quaint and
charming restaurant in the middle of Penestanan’s
intricate walkways, surrounded by rice paddies and
residential spaces, offering an intimate experience
amidst Ubud’s signature natural backdrop.
A brisk 100-meter walk from the street’s car access,
there’s an element of surprise that comes with a trip to
Gioja. I believe that good things come to those who
seek, and indeed, seek I did, and I found myself in the
middle of Ubud. The trip would be easy on a motorbike,
the chosen mode of transportation in Bali.
I immediately placed Gioja in the fine-dining category,
with the understated design feeling modern—the brick
walls highlighted with warm elements such as wooden
paneling, pops of color by way of heavy blue cushions,
and an outdoor space surrounded by rice paddies, and a
swimming pool to accentuate the space.
I went ahead and asked Chef Daniele about his
fine-dining creations on the menu, and as soon as I
placed the “fine-dining” label, I was corrected.
“I do not want to say we are ‘fine-dining’ because
immediately, we are put in a box. I would describe Gioja
as a ‘refined gastronomic experience.’ It’s where people
go for an experience where they hear stories about food,
and experience the chemistry of trying classic Italian
dishes that are manipulated and refined to their highest
quality,” said the Italian chef.
Gioja, which means “Joy” in Italian, invites guests to feel
joy as they dine. Not only with the food, but also with the
high standard of service, the comfort of the open-space
location, as well as the beverages.
Ubud’s newest dining destination,
Gioja is all about freshness and quality,
offering a refined gastronomic experience
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