When renowned Italian chef Federico’s wife Justine expressed her love for di Mare’s pizza, you knew something extraordinary was happening in Uluwatu. To be fair, Federico, who is widely acknowledged as Bali’s leading pizza chef, was actually the creative consultant behind said pie. But the controversial declaration also speaks volumes about the authentic Aurora pizza oven now blazing at the heart of di Mare – as part of its transformation into an authentic Italian comfort-dining masterpiece.
This handcrafted marvel, built on site over six days by a specialist Sardinian artisan, represents more than culinary equipment—it’s a portal to Italy’s gastronomic soul. At 410 degrees Celsius, the oven delivers perfect Neapolitan pizzas in three minutes, powered by flames that dance around dough born from 14-year-old mother yeast, gifted by Federico himself when he spent five days training di Mare’s team.
The transformation extends beyond mere pizza. di Mare has evolved into a beacon of Italian home cooking in Uluwatu, where sourdough bases marry Italian flour with high-protein varieties through a meticulous two-day process. Thursday’s Giro Beatzza events showcase this evolution perfectly—an Italian DJ spinning beats and pizzas simultaneously, creating sold-out experiences that end with signature cast iron chocolate chip cookies crowned with vanilla gelato.
Customisable focaccia emerges hot from the same flames, topped with everything from sea salt to Italian anchovies. Forget fusion, this is a passionate Italian home-style tradition taking root in Balinese soil, one perfectly charred crust at a time.
We were at the inaugural Giro Beatzza in June this year and met Frederico when he came to train the team here at Kandara. F&B manager Joseph, together with Ed King and resort manager Rai Artawan, have brought to life great Italian pizza at Di Mare whilst enjoying stunning views from the cliff top at Uluwatu. This is definitely an event not to be missed.
Hello Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
Hello Ed Henry. We’re delighted to hear you were part of the inaugural Giro Beatzza experience at Karma Kandara and had the chance to meet Frederico during his training sessions with the team. It’s fantastic to know that under the leadership of F&B Manager Joseph, along with Ed King and Resort Manager Rai Artawan, the passion for authentic Italian pizza has truly come to life at di Mare. Enjoying handcrafted pizza with those spectacular Uluwatu cliff-top views really is a match made in culinary heaven, and we’re so glad you felt the magic of the moment. We couldn’t agree more—Giro Beatzza is a celebration of flavour, skill, and scenery, and definitely an event not to be missed!
Looking forward to welcoming you back for the next slice of the experience.
We especially love Karmas Seafood pizza and tried others as well. Yummo. Can not wait to get back there. Melbourne has great DOC pizzas and they compare you yours.
Hello Angela Paras. Love this! If Melbourne’s DOC pizzas are rubbing shoulders with Karma’s seafood pizza, we’re officially blushing (and maybe kneading dough a little more proudly)!
We’ll keep the oven hot and the seafood fresh — your next slice of Yummo is waiting! Hurry back before the pizza starts missing you too!