Where to eat
Where to Eat in Lautém (Lospalos, Com and Tutuala)
In the far east, Lospalos has a few sit-down restaurants, while in Com and Tutuala most meals are cooked by your guesthouse. At Valu beach near Tutuala, simple stalls sell drinks and snacks, and the boatmen who run trips to Jaco Island can arrange grilled fish.
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By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Good places to start in Lautém (Lospalos, Com and Tutuala): Restaurante Belun (Timorese and Indonesian food), Restaurante Cinta Rasa (Indonesian and Timorese food), Valu beach stalls (Walu Sere) (seafood). We list 3 places here, 2 of them serving Timorese food. Arrange dinner with your guesthouse in Com before you go out for the day.
- Places listed
- 3
- Timorese food
- 2
- Payment
- Mostly cash (USD)
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Good to know
- Arrange dinner with your guesthouse in Com before you go out for the day.
At a glance
| Place | Area | Type | Cuisine | Hours (as listed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurante Belun | Lospalos | Restaurant | Timorese, Indonesian | Mon–Sat 09:00–20:00; Sun closed |
| Restaurante Cinta Rasa | Lospalos | Restaurant | Indonesian, Timorese | Mon–Thu 09:00–20:00; Fri 10:00–20:30; Sat 09:30–17:00; Sun closed |
| Valu beach stalls (Walu Sere) | Valu beach, near Tutuala | Stalls | Seafood | Ask |
All places to eat in Lautém (Lospalos, Com and Tutuala)
Restaurant
Restaurante Belun
Lospalos
Timorese · Indonesian
A popular Lospalos restaurant and homestay known for ayam bakar (grilled chicken) and fried chicken, with generous, clean local dishes.
Mon–Sat 09:00–20:00; Sun closed
Restaurant
Restaurante Cinta Rasa
Lospalos
Indonesian · Timorese
A reliable Lospalos restaurant serving Indonesian and Timorese dishes, practical for travellers heading to the far east.
Mon–Thu 09:00–20:00; Fri 10:00–20:30; Sat 09:30–17:00; Sun closed
Stalls
Valu beach stalls (Walu Sere)
Valu beach, near Tutuala
Seafood
Simple beachside stalls at Valu near Tutuala selling fruit, snacks and drinks. Boatmen here run trips to Jaco Island and can arrange a grilled-fish picnic.
- Beachfront
Check hours before you go
Not sure what to order? Read our guide to Timorese dishes to try. Looking for a bed? See where to stay in Com and Jaco (Lautém).
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