Restaurant · Dili
MLO Restaurant
A traditional Timorese restaurant on Estrada de Bidau with generous portions of local dishes, attentive service and a large, airy dining room.
Last verified: Checked against the Tourism Timor-Leste directory and published reviews
By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
MLO Restaurant is a restaurant in Estrada de Bidau, Dili, serving Timorese food. Traditional Timorese cooking. Listed hours: Daily 08:00–22:30.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Timorese
- Area
- Estrada de Bidau, Dili
- Hours (as listed)
- Daily 08:00–22:30
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | Timorese |
| Area | Estrada de Bidau, Dili |
| Hours (as listed) | Daily 08:00–22:30 |
Why go
- Traditional Timorese cooking
- Open daily from breakfast to late evening
- Good for: local food in a sit-down setting
Location
Location
MLO RestaurantEstrada de Bidau, Dili-8.5498, 125.5901
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- Hours (as listed)
- Daily 08:00–22:30
- Phone
- +670 7846 9375
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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