Food & Drinks

The Maldives offers a delightful culinary journey, blending local flavors with international cuisine in a stunning tropical setting. Renowned for its fresh seafood, Maldivian cuisine features dishes like garudhiya (a fish soup) and mas huni (a tuna and coconut mix). Resorts and local eateries serve a diverse array of dining options, from casual beachside cafes to gourmet restaurants.

Top restaurants like Ithaa Undersea Restaurant offer unique dining experiences beneath the ocean, while others, such as Muraka and Sea.Fire.Salt., provide exquisite meals with breathtaking ocean views. Complementing the food are exotic cocktails and fine wines, making dining in the Maldives a memorable experience that tantalizes the senses amidst the beauty of paradise.

Lily Beach Resort & Spa receives Wine Spectator’s 2024 Award

July 23, 2024 admin 0

Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced that the resort’s fine dining experience at AQVA Restaurant – Les Turquoise D’Aqua, has won Wine Spectator’s 2024 Award of Excellence this year. The restaurant was awarded for […]

JOALI Maldives welcomes award-winning Chef Eunji Lee from Lyseé

July 22, 2024 admin 0

JOALI Maldives, the first and only art-immersive resort in the Maldives, welcomes pastry chef Eunji Lee to the island, sharing her edible art with guests from 3rd to 7th September 2024. Bringing a taste of […]

Muraka Restaurant at Mirihi Island Resort receives 2024 Wine Spectator Award

July 21, 2024 admin 0

Muraka Restaurant at Mirihi Island Resort in Maldives has received the Wine Spectator award for 2024. This recognition is part of the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, which highlight restaurants with notable wine lists that align […]

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort reopen Vista Restaurant

July 21, 2024 admin 0

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort has announced the reopening of Vista Restaurant after an extensive renovation. With a breath-taking view of the Maldivian blue sea and the enchanting sight of baby sharks passing by at night, […]

Kuda Villingili Resort’s Fire Restaurant wins 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award

July 17, 2024 admin 0

The Fire Restaurant at Kuda Villingili Resort has been honoured for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. “We are immensely delighted to receive […]

Subsix underwater restaurant at Niyama Private Island

The Best Underwater Restaurants in the Maldives

July 9, 2024 admin 0

The Maldives offers a unique dining experience: underwater restaurants. These submerged dining spots provide an unforgettable setting, allowing guests to marvel at the underwater world while enjoying exquisite cuisine. Here, we explore the eight best […]

Celebrate fresh, local ingredients with Le Meridien Maldives’ new menu

July 9, 2024 admin 0

Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa has unveiled its brand-new menu, crafted with passion, precision, and a sprinkle of innovation. The culinary team has been hard at work, sourcing the finest ingredients and experimenting with […]

Kandolhu Maldives offers ultimate beach dinning experience

July 2, 2024 admin 0

Indulge in the ultimate luxury dining experience with a Beach Dinner at Kandolhu Maldives, where every detail is meticulously crafted to ensure an unforgettable evening. Imagine relaxing under the shimmering moonlit sky, feeling the soft, […]

‘Chef Pam’ of Potong at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives in August

June 30, 2024 admin 0

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands presents an epicures’ delight, welcoming two culinary friends to its table this Summer. These exclusive residencies, are announced as part of the resort’s established Masters of Crafts series working with […]

JA Manafaru to host Mixologist Federico Penzo

June 26, 2024 admin 0

JA Manafaru, the award-winning resort in the Maldives’ Haa Alifu Atoll, is excited to announce the upcoming visit of renowned mixologist Federico Penzo. From July 4 to 11, 2024, Federico will captivate guests with his […]

Anantara Kihavah elevates fine dining with new caviar indulgence at SEA underwater restaurant

June 23, 2024 admin 0

Already regarded as the finest underwater restaurant and wine cellar in the Maldives, SEA Underwater Restaurant in Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is taking its discerning guests on a gustatory journey of discovery six metres beneath […]

Reethi Beach Resort wins at Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2024

June 23, 2024 admin 0

Reethi Beach Resort has announced its remarkable achievements at the 18th edition of the Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge. This premier event within the Maldives’ hospitality sector took place on May 13, […]

One&Only Reethi Rah unveils one-off drink tasting summer programs

June 19, 2024 admin 0

At One&Only Reethi Rah summer never ends. The resort has crafted distinctive summer experiences for both romantic travellers and families alike, inviting them into a sun-kissed realm of possibilities. From exclusive culinary pop-ups, vibrant entertainers […]

Top 5 Michelin Star Restaurants in the Maldives

June 9, 2024 admin 0

The Maldives, renowned for its idyllic beaches, luxurious overwater bungalows, and vibrant marine life, is also home to some of the finest dining experiences in the world. Among these are Michelin-starred restaurants that offer culinary […]

Atmosphere Core introduces Master of Sushi to Maldives

June 8, 2024 admin 0

With Asian cuisine in such popular demand for those with a palette for the freshest of Indian Ocean seafood, Atmosphere Core announces a truly unique collaboration with internationally-renowned Japanese Chef Satoshi Tsuru. A first for […]

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