The best collection of restaurants in Maldives.
Discover distinctive cuisines at a selection of some of the top Maldives restaurants set against breathtaking views. Local and international cuisines complement exceptional fine dining experiences at our restaurants.
Opening days and times are subject to weather conditions and seasonality.
Sea.Fire.Salt.
Over water grill, land and sea.Sea.Fire.Salt.
Over water grill, land and sea.
Fushi Café
International favourites and Maldivian highlights.
73 Degrees
Italian delights overlooking the ocean.
Baan Huraa
Signature Thai restaurant set over the lagoon.
Origami
Modern Japanese cuisine.
Dhoni Bar
Poolside drinks and snacks.
Bar: 10.00 am – 12.00 midnight
Dining: 12.00 noon – 8.00 pm (10.00 pm on Wednesdays) velimaldives@anantara.com +960 664 4100
Dining: 12.00 noon – 8.00 pm (10.00 pm on Wednesdays) velimaldives@anantara.com +960 664 4100
Dining by Design
A world of your own to savour.
Spice Spoons
Master your favourite Maldivian and Thai dishes.
In-Villa Dining
Dining in comfort and style.
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Enjoy unlimited beverages from a selection of fresh juices, house spirits and non-alcoholic drinks when you dine at any of our restaurants.
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Celebrations in a Maldivian Paradise. Surrounded by turquoise waters there's no more memorable place than Maldives to celebrate the holidays with friends and family.
Executive Chef
Philippe Wagenfuhrer As an Executive Chef, Philippe oversees all restaurants and bars across three resorts, providing strategic direction to the resort’s culinary team. With over 35 years of experience, Philippe has extensive knowledge of the luxury restaurant and hospitality industry. Over his career span, he has led teams in many Michelin-starred restaurants, including one Michelin-starred Arsenal Restaurant, two Michelin-starred Cerf Restaurant and one Michelin-starred Cameron House. Philippe has also worked at leading hotels in various countries including France, Scotland, the Caribbean, South Africa and the Maldives. Prior to joining our team, his last assignment was with Pullman Maldives Maamutaa.
Executive Pastry Chef
Soufiane Ait Boumallassa With more than 17 years of professional pastry-making experience, with a background in several notable patisseries in France and Germany, Soufiane has been our executive pastry chef for all three resorts in the lagoon since February 2018. Before relocating to the Maldives, Soufiane supervised operations across three Sri Lanka Minor resorts, inventing the dessert menus for all three of their five-starred restaurants - in addition to an impressive array of special event and banquet menus. He began his culinary career in leading hotel brands Kenzi Hotels & Sofitel Hotels and Resorts in his home country of Morocco, after receiving his diploma in professional culinary arts in France.
Director of Food & Beverage
Dinesh Jayasanka A well-established hotelier with over 20 years of food and beverage operation and team leadership experience, Dinesh oversees the operation of the three resorts’ diverse restaurants and bars, as well as its banqueting and catering services. Prior to joining our resort, he led the food and beverage teams of Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort in Sri Lanka. Dinesh joined Anantara Hotels & Resorts in August 2012 as a restaurant manager in Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, where he rose through the ranks to be in a position of leadership for teams in the Minor Hotels group both in the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka.