A selection of restaurants in Maldives to suit your palate.
Choose from romantic dining experiences oceanfront and over the lagoon. Explore the myriad restaurants in the Maldives offered across the lagoon, at sister resort Anantara Dhigu.
Please note that families with children staying at Anantara Dhigu and Naladhu may make dinner reservations at Anantara Veli restaurants.
Origami
Modern Japanese cuisine.
Baan Huraa
Signature Thai restaurant set over the lagoon.
73 Degrees
Italian delights overlooking the ocean.
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
Sea.Fire.Salt.
Over water grill, land and sea.
Breakfast: 7.00 am – 11.00 am
Lunch: 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Dinner: 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm dhigumaldives@anantara.com +960 664 4100
Lunch: 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Dinner: 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm dhigumaldives@anantara.com +960 664 4100
Aqua Bar
Poolside drinks and snacks.
Dining by Design
A world of your own to savour.
In-Villa Dining
Dining in comfort and style.
Spice Spoons
Master your favourite Maldivian and Thai dishes.
Special Offers
Find Your Bliss.
Premium Beverage Package
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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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The longer you stay, the more you save. Extend your journey and luxuriate in savings of up to 45%.
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CREATING THE JOURNEY
THE CULINARY AND WINE MASTERS
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.
Wine Guru
Dinesh Periyasamy Dinesh oversees the development of our wine and drinks lists in all restaurants and bars across the three resorts. He developed his passion and interest in wine culture at an early age, moving into formal training and gaining his qualifications with the WSET (Wine Spirit Education Trust) as well as CMS (Court of Master Sommeliers). Prior to his appointment, Dinesh was Head Sommelier at Six Senses Laamu, Maldives, where he was responsible for creating innovative wine dinners and wine tastings, as well as special events across the resort’s restaurants and bars. *Foreign currency conversions are given as guidance only and are non-binding. Only the currency confirmed at time of booking is guaranteed.
CONTACT US
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- P.O. Box 2098, Boduhuraa, South Male Atoll, Male
- +960 664 4100
- velimaldives@anantara.com
- Message us on Whatsapp
GDS Codes
Chain Code: OH | Amadeus: MLE250 | Galileo: 13948 | Sabre: 73877 | Worldspan: 70250 | Pegasus: 75442
Reservations Team
- +960 664 4111
-
reservations.maldives@anantara.com
(Available from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm, 7 days a week)
- Reach us on WhatsApp
LIFE IS A JOURNEY
Life is filled with opportunities to seek the exceptional, encounter the new and widen our horizons. Find your next extraordinary moment with Anantara.
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