Dining at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is an integral part of the experience, elevating it from a mere resort stay to a world-class culinary destination. With 12 distinct restaurants and bars, the offerings are astonishingly diverse, ensuring that every meal is an adventure. The resort's gastronomic philosophy embraces everything from groundbreaking novelty and celebrity chef expertise to fresh, locally sourced ingredients and timeless romantic settings.
Iconic & Novelty Dining
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
The world's first all-glass undersea restaurant remains the resort's most iconic venue. Descend five meters below the surface to dine within a vibrant coral garden surrounded by 180-degree views of the Indian Ocean. The experience is an immersive ballet of sea and sensation, offering a multi-course tasting menu of refined cuisine that nods to Maldivian bounty with global elegance. With only 14 seats, it ensures an intimate and unforgettable experience. Reservations are essential and it is adults-only for dinner.
Ufaa by Jereme Leung
Celebrity Chef Jereme Leung brings his mastery of contemporary Chinese cuisine to the Maldives. The restaurant's name means "happiness" in Dhivehi, and the vibrant, teahouse-inspired setting lives up to it. The menu is a journey through China's distinctive provinces, featuring handmade dim sum, Imperial Peking duck carved tableside, and stir-fried lobster with Maldivian influences. The experience can extend to private dining rooms with karaoke or even tree-top and beachfront dining under the stars.
The Wine Cellar
A unique offering for the Maldives, this intimate venue is located two meters underground. It houses an impressive collection of 18,000 bottles and 800 labels. The experience is a six-course degustation menu expertly paired with seven hand-picked wines, including a blind tasting during the main course. It's the ultimate destination for oenophiles and those seeking a supremely private dining event.
Specialty & Themed Restaurants
Koko Grill
This open-air restaurant specializes in show-stopping Japanese teppanyaki and à la carte dining under the stars. Settle in at the long-bar design and watch skilled chefs prepare sustainably sourced seafood, including whole tuna fillets carved on-site. The curated selection of sake and sparkling wines complements the sophisticated ambiance.
Sunset Grill
Perfectly positioned for its namesake, this overwater pavilion is renowned for three things: seafood, steak, and sunsets. The menu pairs fresh, locally caught seafood with premium dry-aged Angus and Wagyu beef from Australia and New Zealand. With only six balcony tables, it offers an intimate yet relaxed atmosphere for an unhurried gourmet experience.
Mandhoo Spa Restaurant
Sitting on stilts over the lagoon, Mandhoo offers a dining experience designed to nourish and energize. The menu focuses on organic produce, much of it grown on the island itself, and is crafted to be both healthy and inventive. It’s the ideal spot for a light lunch after a spa treatment or a serene, health-conscious dinner.
Vilu Restaurant & Bar
Vilu brings a touch of Italian-inspired elegance to the Maldives. By day, it serves a Mediterranean-meets-Western breakfast. By night, the focus shifts to refined, share-style Italian cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails. It's also the home of the daily Hilton Honors Members' Cocktail Hour.
Atoll Market
The resort's vibrant all-day dining venue offers a culinary tour of the world. With soft sand floors and live cooking stations, it serves an extensive international buffet for breakfast and creatively themed buffet dinners each night, ensuring variety throughout your stay.
Casual & Bar Bites
The Cheese & Wine Bar
The Maldives' only dedicated cheese bar is a foodie's fantasy. Set on black volcanic sand, it offers a selected collection of the world's best cheeses paired with fine wines. The experience includes tapas-style small plates, fondue evenings, and expertly curated platters.
Rangali Bar
The social hub of the family island, this sand-floored bar is located by the main pool. It's the perfect spot for a casual lunch, afternoon cocktails, or evening live music. It offers a relaxed menu and hosts the complimentary evening cocktail hour for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members.
The Quiet Zone
Exclusively for guests aged 16 and above, this adults-only open-air bar is the epitome of chilled-out luxury. With comfy daybeds, chilled music, and a beach backdrop, it's an ideal hangout from morning till late. The cocktail list is playfully paradoxical, featuring nostalgic themes and fresh ingredients from the resort's garden.
Unique Dining Experiences
Beyond the restaurants, the resort offers exceptional private dining. Options include Beach Dining Events like the Grand Maldivian Night with local chefs and Bodu Beru performances, a Lobster & Champagne Night, or a completely private castaway-style dinner on the sand. The pop-up Eco-Licious venue offers a weekly garden-to-table dining experience on Mondays, highlighting hyper-local, sustainable ingredients.
With such an incredible array of choices, every day at Conrad Maldives presents a new delicious dilemma. Advance reservations are highly recommended for most venues, especially Ithaa, Koko, and private dining experiences.
Inspired to experience these dining venues? Return to our complete overview of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island to continue planning your stay.
