Conrad Maldives Rangali Island spans two private islands connected by a 500-metre bridge, offering barefoot indulgence and curated island moments in the heart of the South Ari Atoll. With its iconic overwater villas, award-winning spa sanctuaries, and pioneering underwater architecture, the resort has long been a favourite among luxury travellers and culinary connoisseurs alike.
Among its twelve restaurants and bars, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island offers an array of culinary experiences set in unforgettable surroundings. In this feature, we highlight six distinctive venues that showcase the resort’s diverse dining landscape—from undersea feasts to garden-to-table sustainability—each offering a memorable taste of island dining.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant – A Culinary Symphony Beneath the Waves
Since its opening in 2005, Ithaa has reigned supreme as the world’s first undersea restaurant. Placed five metres below the Indian Ocean, it offers panoramic coral-garden views through its glass dome. Seating just 14 guests per sitting, the intimate fusion tasting menu is artfully matched with fine wines—truly a once-in‑a‑lifetime dining experience.
Ufaa by Jereme Leung – Pan‑Chinese Elegance on a Maldivian Shore
Helmed by celebrated Chef Jereme Leung, Ufaa is the Maldives’ first authentic Chinese fine‑dining concept, showcasing regional cuisine from Chongqing to Hangzhou. With handmade noodles, dim sum, hot-pot broths and dishes such as smokey crab or Peking duck—each prepared with local seafood and tropical produce—this beachside restaurant offers a refined yet heartfelt mash‑up of tradition and island innovation.
Koko – Japanese Teppanyaki Under the Stars
Set right by the water, Koko is an open-air teppan grill where the ocean meets your eyeline. Guests sit along a long bar while chefs prepare each course using traditional Japanese techniques and freshly sourced ingredients—from whole tuna fillets to ground wasabi root. A carefully chosen selection of sake complements the honest, skill-driven dining experience.
Mandhoo – Five Elements for Body and Soul
Perched on stilts over the reef, Mandhoo is a tranquil hideaway where food is designed to nurture body and senses. Its menu is built around the five classical elements—Air, Earth, Fire, Water and Plant—each category offering dishes that energise, ground, cleanse, soothe or strengthen. Organic produce grown on the island is paired with seafood and ethically sourced meats to create inventive yet honest plates like coconut‑crusted job fish, sage‑marinated chicken and asparagus & pea risotto. To complement the meals, a curated wine list is available, with each sip chosen to align with Mandhoo’s focus on well-being and mindful taste.
Eco‑Licious – Garden‑to‑Table Dining with Island Purpose
Each Monday evening, the resort’s lush vegetable patch transforms into Eco‑Licious, a garden‑to‑table pop‑up that celebrates locally‑sourced produce, seafood and herbs. Expect dishes such as seared local tuna, Maldivian lobster curry and caramelised bananas, served in a setting that champions sustainability and flavour.
The Cheese & Wine Bar – An Intimate Lounge of Shareable Elegance
Inside a space deliberately crafted for indulgence, The Cheese & Wine Bar is the Maldives’ only venue dedicated to artisanal cheese and wine pairing. Guests walk across a distinctive imported Black Volcanic‑Sand floor, plucked from New Zealand, and settle into cosy low-lit surroundings ideal for a romantic evening or a relaxed catch-up with friends. The menu combines world‑class cheeses melted into fondue, gourmet tapas tours of cheeses, bread, pickles and cured meats, each matched to complementary fine wines and Champagne—designed for informal sharing and tasting pleasure.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island sets the gold standard in destination dining: from the silent spectacle of underwater fine dining at Ithaa, to wellness-infused spa cuisine at Mandhoo, to the sustainability-driven charm of Eco‑Licious and wine’s hidden depths underground. Paired with casual yet elegant offerings at Sunset Grill, Atoll Market and beyond, every palate and preference is catered for in unforgettably scenic surroundings, all delivered with impeccable service and island-led luxury.
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