Maldives

Restaurants in Male

6 restaurants in Male recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Gault&Millau and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. Aragu

   1 guide · Velaa Private Island, Malé

   Aragu on Velaa Private Island blends Asian and European fine dining with artful precision, exceptional wines, and live piano in the Indian Ocean.

2. IWAU

   1 guide · The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, North Male Atoll, Male 20013, Maldives

   IWAU in Male offers interactive Japanese dining with teppan grills, local seafood, and lantern-lit counters, earning a Forbes Travel Guide recommendation.

3. Lime Restaurant

   1 guide · Kerkplein 2, 6581 AC Malden, NL

   A Gault&Millau rated kitchen in Male where owner chef Ysbrandt Wermenbol guides guests through thoughtful plates and curated wine selections.

4. Mar-Umi

   1 guide · Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, North Malé Atoll

   Discover Mar-Umi’s Japanese Peruvian kitchen and award-winning wine program set along the Indian Ocean.

5. Summer Pavilion

   1 guide · The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, North Malé Atoll, Malé 20013, Maldives

   Award-winning Cantonese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives featuring signature lobster, Peking duck, and lantern-inspired ambiance overlooking the ocean.

6. Terra

   1 guide · Ithaafushi Island Male, Male

   Terra on Ithaafushi Island brings European and French fine dining to the Maldives, earning Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence 2025.