Food & drink

Mas huni for breakfast, fresh fish at sunset


Cafés, beach restaurants and short-eat counters. All food on the island is halal and there is no alcohol.

19 places to eat, A to Z

RestaurantInternational, Maldivian$$

Aanu Restaurant (Stone Hotels)

Stone Hotels' all-day, multi-cuisine restaurant – often singled out by travellers as some of the best food on the island.

RestaurantInternational$$

Aaroa Restaurant

The multi-cuisine restaurant at Araamu Hotels, handy for sandwiches and relaxed meals.

CaféInternational, Seafood$$

Cafe 420

A beachside cafe on the north end with tables by the sea and a sheltered terrace. Burgers, pizza, seafood and fresh juices with sunset over the lagoon.

Beach barSeafood, Italian$$

Dhiffushi Inn Beach Bar

An alcohol-free beach bar on the sunset side serving catch-of-the-day, tuna steak, butter chicken and fresh coconuts, with BBQ lunch buffets on the sand.

CaféMaldivian$

Downtown Dhiffushi

A local cafe where you can sample hedhikaa – Maldivian 'short eats' like fish balls – with sweet tea, just like the islanders.

CaféMaldivian, Snacks$

Dream Corner View

A small west-coast snack bar for short eats, local food and fresh fruit juices at very low prices.

BakeryBakery$

Emar Bakery

Pastries, cakes and sweet treats from the Stone Hotels bakery.

RestaurantInternational, Fast food$

Faruma Restaurant

A quiet south-side spot for coffee, fast food and fuller meals, open late into the evening.

CaféCafe, Mocktails$$

Infinity Lounge

Rooftop cafe beside Stone Hotels' infinity pool – mocktails and light bites with 360-degree lagoon views.

CaféMaldivian$$

Latuna Cafe & Bistro

Stone Hotels' bistro focused on local Maldivian flavours.

CaféMaldivian, International$

M. Cozy Cafe

A welcoming local cafe with a big menu, home-baked treats and indoor or umbrella-shaded outdoor tables. Try the fish kebab with fries.

CaféSeafood, International$

Perch Cafe

Easy-going cafe for seafood, international plates and local dishes with fresh papaya and fruit juices at gentle prices.

RestaurantSteakhouse, Seafood$$$

Picanha Steakhouse

Steak and seafood grill at Stone Hotels for a special-occasion dinner.

CaféCafe, International$

Ranauraa Cafe & Resto

Casual cafe loved for its chicken and tuna wraps – an easy lunch stop between beach sessions.

RestaurantMaldivian, Seafood$

Sand Grill Restaurant

A beach restaurant blending Maldivian seafood and island spices with multicultural dishes.

CaféMaldivian$

Sweet Dreams

A local hangout where residents gather for chess and home-style meals – a window onto everyday island life.

RestaurantIndian$$

Tandoori Flames Dhiffushi

Fragrant North Indian cooking – tandoori grills, tikka masala and fresh garlic naan – with vegan and lighter options too.

CaféItalian, Indian$$

The Kettle

A stylish, contemporary cafe on the bikini beach known for pizza alongside Italian and Indian favourites. A natural spot for a long lunch between swims.

CaféCafe$$

Theveli View Cafe

Rooftop cafe at Araamu Hotels with island views.