If you’re ready for a travel getaway filled with a brilliant range of culinary masterpieces, then you’ve come to the right place.

Scroll down to find out the top 5 resorts in the Maldives that are *perfect* for all you foodie travelers…

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The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Take it from us, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort’s luxurious breakfast buffet is reason enough to book a stay – we’re talking Maldivian Eggs Benedict complete with yellowfin tuna, waffles with duck leg confit, and lobster omelets.

And how about dining inside the vast belly of a whale shark (albeit a beautifully crafted wooden one overlooking the ocean) – the perfect spot for sunset cocktails before heading to the property’s uber-stylish signature restaurant Alba for delicious fare featuring locally sourced ingredients, or treating yourself to a 5-course degustation and wine-pairing experience in the resort’s lavish underground wine cellar, Decanter, with the executive chef and chief sommelier attending to your every culinary wish.  

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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

If you’re lucky enough to be staying in the Maldives for a week or more then you’ll have a different dining option to choose from every night of your trip at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. This relatively new villa-resort spans over 3 islands and is reached via private yacht directly from Male airport – onboard which your gastronomic holiday starts (think seared tuna canapés and upscale snacks) – and it just gets better.

Head to the treetops to dine in Terra’s 7 uber-romantic bamboo pods where a bespoke 7-course menu and panoramic views await, be transported to the era of Shanghainese royalty at Li Long (the Peking Duck is to-die-for), and enjoy chilled-out but sensational Aussie barbecue-style fare at Ledge, curated by Chef Dave Pynt of Singapore’s Michelin Starred Burnt Ends.

There’s also Yasmeen, an outdoor mezze restaurant styled as a traditional Arabian village, complete with traditional ovens and the aroma of freshly baked saj bread, Shimizu for high-end teppanyaki, and an interactive sushi bar plus The Rock for wine and cheese tasting. And it doesn’t end there! So if you want to combine one of the best destinations in the world with some of the best meals you’ll ever have, then this might just be the place.  

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Kuda Villingili

Only recently opened, Kuda Villingili is already making waves with its fabulous tropical splendor and impressive line-up of gourmet dining options featuring the choice of 3 diverse dining venues incorporating 7 dining outlets.

Fancy upscale street food? You’ll get it at The Hawkers where sharing style options include seriously good wood-fired pizzas, Thai/Japanese delicacies, and Indian/Arabic inspired dishes.

Or maybe the beachfront setting and Fire, Earth, and Ocean experiences of signature eatery ‘The Restaurant’ will tempt you? We’ve heard nothing but rave reviews.

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One & Only Reethi Rah

With 7 incredible dining spots, One & Only Reethi Rah is a heavenly foodie destination. From Japanese/Peruvian fusion (yes please) at Tapasake to Asian, French and Italian specialties split in 3 settings of Earth, Fire, and Aqua at Reethi to casual Levant meals and an Arabian Experience on the sand at Fanditha. But the real star of the show has to be Botanica, the signature ‘garden to table’ restaurant in an enchanting setting under trees and stars. 

With a menu created by innovative Australian chef Brent Savage, expect ingredients gathered from the surrounding vegetable and herb gardens, sustainably sourced locally caught fish, and rare additions including wild, hand-caught Maldivian Rock Lobster – all flame cooked on an open-air charcoal grill.

Need something extra special? Book a private dining experience in Botanica’s flower-filled Orchid House or fairy-lit Banyan tree cabin amongst the treetops.