Kurumba Maldives

Take a deep breath theres a lot of choice here. The new-lookVihamanaa is the main restaurant with buffet style dining. Sample freshly baked bread, omelettes and fresh fruit at breakfast, while two live cooking stations serve up everything from Indian to Italian dishes at dinner.

Thila is the contemporary breakfast venue for Beachfront Deluxe Bungalows and above start the day as you mean to go on with a glass of sparkling wine, crpes and eggs any way. By night, indulge on gourmet seafood at the ocean’s edge.

TheHamakazeis housed in an overwater pavilion and serves mouthwatering sushi, sashimi and sizzling teppanyaki. The Middle Eastern restaurant,Al Qasr (the Palace), lives up to its name, with a stately setting and the finest mezze and grilled meats.

Authenticity is the order of the day at the glitteringMahal, serving thali and curries from the Royal Kitchens of India, andIsolais a fine dining Italian delight conjuring up hearty dishes from its modern menu.Khing Thai offers a blend of sweet and savoury flavours with aromatic spices that define traditional Thai cuisine.

For daytime dining or if you can resist the temptations of the other restaurants and simply want a light bite in the evening theCaf is a relaxed al fresco venue by the pool. It also serves to-die-for ice-creams with traditional favourites as well as more creative flavours.

For drinks, head to the breezyKandu Bar‘s overwater deck, the atmosphericFez Loungefor mezze and flavoured shisha, or on-the-beachAthiri Bar.

Not all of the restaurants are open every day, so its worth checking in advance if you want to sample them all.