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  11. Pibati Sul Mare
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Alila Kothaifaru
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Italian, Pizza, Café, Wellness
  • Style
    À la Carte
  • Setting
    Beachfront, Casual
  • Dress
    Beach Casual
  • Atoll
    Raa Atoll

About Pibati Sul Mare

Relaxed beachside café/restaurant inspired by Sanskrit word "Pibati" (to drink, absorb, savour). Artisanal hand-pulled Roman-style pizzas, pressed sandwiches, organic salads, cakes, pastries, gelato, barista coffees, forest-friendly teas and wellness concoctions. Plant-based latte available.

Part of the dining roster at Alila Kothaifaru, Raa Atoll, this italian, pizza, café, wellness restaurant runs a à la carte format · beachfront, casual setting. Dress code: beach casual.

From the kitchen

Signature dishes

  • Hand-Pulled Roman Pizza
  • Plant-Based Latte
  • Gelato
  • Wellness Concoctions

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

daily
10:00–18:00

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Alila Kothaifaru experience

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is a five-star resort on its own island in Raa Atoll, about 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. It is operated under the Hyatt-owned Alila brand and sits on a 27.6-acre (11.2-hectare) natural island with a surrounding house reef. The resort has 80 villas, all with…

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How to reach

Getting there

45 seaplane from MLE

Alila Kothaifaru is reached by seaplane (45) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Raa Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

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Questions about Pibati Sul Mare

  • What cuisine does Pibati Sul Mare serve?+
    Pibati Sul Mare at Alila Kothaifaru serves Italian, Pizza, Café, Wellness in a à la carte format, set beachfront, casual. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Pibati Sul Mare?+
    Pibati Sul Mare operates a beach casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • What are the must-try dishes at Pibati Sul Mare?+
    Hand-Pulled Roman Pizza, Plant-Based Latte, Gelato, Wellness Concoctions. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
  • Is Pibati Sul Mare included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Alila Kothaifaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Pibati Sul Mare sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Pibati Sul Mare located?+
    Pibati Sul Mare is one of the dining venues at Alila Kothaifaru, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Pibati Sul Mare

Specialty restaurants at Alila Kothaifaru are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.

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