- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Cocoon
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational and Asian à la carte
- StyleÀ la Carte
- SettingOverwater restaurant
- ReservationRequired
- AtollLhaviyani Atoll
About Manta Restaurant
An overwater restaurant open for lunch and dinner, offering an à-la-carte dining experience above the Maldivian lagoon.
Part of the dining roster at Cocoon, Lhaviyani Atoll, this international and asian à la carte restaurant runs a à la carte format · overwater restaurant setting.
Opens the resort's official menu
The menus at Manta Restaurant
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Cocoon Signature Menu · à la carte
Soup
- Lobster BisqueUSD 20
Served with shrimp and struffoli napoletani.
Starters
- Avocado and Prawns TartareUSD 24
With honey and roasted black pepper.
- Vegetarian SaladUSD 18
Roasted beetroot with balsamic vinegar, feta and orange.
Vegetarian
- Burrata CapreseUSD 24
Fresh burrata, crunchy brown bread and marinated tomato.
Vegetarian
Main Course
- Coconut Crunchy PrawnsUSD 33
With wasabi and vegan mayonnaise.
- King PrawnsUSD 39
Six grilled king prawns with coconut rice and vegetable tian.
- New Zealand Beef TenderloinUSD 46
Chateaubriand with mushroom-truffle sauce, string beans and potato millefeuille.
- Marinated Seabass in GremoladaUSD 38
Seabass fillet with green-pea foam and crunchy leeks.
Thai Soup
- Tom Yam Culture Thai FlavorUSD 18
Hot-and-sour Thai soup.
Thai Starters
- Som TumUSD 16
Thai papaya salad.
- Pla GoongUSD 20
Spicy Thai shrimp salad.
- Dim SumUSD 22
Asian seafood dumplings.
- Pad Gra ProwUSD 18
Thai wok-fried beef.
Thai Main Course
- Gaeng Keow WaanUSD 26
Thai green chicken curry.
- Pad HorapaUSD 26
Reef fish with sweet-basil sauce.
- Pumpkin Layer CakeUSD 25
Pumpkin lasagna, tomato sauce and fresh basil, gratinated with mozzarella.
Vegetarian
- Choo Chee BeefUSD 30
Thai classic beef.
- Asian Vegetable SatayUSD 23
Young-coconut salsa, vegetable purée and peanuts.
Vegetarian · Contains nuts
- Pad Kra Pao GaiUSD 26
Thai-style basil minced chicken.
- Asian PorkUSD 28
Thai-style pork belly and lychees.
Contains pork
Temptations Sweet Trolley
- Chef Giovanni MomentUSD 22
- Noce di CoccoUSD 20
- ZuccottoUSD 20
- Khao Niaow Ma MuangUSD 20
- Gluay KagUSD 20
The supplied menu was created in July 2023 and states that prices include 16% GST and 10% service charge. Confirm current dishes, prices and taxes with the resort.
Crab Menu · à la carte seafood
À la Carte
- Appetizing Tender CalamaroUSD 26
Marinated green apple, celery crudité and toasted almond.
Contains nuts
- Mamma's Style Onion SoupUSD 15
With gratinated parmesan crouton.
- Savory Crab SaladUSD 28
Salad in court bouillon with crunchy raw asparagus and black pepper.
- Tender Octopus TentacleUSD 25
Low-temperature octopus with lemon, olive oil, coconut rice and boiled potatoes.
- Wagyu EntrecôteUSD 90
A 200g cut with grilled tomato, pumpkin and parmesan.
- Cooked Jumbo CrabUSD 90
Served with Gragnano spaghetti in crab sauce.
- Ginger and Black Pepper CrabUSD 32
With crunchy vegetable sauce.
Catch of the Day
- Red Snapper TartareUSD 20
Coconut, papaya and lime citronette.
Dessert
- 0 KM Dessert with Good VibesUSD 15
Tapioca cooked in coconut milk with fresh mango purée.
The supplied menu was created in July 2023 and states that prices include 16% GST and 10% service charge. Confirm current dishes, prices and taxes with the resort.
Lobster Menu · à la carte seafood
Lobster
- Thermidor Truffle LobsterUSD 110
Gratinated in the shell with truffle cream and spring onion.
- Grilled Maldivian LobsterUSD 110
Served with pommes nature and fresh crunchy salad.
- Steamed Catalana Maldivian LobsterUSD 115
With julienne tomato, celery, basil and purple onion.
- Spaghetti all'AragostaUSD 120
Fresh lobster with Gragnano spaghetti.
- Prawns on LobsterUSD 140
Three jumbo Mediterranean prawns with pot lobster and coconut rice.
- Huge Fisherman PlateUSD 190
For two: catch of the day with one whole lobster, chef's side, vegan wasabi mayonnaise, grilled pineapple and lime.
The supplied menu was created in July 2023 and states that prices include 16% GST and 10% service charge. Confirm current dishes, prices and taxes with the resort.
Kids Menu · children
Kids Menu
- Pasta del GiornoUSD 12
Choice of pomodoro, pesto, bolognese or four-cheese sauce.
- Chicken MilaneseUSD 14
Served with French fries.
- Grilled FishUSD 14
Served with mashed potato.
- French FriesUSD 8
Vegetarian
- Seasonal Steamed VegetablesUSD 8
Vegetarian
- Choice of Ice CreamUSD 8
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla.
Vegetarian
- Mini PizzaUSD 12
Choice of margherita, four cheese, or wurstel and fries.
The supplied menu was created in July 2023 and states that prices include 16% GST and 10% service charge. Confirm current dishes, prices, taxes and child policies with the resort.
Dining at a glance
- International and Asian à la carte
- À la Carte
- Overwater restaurant
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30–14:30
- dinner
- 19:30–21:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The Cocoon experience
Cocoon Maldives occupies the island of Ookolhufinolhu in Lhaviyani Atoll and is reached by a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, or alternatively by a combined domestic flight via Felivaru followed by a 20-minute speedboat. Opened in December 2016, Cocoon is recognised as the first…
Getting there
Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, Cocoon is reached by a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Domestic flight + speedboat (35 min flight + 20 min boat) is also available. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Manta Restaurant
What cuisine does Manta Restaurant serve?
Manta Restaurant at Cocoon serves International and Asian à la carte in a à la carte format, set overwater restaurant. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Manta Restaurant?
Yes — pre-booking is required at Manta Restaurant, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.Is Manta Restaurant included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Cocoon (All Inclusive, Full Board, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast, Breakfast). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Manta Restaurant located?
Manta Restaurant is at Cocoon on Ookolhufinolhu Island, Lhaviyani Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Reserve at Manta Restaurant
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.