- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineItalian, wood-fired pizza
- StyleÀ la Carte
- SettingCasual, Italian-themed
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Il Basilico
Il Basilico takes guests on a voyage to the Italian Riviera, where every dish blends flavour, tradition and passion. Savour scrumptious wood fired oven baked pizzas that capture the essence of Italy, and finish with the divine tiramisu. Open daily from late morning until late evening.
Part of the dining roster at Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection, North Malé Atoll, this italian, wood-fired pizza restaurant runs a à la carte format · casual, italian-themed setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Signature dishes
- Wood-Fired Pizza
- Italian Specialties
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
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The Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection experience
Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection occupies Kassanfushi, a butterfly-shaped island in North Malé Atoll surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and a house reef along one edge. Transfers from Velana International Airport run either by speedboat in roughly 40 minutes or by seaplane for guests preferring the shorter…
Getting there
Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection is reached by speedboat (40) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé 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.
Questions about Il Basilico
What cuisine does Il Basilico serve?
Il Basilico at Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection serves Italian, wood-fired pizza in a à la carte format, set casual, italian-themed. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Il Basilico?
Yes — reservations are required at Il Basilico, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.Is there a dress code at Il Basilico?
Il Basilico operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at Il Basilico?
Wood-Fired Pizza, Italian Specialties. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Il Basilico included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Il Basilico sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Il Basilico located?
Il Basilico is one of the dining venues at Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Il Basilico
Specialty restaurants at Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection 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.