Resortlife Maldives
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Kandolhu
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Style
    A La Carte
  • Setting
    Elevated open-air ocean view
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Olive

Olive is an elevated open-air restaurant overlooking the ocean, serving Mediterranean cooking in a breezy setting suited to leisurely lunches and sunset dinners.

Part of the dining roster at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll, this mediterranean restaurant runs a a la carte format · elevated open-air ocean view setting.

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On the menu

Olive Menu

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Aperitivi

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco and soda

    USD 12
  • Kir Royal

    Crème de Cassis and sparkling wine

    USD 10

Vini

  • 2024 Sacchetto Pinot Grigio

    Italy, Veneto

    USD 70
  • 2022 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Vermentino

    Italy, Tuscany

    USD 110
  • 2020 Château de Marsan

    Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; France, Bordeaux

    USD 90
  • 2022 Tenuta Ornellaia 'Le Volte dell'Ornellaia' Bolgheri

    Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese; Italy, Tuscany

    USD 125

Antipasti

  • Burrata Salad

    Heirloom tomato, peach, balsamic and basil

    USD 27
  • Herbs & Scallop

    Pumpkin, pistachio, parsley, mint, coriander and balsamic

    USD 28
  • Pear & Prosciutto

    Arugula, cashew, parmesan and balsamic

    USD 36
  • Beef Tartare

    Truffled quail egg yolk, chive, onion and lavash

    USD 25
  • Warm Octopus Salad

    Tomato, olive, potato and lemon oil

    USD 27

Minestre

  • Gazpacho

    Bell pepper, sourdough crouton, basil sorbet and chive

    USD 23
  • Bouillabaisse

    Red snapper, prawn, saffron, mussel, baguette and rouille

    USD 35

Primi

  • Seafood Risotto

    Arborio rice, shrimp, clam, calamari, mussel and Grana Padano

    USD 38
  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi

    Sweet potato, cream, butter, parmesan and walnut

    USD 36
  • Cheese Ravioli

    Cream cheese, sage, burnt tomato salsa and crispy mint

    USD 31
  • Vegetable Risotto

    Bomba rice, chickpea, green pea, pepper, artichoke and olive

    USD 32

Secondi

  • Pan Roasted Sea Bass

    Datterini tomato, pesto purée, roe and coriander cream

    USD 58
  • Pollo

    Baba ghanoush, grilled eggplant and Dijon mustard sauce

    USD 46
  • Lamb Medaillon

    Rosemary, cumin, eggplant tapenade and mint yoghurt sauce

    USD 61
  • Tuna Rossini

    Baby spinach, foie gras and truffle jus

    USD 68
  • Fillet Mignon

    Black Angus, crushed potato, asparagus and truffle jus

    USD 61
  • Gamberetti en Persillade

    Jumbo prawn, grilled vegetable, parsley, garlic and butter

    USD 41

Dolci

  • Chocolate Amaretto Semifreddo

    Almond, cream and Amaretto

    USD 15
  • Tiramisù

    Mascarpone, coffee sponge, Kahlúa and dark rum

    USD 19
  • White Chocolate Panna Cotta

    Stewed strawberry, strawberry purée and balsamic

    USD 19
  • Strawberry and Pistachio Frangipane Tart

    Pistachio frangipane, pistachio cream and strawberry ice cream

    USD 19
  • Homemade Ice Cream & Sorbet

    Choice of house flavours

    1 scoop USD 5; 2 scoops USD 8; 3 scoops USD 10

Digestivi

  • Grappa Nonino
    USD 10
  • Limoncello
    USD 8

Prices are in USD and include 10% service charge and 17% GST.

The venue

Dining at a glance

  • Mediterranean
  • A La Carte
  • Elevated open-air ocean view
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The resort

The Kandolhu experience

Kandolhu Maldives is an intimate boutique resort in North Ari Atoll — just 30 villas on a compact island measuring 200 by 150 metres, reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The small scale produces a genuinely personal atmosphere rarely matched at larger properties, and the house reef ranks among the…

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How to reach

Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

Located in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Olive

  • What cuisine does Olive serve?
    Olive at Kandolhu serves Mediterranean in a a la carte format, set elevated open-air ocean view. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Is Olive included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Kandolhu (Bed & Breakfast, Full Board, Ultimate Inclusions (All-Inclusive)). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Olive located?
    Olive is at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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Olive is part of the dining at Kandolhu. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.

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