- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Komandoo Island Resort & Spa
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational and Mediterranean-inspired
- StyleOverwater à la carte fine dining
- SettingOn stilts above the lagoon
- ReservationRequired
- AtollLhaviyani Atoll
About Aqua Restaurant
Dine overwater at Komandoo’s fine dining restaurant. Komandoo’s à la carte restaurant Aqua is simply spectacular. Resting on stilts over the lagoon, diners can enjoy incredible dishes surrounded by the incredible beauty of the Maldives. Aqua’s unique location and excellent cuisine are matched by an intimate and relaxed dining atmosphere. The friendly team are on hand to help create romantic and unforgettable evenings. The menu is inspired by the venue’s surroundings and offers dishes to satisfy all tastes and palates. Each and every meal is thoughtfully prepared with passion and flair by our chefs. Dinner: 19:00 – 22:00
Part of the dining roster at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll, this international and mediterranean-inspired restaurant runs a overwater à la carte fine dining format · on stilts above the lagoon setting.
The menus at Aqua Restaurant
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Aqua À La Carte Menu · À la carte
Appetizers
- LOCAL YELLOWFIN TUNAUSD 24; all prices include 17% GST
cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, celery, sashimi tuna, crispy fennel & herbs vinaigrette
Gluten-free
- SPICED CORN RIBSUSD 20; all prices include 17% GST
fried corn, spice rub, green scallion dip & smoked paprika dip
Vegetarian · Gluten-free
- TOMATO TEXTURESUSD 30; all prices include 17% GST
smoked tomato gazpacho, crispy ciabatta, pan con tomato, parmesan cheese & herb citrus salad
Vegetarian · Dairy
- REEF FISH CEVICHEUSD 24; all prices include 17% GST
local white fish, lime juice, tomato, cucumber, lime zest & cassava chips
Gluten-free
- BURRATA SALADUSD 28; all prices include 17% GST
marinated cherry tomato, cucumber, island herbs & burrata cheese
Vegetarian · Dairy
- KATAIFI PRAWNSUSD 32; all prices include 17% GST
fried kataifi prawns, hot romesco sauce, marinated & flamed baby tomato
Nuts · Shellfish
- COCONUT CRUSTED FISHUSD 28; all prices include 17% GST
coconut & panko fried fish, scallion mayo & tartar sauce
- JUMBO CRABUSD 30; all prices include 17% GST
gratinated jumbo crab, island herbs, & crispy bread
Gluten-free · Shellfish · Dairy
- GREEN CURRY SCALLOPSUSD 38; all prices include 17% GST
crispy seared scallops, asparagus, edamame beans, pomegranate & fragrant green curry sauce
Gluten-free
- BEEF TARTAREUSD 28; all prices include 17% GST
chopped angus beef tenderloin, capers, red onion, parsley, mustard cream, egg yolk & crispy bread
Gluten-free
Main Course
- COCONUT CRUSTED TOFUUSD 40; all prices include 17% GST
fried coconut crusted tofu, romesco sauce, chopped salad & herb vinaigrette
Vegan · Nuts · Gluten-free
- PAN-FRIED REEF FISHUSD 32; all prices include 17% GST
marinated local fish, seasonal vegetables and chorizo rice, lemon garlic yoghurt & fresh herbs
Dairy · Gluten-free · Pork
- TUNA STEAK FRITESUSD 32; all prices include 17% GST
seared yellowfin tuna, green pepper sauce, fried potato, seasonal vegetables & chimichurri vinaigrette
Dairy · Gluten-free
- TIGER PRAWNS & CHIMICHURRIUSD 48; all prices include 17% GST
marinated tiger prawns, coconut garlic fried rice, grilled vegetables, mint & parsley oil Enhance with Lobster for an additional $48
Shellfish · Gluten-free
- HARISSA & ORANGE CHICKENUSD 38; all prices include 17% GST
harissa & orange chicken, tahini yoghurt, herbed potato wedges, tagine vegetables & fried shallots
Dairy · Gluten-free
- GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOINUSD 46; all prices include 17% GST
angus beef tenderloin, crispy potato wedges, sauteed kale, torched vegetables, celeriac purée, cassava chips and parsley & garlic butter Enhance with wagyu tenderloin for an additional $48
Dairy · Gluten-free
- LAMB RACK & MINT SAUCEUSD 48; all prices include 17% GST
lamb rack, tomato infused vegetables, mint pesto sauce, chili oil, fried leeks and Greek style potatoes
Nuts · Gluten-free
- AQUA SEAFOOD TOWERUSD 190; all prices include 17% GST
(Please reserve minimum 24hrs advance) lobster, crab, mussels, scallops, tiger prawns, fish fillet, seaweed salad, lemon aioli, cocktail sauce, mignonette
Chargeable
Desserts
- LAVA CAKEUSD 24; all prices include 17% GST
molten lava cake, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, vanilla sauce and fresh berries
Dairy
- COCONUT PANNA COTTAUSD 26; all prices include 17% GST
coconut panna cotta, passionfruit puree & roasted coconut
Gluten-free
- NUTELLA CHOCOLATE MOUSSEUSD 24; all prices include 17% GST
nutella chocolate mousse, cookie crumble, roasted hazelnuts, meringue & chocolate chip
Nuts · Gluten-free · Dairy
- APPLE CRUMBLE & VANILLA CREAMUSD 28; all prices include 17% GST
baked apple, whipped vanilla cream, caramelized oats & fresh berries
Dairy
- FRUIT PLATTERUSD 26; all prices include 17% GST
daily selection of fresh fruits
- SELECTION OF ICE CREAM & SORBETUSD 28; all prices include 17% GST
ICE CREAM – coconut, strawberry, chocolate (gf, d) SORBET – raspberry, passionfruit, sugarcane (v, vg, gf)
All prices include 17% GST
Komandoo Wine Menu · Wine list
All Inclusive Selection
- Don Luciano Brut, La Mancha, SpainBottle USD 60 / Glass USD 15
- Santero Moscato Vinup Fragola Rose, Piedmont , ItalyBottle USD 51 / Glass USD 13
- Don Simon ‘Nature’ Rosé, La Mancha, SpainBottle USD 41 / Glass USD 10
- Susurro Tempranillo - Organic Wine, SpainBottle USD 46 / Glass USD 12
- Norton Finca La Colonia Rose, Mendoza, ArgentinaBottle USD 51 / Glass USD 13
- Cavalieri Reali Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie Doc, ItalyBottle USD 45 / Glass USD 13
- Don Simon ‘Nature’ Chardonnay, La Mancha, SpainBottle USD 41 / Glass USD 11
- Monte Blanco Sauvignon Blanc, ChileBottle USD 41 / Glass USD 11
- Deakin Estate Arti Blend Chardonnary Pinot Grigio, S.e.a, AustraliaBottle USD 51 / Glass USD 13
- Hardys Varietal Range Chardonnay, S E AustraliaBottle USD 43 / Glass USD 11
- Susurro Verdejo - Organic Wine,Vino De España, SpainBottle USD 46 / Glass USD 12
- Don Simon ‘Nature’ Merlot, La Mancha, SpainBottle USD 41 / Glass USD 11
- Monte Blanco Cabernet Sauvignon, D.o. Valle Central, ChileBottle USD 41 / Glass USD 11
- V.to Igt Cabernet Rosso Vivolo Di Sasso, Veneto, ItalyBottle USD 51 / Glass USD 13
- Promise Keeper – Pure Pinotage, Cape, South AfricaBottle USD 54 / Glass USD 13
- Hardys Varietal Range Shiraz, S E AustraliaBottle USD 43 / Glass USD 11
- Susurro Monastrell - Organic Wine, Vino De España, SpainBottle USD 46 / Glass USD 12
Champagne
- ERNEST RAPENEAU BRUT—HALF BOTTLEBottle USD 109
A clear color with a delightful perlage. A lively, mineral nose with hints of brioche. Fresh on the palate, an elegant effervescence and harmonious lemon aromas.
- TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVE—HALF BOTTLEBottle USD 121
The bubbles are fine, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. The palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony with flavors of fresh fruit and honey.
- TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVEBottle USD 152
The bubbles are fine, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. The palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony with flavors of fresh fruit and honey.
- MOËT & CHANDON BRUTBottle USD 193
Pale yellow with shades of green. Subtly vinous, with a vine and lime blossom attack. Full bodied with fresh fruit, white blossom, brioche and a subtle finish.
- FLEURY BRUT ROSÉ DE SAIGNÉEBottle USD 199
Soft floral lift to the aromas of red berries, blood orange and buttered toast. Spicy and pliant on the palate, Mineral and lees notes build slowly on the clinging, spicy finish, which leaves floral nuances behind.
- VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABELBottle USD 205
Golden yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles, this is pleasing on the nose: Initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla and later of brioche.
- LAURENT-PERRIER LA CUVÉE BRUTBottle USD 303
Light golden with a crispy quincey nose, rich white berry flavors and a delightful lemon finish.
- DOM PÉRIGNON BRUTEBottle USD 423
Light citrussy, mineral aromas and a bit of apple shortbread. Dry lemon pith and a bit more biscuit on the palate, with long, spicy, boozy flavors.
Sparkling Wine
- ASTI MARTINI MOSCATO DOCG, MARTINI & ROSSI, PIEDMONTBottle USD 72
This sparkling wine is a great partner to fruity dessert, pastry and ice cream sweet flavored wine with a dry taste
- LA MONTELLIANA PROSECCO TREVISO EXTRA DRY, VENETOBottle USD 78
Fine sparkling wine Straw-yellow color with greenish hints, fine and rich pelage, with a typical fruity bouquet.
- SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL BRUT, MCCBottle USD 96
Delicate fresh floral flavors with hints of citrus and yellow apple. Flavors of red berries and baked apples add complexity to the wine. The freshness of the mousse enhances the zestiness on the palate.
- HARDY’S THE RIDDLE BRUT RESERVEBottle USD 165
Crystal clear with lively effervescence and fresh lime, white peach and lifted floral aromas. Bright and flavorsome with red berry, citrus and peach flavors. Creamy and balanced with a natural acid finish
Rosé Wine
- PIERRICK HARANG LE PETIT BALTHAZAR CINSAULT ROSÉ, PAYS D’OC-VIN DE PAYSBottle USD 66
The aroma is pleasant with berries and a little lime. The dry taste is fresh and gentle. It is filled with raspberry and blueberry tones.
- WHISPERING ANGEL ROSÉ CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS, COTES PROVENCEBottle USD 122
Delicate salmon pink full of vibrant fruits and flavors, from the best producer in Provence. Very special, a simply great rose wine.
- LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS ROSÉ, CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MERLOT, CENTRAL VALLEYBottle USD 60
A Rosé with an attractive pink color showing ruby tones. Good fruit intensi- ty, leading with aromas of fresh red fruits. On the palate it presents a good acidity, balanced with notes of fresh berries and plum.
- FALSE BAY WHOLE BUNCH CINSAULT - MOURVÈDRE ROSÉ, COASTAL REGIONBottle USD 66
Delicate and fruity Rosé with delicious summer fruits balanced with a hint of spice
White Wine
- PH LE PETIT BALTHAZAR VIOGNIER - SAUVIGNON BLANC, PAYS D’OC- VIN DE PAYSBottle USD 72
Nuanced and structured whites are dry, medium-dry or medium-sweet wines with characteristically mineral and herbal flavors and aromas. You can also discern citrus, goose- berry and blackcurrant notes in these wines.
- ATTITUDE PASCAL JOLIVET SAUVIGNON BLANC, LOIREBottle USD 96
“Attitude” has a beautiful freshness in mouth, a frank attack, delicate green and lemon flavours, citrus fruits, green apple and kiwi aromas. The minerali- ty gives a long finish to the wine, a smoothness and elegance
- JEAN-PAUL & BENOÎT DROIN CHABLÍS, BURGUNDYBottle USD 134
A flinty minerality balances the lemon notes on the palate providing a very fresh mouth feel
- LE DUE TORRI PINOT GRIGIO FRIULI DOC, FRUILIBottle USD 72
Exquisite dry white, fragrant on the nose bursting with citrus fruit aromas. It is fresh on the palate with an excellent balance of acidity and minerality.
- CANTINE FINA MIRAL GRILLO, SICILYBottle USD 50
Mediterranean herbs and kiwi notes on the palate the wine is pleasantly fresh and juicy, with a mineral quality and orchard fruit flavors as well as aromas of white flowers. Long finish is raised by a touch of bitter musk .
- LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC, CENTRAL VALLEYBottle USD 60
Soft yellow color, with slight green hues. The nose is fresh ad expressive, with tropical and citrus notes, such as pineapple and lime. It has a sharp and vibrant acidity with a medium body and long, intense finish
- CASILLERO DEL DIABLO CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL VALLEYBottle USD 72
Fresh and fruity with notes of pineapple, citrus and peaches, underlined with vanilla. Complex, with good balance and fresh acidity, this is a medium-bodied wine with a long and rich finish
- CASILLERO DEL DIABLO SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVA, CENTRAL VALLEYBottle USD 72
Fresh with citrus fruit notes. Presence of pears, lime and tropical touches. An elegant palate driven by its intensity and balanced acidity. The characteristics from the coastal areas of the Central Valley stand out.
- MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CHARDONNAY, LIMARI VALLEYBottle USD 84
Light yellow. Combining richness with elegance and vibrancy this ripe, delicious wine serves up tasty white pear, mineral notes and toasty hazelnut.
- WEINHAUS RESS RIESLING FEINHERB, RHEINGAUBottle USD 60
Crisp, medium-bodied fruity Riesling, with lemon, lime and apple fruit flavors, finishing with a floral lift. The perfect wine for a warm climate
- BALTHASAR RESS ESTATE VON UNSERM RIESLING, TROCKENBottle USD 84
Musky like a melon, with notes of pineapple and lime, this golden-hued, acidic stunner and clean finish
- KLUMPP ESTATE GRAUBURGUNDER TROCKEN, BADENBottle USD 84
Exciting fragrance with a fine exotic of melon and coconut; Notes of stone fruit and ripe pear; on the tongue shows strength coupled with elegance.
- STONEBURN SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGHBottle USD 72
This Sauvignon Blanc has herbaceous characteristics that are balanced by the riper tropical fruit aromas and hints of peppers.
- MUD HOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGHBottle USD 72
Beautifully aromatic notes of snow pea, nettles and guava provide the perfect introduction to a palate of melon, citrus and grapefruit flavors. Mouth-watering ripe acidity provides a wine of great balance and harmony.
- GRANT BURGE BENCHMARK CHARDONNAY, SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIABottle USD 60
Richly flavored Chardonnay bursting with sweet tropical and peach fruit characters, with hints of sweet spice and toasty oak.
- CLASSIC COLLECTION CHENIN BLANC, WESTERN CAPEBottle USD 54
Fresh-cut grass, canned peas and ripe paw-paw aromas with hints of guava and asparagus on the nose. The palate is vibrant and fresh with a linear acidity and an enduring finish.
- KLEINE ZALZE CHENIN BLANC, STELLENBOSCHBottle USD 109
Strong tropical, ripe pineapple, peach aromas show on the palate and are complemented by a long, clean, crisp aftertaste.
- IONA SAUVIGNON BLANC, ELGINBottle USD 109
Richly aromas of grapefruit, kiwi and gooseberry with green apples and lime marmalade on the palate.
Red Wine
- PH LE PETIT BALTHAZAR MERLOT, PAYS D’OC-VIN DE PAYSBottle USD 66
Great quality from this young languedoc wine maker. A rich ripe nose of blueberries, plums and liquorice. Rounded medium body with a lingering fruity finish.
- REMY FERBRAS MERLOT, PAYS D’OC IGPBottle USD 72
A round and mouth filling Merlot with lovely aromas of juicy red berries and chocolate, that follow through on the palate. A well-balanced wine with soft tannins.
- CANTINE FINA MIRAL NERO D’AVOLA, SICILYBottle USD 50
Nose of beautiful scents of heath, spices and black plum as well as pleasant aromas of violet. On the palate we find liquorice and herbs with an equally pleasant juicy sensation.
- ROCCA SVEVA VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE RIPASSO, VENETOBottle USD 84
Easy notes of spice and mature fruit with a distinctive note of almond nut. It delivers a lean, but firm mouthfeel with a light alcoholic push at the end
- BODEGAS FAUSTINO VII, RIOJA DOCABottle USD 66
Clean, bright. Cherry red color developing to maroon. Pleasant on the nose, ripe red fruits notes and sweet barrel hints. Well-balanced, elegant and fresh.
- BODEGAS MUGA RESERVA, RIOJA DOCABottle USD 108
Complex nose with ripe black cherries, deeply integrated cedary oak, baking spices, dried flowers, leather, fresh tobacco and earthy
- LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL VALLEYBottle USD 60
A wine with an intense red color with violet tints. In the nose it presents aromas of fresh red fruits with soft notes of dried fruit. On the palate it has a nice medium body, with fresh acidity
- CASILLERO DEL DIABLO PINOT NOIR RESERVA, CENTRAL VALLEYBottle USD 72
Packed with summer fruits flavors this Pinot Noir is medium bodied with hints of coffee and chocolate. The finish is elegant and complex
- MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA MERLOT, MAIPO VALLEYBottle USD 84
Dark and deep red. Rich and deftly balanced yet muscular red, with layers of complex currant, spice, wild berry and plum. Show o ff a nice touch of vanilla oak and mocha
- WEINHAUS RESS PINOT NOIR, RHEINGAUBottle USD 84
Light-bodied, fragrant, full of sweet red fruit within a delicate structure. This is a delicious, moreish German Pinot Noir
- MEYER NÄKEL SPÄTBURGUNDER, TROCKENBottle USD 121
Full body Pinot Noir The tannins and the 16-month aging in oak barrels and partly in new oak barrels give the wine a stable structure. Powerful and fruity with roasted flavors and a tight finish
- DIEMERSFONTEIN PINOTAGE, WELLINGTONBottle USD 100
The nose booms out coffee and chocolate followed by ripe cherry and plum. Rich and full fruited in the mouth yet the coffee, chocolate flavors begin to dominate.
- BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF ‘THE CHOCOLATE BLOCK’, FRANSCHHOEK VALLEYBottle USD 140
The nose is exceptionally perfumed with an abundance of complex red and dark berry fruit, violets and aromas of cocoa powder. The palate is supple with juicy fruit notes and a unique character of sweet spices
- MEERLUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON, STELLENBOSCHBottle USD 212
On the nose the wine shows intense cassis, plum and classic cedar wood-ci- gar box notes. and impressively structured. Intense blackcurrant and plum fruit bolstered by refined tannins and fresh natural acidity.
- STONEBURN PINOT NOIR, MARLBOROUGHBottle USD 72
Light garnet-colored wines with fresh flavors of red cherry, cranberry, and red flowers complemented with soft, silky tannins
- GRANT BURGE BENCHMARK SHIRAZ, BAROSSABottle USD 66
A full-bodied red wine with flavors of raspberries and dark cherries - hints of clover and black pepper on the finish. The nose offers ripe plums, liquorice, vanilla, damp earth and wood spice.
- CAMBRIDGE CROSSING SHIRAZ, SOUTH AUSTRALIABottle USD 72
The generous palate has dark berry fruit flavors of blackberry and plum, complimented by soft, supple tannins with hints of chocolate and spice.
USD; included 17% GST and service charge
Dining at a glance
- International and Mediterranean-inspired
- Overwater à la carte fine dining
- On stilts above the lagoon
Signature dishes
- Local yellowfin tuna
- Aqua Seafood Tower
- Grilled beef tenderloin
Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.
When the kitchen serves
- dinner
- 19:00–22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa
Chill BarBarView restaurant
Falhu RestaurantInternational themed buffetBuffet with six show-cooking stationsMain island restaurantView restaurant
Kandu BarCocktails, wine, champagne and spiritsPoolside indoor-outdoor barBeside the infinity pool overlooking the lagoonView restaurant
Thundi BarAlcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshmentsBarefoot beach barSouth beach sunset settingView restaurant
In-Villa DiningBreakfast and in-villa diningPrivate villa serviceGuest villaView restaurant
Destination & Private DiningPrivate set-menu dining and island experiencesReservation-only destination diningBeach, lagoon, sea and private settingsView restaurant
The Komandoo Island Resort & Spa experience
Komandoo Island Resort & Spa is a 4-star, adults-only private island resort in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives. The resort consists of 65 villas and is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. It offers two restaurants: the Falhu buffet restaurant, noted for its themed nights and set waiter service, and the…
Getting there
Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Aqua Restaurant
What cuisine does Aqua Restaurant serve?
Aqua Restaurant at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa serves International and Mediterranean-inspired in a overwater à la carte fine dining format, set on stilts above the lagoon. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Aqua Restaurant?
Yes — pre-booking is required at Aqua Restaurant, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.What are the must-try dishes at Aqua Restaurant?
Signature dishes include Local yellowfin tuna, Aqua Seafood Tower, Grilled beef tenderloin. Ask for the current menu when booking.Is Aqua Restaurant included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa (All Inclusive Plus, All Inclusive Gold). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Aqua Restaurant located?
Aqua Restaurant is at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Reserve at Aqua Restaurant
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.