- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Komandoo Island Resort & Spa
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisinePrivate set-menu dining and island experiences
- StyleReservation-only destination dining
- SettingBeach, lagoon, sea and private settings
- ReservationRequired
- AtollLhaviyani Atoll
About Destination & Private Dining
Komandoo’s current guest app offers candlelight dinners, Floating Dhoni Breakfast, Breakfast in the Sea, Maldivian High Tea and other private experiences. Each menu remains attached to its exact source document and published tax wording.
Part of the dining roster at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll, this private set-menu dining and island experiences restaurant runs a reservation-only destination dining format · beach, lagoon, sea and private settings setting.
The menus at Destination & Private Dining
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Vegetarian Candlelight Dinner Menu · Set dinner
Starter
- Teriyaki Glazed Tofu
Tofu, leeks, soya sauce and nori
Lactose-free · Gluten-free · Vegan
- Herb Pesto Vegetable Tower
Garden vegetables, fresh herb pesto and vegan cheese, baked
Gluten-free
Soup
- Portabella Mushroom Puff Pastry Baked
Portabella mushroom, vegetable stock and flavour butter
Main Course
- Greek White Spanakopita
Eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, purple cauliflower, fresh basil and filo pastry
Gluten-free
- Saffron and Artichoke Risotto
Saffron, fresh artichoke and herb broth
Gluten-free
Dessert
- Hot Mud Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate chips, cocoa mix and vanilla extract
- Vegan Chocolate Cake
Flour, cocoa powder, apple cider vinegar and coconut oil
Vegan
Wine Pairing
- Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée BrutUSD 303
- La Montelliana Prosecco Treviso DOC Extra DryUSD 78
- Luis Felipe Edwards RoséUSD 60
- Kleine Zalze Chenin BlancUSD 109
- Luis Felipe Edwards Cabernet SauvignonUSD 60
Experience
- Vegetarian Candlelight Dinner for TwoUSD 299 per couple
Complete set menu
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Maldivian Dinner Menu · Set dinner
Starter
- Traditional Short Eats
Tuna-onion samosa and vegetable cutlet
- Tuna Kopi Fai Salad
Kopi fai leaves, tuna chunks, lime, onion and Maldivian chilli
Shellfish · Lactose-free · Gluten-free
- Pumpkin Mas Huni
Finger onion, charcoal-smoked pumpkin and fresh coconut
Vegetarian · Lactose-free · Gluten-free
Soup
- Curried Fresh Coconut Soup
Traditional local soup served in a young coconut shell
Vegetarian · Lactose-free · Gluten-free
Main Course
- Kulhimas
Local fish curry with a blend of local spices
Lactose-free · Gluten-free
- Kukulhu Riha
Spice-marinated chicken thigh with roasted coconut curry
Lactose-free · Gluten-free
- Mugu Riha
Rampa-leaf infused dhal curry
Vegetarian · Lactose-free · Gluten-free
- Community Fishermen's Seafood Selection
Marinated local lobster, banana-leaf wrapped reef fish and grilled octopus with rice, coconut chapatti, papadum and mango chutney
Dessert
- Saagu Pudding
Saagu, milk and vanilla essence
- Tropical Fruit Platter
Wine Pairing
- Taittinger Brut RéserveUSD 152
- La Montelliana Prosecco Treviso Extra DryUSD 78
- False Bay Whole Bunch Cinsault-Mourvèdre RoséUSD 66
- Balthasar Ress 'Von Unserm' Riesling TrockenUSD 84
- Stoneburn Pinot NoirUSD 72
Experience
- Maldivian Dinner for TwoUSD 250 per couple
Complete set menu
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Seafood Candlelight Dinner Menu · Set dinner
Starter
- Tuna Avocado Tartar
Baby leaves, finger onion, Maldivian chilli and avocado
Shellfish · Lactose-free · Gluten-free
- Mango and Sea Scallop Ceviche
Mango, scallop, honey, lime, cilantro and shallots
Lactose-free · Gluten-free · Shellfish
Soup
- Classic Prawns Bisque
Prawns, fresh cream and brandy
Shellfish
Main Course
- Seared Diver Scallops and U-5 Scampi
Shellfish · Gluten-free
- Maldivian Lobster and Avocado Mornay
Lobster, avocado, brandy, parmesan cream, vegetables and potato steak
Shellfish · Gluten-free
Accompaniments
- Dinner Accompaniments
Garlic butter, jasmine rice, baby vegetables and roasted purple potato
Dessert
- Caramelized Pineapple, Star Anise Jus and Mascarpone
- Tiramisu
Cream cheese, cocoa powder and espresso
Wine Pairing
- Taittinger Brut RéserveUSD 152
- Asti Martini Moscato DOCGUSD 72
- Whispering Angel Rosé Château d'EsclansUSD 122
- Casillero del Diablo ChardonnayUSD 72
- Weinhaus Ress Rheingau Pinot NoirUSD 84
Experience
- Seafood Candlelight Dinner for TwoUSD 299 per couple
Complete set menu
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Meat Candlelight Dinner Menu · Set dinner
Starter
- Tenderloin Tataki
Angus tenderloin, smoked leek, crispy garlic, radish, hajikami, bamboo leaf and ponzu
Gluten-free · Lactose-free
- Seared Foie Gras
Redcurrant reduction-glazed fresh fig and duck liver
Lactose-free · Gluten-free
Soup
- Coconut and Ginger Broth
Vegetable broth, fresh coconut milk, ginger and shimeji
Lactose-free · Gluten-free · Vegetarian · Vegan
Main Course
- Sizzling Beef Ribeye
Lactose-free · Gluten-free
- Cajun Crusted New Zealand Lamb Rack
Lactose-free · Gluten-free
Accompaniments
- Dinner Accompaniments
Sweet corn purée, confit garlic and honey-glazed vegetables
- Sauce Selection
Blue cheese, mushroom and peppercorn sauces
Dessert
- Alphonso Mango and Coconut Soufflé
Classic French soufflé with mango and coconut topping
- Tropical Fruit Slice
Wine Pairing
- Moët & Chandon BrutUSD 193
- La Montelliana Prosecco Treviso DOC Extra DryUSD 78
- False Bay Whole Bunch Cinsault-Mourvèdre RoséUSD 66
- Le Due Torri Pinot GrigioUSD 72
- Bodegas FaustinoUSD 66
Experience
- Meat Candlelight Dinner for TwoUSD 325 per couple
Complete set menu
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Floating Dhoni Breakfast · Breakfast experience
Breakfast
- Oats Porridge
With milk or lactose-free rice, almond or soy milk
- Bread and Pastries
Plain croissants, pain au chocolat, muffin of the day and Danish pastry
- Breakfast Selection
Fruit yoghurt, natural yoghurt, smoked salmon, cheeses or cold cuts
- Bircher Muesli and Cereals
- Jams and Condiments
Jams, peanut butter, Nutella, tomato sauce, chilli sauce, HP sauce and Tabasco
- Waffles or Crêpes
With cream and compote
- Breakfast Grill
Sausages, bacon, tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms
- Eggs Benedict
With Hollandaise sauce
- Eggs to Order
Poached, boiled, fried or scrambled
- Omelettes
- Hash Brown Potatoes
- Smoked Salmon Quiche Lorraine
- Roasted Egg and Bacon
- French Toast with Maple Syrup
- Seasonal Fruits
- Juices
- Coffee and Tea
Experience
- Floating Dhoni Breakfast for TwoUSD 165 per couple
Complete breakfast experience
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Maldivian High Tea Menu · High tea
Local Snacks
- Maldivian Traditional Local Assorted Chips
Maldivian fish chips, yam chips and crunchy sweet potato
- Gobi
Spice-and-herb marinated cauliflower with mint chutney
- Kukulhu Gulha
Chicken and coconut-filled dumpling
- Vegetable Cutlet
Mashed and spiced vegetable patty
- Semolina Fish Finger with Mustard Tartar
Deep-fried semolina-crusted fish
- Banana Cake
Traditional Maldivian banana cake
Experience
- Maldivian High TeaUSD 36 per person
Complete high-tea experience
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Local Snack Menu · High tea
Local Snacks
- Maldivian Traditional Local Assorted Chips
Maldivian fish chips, yam chips and crunchy sweet potato
- Gobi
Spice-and-herb marinated cauliflower with mint chutney
- Kukulhu Gulha
Chicken and coconut-filled dumpling
- Vegetable Cutlet
Mashed and spiced vegetable patty
- Semolina Fish Finger with Mustard Tartar
Deep-fried semolina-crusted fish
- Banana Cake
Traditional Maldivian banana cake
Experience
- Local Snack ExperienceUSD 35 per person
Complete snack-menu experience
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Breakfast in the Sea · Breakfast experience
Breakfast
- Oats Porridge
With milk or lactose-free rice, almond or soy milk
- Bread and Pastries
Plain croissants, pain au chocolat, muffin of the day and Danish pastry
- Breakfast Selection
Fruit yoghurt, natural yoghurt, smoked salmon, cheeses or cold cuts
- Bircher Muesli and Cereals
- Jams and Condiments
Jams, peanut butter, Nutella, tomato sauce, chilli sauce, HP sauce and Tabasco
- Waffles or Crêpes
With cream and compote
- Breakfast Grill
Sausages, bacon, tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms
- Eggs Benedict
With Hollandaise sauce
- Eggs to Order
Poached, boiled, fried or scrambled
- Omelettes
- Hash Brown Potatoes
- Smoked Salmon Quiche Lorraine
- Roasted Egg and Bacon
- French Toast with Maple Syrup
- Seasonal Fruits
- Juices
- Coffee and Tea
Experience
- Breakfast in the Sea for TwoUSD 199 per couple
Complete breakfast experience
USD; inclusive of 17% GST and 10% service charge
Romantic Candle Light Dinner Menus 1 & 2 · Set dinner
Menu 1 · Amuse Bouche
- Smoked Salmon in Filo Pastry
With saffron cheese cream
Menu 1 · Appetizers
- Tuna Tartare
Yellowfin tuna, celery, chives, onion, capers, olive oil and lemon
- Guacamole Shrimps in Avocado Shell
Shrimps with guacamole and mango sour cream
Menu 1 · Main Course
- Grilled Duck Breast
Thyme and mustard duck breast, apple-cinnamon sauce and vegetables
- Tuna Tataki
Sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna with ponzu
- Grilled Beef Fillet
Black Angus beef fillet, mushroom sauce and baked potato
- Grilled Lobster
Maldivian lobster with creamy linguine and Cognac prawn sauce
Menu 1 · Dessert
- Lemongrass and Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Heart
- Spicy Chocolate Creamy Éclair
- Tropical Fruit Kebab
Menu 1 · Experience
- Romantic Candle Light Dinner Menu 1USD 150 per person
Complete set menu
Menu 2 · Amuse Bouche
- Spicy Thai Tiger Prawn Kebab
With kaffir lime leaves and roasted coconut
Menu 2 · Appetizers
- Grilled Calamari and Baby Octopus Salad
With paprika potatoes, olives and bread crust
- Mussels and Prawns Cacciucco
With tomato-red-wine garlic gravy and squid-ink crackers
Menu 2 · Main Course
- Seafood Platter
Grilled lobster, prawns, squid, octopus and tuna steak with vegetables or chosen accompaniment
Menu 2 · Dessert
- Tiramisu
- Orange and Cointreau Bavaroise
- Pistachio Ice Cream
Menu 2 · Experience
- Romantic Candle Light Dinner Menu 2USD 150 per person
Complete set menu
USD; source states included 12% GST and service charge
Dining at a glance
- Private set-menu dining and island experiences
- Reservation-only destination dining
- Beach, lagoon, sea and private settings
Signature dishes
- Candlelight Dinner
- Floating Dhoni Breakfast
- Maldivian High Tea
Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.
When the kitchen serves
- by_reservation
- Times vary by experience
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
Aqua RestaurantInternational and Mediterranean-inspiredOverwater à la carte fine diningOn stilts above the lagoonView 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
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 Destination & Private Dining
What cuisine does Destination & Private Dining serve?
Destination & Private Dining at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa serves Private set-menu dining and island experiences in a reservation-only destination dining format, set beach, lagoon, sea and private settings. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Destination & Private Dining?
Yes — pre-booking is required at Destination & Private Dining, 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 Destination & Private Dining?
Signature dishes include Candlelight Dinner, Floating Dhoni Breakfast, Maldivian High Tea. Ask for the current menu when booking.Is Destination & Private Dining 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 Destination & Private Dining located?
Destination & Private Dining is at Komandoo Island Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Reserve at Destination & Private Dining
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.