- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kuramathi
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineFrench
- StyleÀ la carte
- SettingRestaurant
- AtollRasdhoo Atoll
About La Belle Vie
La Belle Vie is an intimate French bistro serving dinner from 7 pm to 10.30 pm, with European and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu ranges from classic onion soup to hearty Lyonnaise cooking, with steak tartare, fine de claire oysters, seafood platters and a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
The room has patterned tiles, French oak tables, high wooden slatted ceilings and French shutters, softly lit for a romantic mood. A sommelier's wine selection is paired with each dish.
La Belle Vie is Kuramathi's French restaurant, presenting dishes that range from a classic onion soup to hearty Lyonnaise cuisine — each served with a generous dollop of je ne sais quoi in an intimate, romantic setting.
Part of the dining roster at Kuramathi, Rasdhoo Atoll, this french restaurant runs a à la carte format · restaurant setting.
La Belle Vie Bistro
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Les Fruits de mers
- Les Huitres •3 pcs Price for Dine Around All-Inclusive package USD 4 | USD 23 | 6 pcs Price for Dine Around All-Inclusive package USD 8 | USD 38
Oyster Fines de Claire France
- Plateau de fruits de mer (for 2 persons) •Price for Dine Around All-Inclusive package USD 40 | USD 140
An array of raw & freshly cooked seafood served cold on ice garnished with 4 crab claws, 2 Dublin Bay prawns, 4 prawns, 4 pcs oysters fine de claires, 4 cooked green lip mussel, 8 cooked black mussels, 6 cooked whelk, & cooked winkles served with Mignonette sauce, mayonnaise, algae tartare, lemon wedges, toasted homemade Chia bread and salted butter
- Plateau de fruit de mer royale (for 2 persons) •Price for Dine Around All-Inclusive package USD 60 | USD 210
An array of raw & freshly cooked seafood served cold on ice garnished with 2 x 1/2 Atlantique lobster, 4 crab claws, 2 Dublin Bay prawns, 4 prawns, 4 pcs oysters fine de claires, 4 cooked green lip mussel, 8 cooked black mussels, 6 cooked whelk, & cooked winkles served with Mignonette sauce, mayonnaise, algae tartare, lemon wedges, toasted homemade Chia bread and salted butter
Les Potages
- La bisque de homardUSD 24
Creamy Atlantic lobster soup
- La soupe du jourUSD 14
The soup of the day
- Gratinée à l'oignons (V)USD 20
The classic French with a vegetarian twist. Caramelised onions in vegetables broth topped with broiled cheese on French baguette.
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Les Fromages & Charcuteries
- The cheeses boardUSD 60 (for 2 pers)
The board of cheese and charcuterie
- The charcuterie boardUSD 75 (for 2 pers)
La Spécialité à votre Table
- Le classique Steak tartare haché au couteauUSD 50
Knife chopped raw black angus beef fillet, shallot, capers, parsley, cornichons, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, few drop of tabasco, yolk, made at your table served with steak fries and toasts
Les Entrées
- Le foie gras de canardUSD 30
Foie gras terrine, maple syrup jelly, apple compote and toasted brioche
- La Salade LandaiseUSD 30
The salad is beloved for its contrast of temperatures of the ingredients. It's made with smoked duck breast, pan fried gizzards confit, frisée & cooked French bean, shaving of foie gras, cherry tomatoes, roasted walnuts, and croutons seasoned with walnut vinaigrette
- Les œufs mayonnaiseUSD 15
A staple of Parisian bistros, a codified recipe that must be respected, eight minutes and 40 seconds hardboiled eggs with a homemade mayonnaise strong in Dijon mustard on top of a celeriac remoulade
- La tartine La Belle VieUSD 26
Grilled home-made Chia seed bread topped with chives cream cheese and a Dijon mustard and capers yellow fin tuna tartare
- Encornets à la ProvençaleUSD 14
Stewed Squid in tomato and fresh herbs sauce
- Cassolette de fruits de merUSD 24
Gratinated seafood stew with Lyonnaise fish dumpling
Les Plats Principaux
- Le thon basquaiseUSD 54
Local Yellow fin tuna steak grilled served with traditional French southwest province tomato and bell pepper sauce
- Le loup de mer à la grenobloiseUSD 54
Pan fried Mediterranean seabass served with capers, lemon and croutons butter
- La daurade royaleUSD 54
Pan-fried gilthead sea bream fillet with a virgin sauce
- Le Homard thermidor •Price for Dine around All-inclusive package USD 65 | USD 125
Atlantic Lobster in a classical recipe of the French cuisine
- Le Poulet sauté chasseurUSD 56
Mushroom stuffed yellow skin chicken breast in tarragon flavoured sauce, Baby onion, bacon, mushrooms ragout and croutons
- La Souris d'agneau braiséeUSD 54
Lamb shank confit in a rosemary flavoured red wine sauce
- Le Parmentier La belle VieUSD 58
Comté cheese gratinated truffles flavoured mashed potatoes with pulled red wine Slow cooked beef short ribs, red wine reduction scented with truffles
- Les ris de veau aux LangoustinesUSD 54
Veal sweetbread with Dublin Bay prawns. morels in flavoured Dublin Bay prawns sauce
Vegetarian
- Le poireauUSD 22
Warm leek in truffle vinaigrette
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- La tartine de morillesUSD 39
Grilled home-made Chia seed bread topped with creamy morels sauce
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- Le ParmentierUSD 39
Stewed green lentils like a civet topped with Comté cheese gratinated mashed potatoes, truffles flavoured red wine reduction
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- Les Aubergines MilanaiseUSD 39
Pan fried breaded eggplant purple served tomato and bell pepper sauce
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Accompagnements
- Steak friesUSD 11 per item
- Mashed potatoesUSD 11 per item
- Basmati riceUSD 11 per item
- Gratin de macaronis / pasta gratinUSD 11 per item
- Creamy spinachUSD 11 per item
- Ratatouille NiçoiseUSD 11 per item
- Sucrine lettuce saladUSD 11 per item
Desserts
- Le CohibaUSD 22
A sweet pleasure without nicotine, rich milk chocolate mousse with a subtle note of passion fruit, the crunch of praline feuilletine, served with a hot praline chocolate milk
- La bulle myrtilles/ananasUSD 22
A sweet and refreshing mixture of cilantro, citrus & pineapple smoothie with an almond madeleine flavoured with a blackcurrant liqueur syrup served with a home-made blueberry's sorbet and a surprise. (Our Executive Pastry Chef suggestion)
- Riz au LaitUSD 22
Fluffy creamy rice pudding, whipped salted caramel, caramelised nuts & salted butter caramel An interpretation of the legendary rice pudding served at the restaurant L'ami Jean in Paris, by the chef Stéphane Jégo, recognised worldwide by Vanity Fair as one of the 10 best desserts in the world
- Les Pots de CrèmesUSD 22
Pots de crèmes translates from the French to "jars of cream," but the name undersells how tasty this dessert is. Velvety smooth texture and deep flavour of vanilla, pistachio, salted caramel, Hazelnut praline & chocolate served with cat's tongue "petits fours"
- La Tarte TatinUSD 22
This French bistro classic is nothing short of fabulous. Caramelised apple with milk chocolate streusel serves with a nice scoop of double cream and hazelnut crumble
Beverages
- CognacUSD 13 | USD 28
✓ Courvoisier V.S. Remy Martin V.S.O.P
- GinUSD 10
✓ Bombay Sapphire
- WhiskyUSD 17 | USD 26 | USD 39
✓ Chivas Regal, 12 years | Macallan, 12 years | Lagavulin, 16 years
- VodkaUSD 9 | USD 18 | USD 19
✓ Stolichnaya, Russia | Belvedere, Poland | Ciroc, France
- PortUSD 11
✓ Sandeman's port, Portugal
- BittersUSD 13 | USD 10
✓ Fernet Branca, Italy | ✓ Jagermeister, Germany
- LiqueursUSD 10 | USD 11 | USD 13 | USD 15 | USD 15 | USD 15 | USD 10
✓ Southern Comfort, U.S.A. | ✓ Sambuca, Italy | ✓ Amaretto Disaronno, Italy | ✓ Bailey's Irish cream, Ireland | ✓ Cointreau, France | ✓ Drambuie, Scotland | ✓ Limoncello, Italy
All prices are in US dollar including 10% service charge and 17% GST. Not included in any All-Inclusive Packages. ● Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illnesses, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Ingredients may contain other allergens. Please notify our team if you have any allergic intolerance. We depend on local fishermen and overseas suppliers. We apologise if your choice is not available on this occasion.
Dining at a glance
- French
- À la carte
- Restaurant
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The Kuramathi experience
Kuramathi Maldives is a large private-island resort in Rasdhoo Atoll, reached by a 65-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The island stretches around 1.8 kilometres and tapers into a natural sandbank at its tip, with 354 villas split across garden, beach, deluxe beach and overwater…
Getting there
Located in Rasdhoo Atoll, Kuramathi is reached by a 65-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about La Belle Vie
What cuisine does La Belle Vie serve?
La Belle Vie at Kuramathi serves French in a à la carte format, set restaurant. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Is La Belle Vie included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Kuramathi (All Inclusive, Full Board, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is La Belle Vie located?
La Belle Vie is at Kuramathi on Kuramathi, Rasdhoo Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Explore La Belle Vie
La Belle Vie is part of the dining at Kuramathi. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.

