- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with OBLU SELECT Lobigili
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineModern gourmet and seafood
- StyleUnder-ocean fine dining
- Setting6.8 metres beneath the ocean, connected to Lobigili by a jetty
- DressSmart casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About ONLY BLU
A horseshoe-shaped under-ocean restaurant where every table faces the reef, serving three-course lunch and dinner menus, a separate degustation menu and a curated wine list.
Part of the dining roster at OBLU SELECT Lobigili, North Malé Atoll, this modern gourmet and seafood restaurant runs a under-ocean fine dining format · 6.8 metres beneath the ocean, connected to lobigili by a jetty setting. Dress code: smart casual.
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The menus at ONLY BLU
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
ONLY BLU Food Menu · Four-course food menu
Appetizers
- Tuna Spaghetti
Raw tuna noodles, heirloom-tomato gazpacho, green oil, lemon and caviar
- Prawns Carpaccio
Dill, pickled onions, miso dressing, capers and tobiko
- Scallops
Cauliflower purée, pickled beetroot, feta foam, micro herbs and basil oil
- Maldivian Tuna Tataki
Yellowfin tuna, miso and ginger-soy dressing, avocado, edamame, pickled radish and spring onion
- Chilled Broccoli, Cucumber & Almond Salad
Poached broccoli florets, cucumber, almond flakes, rice puff and chilli-lime dressing
- Red & Yellow Beetroot Salad
Quinoa, pickled beetroot and butternut, goat cheese and caper dressing
- Lentil Soup
Curry leaves, pumpkin seeds and chilli oil
- Mushroom Cappuccino
Parmesan, Monterey Jack foam and biscotti
Mains
- Fresh from the Reef
Olive-and-tomato orzo, butter-poached asparagus, green-pea purée and orange beurre blanc
- Rihaakuru Catch of the Day
Rihaakuru-spiced seasonal fish, Sri Lankan curry coconut sauce, pickled vegetables and Kerala parotta
- Pan-Seared Grouper & Caviar
Poached egg, spinach and chive butter sauce
- King Sea Prawns
Bouillabaisse sauce, asparagus and baby beetroot
- Scallops & Truffle Ravioli
Rosemary butter, lemon sauce and toasted pine nuts
- Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack
Creamy polenta, broccolini, baby vegetables, mint-tea gel and lamb jus
- Angus Beef Cheek
Butternut squash, roasted root vegetables, baby arugula and shallot reduction
- Angus Beef Tenderloin
Mushroom espuma, pommes Anna, broccolini, baby carrots and green-peppercorn jus
- Duck Confit
Butternut squash, green beans and pomegranate jus
- Ghee Roast Chicken
Indian spices, pickled broccolini, baby vegetables and Kerala parotta
- Corn-Fed Chicken & Morel Mushroom
Potato purée, baby carrot, braised morels and chicken emulsion
- Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi, wild spinach, confit garlic, Parmesan and toasted pine nuts
- Trio Funghi Risotto
Porcini and shiitake risotto with mushroom sheets
- Shai-Gobi
Potato-tofu katsu, pistachio cauliflower, makhani sauce and rocket salad
Add-ons
- Maldivian LobsterUSD 35++
Lobster-fennel bisque, acid mash and assorted vegetables
- Carabineros RisottoUSD 35++
Spanish red prawn, creamy saffron risotto and assorted vegetables
- Pan-Seared Foie GrasUSD 35++
Brioche and berry-onion relish
Desserts
- Addu Bondi
Traditional Maldivian dessert with pandan-seasoned coconut milk and toasted coconut
- Banana Crème Brûlée
Vanilla ice cream
- Rasmalai Raspberry Rose Mousse
Toasted nuts and meringue
- Exotic Fruit Platter
Most selections do not carry an item price. Three add-ons are USD 35++ each; the food-menu source does not expand ++. Confirm the final total and availability.
ONLY BLU Degustation Menu · Degustation
Degustation
- Cracker and Roe
Rice cracker, salmon roe and cured egg-yolk dust
- French Oyster
Fried oyster, chilli oil, horseradish mayonnaise and frisée lettuce
- Scallop
Pickled cauliflower, pistachio and curried cauliflower
- Maldivian Yellowfin Tuna Poke
Sticky rice, ginger-soy dressing and mango
- Chilled Kokum
- Grass-Fed Angus and Foie Gras
Angus tenderloin, sweet-potato crisps, carrot mash, green pea, jus and porcini-mustard sauce
- Maldivian Lobster
Lobster-fennel bisque, acid mash and assorted vegetables
- Addubondi
Traditional Maldivian dessert with pandan-seasoned coconut milk and toasted coconut
- Petit Fours
USD 250++ per person. The source does not expand ++; confirm the final total and current availability.
ONLY BLU Wine Menu · Wine
Champagne
- Krug Grand Cuvée, NV — FranceUSD 555
- Dom Pérignon Blanc 2012/2013 — FranceUSD 500
- Veuve Clicquot Rich Rosé — FranceUSD 220
- Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, NV — FranceUSD 135
- Guy Charbaut 1er Cru Memory Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006 — FranceUSD 110
Sparkling
- Col de’ Salici Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut — ItalyUSD 99
Rosé
- Elixir de Provence 2021 — FranceUSD 60
- M Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé — FranceUSD 210
White
- Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Valmur 2020 Chardonnay — Burgundy, FranceUSD 150
- J. Moreau & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Valmur — FranceUSD 80
- Domaine Hamelin Petit Chablis — FranceUSD 80
- Balthasar Ress Hattenheim Riesling Trocken — GermanyUSD 55
- Domaine Châtelain Pouilly-Fumé Les Chailloux Silex — FranceUSD 45
- Vinatigo Marmajuelo — SpainUSD 206
Red
- Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2018 — Tuscany, ItalyUSD 179
- Château Talbot 2013 — Saint-Julien, FranceUSD 59
- Vinatigo Tintilla 2020 — SpainUSD 55
- Jean-Claude Boisset Les Ursulines 2020 Pinot Noir — Burgundy, FranceUSD 55
- Glenelly Lady May — South AfricaUSD 44
Prices are stated in USD and subject to 10% service charge and 17% T-GST. Wines and vintages are subject to availability.
Dining at a glance
- Modern gourmet and seafood
- Under-ocean fine dining
- 6.8 metres beneath the ocean, connected to Lobigili by a jetty
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- Tuesday–Sunday 12:00–15:00
- dinner
- Daily 19:00–22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The OBLU SELECT Lobigili experience
OBLU SELECT Lobigili is an adults-exclusive private-island resort in the North Malé Atoll, part of COLOURS OF OBLU by Atmosphere Core, just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort features 68 villas, spanning beach and overwater villas, including pool villa options, with its signature…
Getting there
Located in North Malé Atoll, OBLU SELECT Lobigili is reached by speedboat (15) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about ONLY BLU
What cuisine does ONLY BLU serve?
ONLY BLU at OBLU SELECT Lobigili serves Modern gourmet and seafood in a under-ocean fine dining format, set 6.8 metres beneath the ocean, connected to lobigili by a jetty. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at ONLY BLU?
Yes — pre-booking is required at ONLY BLU, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.Is there a dress code at ONLY BLU?
ONLY BLU operates a smart casual dress code.Is ONLY BLU included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at OBLU SELECT Lobigili (All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is ONLY BLU located?
ONLY BLU is at OBLU SELECT Lobigili on Lobigili Island, North Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Reserve at ONLY BLU
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.