Roots

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Plant-Based, Organic
• Style
  À la Carte
• Setting
  Organic garden inspired
• Dress
  Casual
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  North Malé Atoll

About Roots

• 
  Portico

  Indian Ocean, InternationalFine DiningMain Restaurant

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  Wok Society

  Chinese / Dim SumÀ la CarteSpecialty Restaurant

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  Fari Beach Club

  Seafood / Crudo Bar / CocktailsCafe/BarBeachfront, Fari Marina Village

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  KANDU

  Contemporary Maldivian (Tasting Menu)Fine DiningSignature Maldivian restaurant

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  Brasa

  Patagonian Steakhouse / Latin AmericanFine DiningTheatrical open-grill hacienda

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  Veli Bar

  Cocktails / Light BitesCafe/BarPoolside — laid-back

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The Patina Maldives, Fari Islands experience

Patina Maldives is a private-island resort located in the North Malé Atoll, part of the Fari Islands archipelago. The resort features modern, spacious villas with glass walls, situated along the beach or on overwater stilts, many with private pools and open-air decks. Its dining options receive consistent praise for…

Getting there

45 speedboat from MLE

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is reached by speedboat (45) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

Atoll

North Malé Atoll

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Questions about Roots

• What cuisine does Roots serve?+

  Roots at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands serves Plant-Based, Organic in a à la carte format, set organic garden inspired. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Roots?+

  Yes — reservations are required at Roots, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
• Is there a dress code at Roots?+

  Roots operates a casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
• Is Roots included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Roots sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Roots located?+

  Roots is one of the dining venues at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.