- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with RAH GILI
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineItalian
- StyleÀ la Carte
- SettingOverwater — suspended over turquoise waters
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollSouth Malé Atoll
About La Tavola
A love letter written in burrata and sealed with Barolo. From Tuscany's rustic charm to Campania's coastal soul. Hand-rolled pasta, wood-fired pizzas with fish swimming beneath your feet. Saxophone croons.
Part of the dining roster at RAH GILI, South Malé Atoll, this italian restaurant runs a à la carte format · overwater — suspended over turquoise waters setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Signature dishes
- Hand-Rolled Pasta
- Wood-Fired Pizza
- Burrata
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- dinner
- À la Carte
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at RAH GILI
JulietteInternationalFine DiningOpen-air elegance, Indoor + AlfrescoView restaurant- TiffinIndianÀ la CarteSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant
- MaakeyolhuMaldivian, SeafoodÀ la CarteBeachfront — Boduberu drums echo across the beachView restaurant
- TeppanJapanese, TeppanyakiTeppanyakiInteractive teppanyaki stageView restaurant
- Spicy GingerPan-Asian — Japanese, Thai, ChineseÀ la CarteOverwater — suspended over the lagoonView restaurant
- AmritCocktails, Shisha, Light BitesCafe/BarPoolside, Beachside — DJ + shisha terraceView restaurant
Other Italian restaurants in the Maldives
Kaafu Atoll (North Malé Atoll)Nonnaat Kagi Maldives Resort & SpaItalianÀ la CarteUpstairs — ocean vistas, stylish intimate ambienceView restaurant
South Ari AtollAllegriaat LUX South Ari AtollItalianCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
South Malé AtollTerrazzoat Anantara Dhigu Maldives ResortItalianÀ la carteView restaurant
Kaafu Atoll (North Malé Atoll)Fiammaat JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island ResortItalianÀ la carteAl frescoView restaurant
Raa AtollAcquapazzaat Cora CoraItalianÀ La CarteView restaurant
The RAH GILI experience
RAH GILI MALDIVES is a private-island resort in the Malé Atoll. This 5-star property offers beachfront accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, and a private beach area. The resort features six restaurants, including Juliette which serves international cuisine with notable Asian and Italian offerings, as well as…
Getting there
South Malé Atoll sits approximately 8-36 km from Velana International Airport (Malé); the standard transfer is speedboat (20-60 min).
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.
Questions about La Tavola
What cuisine does La Tavola serve?
La Tavola at RAH GILI serves Italian in a à la carte format, set overwater — suspended over turquoise waters. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at La Tavola?
Yes — reservations are required at La Tavola, 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 La Tavola?
La Tavola operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at La Tavola?
Hand-Rolled Pasta, Wood-Fired Pizza, Burrata. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is La Tavola included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at RAH GILI cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like La Tavola sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is La Tavola located?
La Tavola is one of the dining venues at RAH GILI, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at La Tavola
Specialty restaurants at RAH GILI are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.