• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Taj Exotica Resort & Spa,
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Style
    Fine dining
  • Setting
    Overwater and alfresco
  • Dress
    Smart casual
  • Chef
    Jeffrey Vella
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella

An overwater Mediterranean restaurant led by chef Jeffrey Vella, with alfresco dining and sunset views across the lagoon. This is the current official identity of the production row formerly named Deep End.

Part of the dining roster at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa,, South Malé Atoll, this mediterranean restaurant runs a fine dining format · overwater and alfresco setting. Chef Jeffrey Vella leads the kitchen. Dress code: smart casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

dinner
19:00–22:00

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, experience

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives is on Emboodhu Finolhu Island in South Male Atoll, set within one of the largest natural lagoons in the Maldives and accessible by a 15-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport available 24 hours and bookable at least 24 hours in advance. The resort has 64 villas…

How to reach

Getting there

15 min speedboat from MLE

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, is reached by speedboat (15 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella

  • What cuisine does Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella serve?
    Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, serves Mediterranean in a fine dining format, set overwater and alfresco. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella?
    Yes — reservations are required at Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella, 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 Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella?
    Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Who leads the kitchen at Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella?
    Chef Jeffrey Vella heads the kitchen at Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella. Tenures shift as resorts rotate their culinary lineups — Resortlife confirms the current chef at quote.
  • Is Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella located?
    Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella is one of the dining venues at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa,, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella

Specialty restaurants at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, 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.