- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineItalian
- StyleFine Dining
- SettingOverwater and alfresco
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About La Locanda
La Locanda runs from artisan Italian coffee and a world-inspired breakfast in the morning through to authentic Italian cooking at night — homemade pasta and signature dishes paired with a proper wine list. Guests choose between overwater tables and an alfresco terrace. Of the seven venues it is the one that covers a full day rather than a single service.
Part of the dining roster at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, North Malé Atoll, this italian restaurant runs a fine dining format · overwater and alfresco setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Signature dishes
- Homemade Pasta
- Southern Italian Specialties
- Signature Cocktails
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- summary
- Daily 07:00–11:00, 13:00–15:00, 18:30–22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
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IWAUJapanese — chef's tableFine DiningTwo interactive chef's tablesView restaurant
EAU BarJapanese-inspired / barFine DiningAround the round infinity poolView restaurant
Beach ShackMediterraneanFine DiningBeachside, barefootView restaurant
ArabesqueMiddle Eastern — Levantine & North IndianÀ la CarteBedouin tent-inspired pavilionView restaurant
Tum TumAsian street foodCafe/BarFari Marina Village, open-airView restaurant
Other Italian restaurants in the Maldives
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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
North Malé AtollA-Mareat Meeru Maldives Resort IslandItalianÀ la carteBeachfrontView restaurant
The The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands experience
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is built around a deliberate idea — "the circle of island life" — and the architecture follows it literally. The resort spreads across more than one island in North Malé Atoll: a dedicated Culinary Island, the Grand Sunset Beach, and Fari Marina Village, a shared harbour…
Getting there
The Ritz-Carlton 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.
Questions about La Locanda
What cuisine does La Locanda serve?
La Locanda at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands serves Italian 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 La Locanda?
Yes — reservations are required at La Locanda, 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 Locanda?
La Locanda 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 Locanda?
Homemade Pasta, Southern Italian Specialties, Signature Cocktails. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is La Locanda included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like La Locanda 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 Locanda located?
La Locanda is one of the dining venues at The Ritz-Carlton 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.
Reserve at La Locanda
Specialty restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands 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.