Resortlife Maldives
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Vakkaru
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Style
    Poolside restaurant
  • Setting
    Beside the main pool
  • Dress
    Resort Casual
  • Reservation
    Walk-in OK
  • Atoll
    Baa Atoll

About Isoletta

Isoletta sits beside the main pool and brings the feel of an Italian trattoria to the island. An open kitchen prepares fresh pasta, seafood and classic regional dishes, served at communal tables, on lounge seating and in poolside piazza-style dining.

The menu runs from light daytime bites and poolside snacks to refined evening plates. Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 4pm, pool snacks from 4pm to 6pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm. The dress code is resort casual, and separate lunch and dinner menus are published on the resort's website.

In the resort’s words

Isoletta at Vakkaru Maldives is an Italian trattoria with poolside seating. An open kitchen sends out pasta, seafood, and regional dishes, and the seating mixes communal tables, lounges, and a poolside piazza. Daytime snacks give way to more composed plates in the evening.

Part of the dining roster at Vakkaru, Baa Atoll, this italian restaurant runs a poolside restaurant format · beside the main pool setting. Dress code: resort casual.

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On the menu

The menus at Isoletta

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Isoletta Lunch Menu · lunch

ANTIPASTI

  • INSALATA DI BURRATA

    Puglian soft cheese, heirloom tomato, Greek yogurt, garden basil

  • INSALATA ESTIVE

    Garden lettuce, watermelon, apple, salted cheese, grapefruit dressing

  • SENSO DI SALUTE

    Quinoa, roasted butternut, avocado, pomegranate, tomato, lemon dressing

  • CEVICHE DI PESCE DI BARRIERA

    Reef fish, Bloody Mary, mango, onion, coriander, black bread

    gluten

  • TARTARE DI TONNO

    Tuna, fennel, chia seeds, chives, rice crisp, orange emulsion

    pork · nuts · dairy

  • INSALATA DI TONNO

    Olive oil confit tuna, kalamata olives, cherry tomato, capers, lemon and oregano

    pork · nuts · dairy

  • CARPACCIO DI MANZO

    Thin-sliced Angus beef, truffle cream, parmesan, poached egg and extra virgin olive oil

SECONDI

  • POLPO COTTO LENTAMENTE

    Slow-cooked octopus, mashed potatoes, courgette scapece, E.V.O

  • PESCE LOCALE ALLA GRILGLIA

    Snapper, cherry tomatoes, fennel, olives, peppers, celery and capers

  • BISTECCA DI TONNO

    Tuna loin, saffron potato, braised fennel, herb oil

    pork · nuts · dairy

  • COTOLETTA DI POLLO

    Chicken schnitzel, roasted potato, parmesan, rocket leaves, tomato salsa

    gluten

  • COSTATA DI MANZO BACIATA DAL FUOCO

    Fire-kissed rib-eye, crispy potato, confit cherry tomato, parmesan and rocket leaves

PIZZA - RED

  • MARGHERITA

    Mozzarella cheese, marzano tomato, garden Basil

    gluten

  • VEGETARIANA

    Mozzarella, marzano tomato, courgette, aubergine, asparagus

    gluten

  • FRUTTI DI MARE

    Calamari, shrimp, snapper, castelvetrano olive, fresno chili

    gluten

  • PEPPERONI

    Beef pepperoni, mozzarella, black olives, onion, capsicum

    gluten

PIZZA - WHITE

  • QUATTRO FORMAGGI

    Taleggio, Pecorino, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella

    gluten

  • CACIO E PEPE

    Freshly grated pecorino, black pepper

    gluten

  • PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA

    Parma Ham D.O.P, mozzarella, parmesan, rocket leaf

    gluten

SWEETS

  • MEDOVIKE

    Soft honey biscuits layered, whipped chantilly cream, yogurt sorbet

  • CITRUS IMPRESSION

    Velvety yuzu cream, fresh raspberry compote, buttery crumble and lemon-mint sorbet

    gluten

  • ISOLETTA SUNDAE

    Mascarpone chantilly, sprinkle, chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato

  • ASIATIC

    Passion fruit cremeux, hazelnut crumble, mango sorbet, coconut foam

    gluten

INTERNATIONAL COMFORT

  • KEC SMASHED BURGER

    Potato bun, caramelized onion, pickle, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato

    gluten

  • CLUB ISOLETTA

    Brown bread, beef pastrami, chicken, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and green salad

    gluten

  • BURGER DI PESCE DI BARRIERA

    Catch of the day fish, sesame bun, Cole-slow, Maldives spiced dip

    gluten

  • PANINO CON KEBAB DI POLLO

    Chicken roll, flat bread, gherkins, Iceberg, tomato, onion, harissa sauce

    gluten

  • POLLO FRITTO

    Free-Range chicken, red onion jam, chili garlic aioli

    gluten

ZUPPA FREDDA

  • MELONE FRESCO

    Cantaloupe, orange, honey, Greek yoghurt, mint

  • VERDASTRO PIU FRESCO

    Avocado cooler, Tasmanian salmon, fish caviar, sour cream

  • RAVIOLI FATTI A MANO

    Homemade pumpkin, smoked pea cream, sicilian ricotta salata

    gluten

  • PAPPARDELLE FATTA IN CASA

    Home-made flat fresh pasta, sage butter, pecorino D.O.P

    gluten

  • SPAGHETTI AI GAMBERI ROSSI

    U10 prawns, burrata, cherry tomato confit, fennel leaves

    gluten

  • LINGUINE ALLA CARBONARA

    Pancetta, egg, parmesan and black pepper

    gluten

ASIAN FLAIR

  • ASIAN BOWL

    Edamame, avocado, pickled ginger, radish, green onion, seaweed, sesame and wasabi-soy dressing; tuna or salmon poke

  • CHICKEN WONTON SOUP

    Chicken dumpling, noodle, spring onion, cilantro

    gluten

  • CITRUS UMAMI SHIMMER

    Yuzu-ponzu garlic prawns sparklers, crispy potato, parsley, baguette bread

    gluten

  • KUKULHU DHON RIHA

    Chicken curry, coconut rice, local flat bread

    gluten

  • DAL TADKA

    Lentils tempered with garlic and chilli, served with steamed rice

The linked current document says prices are in US dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and prevailing Government Taxes. Numeric item prices were not present in extractable text; no price was invented.

Isoletta Dinner Menu · dinner

ANTIPASTI

  • INSALATA DI BURRATA N

    Puglian soft cheese, marinated tomato, garden basil

    vegetarian

  • FRUTTI E FORMAGGIO N P

    Mixed leaves from our garden, peach, figs, goat’s cheese, almond nuts, orange dressing

    nuts

  • PESCI DELLA BARRIERA CORALLINA L

    Line-caught reef fish thin slice, celery, raspberry dressing, micro herbs

    raw

  • TUNA CRUDO L S

    Tuna, mango, chilli, local coconut dressing, EVO

    raw

  • BATTUTA TARTARE N U I

    Chopped grass-fed beef tartare, truffle, mustard, chives, black garlic, cured egg yolk

    raw

  • POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA CON SALSA PUTTANESCA L N M

    Charcoal-grilled octopus, celeriac, paprika, puttanesca sauce

  • CARPACCIO DI CAPESANTE

    Hokaido scallops, torched citrus, pink radish, grapefruit gel, micro greens, caviar R U L TN O S P I H ShellfishShellfish

    seafood

PIZZA

  • MARGHERITA P N

    Mozzarella cheese, Marzano tomato, garden basil

    gluten

  • VEGETARIANA P N

    Mozzarella, Marzano tomato, courgette, aubergine, asparagus

    gluten

  • FRUTTI DI MARE N L

    Calamari, shrimp, snapper, castelvetrano olive, fresno chilli

    gluten

  • GORGONZOLA, PERE, NOCI N U

    Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano, pear, walnut

    nuts

  • PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA T N

    Parma Ham D.O.P, mozzarella, parmesan, rocket leaf

    gluten

  • RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA P N O U

    Home-made pumpkin twisted pasta, taleggio cheese sauce, walnuts

    egg

  • GNOCCHI DI PATATE P N O U

    Smoked bell pepper sauce, fresh spinach, black olive, toasted almond

    egg

  • TAGLIATELLE AI GAMBERI N H U

    Indian ocean prawn tartare, burrata cream, fresh tomato essence, basil oil

    egg

  • SPAGHETTO AL POMODORO DEL VESUVIO

    CON BURRATA PUGLIESE P N UCherry tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and olive oil, finished with creamy burrata from Puglia

  • RIGATONI AL PESTO GENEVESE P N O

    Fresh basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, aged Parmigiano, micro herbs

    gluten

  • PAPPARDELLE FATTA IN CASA N U

    Home-made flat pasta, lamb ragout, pecorino D.O.P

    egg

  • RISOTTO ALL’ ASTICE N U H

    Carnaroli rice, local lobster, arugula pesto

    nuts

  • RISOTTO ALLA BARBABIETOLA E BOTTARGA N L

    Carnaroli rice, beetroot, mascarpone, red mullet bottarga, tuile R U L TN O S P I H ShellfishShellfish

    gluten

  • MELANZANE P N M

    Baked eggplant, tomato compote, burrata cream, spinach, parmesan, basil

  • BRANZINO ALLA GRILIA L N

    Chilean seabass, carrot-saffron escabeche, purple potato, micro herbs

    alcohol

  • PESCE LOCALE ALLA GRILGLIA L N

    Reef fish, carrot-saffron escabeche, purple potato, micro herbs

    alcohol

  • LOMBO DI TONNO N L

    Tuna loin, charcoal dust, caponata gel, mango, crispy celery, purple potato, cherry tomato

    gluten

  • PETTO DI POLLO NUTRITO CON MAIS

    Corn-fed chicken, fondant potato, broccoli cream, truffle jus

    dairy

  • BEEF TENDERLOIN N

    Sous-vide Black Angus tenderloin, foie gras, cauliflower puree, berry carpet, bordello sauce

    gluten

  • BRASATO DI GUANCIA DI MANZO N U

    Red wine braised beef cheeks, parmesan potato, baby carrot

    alcohol

DESSERTS

  • TIRAMISU SURPRISING N U

    Classic mascarpone, espresso soaked sponge, hot coffee sauce

    egg

  • PAVLOVA N O U

    Basil cream, lemongrass sponge, ginger strawberry coulis, yuzu sorbet

    egg

  • ALBICOCCHE AL ROSMARINO N U

    Fragrant apricot compote, rosemary cream, delicate sponge, honey ice cream

    egg

  • PATE A CHOUX N O U

    Profit roll, manjari Crémeux, feuilletine crunch, vanilla gelato

    egg

  • MOLTEN DELIGHT N U

    Dark chocolate lava, cacao crumble, vanilla ice cream

    egg

The linked current document says prices are in US dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and prevailing Government Taxes. Numeric item prices were not present in extractable text; no price was invented.

The venue

Dining at a glance

  • Italian
  • Poolside restaurant
  • Beside the main pool
Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

lunch
12:30–16:00
pool_snacks
16:00–18:00
dinner
18:30–22:00

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

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The resort

The Vakkaru experience

Vakkaru Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located in the UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, accessible by a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The property features 111 villas, comprising 59 overwater and 54 beachfront villas, each with a private pool. Guests can choose from multiple meal plans, with…

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How to reach

Getting there

30 min seaplane from MLE

Located in Baa Atoll, Vakkaru is reached by a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Isoletta

  • What cuisine does Isoletta serve?
    Isoletta at Vakkaru serves Italian in a poolside restaurant format, set beside the main pool. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Isoletta?
    No reservation is needed at Isoletta. Mention any dietary requirements to your specialist and they will be passed on to the resort.
  • Is there a dress code at Isoletta?
    Isoletta operates a resort casual dress code.
  • Is Isoletta included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Vakkaru (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Isoletta located?
    Isoletta is at Vakkaru on Vakkaru, Baa Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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No reservation is needed at Isoletta. For dietary enquiries, guests may contact the resort.

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