- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineAsian and international
- StyleBuffet and live cooking
- SettingBeachfront restaurant with outdoor ocean-view deck
- DressSmart casual or relaxed resort wear. Cover-ups are required over swimwear; gentlemen must wear sleeved shirts or polo shirts and may not wear sleeveless attire.
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollNorth Ari Atoll
About Dhonveli Restaurant
Restaurant Dress Code: Guests are kindly requested to observe a smart casual or relaxed resort wear Cover-ups are required over swimwear in all restaurants Gentlemen are kindly requested to wear sleeved shirts or polo shirts at all times; sleeveless attire, including vests and tank tops, is not permitted Dhonveli is a buffet and live-cooking restaurant, offering a fusion of authentic Asian and International cuisines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Since its inception in 1984, Dhonveli Restaurant has garnered acclaim as one of the premier buffet destinations in the Maldives and beyond. Each evening brings a new culinary adventure with unique themed menus, allowing guests to indulge in a variety of flavors and dishes. Dive into the authentic tastes of Maldivian cuisine with our inspiring weekly theme concept. The outdoor deck provides the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious breakfast while soaking in the stunning morning vistas. Keep your eyes peeled, as you may be treated to sightings of dolphins frolicking in the ocean or blacktip reef sharks and herons vying for their morning feast along the shoreline. View Beverage Menu View Wine List View Beverage Plan Package Menu Open daily for the following meal times: Breakfast 07:30 – 10:30 Lunch 12:30 – 14:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:30 **Exceptional Convenience: The restaurant will open 45 minutes before departure time for guests departing in the early morning.
Part of the dining roster at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island, North Ari Atoll, this asian and international restaurant runs a buffet and live cooking format · beachfront restaurant with outdoor ocean-view deck setting. Dress code: smart casual or relaxed resort wear. cover-ups are required over swimwear; gentlemen must wear sleeved shirts or polo shirts and may not wear sleeveless attire..
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The menus at Dhonveli Restaurant
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Dhonveli Beverage Menu · Beverages
Cold Pressed Juice
- OrangeUSD 14
- WatermelonUSD 14
- PineappleUSD 14
- Mixed FruitUSD 14
- LimeUSD 14
Chilled Juice
- AppleUSD 12
- CranberryUSD 12
- PineappleUSD 12
- MangoUSD 12
- OrangeUSD 12
Cold Brew Iced Tea
- Floral Jasmine FizzUSD 12
- Iced Greens AromaUSD 12
- Strawberry Iced Tea FloatUSD 12
- Rose BloomUSD 12
- Amary TropicUSD 12
Tropical Mocktail
- Virgin ColadaUSD 15
- Elderflower Lemon FizzUSD 15
- Lemongrass – Basil Virgin MojitoUSD 15
- Mango MuleUSD 15
- Orange PassionUSD 15
Signature Ice Coffee
- Cafe De ChoconutUSD 12
- Cafe De MatchaUSD 12
- Cafe Mangifera SplashUSD 12
- Black Cafe BerryUSD 12
- Iced Matcha EspressoUSD 12
- Cafe De BananapineUSD 12
- Americano CoffeeUSD 08
- EspressoUSD 08
- MachiatoUSD 08
- CappucinoUSD 08
- Hot ChocolateUSD 08
- Irish CoffeeUSD 22
Our Premium Tea Selection
- Brilliant Breakfast TeaUSD 08
- The Original Earl GreyUSD 08
- Sencha Green TeaUSD 08
- Pure Chamomile FlowersUSD 08
- Rose with French VanillaUSD 08
- Evian WaterUSD 12
- Acqua PannaUSD 12
- Perrier WaterUSD 15
- S.PellegrinoUSD 15
- CokeUSD 08
- Diet CokeUSD 08
- SpriteUSD 08
- FantaUSD 08
- Soda WaterUSD 08
- Tonic WaterUSD 08
- Bitter LemonUSD 08
- Ginger AleUSD 08
Spirits 0,0 % Alcohol
- Sober Rum 4clUSD 18
- Sober Whiskey 4clUSD 18
- Sober Gin 4clUSD 18
- CoronaUSD 14
- Complot IPAUSD 14
- Daura ( gluten free )USD 14
- Free Damm ( 0,0 % alc )USD 14
- HeinekenUSD 14
- Stella ArtoisUSD 14
- Carlsberg DraughtUSD 14
- Lion DraughtUSD 14
- Erdinger YeastUSD 18
- Erdinger DunkelUSD 18
Cider
- MegnersUSD 14
Signature Cocktail
- Welcome to the ParadiseUSD 22
- Kalhusai Passion MartiniUSD 22
- Lazy SundayUSD 22
- Bondi Bai MojitoUSD 22
- A Sip of SeaUSD 22
- Basil VerseUSD 22
- Mai MojitoUSD 22
- Veli CosmoUSD 22
- Fruity CaptainUSD 22
- Dark SkyUSD 22
Classic Twist Cocktail
- PinacoladaUSD 22
- A Shade of NegroniUSD 22
- Island CaipirinhaUSD 22
- Sapphire Blue MartiniUSD 22
- Finolhu MartiniUSD 22
- Mud SlideUSD 22
- Espresso MartiniUSD 22
- ZombieUSD 22
- Long IslandUSD 22
Aperitif
- Aperol 4clUSD 14
- Dubonnet 4clUSD 14
- Campari Bitter 4clUSD 14
- Cinzano Bianco 4clUSD 14
- Cinzano Dry 4clUSD 14
- Cinzano Rosso 4clUSD 14
- Martini Bianco 4clUSD 14
- Martini Dry 4clUSD 14
- Martini Rosso 4clUSD 14
- Pernod 4clUSD 14
- Pimm’s 4clUSD 14
- Ricard 4clUSD 14
Cognac / Calvados
- 4clUSD 14
Scotch Whisky
- J&B Rare 4clUSD 14
- Johnnie Walker Black Label 4clUSD 14
- Grant’s 4clUSD 14
- Chivas Regal 12 Years 4clUSD 14
- Chivas Regal Royal Salute 4clUSD 35
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label 4clUSD 60
Irish Whisky
- Jameson 4clUSD 14
- Tullamore Dew 4clUSD 14
- Bushmills 4clUSD 14
Bourbon Whisky
- Bulleit Bourbon 4clUSD 18
American Whisky
- Jim Beam Black Label 4clUSD 14
- Wild Turkey 4clUSD 14
- Jack Daniel’s 4clUSD 14
Single Malt Whisky
- Glenlivet 12 YearUSD 22
- Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask 4clUSD 34
- Lagavulin 16 Years 4clUSD 36
Japanese Whisky
- Nobushi Blended 4clUSD 20
- Kamiki Blended 4clUSD 35
- Hibiki Japanese Harmony 4clUSD 60
Vodka
- Absolut Blue 4clUSD 14
- Danzka 4clUSD 14
- Ketel One 4clUSD 14
- Grey Goose 4clUSD 20
- Belvedere 4clUSD 20
- Beluga Noble 4clUSD 20
- Ciroc 4clUSD 20
- Tito’s 4clUSD 20
- Kauffman Soft 4clUSD 20
- Crystal Head 4clUSD 34
Gin
- Bombay Sapphire 4clUSD 14
- Bulldog 4clUSD 14
- Gordon’s 4clUSD 14
- Tanqueray 4clUSD 14
- Hendricks 4clUSD 18
- The Botanist 4clUSD 18
- Tanqueray No. 10 4clUSD 18
- Sipsmith 4clUSD 18
- Monkey 47 4clUSD 36
Rum
- Appleton White 4clUSD 14
- Bacardi Light 4clUSD 14
- Bacardi Gold 4clUSD 14
- Captain’s Morgan Dark 4clUSD 14
- Cachaca 4clUSD 14
- Captain’s Morgan Spiced 4clUSD 14
- Havana Club Anejo 4clUSD 14
- Havana Club 7 Years 4clUSD 14
- Flor De Caña 7 Years 4clUSD 14
- Plantation XO 4clUSD 22
- Zacapa 23 years 4clUSD 25
- Mount Gay XO 4clUSD 25
Tequila
- Jose Cuervo Silver 4clUSD 14
- Jose Cuervo Gold 4clUSD 14
- Don Julio Blanco 4clUSD 18
- Patron Anejo 4clUSD 22
- Don Julio Reposado 4clUSD 24
- Patron Reposado 4clUSD 26
Liqueur W
- 4clUSD 14
Sherry & Port
- Tio Pepe Fino 4clUSD 14
- Cockburn’s Fine Tawny 4clUSD 14
Sparkling Wine
- NV Cava, Jaume Serra Brut Rose, SpainUSD 18
White Wine
- Sauvignon Blanc, Los Vascos, ChileUSD 18
- Chardonnay Cambridge Crossing, AustraliaUSD 16
- Sauvignon Blanc Stoneburn, New ZealandUSD 20
- Chateau D’Haurets, Ducourt, Bordeaux, FranceUSD 18
- Trebbiano Cornaro, Cantina Montelliana, ItalyUSD 16
- Torrontés Santa Julia, ArgentinaUSD 18
- Château L’Ermite, Cuvée Auzan, FranceUSD 20
- Pinot Grigio, Montelliana, Delle Venezie, ItalyUSD 16
- Chenin Blanc, Barrel Selection, South AfricaUSD 16
Red Wine
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, ChileUSD 18
- Cabernet Sauvignon Alamos, ArgentinaUSD 20
- Shiraz Cambridge Crossing, AustraliaUSD 18
- Tempranillo Dom Simón, SpainUSD 16
- Merlot A D’Aussieres, Bordeaux, FranceUSD 18
- Valpolicella, Ventiterre, Zonin, ItalyUSD 18
- Pinot Noir Casillero del Diablo, ChileUSD 20
- Montepulciano D’Abruzzo La Montelliana, ItalyUSD 16
- Merlot, Château d’Haurets, Ducourt. FranceUSD 20
- Malbec, Kaiken, Estate, Mendoza, ArgentinaUSD 18
Rose Wine
- Château d'Haurets, Bordeaux, FranceUSD 20
- Zinfandel, Copper Ridge, California, USAUSD 16
- Syrah, Santa Julia, Mendoza, ArgentinaUSD 16
Dessert Wine
- Barton & Guestier, Cuveée Spéciale, FranceUSD 16
- Moscato d’Asti, Fontanafredda, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 20
Non - Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
- NV Bella Style, ZeroZero, Sparkling, ItalyUSD 18
- NV Bella Glamour, ZeroZero, Sparkling Rose, ItalyUSD 18
All prices are in US Dollars and inclusive of GST and Service Charge. 181 confidently identifiable named rows are structured from native PDF text and font geometry. Ambiguous fragments and descriptive prose are retained in the source PDF rather than guessed.
Dhonveli Wine List · Wine list
Menu
- NV Prosecco Altre Stelle DOC ItalyUSD 18
- NV Cava, Jaume Serra Brut Rose Catalunya, SpainUSD 18
- NV Trebbiano, Cornaro, Cantina Montelliana Rubicone, ItalyUSD 16
- NV Tempranillo, Don Simón Vino de España, SpainUSD 16
- NV White Zinfandel, Copper Ridge California, USAUSD 16
- NV Barton & Guestier, Cuveée Spéciale VIN de FranceUSD 16
- NV Bella Style, ZeroZero, Sparkling ItalyUSD 18
- NV Bella Glamour, ZeroZero, Sparkling Rose ItalyUSD 18
- NV Bella Classy White ItalyUSD 16
- NV Bella Classy Red ItalyUSD 16
- NV Ernest Rapeneau - 375ml ÉpernayUSD 95
- NV Gruet Sélection Brut - 375ml BuxeuilUSD 95
- NV Gruet Sélection Brut BuxeuilUSD 185
- NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve ReimsUSD 185
- NV Veuve Clicquot Brut, Yellow Label ReimsUSD 230
- NV Lanson, Le Black Label Brut ReimsUSD 230
- NV Fleury, Brut Blanc de Noirs Côte des BarUSD 235
- NV Nicolas Maillart, Premier Cru Platine ReimsUSD 250
- NV Pierre Péters, Cuvée de Réserve, Blanc de Blanc Le Mesnil-sur-OgerUSD 250
- NV Ruinart, R de Ruinart Brut ReimsUSD 270
- NV Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut ÉpernayUSD 295
- NV Nicolas Maillart, Grand Cru Brut Rosé ReimsUSD 270
- NV Geisweiler, Excellence Blanc de Blanc Brut BurgundyUSD 85
- NV Cava, Jaume Serra Brut Rosé CatalunyaUSD 65
- NV Prosecco Altre Stelle DOC, Brut ItalyUSD 65
- NV Prosecco, Montelliana, Treviso Extra Brut Veneto, ItalyUSD 60
- NV Sea Change Prosecco Rosé Veneto, ItalyUSD 80
- NV Montelliana Meliora, Prosecco Rosé Veneto, ItalyUSD 60
- NV Don Simón Vino de EspañaUSD 50
- NV Cornaro, Cantina Montelliana RubiconeUSD 55
- NV Copper Ridge CaliforniaUSD 60
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Dhonveli Beverage Plan Package Menu · Beverage package selection
Cold Brew Iced Tea
- Floral Jasmine Fizz
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Iced Greens Aroma
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Strawberry Iced Tea Float
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Rose Bloom
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Amary Tropic
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
Tropical Mocktail
- Virgin Colada
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Elderflower Lemon Fizz
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Lemongrass – Basil Virgin Mojito
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Mango Mule
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Orange Passion
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
Milkshake (Only At Thundi Bar)
- Honey Oats and Berry Shake
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Thundi Shake
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Almond Cocoa Shake
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Vanilla Chocolate Shake
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Butter Berry Milkshake
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Floral Shake
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
Smoothies (Only At Thundi Bar)
- Apricot Mango Smoothie
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Coco Pistachio Smoothie
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Tropical Smoothie
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Soy Strawberry Smoothie
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
Signature Ice Coffee
- Cafe De Choconut
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Cafe De Matcha
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Cafe Mangifera Splash
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Black Cafe Berry
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Iced Matcha Espresso
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Cafe De Bananapine
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
Signature Cocktail
- Welcome to the Paradise
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Kalhusai Passion Martini
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Lazy Sunday
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Bondi Bai Mojito
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- A Sip of Sea
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Basil Verse
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Mai Mojito
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Veli Cosmo
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Fruity Captain
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Dark Sky
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
Classic Twist Cocktail
- Pinacolada
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- A Shade of Negroni
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Island Caipirinha
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Sapphire Blue Martini
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Finolhu Martini
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Mud Slide
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Espresso Martini
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Zombie
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
- Long Island
Included selection; eligibility depends on the guest's booked beverage package.
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Dining at a glance
- Asian and international
- Buffet and live cooking
- Beachfront restaurant with outdoor ocean-view deck
When the kitchen serves
- breakfast
- 07:30-10:30
- lunch
- 12:30-14:00
- dinner
- 19:00-21:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The Veligandu Maldives Resort Island experience
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island occupies a 600-metre-long island in Rasdhoo Atoll and is reached by a 20-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, one of the shorter seaplane hops in the country. The resort operates 100 villas across Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Water Villas, Jacuzzi Water…
Getting there
Located in North Ari Atoll, Veligandu Maldives Resort Island is reached by a 20-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Dhonveli Restaurant
What cuisine does Dhonveli Restaurant serve?
Dhonveli Restaurant at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island serves Asian and international in a buffet and live cooking format, set beachfront restaurant with outdoor ocean-view deck. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Dhonveli Restaurant?
No reservation is needed at Dhonveli Restaurant. Mention any dietary requirements to your specialist and they will be passed on to the resort.Is there a dress code at Dhonveli Restaurant?
Dhonveli Restaurant operates a smart casual or relaxed resort wear. cover-ups are required over swimwear; gentlemen must wear sleeved shirts or polo shirts and may not wear sleeveless attire. dress code.Is Dhonveli Restaurant included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive, Breakfast). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Dhonveli Restaurant located?
Dhonveli Restaurant is at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island on Rasdu, North Ari Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Explore Dhonveli Restaurant
No reservation is needed at Dhonveli Restaurant. For dietary enquiries, guests may contact the resort.