Kurumba Maldives

Take a deep breath – there’s a lot of choice here. The new-look Vihamanaa is the main restaurant with buffet style dining. Sample freshly baked bread, omelettes and fresh fruit at breakfast, while two live cooking stations serve up everything from Indian to Italian dishes at dinner.

Thila is the contemporary breakfast venue for Beachfront Deluxe Bungalows and above – start the day as you mean to go on with a glass of sparkling wine, crêpes and eggs any way. By night, indulge on gourmet seafood at the ocean’s edge.

The Hamakaze is housed in an overwater pavilion and serves mouthwatering sushi, sashimi and sizzling teppanyaki. The Middle Eastern restaurant, Al Qasr (‘the Palace’), lives up to its name, with a stately setting and the finest mezze and grilled meats.

Authenticity is the order of the day at the glittering Mahal, serving thali and curries from the Royal Kitchens of India, and Isola is a fine dining Italian delight conjuring up hearty dishes from its modern menu. Khing Thai offers a blend of sweet and savoury flavours with aromatic spices that define traditional Thai cuisine.

For daytime dining – or if you can resist the temptations of the other restaurants and simply want a light bite in the evening – the Café is a relaxed al fresco venue by the pool. It also serves to-die-for ice-creams with traditional favourites as well as more creative flavours.

For drinks, head to the breezy Kandu Bar‘s overwater deck, the atmospheric Fez Lounge for mezze and flavoured shisha, or on-the-beach Athiri Bar.

Not all of the restaurants are open every day, so it’s worth checking in advance if you want to sample them all.