Ba’theli lounge & restaurant

Welcome aboard the only floating restaurant in the Maldives, set on a traditional ba’theli boat in a serene lagoon – a truly one-of-a-kind experience among Maldives restaurants, where gourmet island cuisine meets history and soul.

Our story begins over 5,000 years ago, when the Maldives became a vital stop along the ancient Spice Route. Traders from Indonesia, India and Arabia exchanged spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves for coconuts, sun-dried fish and handwoven sails. These goods travelled between islands aboard ba’theli cargo boats, bringing with them the flavours, customs and culinary traditions of distant lands.

At Ba’theli, this legacy is celebrated. Our chefs reinterpret the rich tastes of the Spice Route, crafting refined, island-inspired dishes using the finest local and international ingredients. Carefully blended herbs and spices bring out the natural beauty of each flavour.

Dine outdoors on the open-air deck beneath the stars or indoors in air-conditioned comfort with glass floors revealing the marine life below. Expect creative takes on Maldivian seafood and spice-laced classics, a rare and beautiful dining journey unlike any other offered by Maldives restaurants.

Ba’theli is open for dinner daily from 19.00 to 22.30. The Ba’theli Lounge welcomes you from sunset until late.

Please note: Menus change regularly based on seasonality and availability. Sample menus are subject to change without notice.

Ba’theli Food Menu Malaafaiy Dinner Menu Ba’theli Vegetarian Set Menu Ba’theli Beverage Menu Ba’theli Gourmet Plan