Garden at dusk — wide hero photograph

Carpaccio

Bespoke dining by request only

Reserve Your Evening

Carpaccio

Welcome to Our Home

My wife and I invite you to experience something truly different in the Maldives. At Carpaccio, we welcome you into our family's garden for an evening of personalized dining that you won't find anywhere else. No fixed menu, no compromise. Just honest conversation about what you'd love to eat, and our commitment to making it exceptional.

Reserve Your Evening

A set table in the garden — portrait

Our Story

I'm Adil, and Carpaccio is my family's passion project. This isn't a restaurant in the traditional sense. It's our home, our garden, and our way of sharing what we love most: cooking with heart and hosting with genuine warmth.

My wife and I do all the cooking ourselves, using ingredients from our own farm and trusted local suppliers and fisheries. We've created recipes you won't find anywhere else in the Maldives. This is high-end dining without the corporate resort feel, a truly unique experience where every detail is personal.

Over the years, we've had the privilege of serving presidents and high-ranking government officials, but our table is open to everyone. Whether you're a local resident or a tourist visiting the Maldives, you're equally welcome here. Every guest receives the same care and attention.

The house & garden — landscape
Hands at work in the kitchen

Every evening begins with a conversation. We listen, we suggest, and together we create something made just for you.

The Experience

There is no menu at Carpaccio. Instead, we ask: What do you want to eat?

Whether you're craving fresh seafood, specific preparations, or something you've been dreaming about, we'll design the evening around you. Our kitchen adapts, our family serves, and the result is yours alone. Many of our dishes are completely original creations that can't be found anywhere else.

You'll dine in our beautiful garden, surrounded by flowers and plants we've carefully tended. The space is immaculately maintained, and we've decorated it with handcrafted pieces made from repurposed materials, each one giving new life to what was once discarded. It's a setting that feels both elegant and deeply personal.

@carpacciovk

Follow Our Journey

While this website serves as our official home on the internet, the real story of Carpaccio unfolds on Instagram. That's where we share what we're cooking, what's fresh from the garden, and the moments that make each evening special.

Follow us at @carpacciovk for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and to see what's inspiring us in the kitchen. It's the best way to stay connected with what we're creating.

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Instagram moment
Instagram moment
Instagram moment

Hdh. Vaikaradhoo

Location & Hours

Carpaccio
Hdh. Vaikaradhoo, Maldives

Reservations: Daily, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dinner Service: By arrangement, typically 7:00 PM onwards

Bespoke dining by request only

Get in Touch

All reservations require advance notice so we can prepare something special for you. Reach us directly:

I personally respond to every inquiry and will confirm all arrangements before you visit. Looking forward to welcoming you.