Dining at Soneva Secret 2024

Discover a world of flavour at your doorstep as dedicated chefs transform every private villa into a fine dining destination. Give in to temptation at the resort’s complimentary chocolate, ice cream and cheese and charcuterie parlours or zipline over the waves for an elevated experience at Out of This World dining tower and observatory.

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A World of Flavour

The resort’s 14 chefs de partie each hail from a different country and bring with them exceptional knowledge of their local cuisine, including Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Maldivian, Italian, Indonesian, Mediterranean, South American, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indian and Nordic. With a dedicated chef for every villa, enjoy the finest, authentic fare in your own private paradise.

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Out of This World

Zipline to our castaway dining tower, wine cellar and observatory, surrounded by endless sea views and dramatic skyscapes. Take your seat on the elevated terrace and enjoy curated culinary journeys and tasting menus, while our resident astronomer helps navigate the skies for a heavenly dining experience.

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The Living Room

Home to a casual all-day restaurant and lounge, library, games room and boutique, this two-storey club house is the heart of the resort and celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients from the island’s organic garden. Delve into more flavours at our dedicated ice cream, chocolate and cheese and charcuterie parlours.

Bespoke Dining, Every Day

Our menus are entirely bespoke, reflecting true culinary imagination. Savour reimagined classics, fusion favourites and new culinary masterpieces as your dedicated chef tailors every dish to your preferences using carefully-sourced ingredients and refined techniques.

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So Primitive

This toes-in-the-sand dining experience takes cuisine back to its roots, with meat, seafood and plant-based dishes cooked over a central fire pit, inviting convivial gatherings.

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Cheese & Charcuterie

Cheese & Meat Room

Choose from an extensive selection of gourmet cold cuts, the finest cheeses and paired preserves – ideal for a pre-dinner treat and wine tastings.

Ever Soneva So Good

Indulge in a tantalising array of complimentary chocolates, truffles, pralines and more, all handmade by our artisan chocolatiers. Or discover a wide selection of rotating flavours of homemade ice creams and sorbets. Try the classics or get adventurous with exotic and unusual flavour combinations. Healthy yet utterly indulgent, most choices are free from refined sugar, dairy and gluten.