Restaurants
The Crab Shack. With an upstairs deck to watch sunsets from, try the Sri Lankan Mud Crab curry, or the Alaskan crabs that rotate through the week. A selection of rosés are the highlight of the drinks menu. Recently voted as the ‘World’s Most Romantic Restaurant’ on CNN.com.
Guess Who’s Cooking. Dine on a secret menu, prepared by one of our chefs, in a secret, ever-changing location. There is no menu, with each dish tailored to your preferences. The chefs will reveal themselves only after the meal, to talk about the concept, ingredients, and what inspired them. It is advised that guests book before 16:00 on Thursday.
So Imaginative. Seating up to 20 guests, So Imaginative is a private room perfect for celebrations. Our sommeliers can create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners here, selecting the perfect pairings from the wine tower.
So Engaging. So Engaging is our chef’s table, which offers a mystery menu for five very special guests. Get a front-row seat to the action, and converse with our chef as he prepares exciting, delicious dishes for his guests of honor.
Cinema Paradiso. Chef Nikki heads up this Japanese kitchen, serving modern-style sashimi, black cod, and other Japanese favorites with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a set meal while you take in a classic film at our overwater silent theatre, Cinema Paradiso.
Full moon dinner. A unique dining experience is prepared only once a month in celebration of the full moon. Satiate your appetite with dinner under a glowing moon, served on the sandbar of the resort’s beach. Please ask your Mr./Ms. Friday for this month’s full moon dates.
So Guilty. Indulge your sweet tooth in our complimentary chocolate room as you choose from handmade chocolates from our in-house chocolatiers. Take your pick of macaroons, truffles, bonbons and chocolates filled with pralines.
So Cool. Choose from a multitude of ice creams and sorbets, and mix and match the classics with Soneva Jani’s limited-edition flavors. Gourmet charcuterie, cheese, and preserves can also be enjoyed here throughout the day and evening.
Down to Earth. Begin your day with fresh fruits, juices, and breakfast staples. The day continues with a buffet of organic salads, live cooking stations, the wood-fired pizza oven, tandoors, and grills. Sunset aperitifs lead into our evening menus where chefs take the stage in the open kitchen.
Bars
So Starstruck. Gaze towards the heavens at the first overwater observatory in the Maldives. Sit at one of the four dining tables around our telescope and dine on an expertly crafted menu while our resident Astronomer is on-hand to help navigate the skies.
The Gathering Bar. Drinks and tapas can be enjoyed at any time at this day-into-evening overwater bar. As the sun begins to set, ease into an organic aperitif. Our main bar has one of the best selections of freshly made cocktails, spirits, and liqueurs in the Maldives.
The Wine Cellar. Housed in the extraordinary wine tower within the Gathering, the Wine Cellar features a selection that includes predominantly organic or biodynamic wines. Chat with our sommeliers or organize a private wine tasting or wine dinner at the destination of your choosing.
