The Maldives is a country of superlatives in many ways. Five-star resorts on paradisiac islands surrounded by turquoise water are paired with stunning sea life and world-class cuisine. The Maldives are expected to offer the best and most exclusive experiences one can think of and dining is no exception. Therefore, it comes with no surprise that also the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, the world’s first undersea restaurant, is located at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a 5-star resort island in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives.
If culinary experiences are an essential part of your life and also your travels, you should definitely check out this award-winning undersea restaurant. As the world’s first of its kind, it offers all the **luxury **you can think of. In Dhivehi, the native language of the Maldives, **Ithaa **means mother of pearls. Located five meters below sea level, the **restaurant **offers 180-degree panoramic views of sea life. Check out the coral garden around you and observe sharks, fish and turtles while sipping your **cocktail **and enjoying dinner. The meal includes seven courses, so you will be able to try lots of different tastes, from **caviar **to foie gras and from prawn tartar to premium steaks. Guests should not miss out on the **cheese **and wine, as the Ithaa Undersea restaurant also offers up to 100 of the **world’s best **types of **cheese **and owns an undersea wine cellar with more than 20 000 bottles of the best wines. No wonder this **restaurant **has received numerous **awards **like “Global restaurant of the year” in 2017.
As you might have already guessed, all these features have their **price **– the seven-course dinner for one person costs as much as a weekend city trip, but you can reserve for lunchtime and enjoy the same quality for a slightly more affordable price. However, if you want to celebrate a special occasion, this might just be the perfect location for you. The whole **restaurant **can even be booked for **private **events like **weddings **or also **exclusive **breakfasts and dinners. If you want to bring children, please consider that they are only allowed in the **restaurant **during lunch. To be dressed correctly, the **restaurant **recommends a smart-casual dress code for dinner. Bare feet are preferred. If you choose to reserve a table at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, but you stay on another island, you can book a seaplane transfer to get to Rangali Island.
Ithaa Undersea restaurant is one of 12 **restaurants **and bars located at the 5-star resort Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. If you want to bring your **vacation **to the next level of exclusiveness, I can recommend booking your complete stay there. The **hotel **is the only Maldivian resort that is located on two private islands. The most exclusive suite is the Muraka, the world’s first undersea residence with living room, bedroom and reception room above the sea and a suite located completely below the water. The **price **per night can be as high as a middle-class car, but it includes a private chef and a boat all to yourself. Additionally, the **resort **is home to two award-winning spas built on stilts in the lagoon. No wonder this exclusive resort is regularly visited by **stars **like the Kardashians.
If you want to **indulge **in an ultimate dining experience with **exclusive wines **and **world-class food **prepared by some of the best chefs in the world, visit the world’s first and one of the most prestigious undersea restaurants on the planet. Make memories that will last for a lifetime by observing coral gardens, reef fish and shark from your **dinner **table while enjoying fusion menus, **wine **and **cocktails **at this unique undersea restaurant at Rangali Island.
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