Summer Pavilion

Modern Cantonese cuisine in the Maldives
2026 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star
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Given the circular theme at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, with its round villas, pool and overall layout, it’s fitting that Summer Pavilion sits behind a white moon gate. Step through the entrance, past the koi pond, through the leafy ...READ MORE about Summer Pavilion
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Our Inspector's Highlights

  • If you want to share a meal with others, go for the Cantonese-style stir-fried local lobster or Peking duck. Both are signatures of the Maldives restaurant.
  • Peruse the selection of sustainable Chinese teas, which include everything from lapsang souchong, a smoky, rich black blend, to longjin, a green variety with nutty notes.
  • Enjoy a nice sampling of the dim sum offerings with the platter, which includes black truffle lobster har gow, squid ink Chilean seabass dumplings, Alaskan king crab dumplings and XO money bag dumplings (a Chinese New Year favorite, the tied edible bags filled with seafood symbolize good fortune). However, you may want to add on orders of the chicken xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and the wagyu dumplings.
  • Hovering over the Indian Ocean, the Maldives restaurant provides a scenic and romantic setting. Above the tables, the ceiling fixture resembles a large lantern, lighting up the clean-lined dining room.
  • Summer Pavilion serves delicious Cantonese delicacies, like braised bird’s nest, fish maw with truffle sauce and abalone.

Things to Know

  • A sophisticated and spacious private dining room offers a more exclusive experience for up to 10. Sit down at the round black stone table to enjoy a chef's tasting menu.
  • The dress code at Summer Pavilion is smart casual.
  • The Cantonese restaurant curates dedicated menus for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diners.
  • If you want to savor the succulent Peking duck, you must order it 24 hours ahead of time.

Amenities
Amenity Business casual
Amenity Dinner
Amenity Gluten-free options
Amenity Kid friendly
Amenity Private dining
Amenity Reservations required
Amenity Vegetarian options
Getting There
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, North Malé Atoll, Malé 20013, Maldives
TEL960-400-0999
NeighborhoodFari Islands