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Ilaafathi Restaurant

Banyan Tree Maldives
960 664 3147
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Ranked #1 of 2 restaurants in Vabbinfaru
Cuisines: International
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Dubai
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We were very pleased with the food, -although there is not much choice- the fish is fresh and the meat choices are very decent. Go for a full board option at Vabbinfaru as there is no other place to eat on the island!

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Budapest, Hungary
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Fishes and currys were excellent. The others too. We loved to eat there every time. :) The only negative is the 2 kgs overweight...:)

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Great food but odd menu choices ona couple of nights. The buffet lunches are superb and on themed buffet dinners ( Mediterranean and Maldivian themes during our stay) nights the choices were much better.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Food is excellent! Meals are mostly buffet, but managed to experience their ala carte theme, the timing of serving appetizers, main course and dessert - it's on time. Congratulations Mr. Executive Chef!

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Beijing, China
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Beef and lamb are really good.also the fruits of breakfast are great!sometimes ,the main course didn't satisfied us, I hope to have more Asian food, such as kind of noodles , chinese dumplings

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Eating at the restaurant was like eating in a top class restaurant notwithstanding that it's on an island in the Indian Ocean. Every meal was wonderfully prepared with a wide variety. Desserts are wonderful too!

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Was a varied menu on a daily basis, from the barbecue with great Tuna steaks (ask for them rear), many fish dishes, great curry's, and lots to chose from. Open air dining on the beach, with great service.

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

Both buffets (breakfast and lunch) and fixed menus (dinner most nights) were fantastic - the best holiday food we have ever had.

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mumbai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

i am a pure veg and the dishes they could create @ a short notice was yum,they have an outdoor section also which always has refreshing cool breeze

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Lots of choice for breakfast with lots of fresh fruits and Eastern and Western breakfast choices - eggs made by the chef to order and pancakes or waffles made fresh too. Lots of yummy pastries.

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