Patina Maldives, Fari Islands review: food finally comes first in the Maldives

At this luxury resort the cuisine is as stunning as the surroundings 

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands opened in May 2021
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands opened in May 2021
(Image credit: Georg Roske)

Whenever someone talks about the Maldives it’s always the same summary: jaw-dropping seas, postcard beaches, the height of luxury and… mediocre food. No matter what resort, no matter what island, the cuisine is always a comparative let down. It’s become an expected, begrudgingly accepted part of visiting one of the world’s most beautiful nations – until now.

Since opening in May 2021, Patina Maldives has not only created a luxury resort of eco-friendly practices and environmentally-conscious architecture, it’s fixed the Maldives’ long-standing food dilemma, one beautiful dish at a time.

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