Wild-hearted bon vivants can enjoy the most memorable  epicurean experiences surrounded by the idyllic island beauty of  Baros. With four overwater dining venues, connoisseur guests  are spoilt for choice when it comes to indulging in the finest  gourmet fare in the most quintessentially Baros style. 

Baros’ iconic Lighthouse Restaurant should be the first port of call  for exceptional overwater dining. Built on stilts that extend into  the lagoon, the Lighthouse provides the ultimate place from  which to embrace the awe-inspiring sunset or romantic dinners  under star-speckled skies.  

The menu offers guests anything from seafood symphonies to  unique Maldivian fusion gourmet dishes that draw on Asian and  Mediterranean flavours. The authentic, creative and artfully  created dishes can be enhanced further by the ultimate wine  pairing on the recommendation of the in-house sommelier.  Exceptional fine dining fare, wine sourced from the best regions  across the globe, classical elegant service and the sights and  sounds of the cerulean lagoon — this is the place for a gourmet  dining experience par excellence. 

For guests who would like to experience an extraordinary  overwater dining experience, the Piano Deck is a sensational  option. Perched atop the grand-piano shaped deck surrounded  entirely by the mesmerising lagoon, this is the ultimate place to enjoy gourmet dishes to the sights and sounds of the endless  Indian Ocean.  

Floating breakfasts are another sensational option for private  overwater dining with an undeniably immersive flair. Best enjoyed  in a Water Pool Villa, pre-selected breakfast dishes are delivered  to the villa and served in the pool — enjoyed over the lagoon and  in the water itself, this experience is as memorable as it is novel. 

Last, but certainly not least, guests can voyage into the deep blue  aboard the resort’s very own Maldivian dhoni, Nooma. Created to  resemble the original Maldivian sailing boats and enhanced with  modern creature comforts, guests can sail into the sunset while  enjoying gourmet meals they will never forget. An authentic  experience — made even more magical when the dolphins come  out to play — a meal aboard Nooma is sure to be unforgettable. 

All of these overwater dining experiences have been carefully  created to not only leave an indelible memory, but to be  wonderfully romantic. And one thing is for sure, this tropical oasis  is certainly the place for a little romance; we are proud to  announce that Baros has just been named “The Indian Ocean’s  Most Romantic Resort” by the World Travel Awards for the 9th year  in a row. 

HOW: Rates at Baros start from $733 per night in a Deluxe Villa,  including breakfast, excluding taxes. To make a booking or for  more information, visit www.baros.com or contact the resort  directly at [email protected] or on +960 664 26 7. 

The Maldives Icon - Baros is an award-winning luxury private  island resort in the Maldives, a short 25-minute speedboat ride  from Maldives International Airport. This tropical haven is home to  75 sophisticated villas framed by a seemingly endless powder 

soft white beach and a glittering lagoon surrounded by a world class house reef. It’s paradise personified. 

Welcoming guests since 1973, Baros has spent decades honing its  services and cultivating its environment, making it the Maldivian  Icon. An award-winning resort, and a member of Small Luxury  Hotels Of The World, Baros is celebrated for its authentic spirit,  legendary service, outstanding comfort and understated  elegance.