Vilu Restaurant And Bar
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Vilu Restaurant And Bar
Review
About
Surrounded by swaying palm trees and the breath taking views of the Indian Ocean, Vilu is the perfect spot for a lazy breakfast or long dinner evenings under the star lit Maldivian sky.
Features
CUISINES
Steakhouse, Bar, Seafood, International, Pub
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Beach
Buffet
Discover
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Visa
Waterfront
Wine and Beer
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Hours
Open until 10:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Monday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Saturday
7:30 am - 10:30 am4:00 pm - 5:00 pm7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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4.7
92 reviews
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thelonious22
4379 contributions
May 2022 • none
Vinu Restaurant & Bar was the only restaurant we were allowed to visit on the quiet island of Conrad Rangali with our 14 month old baby during the Hilton Honors member happy hour. The location on the white sand beach is picturesque although the heat kept us from sitting out on the deck. But the indoor seating still had nice views out into the ocean. The cocktail of the day was always excellent but it would’ve been nice to have few other beer options other than Heineken. We went for the happy hour four times and the level of service varied considerably by which staff were serving us as some were very attentive while some staff only checked on us three times during the entire hour.
Written 23 May 2022
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Matteo V
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
We had a great dinner the chef mo made feel the flavors and Italian cooking. We ate both fish and really excellent meat. I thank both the chef and his staff and all the staff in the rooms are excellent specials. Thanks for the experience
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Written 16 August 2024
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Dear matteovB2765IE,
Thank you for your fantastic review! I’m delighted to hear that you had a great dinner and enjoyed the authentic Italian flavors prepared by our chef in Vilu.
It’s wonderful to know that both the fish and meat dishes exceeded your expectations. I’ll be sure to pass along your gratitude to the chef and our dedicated team, as they strive to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests.
Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more extraordinary meals!
Warm regards,
Thomas Hoeborn
General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Written 12 December 2024
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Parthiban Shumugam
Malaysia142 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
This is our 2nd visit to Conrad Rangali Island celebrating our 28th Wedding Anniversary. Real paradise experience here and if you’re looking for the very best food at the resort, with the most incredible staff and service, Vilu is definitely the restaurant we would recommend.
Villu became our favorite restaurant while at The Conrad particularly because of the amazing and attentive service provided by Linda, Aye Min, Saamir and all the staff. We had a good time for Lobster & Champagne Dinner and the food was fresh, well prepared and fantastic.
Excellent service by Chef Mahesh, Chef Ahmad and Chef Ismail during the Lobster Dinner. Lobsters, prawns and other Mediterranean style foods was readily available. The Chefs very humble and seemed genuinely interested in sharing his knowledge and love of food.
Thanks again to Shahid and Linda who were fantastic, taking excellent care of my wife and I. Would certainly recommend Villu restaurant to all.
Regards,
Parthiban Shumugam
Malaysia
Written 4 March 2020
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Mer21maid
1049 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
You have two choices for breakfast at Conrad. Either Vilu or the Atoll Market. We clearly preferred Vilu, it’s less crowded, and you can order beautiful dishes á la carte in addition to the buffet (which is much smaller that at the Atoll Restaurant). (Atoll is 100% buffet, but also good). Linda is very professional and very sweet in addition 😊 Thanks.
Written 1 January 2020
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Chris O
Bracknell131 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Breakfast here is probably the most civilsed breakfast you can have anywhere. My wife loved the French Toast and also the Waffles (on different days) and the view is just breathtaking. Never did make it for sunrise but there is next year!
Written 8 February 2020
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Kelvin A
21 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Excellent food with very nice atmosphere setting by the ocean side. Start sitting at the restaurant around 6pm watching the sky getting dark with candle lights is a memorable moment. But remember to make reservations ahead of time as the restaurant doesn’t open every night
Written 3 April 2023
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Dear Kelvin A,
Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food and beautiful atmosphere at our lagoon-side restaurant.
Your description of the memorable experience, watching the sky darken by candlelight, truly captures the magic of dining with us.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable evening!
Warm regards,
Thomas Hoeborn
General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Written 12 December 2024
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Chris H
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • couples
Leo is phenomenon, along with the rest of the staff. They are so friendly and the food is top notch. Everything was fantastic. And make sure you chat with the staff. They have great stories and are so friendly!
Written 20 January 2025
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Dear chrishH7549IX,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Leo and the rest of our staff made such a positive impression at Vilu.
It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the top-notch food and found everything to be fantastic. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent service, and we’re glad you took the time to connect with them—they truly have some amazing stories to share!
Thank you once again for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience!
Warm regards,
Thomas Hoeborn
General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Written 31 January 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jay
Boston138 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
The service here was super slow when I came for dinner. The bread came before our drinks. The lobster pizza was super bland and the truffle mashed was lacking more truffle. The restaurant has a beautiful view since it's by the water.
Written 28 April 2024
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Dear JayTravels101,
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful view at our restaurant.
I want to assure you that we have made significant improvements since your last visit, particularly in our service and dining experience. We’ve taken guest feedback seriously to enhance every aspect of our offerings.
We would love to welcome you back soon to experience the improvements firsthand. Thank you for considering us again!
Warm regards,
Thomas Hoeborn
General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Written 12 December 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Chris O
Bracknell131 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
We only got to get Breakfast heer before flying back to UK but the breakfast was fab, loved the new items and having it all a la carte made it evn more special. Cant wait to have dinner if we can get back next year.
Written 8 November 2020
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Ilan H
212 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
Amazing meal and service!
I highly recommend this resto and in particular the good and attentive service provided by Linda, Rita and all the staff. In particular the guys who were so kind with my daughters to show them the lobsters.
Risotto was delicious and recommendations were helpful.
Written 18 December 2019
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Constant Traveler
5 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
If you’re looking for the very best food at the resort, with the most incredible staff and service, Vilu is definitely the restaurant you’ll want to frequent.
Breakfasts are made to order, with the freshest ingredients, and the staff knows exactly how to make sure your day in paradise begins right.
Happy hours are the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the early sunset and sharing laughs with staff that quickly become friends.
Dinners are truly superb! The quality and flavor of the food is unparalleled, and the staff pay the most exceptional detail to ensuring the experience is beyond all expectations.
I highly recommend visiting Vilu multiple times to experience the exquisite dishes and genuine and caring staff that will become like family when your visit comes to an end.
Written 17 December 2019
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Gjr5014
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • none
The food was always fresh, and well prepared. Breakfast with the stay was a combination of buffet and menu. All fantastic options. Nizam and Linda were fantastic, taking excellent care of my wife and I. Would certainly recommend. P.s. the view is outrageously magnificent. Cheers.
Written 13 December 2019
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Lars S
242 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
Besides having dinner one night we also visited Vilu every day for Happy hour for Gold and Diamond guests. You could choose on many drinks, bear, wine or sparkling wine. They also served some very smal appertizers. Very serviceminded staff.
The dinner was also good.
Written 9 December 2019
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Fredrikstad125 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Best breakfast view ever!! I can sit on the edge of the blue sea for hours enjoying my a la carte or buffet breakfast and special coffee.
Written 6 November 2019
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Fort Lauderdale83 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
Our experience with this restaurant during both breakfast and dinner was amazing. Mediterranean dishes was delicious. It was our second favorite restaurant besides Sunset Grill. Linda the server was amazing and friendly always. The manager was also very friendly. We loved our breakfast each morning here over the buffet at the other place. service was able and beyond.....
Written 27 October 2019
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