Ukulhas Island dining
Basilico Restaurant
A relaxed beachside restaurant where grilled fish and seafood meet an easy ocean-view setting.
- A beachside, ocean-view setting — eating near the sand is the headline
- Seafood and grilled fish are the standout, most-praised dishes
- Friendly, attentive service that guests often name personally
- An easy all-rounder for couples, families, groups and solo diners
01 Our take
For a beachside dinner with your feet near the sand, Basilico is the island favourite — it carries the biggest review base on Ukulhas, with seafood and atmosphere leading the way.
Across more than 500 Google reviews, Basilico is the most-reviewed restaurant on Ukulhas, and the pattern is clear: people come for the beachside, ocean-view setting and stay for the grilled fish and seafood. Atmosphere is its highest-rated trait, the service draws warm, often-named praise, and the menu stretches from reef fish and octopus to pasta, curries and juices — so it works for an easy lunch or a relaxed dinner.
03 Good to know
A few honest things before you go
We keep these pages straight with you. None of it is a dealbreaker — just worth a quick check.
- Lean into the seafood and grilled fish — pizza gets mixed reviews, so it isn't the dish to come for.
- At busy dinner times service can slow down; come for a relaxed meal rather than a quick stop.
- Check the current menu and price currency before ordering — a few guests flag price or portion value.
- Ask what fish or seafood is fresh that day rather than relying on older review favourites.
- For a larger group, message ahead to confirm whether a table can be reserved.
04 Where to find it
Where you'll find Basilico Restaurant
Vasha Magu, Ukulhas
The pin is the Google Maps spot for Basilico Restaurant — handy for orientation, but confirm the exact way in with the restaurant, as small-island addresses can be approximate.
Open in Google Maps05 Questions
Questions about Basilico Restaurant
Where is Basilico Restaurant on Ukulhas?
Google Maps places Basilico on Vasha Magu, in the beachside part of Ukulhas. Reviews repeatedly mention the ocean view and an outdoor, near-the-sand setting.
What is Basilico best known for?
Beachside dining and seafood. Grilled fish, reef fish and octopus are the most-praised dishes, alongside a relaxed ocean-view atmosphere and friendly service. It's a comfortable choice for both lunch and dinner.
Is the pizza good at Basilico?
Pizza feedback is mixed in the reviews, so we wouldn't make it your reason to visit. The safest, best-reviewed angle is seafood and grilled fish — ask staff what's fresh that day.
Should I reserve a table at Basilico?
Google lists reservations as accepted, but review context varies and many guests simply walk in. For a group or a busy dinner, it's safest to contact the restaurant ahead.
Are the ratings here UkulhasMaldives ratings?
No. The 4.6/5 figure is a dated Google snapshot from June 2026, not our own rating, and it can change. Menus, prices and hours change too — confirm directly before you visit.
Stay close to the good food
Eating this well is one more reason to stay on Ukulhas
Good food, an easy beach and warm local hosts — all within a few minutes' walk. Pick your base and we'll help you plan the rest.