Must-see restaurants in Gozo & Comino

  • Osteria Scottadito

    Gozo

    Energetic owners from northern Italy run this excellent restaurant tucked behind Nadur's church. Cuisine influenced by the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy…

  • Rew Rew

    Gozo

    This simple, pine-shaded place has 10 tables beside a beachside shack and serves up delicious seafood, including calamari, prawns and fish. Mains are…

  • Qbajjar

    Gozo

    Around 1km west of Marsalforn in quieter Qbajjar Bay, ocean views and excellent seafood blend at this locals' favourite. Combine views of nearby rocky…

  • Boat House

    Gozo

    This is a highly rated restaurant where you can eat fresh fish with the sea almost lapping at your toes – there's a seafront, tented terrace. Seafood is…

  • Oleander

    Gozo

    The much-loved Oleander, located on the pretty village square with tables outside, has a menu specialising in Maltese cuisine, with dishes including…

  • Patrick's

    Victoria (Rabat)

    From the linen-covered tables to the extensive wine list and menu of complex fusion dishes, Patrick's is polished and professional. Asian influences, New…

  • Restaurant Ta'Frenċ

    Gozo

    About 1.5km south of Marsalforn, this restaurant is in a beautiful setting (a 200-year-old converted farmhouse surrounded by garden) and has an impressive…

  • Tmun Mġarr

    Gozo

    Family-run Tmun Mġarr offers a menu rich in seafood dishes such as bouillabaisse and fresh-from-the-sea fish. Set behind the fishing boats at the water's…

  • Bancinu

    Gozo

    Named after a historic ferry that used to cross between Gozo and Malta, Bancinu celebrates a position above the harbour with knockout renditions of…

  • Ta'Rikardu

    Victoria (Rabat)

    Tucked away in Il-Kastell, Ta'Rikardu sells excellent local produce – honey, cheese and wine (with particularly good rosé) – along with souvenirs and…

  • Ta' Karolina

    Gozo

    This long-running seafront restaurant is named after the nun Karolina Cauchi, who raised money to have the steps cut into the cliffs at Xlendi in the 19th…

  • Il-Kantra Lido Bar & Restaurant

    Gozo

    Rent sunbeds, eat and drink at the Hotel Ta'Ċenċ's gorgeously set summer-only restaurant. Look forward to incredible views towards the inlet of Mġarr ix…

  • It-Tokk

    Victoria (Rabat)

    It-Tokk is a cosy restaurant with flagstone walls and an arched, bamboo-shaded 1st-floor terrace overlooking the square. Come here for traditional Maltese…

  • Sofia Bar & Restaurant

    Gozo

    Balkan flavours come to Xlendi at this restaurant decked out in blue and white, referencing a Greek island taverna. The menu travels from Greece to Serbia…

  • Iċ-Ċima Restaurant

    Gozo

    This friendly restaurant is situated a short walk uphill from the village and has an outstanding view over the bay and the coastal cliffs from its rooftop…

  • Black Cat Cafe

    Victoria (Rabat)

    Owned by a Maltese-Australian, the exceptionally cosy Black Cat Cafe brings a touch of Down Under cafe culture to the backstreets of Victoria. That means…

  • Maxokk Bakery

    Gozo

    An excellent bakery, open since the 1930s, selling traditional ftira (Maltese bread) and pizza, freshly baked in a bread oven and with a wide range of…

  • Tatita's

    Gozo

    Tatita's occupies what was once San Lawrenz police station. When it's warm, you can dine alfresco on the postcard-perfect square. It's very welcoming –…

  • Café Jubilee

    Victoria (Rabat)

    This cafe-bar has a nice atmosphere, with its marble counter, brass rails, dark wood and vintage ads on the walls, and has a couple of outside tables on…

  • Otters Bistro

    Gozo

    Waterfront Otters has a glorious, shady, outdoor terrace overlooking the bay. The menu has some great Gozitan choices, including braised lamb shank with…

  • Maldonado Bistro

    Victoria (Rabat)

    This cellar bistro is a fun place for an aperitivo or dinner – it's intimate and welcoming – and is popular with locals and tourists for its delicious…

  • D-Venue

    Gozo

    D-Venue has blonde-stone arches downstairs, and a great glass-covered terrace on the 1st floor. Food is equally stylish, with choices like spaghetti with…

  • Arzella

    Gozo

    Set high up to the east of the bay, family-run Arzella has a covered terrace with great views out to sea, and buzzes with locals who come for its fresh…

  • Grapes Wine Bar

    Victoria (Rabat)

    Settle down in this piazza with views of the basilica, choose a good local or international wine or frosty Cisk lager, and graze on a platter of regional…

  • Sammy's – Il-Kcina Tal-Barrakka

    Gozo

    In a great location by the harbour in a lively strip of restaurants, Sammy's is a popular family-run restaurant with a crammed and atmospheric outdoor…

  • Ta'Nona

    Gozo

    With tables so near the sea you may get splashed, this is a nice simple place to have a beer and pizza or ftira (Maltese bread), and it offers more…

  • Bugeja Fish Market

    Gozo

    Head to Bugeja, just outside Mġarr, to purchase your fresh fish for a barbecue. It has a great range of local fish and seafood, and attracts queues of…

  • Mekrens Bakery

    Gozo

    This is a great traditional bakery, serving up ftira (traditional Maltese bread) and delicious varieties of pizza.