Northern Malta
With floor-to-ceiling windows, the architecturally spectacular La Nave celebrates its absolute waterfront location in a big and bold way. Considering it's…
Must-see restaurants in Malta
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…
Malta
In the aristocratic surroundings of Palazzo Parisio you’ll find the excellent Luna restaurant, patrolled by gracious, white-clad staff serving relaxed…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
On the edge of Paceville lies this restaurant offering hearty Sicilian-style grilled meat and seafood in sophisticated, yet relaxed, surroundings. Choose…
Valletta
Valletta's traditional fresh market has been restored as a food hall serving everything from pizza to Turkish kebabs and Asian street food. Maltese…
Malta
Ta'Marija Restaurant is highly rated for its authentic Maltese cuisine, with a traditional kenura (stone) stove used to heat side dishes. It's a great…
Mdina
Coogi's attracts mainly tourists with its diverse Mediterranean menu ranging from octopus with garlic, apples and sultanas, through to rabbit livers or…
Northern Malta
Run by the same family since 1940, Il-Barri is on the Mġarr village square. The slick interior is a surprise, with its monochrome and wavy ceiling. It’s a…
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…
Malta
Fresh ftira sandwiches bulging with local produce, including cheese, pickled onions and Maltese sausage, are the speciality at this cool cafe also…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Enduringly popular Avenue now takes up a sizeable stretch of the street. Despite its size, it's always bustling – families, students and groups of friends…
Northern Malta
Capuvino is near Buġibba's centre but feels slightly removed; the restaurant is shaded by tall palms and features chequered tablecloths and a few outside…
Valletta
Converted from 17th-century boathouses, the Harbour Club has a superb terrace and wonderful harbour views. With excellent vistas across to the Three…
Northern Malta
A modern counterpoint to more traditional restaurants nearby, Salt's front patio segues to a spacious and contemporary interior. Mediterranean flavours…
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…
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…
Southern Malta
Ignoring the maxim that restaurants at popular tourist destinations are often not very good, Il Corsaro offers both excellent food and stellar views. It's…
Malta
One of several new restaurants making Rabat an emerging dining hub, the Fork & Cork is perched above the road with excellent views of the surrounding…
Mdina
This pretty-as-a-picture romantic venue is in a medieval townhouse with vaulted ceilings and fireplaces. The garden courtyard is perfect for alfresco…
Valletta
The menu changes every couple of months and fresh and seasonal produce is proudly showcased in 59 Republic's compact and stylish space. Bookings are…
Valletta
Salad specials, plump sandwiches and toasted chicken wraps all feature at this compact Australian-owned cafe. Fruit salad with Greek yoghurt and cold…
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…
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…
Valletta
This grand restaurant will make you feel like you're a special somebody at a special occasion. There's a terrace overlooking the hotel's gardens, and…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Malta
This is a lovely place to dine – the restaurant is housed in a 400-year-old windmill, the only survivor of three that once sat atop Mellieħa Ridge. There…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This is a traditional, elegant restaurant set in the drawing room of an early-18th-century seaside villa on the edge of the water. There are brilliant…
Valletta
With a relaxed and intimate feel, this is one of Valletta's loveliest restaurants. Locals love this place and the welcome is warm (the chef might just pop…
Northern Malta
Romantic Essence is this area's number-one pick for a fancy-pants dinner with beautiful sea views. Cooking is sophisticated with delicious and surprising…
Northern Malta
Venus is where to go in Buġibba for a touch of romance and fine dining. There's a bright and sophisticated interior, and the modern fusion menu adds an…
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…
Northern Malta
You can get a taste of good, authentic Maltese cuisine in the cute gingham-clad interior of this busy little place, which is fronted by a small glass…
Mdina
Part of boutique hotel Xara Palace, this stylishly casual trattoria offers outdoor seating on the pretty square. The food is nothing special, but the…
Valletta
Piadina sandwiches – think a quesadilla with an Italian accent – are excellent at this hole-in-the-wall cafe. Order one with prosciutto, cheese and rocket…
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 –…
Malta
Featuring a beautiful setting in a restored villa and excellent cooking combining innovative global flavours with classical French technique. Treat…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This bakery opened over 125 years ago and has been run by Carmelo Micallef since 1968. It uses traditional wood-fired ovens rather than electric ones, and…
Valletta
Robust ftira sandwiches, fresh salads and hearty soups are the standouts at this friendly cafe. It's one of the only places in Valletta with the full…
