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…
Must-see restaurants in Malta
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This bakery was established in 1945, and unlike most pastizzerijas, it bakes everything on-site, rather than baking pre-prepared pastizzi. You can see the…
Valletta
With tiled floors and brick arches, this is an intimate cellar wine bar, serving Maltese tapas alongside a fine list of tipples. The name means 'glug' in…
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…
Malta
By the entrance to the San Anton Gardens in Attard, Melita offers balmy outdoor seating, with sunshades, wrought-iron chairs and tables, and greenery. The…
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…
Valletta
This unpretentious Sicilian-owned eatery fronts a tranquil little square. There are lots of hearty Italian pasta dishes, grilled meats and fish. However,…
Valletta
Cockneys, in a great location just next to the water taxi and ferry stop, is a Valletta institution. There's a boat-like wooden cabin with a cosy…
Southern Malta
Elegant Grabiel combines an upmarket seafood restaurant with a kiosk-style terrace cafe, which has less interesting food at cheaper prices. Wraps and…
Southern Malta
This little local favourite is famous for its delicious fish, and some serious eating goes on here. It's packed out with locals – reserve ahead,…
Northern Malta
The fab outdoor terrace of Pebbles is perfect for coffee, cake, light meals or a cocktail (€7 to €12). Platters (€17 to €34) are a good option for couples.
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…
Malta
At the elevated Pjazza Café you can enjoy great views of the dome from a table by the window, while downing a light lunch or snack, pizza or pasta.
Southern Malta
This long-standing family-run restaurant is popular with locals for its delicious fresh fish. Head here for a long lazy lunch or dinner.
Valletta
In the bus station, Dates Kiosk sells traditional mqaret (delicious deep-fried pastries stuffed with spiced dates).
Gozo
This is a great traditional bakery, serving up ftira (traditional Maltese bread) and delicious varieties of pizza.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This harbourside kiosk is south of Sliema, in Ta'Xbiex, and is a great choice for a cheap meal with the locals. It's right by the waterfront, so it's…
Dingli Cliffs
At the northwest end of the Dingli Cliffs you’ll find Bobbyland, an option for a drink or a meal before a cliff-top stroll. This rustic former Nissen hut…
