Must-see restaurants in Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

  • Waterbiscuit

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Part of the Intercontinental Hotel on the edge of Paceville, Waterbiscuit is one of Malta's best dining experiences. Outside is bustling and energetic,…

  • Ali Baba

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Multiple recommendations from foodie locals add up to Malta's best Lebanese flavours. This popular restaurant is located in the Gżira district, around 1km…

  • Crust

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Settle in for great views on Crust's rooftop terrace high above Spinola Bay and enjoy excellent baking, including homestyle pies and buttery croissants…

  • Shoreditch

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    With a name referencing London's hip 'hood, Shoreditch has a lot to live up to, and it doesn't disappoint. Sit outside on the corner terrace and partner a…

  • Hammett's Gastro Bar

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    OK, the view through a nearby car park to the Med may not be Sliema's best, but the menu at this modern bistro makes up for any shortcomings. Shared…

  • Zest

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Located in the boutique Hotel Juliani, this fusion restaurant loved by locals offers a mix of Japanese, Thai, Indonesian and European flavours. Book ahead…

  • Mint

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This chic New Zealand–owned cafe provides laid-back Kiwi-style and home cooking. Its food is smashing, with some really sumptuous snacks – quesadilla,…

  • Sciacca Grill

    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…

  • Avenue

    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…

  • Barracuda

    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…

  • L-Ahwa Bakery

    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…

  • Lulu

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Lulu, set on a quiet side-street close to the Portomaso complex, is informal yet sophisticated. It is prettily decorated in ochre, white and green, with a…

  • Badass Burgers

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Besides 100% gourmet beef, the menu includes 'Off the Hook' burgers with prawn and haddock, and the 'Maltese' with rabbit and sausage. All are tasty and…

  • Gululu

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Offering water's-edge dining, this place has balconies overlooking Spinola Bay, where you can enjoy Maltese homestyle favourites such as aljotta (fish…

  • Cuba

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Always busy and lively, the sunny terrace here is a prime people-watching spot, almost jutting over the water, with a fantastic view of Spinola Bay. There…

  • RivaReno

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This bright gelateria in the centre of St Julian's offers fantastic Italian ice cream in many different, delicious flavours using the best natural…

  • Wigi's Kitchen

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Wigi's is the Malti pronunciation of 'Luigi's'. This much appreciated, family-run Italian restaurant offers views over the bay through its large plate…

  • Piccolo Padre

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This casual, family-friendly pizzeria has fabulous sea views; try to snare a coveted table on the enclosed balcony. Pizzas are crunchy and tasty – the…

  • Simler's

    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…

  • Bus Stop Kiosk

    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…