Dingli Cliffs
Located in a historic farmhouse in the centre of Dingli village, this family-run farmhouse restaurant is something special. All produce is sourced from …
Must-see restaurants in Malta
Northern Malta
Tucked above the harbour at St Paul's Bay, Tarragon combines sea views with a sophisticated Mediterranean-fusion menu. The white-tableclothed, wooden…
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,…
Gozo
Energetic owners from northern Italy run this excellent restaurant tucked behind Nadur's church. Cuisine influenced by the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy…
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…
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…
Northern Malta
Recently opened in a 300-year-old building on Mellieħa's heritage main square, the gutsy Mediterranean menu at Commando features a cassoulet of slow…
Southern Malta
Locals love upmarket Tartarun, which offers a more sophisticated take on all things fishy. Dishes such as sea bream, roasted prawn and cherry tomatoes are…
Malta
Named after a variety of oranges grown locally, Bahia is an innovative and stylish bistro near Lija's compact village square. Look forward to just 12…
Valletta
Descend into Noni's stylish stone-lined basement space and be surprised by modern spins on traditional Maltese and Mediterranean flavours. Dishes are…
Northern Malta
Multiple recommendations from local accommodation owners and an absolute waterfront location put Munchies near the top of Mellieħa's eateries. The menu…
Southern Malta
Seasonal, sustainable and local are all important at Terrone, where the menu is adjusted on a daily basis. Sit inside the chic interior enlivened with…
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…
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…
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…
Southern Malta
Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours all mingle on Bongo Nyah's eclectic menu. A quirky cocktail list, Gozo's Lord Chambray craft beers on tap…
Malta
A subtle pun on the bus route (81) that used to link Valletta and Rabat, Root 81 is one of the more modern bistros enlivening the dining scene around…
Malta
Concealed in the backstreets of Rabat, Townhouse No 3 offers a modern take on Maltese and Mediterranean flavours. Dishes could include rabbit ravioli with…
Northern Malta
This corner bistro may be surrounded by tourist pubs, but it's a dining standout in the backstreets of Buġibba. The trio of lamb, beef and wild-boar…
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…
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…
Gozo
The much-loved Oleander, located on the pretty village square with tables outside, has a menu specialising in Maltese cuisine, with dishes including…
Vittoriosa
This lovely restaurant is tucked away down a backstreet in a 17th-century townhouse, and is run by a convivial Venetian pair, doing what Italians do best …
Malta
Spot it by the hordes outside, this hole-in-the-wall pastizzerija close to Mdina's city walls is renowned as one of Malta's best, as it freshly bakes the…
Northern Malta
A tiny Italian restaurant that stands out for its attention to detail. It's a cut above, from the sea-hued decor and careful table decorations to the warm…
Northern Malta
Rebekah's is tucked away in Mellieħa's back streets, but it's worth seeking out (head south to the end of Triq Franġisk, then take a right). The menu…
Northern Malta
OK we're calling it: Sottozero sells the best ice cream and gelati in all of Malta. Our favourite flavours are the black chocolate, cannella (cinnamon)…
Valletta
White-tableclothed Rubino is a classy place that earns rave reviews for its seasonal dishes such as spaghetti with sea urchins or sea-bass involtini …
Valletta
Often the answer when you ask a local, 'What's the best place to try ftira?', Nenu's decades-old wood-fired oven turns out a dizzying selection of Malta's…
Valletta
Translating from Italian to 'now' in English – the giveaway is clocks with no hands throughout the restaurant – Adesso is a thoroughly modern bistro…
Malta
Bringing a cosmopolitan sense of style to heritage Senglea, the signature restaurant at the new Cugó Gran Machina Grand Harbour blends Mediterranean,…
Fontanella Tea Gardens & Vinum Wine Bar
Mdina
Fontanella – a Maltese institution – has a wonderful setting atop the city walls, with sweeping views. It serves delicious home-baked cakes, pastizzi,…
Dingli Cliffs
Close to Dingli's radar tower, on the cliffs, this place is run by two local brothers and is an attractive, contemporary, brasserie-style restaurant with…
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…
Mdina
Romantic enough to inspire spontaneous marriage proposals, this place is set on the 17th-century rooftop of one of the island's loveliest hotels, Xara…
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…
Southern Malta
This modern eatery in Marsaxlokk may not have harbourfront tables like other nearby establishments, but that means it works harder on service and in the…
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,…
Northern Malta
This acclaimed restaurant is large, elegant and stately, and decorated in white set against terracotta walls; the menu, prices and service all befit the…
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…
