Must-see restaurants in Southern Malta

  • Tartarun

    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…

  • Terrone

    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…

  • Bongo Nyah

    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…

  • Roots

    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…

  • Il Corsaro

    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…

  • T'annamari

    Southern Malta

    A Slow Food ethos meets Sicilian flavours at this relaxed restaurant away from the hubbub of Marsaxlokk's tourist strip. Locals and in-the-know Italian…

  • Tal-Familja

    Southern Malta

    A local favourite, with a huge menu and daily specials, at the heart of which are fresh seafood and classic Maltese cuisine. There's a set menu of four…

  • Coffee Circus

    Southern Malta

    Rustic mismatched furniture, an informed and diverse approach to both tea and speciality coffee, and healthy food including wraps and salads all make…

  • Carmen's Bar & Restaurant

    Southern Malta

    This tiny bar-restaurant is set in a fisherman's boat hut, among fishing boats, just above the Għar Lapsi swimming hole, and is a splendid, simple place…

  • Step In

    Southern Malta

    There is a cluster of restaurants around the launching point for Blue Grotto trips, and Step In is recommended for terrace views out to sea and over to…

  • Ta'Rita Lapsi View

    Southern Malta

    This 1950s-style restaurant has the look of a '50s municipal swimming pool, with a slightly crumbling exterior fronted by trestle tables, but inside is a…

  • Ħaġar Qim Restaurant

    Southern Malta

    This pleasingly spacious restaurant, just above the Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra car park, has a large open-air terrace shaded by a bamboo-slatted canopy, a…

  • Grabiel

    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…

  • La Cappana

    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,…

  • La Favorita

    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.