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 blue sea views framed by the windows, a sunshaded terrace and a menu of carefully prepared Italian and Mediterranean dishes. The degustation menu (per person €70) is a fine way to while away the hours.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville attractions

2. St Julian's Tower

0.28 MILES

A fortified coastal tower, built in the 17th century by Grand Master de Redin.

3. Portomaso Apartment & Marina Complex

0.37 MILES

The glitzy development of Portomaso is overlooked by the towering Hilton Hotel, and centres on a marina ringed by restaurants and bars. It's a popular…

4. Sacred Heart Church

0.44 MILES

Built in 1872 by Paul Vella, a Valletta priest. During WWII, the church's Franciscan friary was bombed and 23 people were tragically killed.

5. Palazzo Spinola

0.45 MILES

Once St Julian's was rural, with just a few grand houses, of which this was one, built for the Italian knight Rafael Spinola. It is surrounded by a walled…

7. Sliema Beach

0.54 MILES

The Sliema waterfront is edged by flattish rocks, with stepped access at various points. It's a good place to swim from, though the water tends to be deep…

8. Stella Maris

0.55 MILES

'Our Lady Star of the Sea' was built in 1877. On the third Sunday in August, the church's revered Our Lady Stella Maris statue is paraded through nearby…