Best Maltese Restaurants in Malta

Bocce Bistro

$$$ Boat Street, VLT 1820, Valletta
Mediterranean Maltese Casual Dining Family Style
Discover Bocce Bistro, a charming restaurant nestled beneath Valletta's historic fortified walls in Malta. It overlooks the serene Mediterranean Sea near Marsamxett Harbour. Opened in June 2024, Bocce Bistro offers a delightful blend of Mediterranean cuisine and authentic local Maltese flavours, perfect for a relaxed breakfast, lunch, or dinner experience. Enjoy our popular dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, whether you choose to dine in our picturesque seaside setting or take advantage of our convenient delivery service in Valletta. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients to create tasty, simple meals you'll love. Bocce Bistro is also proudly pet-friendly, so your furry friends are welcome to join you. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend making a reservation for the best experience. Experience the best of Valletta dining at Bocce Bistro!

Lina's by Cuccagna

$$$ 47 Triq Amery, Tas-Sliema, SLM 1701, Sliema
Mediterranean Maltese Casual Dining Family Style
They say the best restaurants are found on the side streets. Open in 1992, this family-run gem is where tradition, quality and passion have not diminished with time. Lina’s by cuccagna welcomes you to taste what most people say: one of the island's best home-cooked traditional restaurants. At Lina’s, we do our utmost to source local ingredients and work with seasonal produce to ensure freshness and high quality. Our daily specials include unique sharing dishes, handmade fresh pasta, and seasonal fish and grills. Be on the lookout for our Rabbit set menu for an authentic Maltese experience, and choose the Maltese antipasto to taste authentic Maltese delicacies. The desserts are all homemade, ensuring a unique experience. We take pride in serving our guests with the best experience possible. No buggies, strollers or highchairs. While we love children, in consideration of all our guests, we are unable to accommodate children under the age of 8.

La Maltija

$$$ 1 church street, San Giljan, STJ04, St. Julian's
Maltese Casual Dining
La Maltija: Serving traditional Maltese cuisine in the heart of St. Julians since 1991.

Palazzo Preca Restaurant

$$$ 54, Strait Street Valletta, VLT05, Valletta
Maltese Casual Dining
Palazzo Preca is located in Valletta's historic strait street. It offers a broad range of Mediterranean food, homemade desserts and an extensive wine list.

Gozitan Restaurant

$$ Paceville Street, STJ 1123, St. Julian's
Maltese Family Style
At the Gozitan restaurant you can expect the best of local specialities with an extra pinch of Gozitan flavour.

La Pira

$$ 34 Merchants St, VLT1171, Valletta
European Mediterranean Maltese Casual Dining Premium Casual
La Pira – Maltese Kitchen – is a family-run small character restaurant 300 years old building. this Maltese kitchen popular with fresh local dishes like rabbit or octopus stew, Lampuki when in season, variety of fresh pasta, fresh salads, soups and specials every day. For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and desires with our delicious dishes.

Il Pirata Mellieha Bay

$$$ 20 Triq Il-Marfa, MLH 9061, Mellieha
Maltese Premium Casual
Following the successful launch of St. Julians, Il Pirata opened its second location in the summer of 2018. Il Pirata Mellieħa bay brings the well-tried and tested methods to the far north of our Island, where one can enjoy the endless tastes of Il Pirata in the unparalleled beauty of our northern sands. The new location opens a new chapter for Il Pirata, where our brand continues to evolve and develop itself as we exercise our passion daily! Come and meet our sincere love for food here at Mellieħa bay.

Angela's Restaurant

$$ 50, Triq Ix-Xatt, Wied Il-Għajn, MSK 2113, Marsaskala
Maltese Premium Casual
Situated at 84 Triq San Gwann in Valletta, Malta, Angela’s Restaurant offers a charming and intimate setting in which to enjoy the finest Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features a selection of traditional Maltese dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Expect hearty mains such as rabbit stew, traditional pasta dishes and expertly crafted seafood specialities. With seating for fewer than twenty guests, the atmosphere is cosy and intimate — perfect for a relaxed dinner or a unique culinary experience away from the bustling tourist hotspots. Guests consistently praise the warm hospitality and high-quality flavour profiles, though some note that portion sizes and service consistency can vary.

Liska Restaurant

$$$ Xatt Is-Sajjieda, MXK 1301, Marsaxlokk
Maltese Fast Casual
Liska Restaurant, nestled in the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk in Malta, offers a delightful culinary experience with a focus on fresh seafood and traditional Maltese cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals in a charming setting with views of the vibrant fishing harbor, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists seeking an authentic taste of Malta.

La Capanna Restaurant

$$$ 60 Xatt Is-Sajjieda Road, , Marsaxlokk
Maltese Elegant & Chic
La Capanna is a southern Maltese restaurant devoted to celebrating the fruits of the sea. Dining at La Capanna centers on the best ingredients combined with thoughtful consideration. Our goal is to provide ongoing excellence in food, wine and service to our guests. We think you will find the atmosphere inviting, the spirit generous and joyful, and the overall experience, one you won’t soon forget.

Brass & Knuckle

$$$$ 5 Triq L-Oratorju, , Naxxar
Maltese Elegant & Chic
With five consecutive generations of butchers, it is hard to imagine any other focus in the generations to follow. And yet, there is one significant difference in the product that Brass&Knuckle provides to its guests. Besides allowing the latter to purchase a selection of the best-sourced meat and cook it at home, Brass&Knuckle was also created to give diners the opportunity to sit down, relax, and have the meat cooked to perfection. Our experience as butchers has taught us in great detail. We are fully aware of the types of meat people want to eat, and we have used this information to ensure our guests can enjoy their favourite cuts, cooked to perfection, in a welcoming environment. In addition to this, we have dedicated a lot of time to proposing a curated selection of cheese, a series of accompanying dishes and a well-balanced wine list to ensure our guests can enjoy a complete experience. Brass & Knuckle is located in Naxxar, Malta.

Cargo Bar & Dine

$$$ Il, Triq L-Assedju L-Kbir Birgu Waterfront, Xatt Il - Forn, BRG 1721, Birgu
Maltese Premium Casual
Located on the picturesque Birgu Waterfront, Cargo Bar & Dine offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience overlooking the stunning Grand Harbour Marina. With spacious outdoor seating and panoramic views of the historic Three Cities, the restaurant is an ideal choice for leisurely lunches, sunset dinners and stylish evenings by the water. The menu showcases a vibrant mix of Mediterranean favourites and contemporary comfort dishes, featuring fresh seafood, grilled meats, colourful poke bowls, hearty pasta plates and vegetarian options. Each dish is crafted with quality ingredients and presented with care, balancing flavour, simplicity and creativity. Inside, guests are welcomed by a warm, modern interior with a dedicated bar area serving cocktails, wines and spirits, while an intimate upper-level terrace provides an inviting space for private gatherings. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends or as a family, Cargo offers a friendly, pet-welcoming atmosphere and consistently attentive service. Blending great food, beautiful views, and easygoing charm, Cargo Bar & Dine stands out as one of the most enjoyable dining destinations in Birgu, Malta.

Il-Bitha

$$$ Triq San Pawl, , Rabat
Mediterranean Maltese Elegant & Chic
Situated in the heart of Rabat, Il-Bitħa offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine within our own heritage. Where traditional Mediterranean food meets our historical setting. Just steps away from the Silent City, Il-Bitħa is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal, surrounded by history. Largely inspired by Italian, Spanish and Greek cuisine, the menu is a fusion of foreign and local specialities, with antipasti, platters, pasta and other dishes typical of the Maltese islands.

Bottegin Palazzo Xara

$$$$ Palazzo Xara, Triq San Pawl, RBT 1243, Rabat
Mediterranean Maltese Elegant & Chic
Palazzo Xara is a historical building in the winding, narrow streets of Rabat, the suburban village of the old capital city of Mdina. This imposing building was constructed by the Maltese noble family Xara at the beginning of the 18th century, following the 1693 earthquake. Its style reflects the trends of the time when Baroque architecture was at its peak. The architect was influenced by renowned engineers Mederico Blonell and Francois Mondion, who designed many imposing buildings in Malta. In the lower level of the building, one can find The Bistro, The Baroque Hall, The Courtyard and the more Intimate Private Room. The Bistro is aspiring to be one of the best restaurants in Rabat and Malta. Bottegin Palazzo Xara is the ideal party venue for any special occasion, such as Birthdays, farewells, graduations, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Baptisms, Reunions, and Hen and Stag Parties for groups of any size. With our professional team, we will help you create the ideal setting for a memorable day in one of our private party venues. Today, in the Palazzo, one can loosen up while having something genuine to eat. We pride ourselves on using local, authentic products. We promote local ingredients such as farm-to-table traditional cheeselets, pickled onions and sundried tomatoes, and, last but not least, daily fresh vegetables and bread from local markets. Experience good-quality food in a modest local band club setting, where locals hang out by the bar, and others play snooker, accompanied by a selection of soft symphonic jazz to keep the band club concept alive.

Diar Il-Bniet

$$$ 121 Il-Kbira, DGL 1839, Dingli
Maltese Premium Casual
We believe that good food is always in season, and we take great pride in the fact that all our produce and ingredients are homegrown. Our estate consists of over 600 acres of land covered in rich, dark soil, which is regularly ploughed and cultivated. This soil is home to several different fruits and vegetables, which are grown according to the season. A Diar il-Bniet meal means an honest, authentic and genuine meal; made of only the freshest ingredients that were grown and hand picked by one of our own. The recipes from which these dishes derive were written by our elders, decades ago, and taught to us as children. Every aspect of the dining experience we provide is honest and true to not only our roots but the roots of Maltese cuisine. We have a superb a la carte menu which is changed seasonally. We use only the best quality ingredients in our dishes which are sourced fresh from our fields hence our fork-to-table concept. All our products are locally produced and you can expect a great experience when eating our centuries old recipes that go back as far as the Mifsud’s great grand mother.

Bottega Frawli

$$$ Dun Edgar, MGR 9051, Mgarr
European Maltese Premium Casual
Indulge in exquisite Italian dishes crafted with passion, perfectly paired with our selection of fine wines. Every meal is a celebration of authentic flavors and culinary excellence. Located in the heart of the quaint village of L-Imġarr, Bottega Frawli invites you to enjoy exquisite Italian dishes and fine wines. Discover the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience in a setting full of local charm. Treat yourself to a relaxing break. Spend some time in a beautiful farmhouse in the heart of Mgarr village, famous for Maltese food and strawberry cultivation. Close to the most beautiful beaches, get away from all the chaos.

Il-Barri Restaurant

$$$ Triq IL-Kbira, , Mgarr
Maltese Fast Casual
Il-Barri Restaurant has been run by the Sammut family since its opening in 1939. In the early days, it was a humble coffee shop run by the late Karmnu (Carmelo) Sammut and his wife Pawla, where it mainly served the then stationed British servicemen in Malta – and this is precisely when our ‘Fenkata’ was first served. Over the years, the restaurant underwent several refurbishments, and additional food dishes were introduced to the menu. In spite of the changes which have taken place along the years, our food rationale remains unchanged – traditional, genuine and generous. In recent years, we have also opened the underground war shelter to the general public – which represents yet another side of our history. Dating back to the 1940’s, the Shelter has served as an abode for many families during War War II. Click here to read more about the shelter. Today, the Restaurant is run by the children and grandchildren of Karmnu and Pawla Sammut, who plan on taking this family affair forward to the next generation.
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