74 Best Casual Dining Restaurants in Malta 2026

Bocconcino Caffe

$$ George Borg Olivier St, , St. Julian's

Mediterranean Casual Dining

Located right in the heart of St. Julian's. This restaurant serves flavorsome Mediterranean cuisine. With a beautiful view, atmosphere, and great hospitality notable for its fabulous service.

NAAR RestoBar

$$ 1 Triq Censu Tabone, St. Julian's, STJ1017, St. Julian's

Mediterranean Casual Dining Pizzeria

NAAR has it all – a restaurant, bar, cocktail lounge, both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a full-size outdoor pool. Escape from the ordinary into the most vibrant spot in Balluta Bay! Hypnotic sounds of live music and a vegan-forward menu full of rustic nomadic dishes and bursting authentic flavors. Enjoy with sizzling cocktails right by the water's edge. Bring your loved ones and friends.

Surfside Bar & Grill

$$ Tower Road, , Sliema

Italian Casual Dining

The New Surfside Sports Bar and Grill is ready to be your favorite place to watch football. Located on Sliema’s promenade with 180-degree views of the open sea, Surfside is Malta's most unique restaurant and beach lido.

Trattoria Del Mare - Seafood Restaurant

$$ Triq Ix - Xatt Tas, SLM 1022, Sliema

Italian Casual Dining

Our new Seafood Restaurant is located in the most stunning place along the Sliema seafront promenade.

Tapea

$$$ 55 Mensija Street, STJ 1960, St. Julian's

Spanish International Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

TAPEA set an aim of elevating the general quality and respect towards Spanish cuisine outside and inside the country. We see our project as a meeting point, where experience, passion, knowledge, respect of raw materials, and our pride in our gastronomy merge and help to show to Europe and the world that Spanish culinary tradition can be transferred truly outside the Iberian Peninsula. Spain is about flavor, tasty and fresh basic ingredients; it is about tradition and the respect towards it, but –perhaps most importantly- it is a vast diversity and gastronomic richness, which is common and self-understanding. We are all inspired by this fact and using it to reach our aims.

Trattoria Romana Zero Sei

$$ 75 Old Theatre Street, , Valletta

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

A Roman trattoria in the heart of Valletta-s historical center: our cuisine is not just a tradition; is the story of a city, its lights, its smells, its voices. Cooking is not just food: it is a seated journey.

Trattoria Di Mare

$$$ 64 Republic St, VLT111, Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Fast Casual Family Style

Passionate, friendly, dedicated, and in love with food. Established by Pablo Eposito back in 2013 and driven by the chef’s motivation to go the extra mile for his quest of knowledge and research about what lies beneath our seas. Trattoria Di Mare is indeed a Restaurant in the heart of Valletta, but should it give you the feeling of a library about seafood, fish, and Mediterranean cuisine you will not be the first. That said, talk to the man himself for any questions about our cuisine!

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.

Nenu The Artisan Baker

$$ 143 St Domnic Street, VLT 1605, Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style

Nenu The Artisan Baker is a meeting place for young and old, locals and foreigners, frequent patrons, as well as those desirous of a taste of local authentic cuisine, served within an old setting, restored to a pristine and unique look. The most of traditional Maltese food, found in the heart of Valletta in an old bakery and in the heart of Imġarr, next to the Parish Church, where an old stone oven is used for our famous Maltese 'Ftira'.

Rubino

$$ 53 Old Bakery Street, , Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

At Rubino, you can indulge in classic Maltese and Italian dishes. The ever-changing menu presents diners with unique flavors and unforgettable experiences. Rubino is a place that greets you upon entering – a private and homely affair that offers a romantic and exclusive atmosphere to its patrons. Situated in Valletta, Rubino finds its roots set firmly in 1906 when it first opened its doors as a confectionery.

Grain Street

$$$$ 167 Merchants Street, VLT 1174, Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Fast Casual Elegant & Chic

Grain offers a casual dining experience with small plates to share and no set rules. Step into the casual-luxe of Grain Street. Take your time to absorb the interior design, inspired by contemporary European styles. Our gastro-bistro menu is based on the best quality products and ingredients, elevated to little culinary gems to make up a fantastic tasting menu to share over casual conversation and banter. Try our unique preparation of meats, fish, and vegetables, infused with distinct tastes and aromas, and pair them with different wines by the glass.

Aki

$$$ 175 Strait St Corner Of St. Street And Santa Lucia, VLT 1455, Valletta

Japanese Asian Casual Dining Premium Casual

Aki is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge bar in Malta’s capital city. Taste our signature Japanese-inspired dishes prepared with care and with flavors to satisfy modern palates and contemporary styles. Enjoy a drink at our lounge bar, where the music and sophisticated décor offer the perfect setting to unwind and kick off the evening while sipping on one of the signature cocktails from our extensive drinks menu.

Mezzodì Restaurant

$$$ 80 South Street, VLT 1105, Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Mezzodi Valletta is a new, cozy yet modern ‘bistro’ feel, Italian restaurant, in the heart of Valletta. A new venture by Michael Diacono, Chris Diacono, and Ryan Vella, Mezzodi promise a relaxed dining experience, with classic Italian dishes, with a local twist, using only the freshest ingredients. Located within the stunning, Domus Zamittello hotel. Open daily for lunch & dinner.

S:UN Restaurant

$$ 95 Strait St, VLT 1853, Valletta

International Asian Casual Dining Premium Casual

Located in one of Valletta’s most renowned and lively streets, S:UN is here to tantalize your taste buds with a one-of-a-kind Korean cuisine. Our dishes have been crafted by Chef Jay Lee, who brings to the table vast knowledge in eastern cuisine while on the other hand great experience in satisfying the taste buds of local demand. S:UN’s fusion concept takes the d-tour to make sure you don’t miss out on any Korean taste, be it authentic, traditional, or contemporary Fusion. From the authentic ‘S:UN Fried Rice’ composed of freshly fried vegetables and marinated pork chops to the contemporary ‘Tteok-Galbi Burger’ composed of the traditional Grilled Beef-rib patties within a burger bun for a perfect combo of tradition & contemporary tastes. Come on in and discover the vast beauty of Korean cuisine.

Wigi's Kitchen

$$$ Triq Censu Tabone, STJ 1217, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style

Located in the heart of Balluta Bay, the food served at Wigi's is based on the traditional Mediterranean kitchen. However, we adopt a progressive interpretation of this style without following food trends. Service is simple and unassuming, dishes uncomplicated but full of generosity and delightful. Our small family run restaurant is just that! We find something quite profound about sharing food, laughter and wine with family & friends - Not to mention, our regular, bustling locals and tourists who add to the already personalised atmosphere and vibrant surroundings here at Wigi's Kitchen

Kuya Asian Pub

$$$ 20 St George's Road, , St. Julian's

Chinese Japanese International Asian Casual Dining Premium Casual

Kuya is an energetic melting pot of Asian food, good vibes, and real smiles – every day of the week! We started out with a buzzing food truck that surprised Malta’s palate with an innovative blend of Asian inspiration and local produce. Just nine months later, we opened the restaurant in St Julians and have been delighting diners ever since. KuYa is all about intense flavours and tastes, and that is why we stock a vast selection of the best craft beer available to accompany our amazing food or to be enjoyed on our roof terrace with some friends!

Zest Restaurant

$$ Hotel Juliani, 25 Triq San Gorg, STJ 3208, St. Julian's

Japanese International Asian Fine dining Casual Dining Premium Casual

Nestled in the heart of Spinola Bay, St Julian’s, Zest Flavours is home to the finest Asian and Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine on the Maltese Islands. Whether dining at Zest Restaurant, ordering take-out from Zest Street Food or choosing a tailor-made catering menu by Zest Occasions, our international team is devoted to providing you with an unforgettable culinary experience from start to finish. Situated in the heart of Spinola Bay, Zest Restaurant provides an intimate dining experience within a stylish setting, with a menu offering favorites from all over Asia. From sushi rolls to fluffy bao buns, to curries and noodle dishes, Zest Restaurant is the number one destination for Asian and Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine on the island.

Lore & Fitch

$$$ 8 St George’s Road, STJ 3246, St. Julian's

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

Paying attention to the finest cuts of meat, an unparalleled wine selection, welcoming dining space, and personal service, Lore & Fitch redefines the very notion of a steakhouse. The dreams that have been around longest are often those that take the longest to fulfill. Riccardo’s determination to create a boutique steak experience took on a new dimension with the creation of Lore & Fitch. Named as a tribute to his family’s heritage, every aspect of the dining experience has been carefully crafted with the precision of a jeweler and the love of a gourmand. Paying attention to the finest cuts of meat, an unparalleled wine selection, welcoming dining space, and personal service, Lore & Fitch redefines the very notion of a steakhouse.

Oka's at The Villa

$$$ Main Street, Balluta Bay, San Giljan, STJ 1017, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Fine dining Casual Dining Elegant & Chic

OKA’s at The Villa is located within the historic building of The Villa – an imposing 19th-century palazzo that was the summer residence of one of Malta’s leading 20th-century industrialists and one of the oldest structures in the Balluta area. OKA’s was inspired by the famous oak trees overlooking Balluta Bay, which symbolise strength, wisdom and endurance. Inspired by the bold, fragrant essence of gastronomy, our new menu seeks to bring you a distinguished quality to each culinary offering, perfectly blending classic dishes with a modern twist.

Acqua

$$$ Level 5, Portomaso Marina, STJ 4011, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

ACQUA Terra e Mare is a beautifully situated restaurant at the Portomaso Marina offering the very best in Fish and Meats. The restaurant provides a genuine dining experience in a relaxing and sumptuous setting. The menu offers a wide range of Antipasti, Pasta, Main Dishes, and Mediterranean specialties for both fish and meat lovers alike. The menu is finely tuned to make the most of the freshest of ingredients, locally available wherever possible. The wine list is designed to provide the best selection of wines to complement your meal. Whether you choose to make the most of Malta’s warm climate and dine outside on the terrace, or enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the venue’s exquisite interior, ACQUA Terra e Mare provides the perfect setting for a relaxed meal with friends, a worktime lunch meeting or a memorable evening dining experience.

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