103 Best Premium Casual Restaurants in Malta 2026

La Sfoglia Restaurant

$$ 67/68, Triq Il-Merkanti, VLT 1175, Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

Original, tantalizing food creations simply sum up what has come to be expected of La Sfoglia. Set in the heart of Valletta, patrons may unleash their taste buds to savor the finest food prepared by Chef de Cuisine Oswald Caruana and his team, meticulously selecting the best of local and foreign ingredients. La Sfoglia is a family-run restaurant. It specialises in fresh fish and shellfish. We offer an array of mouth-watering dishes together with daily specialties. Come and enjoy our culinary creations in our intimate restaurant or out on the terrace. We also offer customized menus according to the specific needs of our clients for large group events.

Luciano

$$ 21 Merchants St, , Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style

In the heart of Valletta, a pedestrian area, Luciano Restaurant is located adjacent to St. John’s Co-Cathedral. The main street is lined with Europe’s finest artworks, museums, historical sites, churches, palaces, shops, and restaurants. Luciano restaurant offers a selection of Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine.

Soul Food

$$ 76 Merchants St, , Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Fast Casual Premium Casual

Soul Food restaurant is located in Valletta in the historical Merchant Street behind the Grand Master’s Palace. We choose our ingredients carefully and prepare every plate freshly on order. We also offer plates specially designed for people with food intolerances and celiac, vegetarians, and vegans. Our mission is to create a place for everyone, combining regional Italian food with a vegan and vegetarian line; a place where food, soul, and wellbeing come together and where the relaxing atmosphere and soul food team create the scenography. We lovingly create a selection of dishes: homemade vegan and vegetarian burgers, fresh kinds of pasta, raw salads, wonderful buddha bowls, and artisan cakes paired with refreshing smoothies.

Sotto Pinsa Romana Valletta

$$ 32 South St, , Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Fast Casual Premium Casual

The Zero Sei pizzeria is the new pizzeria in Valletta. Our pizza is no better than the others, it is no better than the others, it is simply different. Up to 72 hours of leavening, four different types of flour, and a lot of passion for what we do. After years of experience in Rome, we decided to bring the true Roman pizza in the heart of Malta: fresh and selected ingredients, four different types of flour, and a leavening of 72 hours make our pizza a unique and unforgettable experience.

Papannis Restaurant

$$ 55 Strait St, , Valletta

Italian Mediterranean Fast Casual Premium Casual

Welcome to Papannis, where authentic Italian and Mediterranean flavours come together in the heart of Valletta. Open for both lunch and dinner, we offer a carefully crafted menu featuring fresh pasta, crispy Roman-style pinsa, premium seafood, succulent meat dishes, and a variety of traditional favourites prepared with quality ingredients. Complement your meal with a choice from our extensive wine selection, carefully chosen to pair perfectly with every dish. End your dining experience on a sweet note with our delicious homemade desserts. Whether you're joining us for a relaxed lunch, a romantic dinner, or a special celebration, Papannis promises exceptional food, warm hospitality, and memorable moments.

Old Bakery's Pizza E Pasta

$$ 28 A South Street, VLT 1212, Valletta

Italian Fast Casual Premium Casual

Old Bakery's Pizza e Pasta is a restaurant located in Valletta, Malta and it's great for casual meals from a small menu, which offers gourmet burgers, pasta and pizza, and also some salads, from Italian traditions. Old Bakery is a gourmet pizzeria in the quiet side of Valletta, serving fresh pasta dishes and meat specialties.

Wagyu Bar & Kitchen

$$ Old Theatre Street, , Valletta

Japanese International Casual Dining Premium Casual

Wagyu Bar & Kitchen is located in Valletta, Malta. It offers Japanese cuisine and typical dishes: from a Sushi break during the week to a magnificent dining experience on a Weekend. Wagyu offers a Private Dining Area, for 12 people. Exclusive Candle-lit Dining, for two in one of our balconies overlooking Valletta & a seated dinner accommodating small and bigger groups. Looking forward to welcoming and hosting you!

Rootz

$$ 11 Strait St, , Valletta

Italian Premium Casual Bistrot

Rootz is an Italian Osteria & Wine Bar, made with an amazing selection of traditional food and cocktails. Rootz is located in Valletta, Malta, and offers also vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.

ImPasta

$ Ix-Xatt ta’ Qui-Si-Sana, VLT 1103, Valletta

Italian Premium Casual Family Style

All the excellence of the Made in Italy product par excellence, renews its image through a more modern and informal look, without however altering the quality that distinguishes it and in full respect of the traditions that have allowed PASTA to become an icon in the culinary scene World. Our format is based on a strong component of craftsmanship. We supply over ten different types of pasta, bronze drawn, using five different flours: Semola, Timilia, Canapa, Farro and Kamut. ImPasta is located in Valletta, Malta.

Peppino's

$$ 65 St George's Road, , St. Julian's

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style

Set in the picturesque bay of Spinola Bay, St Julians, Peppino’s has been entertaining locals and foreigners for the last 24 years. Peppino’s has become an institution in the food industry and is well known for its Italian and French cuisine and its friendly staff. Whether it is a romantic meal, a get together with friends, an executive business lunch, or simply dinner for one, we offer exceptional food set in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. The a la carte menu has a distinctly Italian flavor interspersed with a few French dishes. The menu offers a good selection of antipasti, pasta, a generous choice of meat dishes, and a selection of fresh fish. Desserts include a choice of homemade gateau and sorbets. We also cater to groups and special occasions.

San Giuliano

$$ 4 St George's Road, STJ 3141, St. Julian's

Italian Premium Casual Family Style

It is impossible not to notice San Giuliano Restaurant in St Julian’s given it’s prime location overlooking Spinola Bay, especially in the evenings when the old arched boathouses which were built 250 years ago by Grand Master Spinola are lit up. Naturally the restaurant is very accessible from all directions particularly from a red staircase (beautifully illuminated at night) constructed in the middle of a ramp which links the main road of St Julian’s to the Spinola Bay Fisherman’s Promenade.

Manakis Greek Taverna

$$ 139, Spinola Road, STJ 3011, St. Julian's

Greek Mediterranean Premium Casual

Manakis honors the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of Greece to an elegant, contemporary, and comfortable setting in St Julian’s. At Manakis, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of Mediterranean tapas, Moroccan-style entrees & a full bar, in a warm casual, and family-friendly setting. Weather permitting you’ll appreciate Manakis’ outdoor zone while enjoying some of the best food and drinks St Julian’s has to offer.

Sharma Ethnic Cuisines

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

Indian Mediterranean Premium Casual Family Style

Welcome to Sharma Ethnic Cuisines, a now established and popular restaurant that has now moved to Portomaso Marina, St. Julian's after 5 years in Mdina. We offer an eclectic mix of traditional cuisines from India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. Sharma's decor is inspired by the ancient spice trading route which used to run from India, through the Middle East and lead to North Africa and the Mediterranean. Interaction between these different cultures over the centuries influenced their respective cuisines and customs, which have evolved into those we are accustomed to today. At Sharma, we try to offer something more than just food and drink. We trust that the authentic presentation of the various cuisines on offer will stimulate your senses.

Buffalo Bill's

$$$ Portomaso Marina, Portomaso, PTM01, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Premium Casual

“The Steak House” or “Meat lovers paradise”, is how most local people are referring to Buffalo Bill’s Steak House for last decade, so if you are a meat lover, and you want the best steak money can buy, then “Buffalo Bill’s” is definitely one of your stops when you visit Maltese islands. With the unique ambiance, influenced by the Wild West style, “Buffalo Bill’s” is located in the prestigious Portomaso Complex, adjoining and overlooking Hilton Malta and its beautiful yacht marina, with tables in shade on a wide terrace. You can try lamb chops, lamb fillets, chicken breast, etc. Steak and fillet’s orders are inclusive of soup, bruschetta & garlic bread, choice of potatoes, and fresh buffet salads. A wide assortment of local and foreign wine and brews are complementing the food and also cakes and desserts as well as a choice of coffees.

Sabbagata

$$ Triq Paceville, , St. Julian's

Italian Casual Dining Premium Casual

Sabbagata restaurant was born from the desire to satisfy the modern pleasure of the customer. At Sabbagata you can find the flavors of the past and discover new emotions, with the updating and continuous study of modern euro-sicilian cuisine and the typical flavors of Italian cuisine. the restaurant is located in St. Julian's, Malta.

Santini Restaurant

$$ Church Street Dobbie Street, STJ 4011, St. Julian's

Italian Casual Dining Premium Casual

The New Santini Restaurant will be your final choice. Care and love for our work have led us to a very important level, where we were able to combine the flavors of our Sicily with those of other countries in the world. The restaurant is located in St. Julian's, Malta.

Fumo Ristorante

$$ Triq Il-Wilga, , St. Julian's

Italian Mediterranean Premium Casual Family Style

In Malta, in the Central Region between Paceville and Portomaso and exactly, in Triq the Wilga Paceville STJ Saint Julian's, there is the local Fumo Italian Experience. The philosophy of Fumo is original and unique in Malta and is evident in all those customers who enter the restaurant for the first time where a smart atmosphere is combined with more than well-kept furniture where even every detail has been studied and created. according to the intentions. The restaurant offers typical dishes of the Roman tradition, such as the famous pasta cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper).

I Monelli Restaurant

$$ 63 Wilga St, , St. Julian's

Italian Casual Dining Premium Casual

Distinctive Sicilian flare for hearty food and ease of living spiced up with a dash of bravado and there emerges the unique blend that is sure to make "I Monelli" an exceptional and satisfying experience. I Monelli restaurant is located in St. Julian's, Malta.

Noir By Sciacca

$$ Triq Santu Wistin Paceville, STJ 3310, Paceville, St. Julian's

Mediterranean Premium Casual

A dining experience that brings a fusion of authentic ingredients, textures, and flavors on small plates to share and to be paired with a progressive cocktail menu. A personal touch through Noel Zammit's culinary fusion. Noir by Sciacca is located in Paceville, Malta.

Bay View Seafood House

$$$$ Dragonara Road Triq Dragunara, STJ 06, St. Julian's

Mediterranean Fine dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Bay View Seafood House, poised elegantly along the vibrant coastline of St. Julian's, Malta, is a haven for seafood lovers and those who cherish dining with a view. This premier seafood restaurant boasts an unparalleled location that offers breathtaking vistas of the Mediterranean Sea, providing a backdrop that enhances every dining experience to something truly memorable. As the name suggests, Bay View Seafood House is celebrated for its exquisite selection of seafood, prepared with meticulous care to showcase the natural flavours of the freshest catch. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a setting that marries the casual elegance of a seaside eatery with the sophisticated charm of a fine dining establishment. The interior decor is a nod to the nautical, with touches of blue and white, wooden accents, and panoramic windows that frame the stunning sea views, inviting the beauty of the outside in. The outdoor terrace, perched over the water, offers diners the opportunity to enjoy their meal al fresco, accompanied by the gentle sound of waves and the soft Mediterranean breeze. The menu at Bay View Seafood House is a tribute to the bounty of the sea, featuring a wide array of dishes that range from time-honoured classics to innovative creations.

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