Bottegin Palazzo Xara

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.