106/6 Valletta's Guidebook
Valletta - Restaurants & Bars
Your typical Italian trattoria run by its charming proprietor Cikku and his energetic team. Top favourite dishes: Pasta Vongole (Clams) and fresh sea catches of the day.
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Da’ Pippo Trattoria
Melita StreetYour typical Italian trattoria run by its charming proprietor Cikku and his energetic team. Top favourite dishes: Pasta Vongole (Clams) and fresh sea catches of the day.
Casual trattoria with simple decor serving Maltese fare, seafood specials & homemade pasta.
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Rubino
53 Old Bakery StreetCasual trattoria with simple decor serving Maltese fare, seafood specials & homemade pasta.
A quirky yet funky local run by Krista and Kris, this French bistro offers a selective and seasonal menu of fresh fish, meat, pasta and a great wine list.
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Trabuxu Bistro
9 South StA quirky yet funky local run by Krista and Kris, this French bistro offers a selective and seasonal menu of fresh fish, meat, pasta and a great wine list.
Noni
Michelin Star
Famous for it Pasta Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe
Tel: +356 2122 2010
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Trattoria Romana Zero Sei
75 Old Theatre StreetFamous for it Pasta Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe
Tel: +356 2122 2010
Fantastic views over Valletta harbour and great for summer dining.
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The Harbour Club
5 Quarry WharfFantastic views over Valletta harbour and great for summer dining.
N Japanese Bistrot
92 Strait StreetJapanese Soul Food
Alchemy Cocktail Bar
93 Strait StValletta’s best cocktail bar
Funky place just outside the rear entrance to our office
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Yard 32 Gin & Tapas Bar
32 Strait StFunky place just outside the rear entrance to our office
Under Grain
167 Merchants StreetA refined dining experience, one of the very first Michelin star restaurants in Malta.
Stylish destination spotlighting Japanese snacks, sushi & specialties in a lounge atmosphere.
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AKI
Stylish destination spotlighting Japanese snacks, sushi & specialties in a lounge atmosphere.
Sotto Pizzeria Italiana
32 South StBest Pizza in Valletta (And probably Malta too!)
Delicious heart warming french bistro run by its chef Christopher.
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Ambrosia Bistrot
137 Archbishop StDelicious heart warming french bistro run by its chef Christopher.
City/town information
In Valletta do visit the Grandmaster’s Palace, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Fort St. Elmo and The Lascaris War Rooms. It is also worth strolling through the idyllic Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens which have beautiful views over the harbour the 3 cities. Lately I visit Valletta underground. The info given by the guide wasn't great but seeing the underground tunnels was awesome.
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Valletta
In Valletta do visit the Grandmaster’s Palace, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Fort St. Elmo and The Lascaris War Rooms. It is also worth strolling through the idyllic Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens which have beautiful views over the harbour the 3 cities. Lately I visit Valletta underground. The info given by the guide wasn't great but seeing the underground tunnels was awesome.
Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.
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Mdina
Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.
Sightseeing outside of Valletta
Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase. The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces."
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Hagar Qim
Triq Hagar QimĦaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase. The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces."
Ghasri Valley, also known as Wied il-Gharsi, is a gorgeous inlet just down the hill from Zebbug on the island of Gozo. It is a secluded bay with a tiny pebbly beach wedged between high cliffs. The view of the valley from the top of the cliffs is stunning.
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Għasri
Ghasri Valley, also known as Wied il-Gharsi, is a gorgeous inlet just down the hill from Zebbug on the island of Gozo. It is a secluded bay with a tiny pebbly beach wedged between high cliffs. The view of the valley from the top of the cliffs is stunning.
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground prehistoric burial site made up of interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels. The complex was used over a span of many centuries, with the earliest remains dating back to about 4000 BC and the more recent remains found dating to the Early Bronze Age (ca 1500BC). We highly recommend you book your tickets in advance.
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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground prehistoric burial site made up of interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels. The complex was used over a span of many centuries, with the earliest remains dating back to about 4000 BC and the more recent remains found dating to the Early Bronze Age (ca 1500BC). We highly recommend you book your tickets in advance.
St. Julians & Sliema - Restaurants
San Giuliano Restaurant
4 St George's RoadExcellent seafood, overlooking St Julian’s bay.
Osteria Donna Carmela
159 Saint George's RoadAnother restaurant serving excellent seafood and overlooking St Julian’s bay
A specialised Japanese sushi restaurant offering a wide range of nigiri, sashimi, temaki, hosomaki, futomaki, and uramaki.
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Zen Japanese Sushi Bar & Teppanyaki
A specialised Japanese sushi restaurant offering a wide range of nigiri, sashimi, temaki, hosomaki, futomaki, and uramaki.
Blue Elephant
Serving authentic Thai dishes in a traditional Thai ambience.
The Chophouse
Censu XerriGozo - Restaurants
There's a great beach shack (in summer only) which serves fresh fish and sea food. The shack is spartan but the food is just delicious. Call Noel on +356 7985 4007
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Mġarr ix-Xini
There's a great beach shack (in summer only) which serves fresh fish and sea food. The shack is spartan but the food is just delicious. Call Noel on +356 7985 4007
Another great restaurant for fish and sea food nestled within the Mgarr harbour.
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Tmun Restaurant (Mgarr Harbour)
Another great restaurant for fish and sea food nestled within the Mgarr harbour.
Genuine, homemade Italian food run by a young energetic husband and wife act
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Osteria Scottadito
20 Triq Madre Gemma CamilleriGenuine, homemade Italian food run by a young energetic husband and wife act
Central Malta - Restaurants
A hidden oasis in an idyllic setting amidst beautiful gardens of Palazzon Parisio.
Luna The Restaurant
29 Pjazza VittorjaA hidden oasis in an idyllic setting amidst beautiful gardens of Palazzon Parisio.
Well known Maltese chef churning out Maltese and Mediterranean favourites. Sit on the terrace overlooking the bay beneath.
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Giuseppi's Bar & Bistro
Well known Maltese chef churning out Maltese and Mediterranean favourites. Sit on the terrace overlooking the bay beneath.
Michelin Star - commands amazing views over the whole of Malta
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The Medina Restaurant
1231Michelin Star - commands amazing views over the whole of Malta
Ali Baba
Triq Sir Frederick C. PonsonbyBest Lebanese in Malta
Briju
Triq l-ImsidaCreative modern take on Maltese favourite dishes
Sightseeing
Most of the best historical sites in Malta can be booked via Heritage Malta's website: https://heritagemalta.org/
Heritage Malta
Triq MarinaMost of the best historical sites in Malta can be booked via Heritage Malta's website: https://heritagemalta.org/
Malta is a small archipelago located at the heart of Mediterranean Sea, about 80km south of Sicily and 250 km from North African shores.
It is made up of two main islands (Malta, 264km² and Gozo, 97km²) and smaller islets such as Comino (3km²), Cominotto and Filfola. Climate is temperate and the weather is fine all year long, making Malta a leading tourism destination.
The islands are made of limestone: their shores are rocky sea cliffs carved and cracked by erosion. As a consequence, most of the snorkeling spots are located within creeks and small bays.
If you’re staying in Malta Island, Fomm it-Rih and Ghar Lapsi are two excellent spots with their clear and calm turquoise waters framed by rocks. On Gozo, Hondoq ir-Rummien seduces snorkeling lovers with its small sea caves accessible from the water surface.
A few (gorgeous) sandy beaches exist in Malta, people often snorkel there despite rather sandy seabeds. Paradise Bay and Golden Bay are amongst the most popular places on Malta Island, but the Blue Lagoon (on Comino Island) is often said to be the most beautiful beach in the archipelago.
Snorkeling in Malta, you will discover amazing geological formations. St Peter’s natural Pool, on Malta Island, or Gozo Island’s Blue Hole (a freedivers’ favorite) are one-in-the-world spots.
Marine life is rich in Malta littoral waters, even though governments tackled wildlife conservation only recently. You will spot species typical from the Mediterranean Sea, above all those who dwell in rocky areas like wrasses (Mediterranean rainbow wrasses and ornate wrasse) and damselfish.
In addition, Malta waters being warmer than in northern Mediterranean areas, you will spot rarer species like the Mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense).
If you are planning a snorkeling trip to Malta, we recommend you to take with you the great Europe and Mediterranean Marine Fish identification guide, a comprehensive guide that includes all the marine fish species that may be encountered in the Mediterranean up to 50m depth.
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Malta
Malta is a small archipelago located at the heart of Mediterranean Sea, about 80km south of Sicily and 250 km from North African shores.
It is made up of two main islands (Malta, 264km² and Gozo, 97km²) and smaller islets such as Comino (3km²), Cominotto and Filfola. Climate is temperate and the weather is fine all year long, making Malta a leading tourism destination.
The islands are made of limestone: their shores are rocky sea cliffs carved and cracked by erosion. As a consequence, most of the snorkeling spots are located within creeks and small bays.
If you’re staying in Malta Island, Fomm it-Rih and Ghar Lapsi are two excellent spots with their clear and calm turquoise waters framed by rocks. On Gozo, Hondoq ir-Rummien seduces snorkeling lovers with its small sea caves accessible from the water surface.
A few (gorgeous) sandy beaches exist in Malta, people often snorkel there despite rather sandy seabeds. Paradise Bay and Golden Bay are amongst the most popular places on Malta Island, but the Blue Lagoon (on Comino Island) is often said to be the most beautiful beach in the archipelago.
Snorkeling in Malta, you will discover amazing geological formations. St Peter’s natural Pool, on Malta Island, or Gozo Island’s Blue Hole (a freedivers’ favorite) are one-in-the-world spots.
Marine life is rich in Malta littoral waters, even though governments tackled wildlife conservation only recently. You will spot species typical from the Mediterranean Sea, above all those who dwell in rocky areas like wrasses (Mediterranean rainbow wrasses and ornate wrasse) and damselfish.
In addition, Malta waters being warmer than in northern Mediterranean areas, you will spot rarer species like the Mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense).
If you are planning a snorkeling trip to Malta, we recommend you to take with you the great Europe and Mediterranean Marine Fish identification guide, a comprehensive guide that includes all the marine fish species that may be encountered in the Mediterranean up to 50m depth.
Laid-back Mediterranean island with fishing villages, temple ruins, hiking, beaches & scuba-diving.
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Gozo
Laid-back Mediterranean island with fishing villages, temple ruins, hiking, beaches & scuba-diving.