Valletta · International

The classic, central tourist trap in a Plaza but elevated to that five star hotel level – I suppose you'd go if you were rich & didn't like the local stuff

Mediterranean

Asian · Japanese

Japanese comfort food plus cocktail bar energy, with live music for easy after-dinner plans.

Maltese · Creative

International · Asian · Creative · Mediterranean

International · Mediterranean

Mediterranean

St Julian's · Mediterranean

While they serve seafood, their focal point is meat² – all served in a posh member's club vibe with cigars available at your convenience

International

Mellieħa · Maltese

Mdina · French · Mediterranean

A rooftop dining spot surrounded by the ancient fortified city of Mdina – famously used for Game of Thrones – serving up food to match the view

Sliema · Creative · Mediterranean

Maltese

Mediterranean

Maltese · Mediterranean

Creative

Sliema · Mediterranean

Mediterranean

Valletta · Mediterranean

Simon Rogan's venture out the Lake District, serving up high-end Michelin tasting menus for a taste of Le Marteau more than L'Enclume

Japanese

Mediterranean

Sliema · Creative · International

Fine dining Mediterranean creativity on an outdoor rooftop when you want dinner with skyline energy.

Italian

Valletta · Maltese

Legligin is the local lingo equivalent of a pub, but this one is so much more – wooden tables, wines & Maltese classics like rabbit or fish soup

Għanjnsielem · Creative · Maltese

Placed on the 9th floor, this restobar serves up views of Mgarr & modern twists on Maltese classics from a Gozo-native, former Michelin chef

Brazilian · Latin

Mdina · Maltese

Malta in a glass at a wine estate, with Maltese wine tastings

Valletta · Maltese

A Maltese creative restaurant centred in provenance – with the menu highlighting exactly where each ingredient was sourced – with a tasting menu including whole fresh fish & a play on classic Aljotta fish soup

Għanjnsielem +2 · Mediterranean · Maltese

Low-key bistro serving up solid meat, fresh seafood & local vegetable-forward dishes places in any part of Malta you'll end up in

Italian

Maltese

Rabat · Mediterranean

Mediterranean small plates with a focus on the island's bounty, worth the upper-end spend for the outdoor vibe

St Julian's · Maltese

A place close to my heart, a Carte Blanche tasting menu with a strong Maltese influence in a quiet, well-spaced dining room centred around global original artworks

Maltese

Maltese

Mediterranean

Mediterranean

Mediterranean plates worth the upper prices when you want outdoor ambience without giving up vegetarian options.

Mediterranean

Fine-dining Mediterranean plates in a breezy outdoor setting for slow, grown-up dinners.

Mdina · Italian · Mediterranean

Maltese

Valletta · Creative

International

Asian · Japanese