When in a foreign country, advice from friends on where to go to eat is crucial. Restaurant recommendations guarantee good value for money but more importantly direct you to restaurants where you can mingle with the locals and also avoid tourist traps. The following are a number of Malta restaurants recommended by Chris Knights and Jonathan Shaw, directors at ChooseMalta.com. Placing a reservation at these Malta restaurants is recommended. You can also search Malta and Gozo restaurants by cuisine or view the complete list of Malta Restaurants.
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Phoenix Restaurant - Phoenicia Hotel
Valletta, Malta
Dining at the Phoenix Restaurant is anticipated with pleasure and recalled with nostalgia in this fine dining restaurant with international, Mediterranean and local influences. Victor Borg, the Phoenicia's Executive Head Chef and his experienced brigade are renowned both for the quality of their preparation and their imaginative presentation, making every visit a gastronomical feast.
Winner of a “Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants Award”, the Phoenix Restaurant offers a classically elegant venue incorporating the original 1930's architectural features of the dining room which have been retained with highly beautiful painted stucco ceilings, magnificent arched doorways, set off with fine French fabrics.

Recommended

Tel: 21225241
Vecchia Napoli
Sliema, Malta
Here at Vecchia Napoli we have left no stone unturned to bring the very best of Neapolitan and indeed Italian Pizza to Malta. Our Pizzaioli have spent several weeks in Milan, with Massimo Francavilla, Pizza champion of Europe, and also time in Naples with Ernesto Cacialli, chosen to prepare the Pizza for President Clinton during his visit to Naples. Not only have we done our best to bake an excellent Pizza, procuring the highest quality ingredients, but we are also able to offer you a true taste of the Campania region with our exclusive pasta, sweets coffee and wines.

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Tel: +356 21343434
Peppino's Restaurant
St Julians, Malta
Serving Italian and French cuisine, this wine bar and restaurant is an excellent meeting place for all occasions. Also a popular spot for dining alone.

Recommended

Tel: 21373200
Zest...
St Julians, Malta
...where East meets West in both dining and decor. The chic restaurant is a point of encounter between Continental and Asian cuisine in a contemorary ambience, oozing RELAXED ELEGANCE. Located on the first floor of Malta's only Boutique Design Hotel. The Hotel Juliani.
Kings Own Band Club
Valletta, Malta
The restaurant at this band club is a prime example of great food at good value.
The a la carte menu also has a good selection of Maltese dishes such as rabbit, (which can also be served fried with garlic). Open for lunch and dinner, everyday from Monday to Sunday.

Recommended

Tel: + 356 21230281
Paparazzi Restaurant
St Julians, Malta
Paparazzi is always busy due to the tasty food served in very generous portions. It also offers a great view of Spinola bay and the terrace is ideal for summer lunches and warm evenings.

Recommended

Tel: 21374966
Set on the roof-top of the Xara Palace Hotel this beautiful restaurant offers the most spectacular views of most of Malta. De Mondion is known for its fabulous haute cuisine and romantic setting.

Recommended

Tel: 21450560
Blue Elephant Restaurant
St Julians, Malta
The design of the Blue Elephant restaurant underlines the culinary concept, in which everything, including the music, is harmoniously integrated, creating the perfect ambience for Thai cuisine.

Recommended

Tel: 2373 3101 / 21 383 383
Definitively one of the best Sushi restaurants on the island. The quality of the sushi and sashimi is consistent as is the service!

Recommended

Tel: 21386500
Medina Restaurant
Mdina, Malta
An original Norman residence hidden amongst the honeycombed streets of Mdina, Malta's medieval capital..
Dine in truly romantic surroundings beneath the flowering Oleander tree in the vine-clustered courtyard during the summer, and by candle-light and an open log fireplace that keeps the restaurant warm during the winter months.
Giuzeppi's Restaurant
Mellieha, Malta
This restaurant offers beautifully presented and delicious Mediterranean and local dishes in an intimate and casual atmosphere.

Recommended

Tel: 21574882
The Carriage
Valletta, Malta
This is a venerable name amongst Maltese restaurants. Set above Valletta's roof tops, The Carriage commands spectacular sea views from it's splendid open-air terrace.
This restaurant is known foremost for it's innovative dishes. Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

Recommended

Tel: 21247828
Located on Tower Road overlooking Balluta bay and St. Julians this restaurant has a great outdoor dining area and a fantastic menu be it salads, pasta, pizza and grills. Fantastic service and great value!

Recommended

Tel: 27344763