Best Restaurants in Gozo: Where to Eat on Malta's Sister Island (2026)

Gozo is Malta's quieter, greener sister island — and its restaurant scene is growing. From harbour-side seafood to Gozitan bistros in Victoria, here are the best restaurants in Gozo, ranked by our independent scoring system.

The Top 3: Gozo's Best Restaurants

1. Tmun Gozo — Għajnsielem

Tmun Gozo is Gozo's best restaurant, overlooking Mġarr Harbour. Mediterranean cuisine with a seafood focus — the catch of the day is always the right choice. Perfect for a special lunch or dinner after the ferry.

Score: 32/40 — €€€€

2. San Blas Kiosk — Nadur

San Blas Kiosk is a hidden gem — a Maltese kiosk near San Blas Bay in Nadur. Don't let the humble setting fool you; the food is authentic and excellent. At € pricing, it's the best value on Gozo.

Score: 30/40 — €

3. Maldonado Gozo — Victoria

Maldonado Gozo is a Mediterranean bistro in Victoria serving local seasonal cuisine. A great choice for dinner after exploring the Citadella.

Score: 29/40 — €€

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4. Roza Gozo — Victoria

Roza Gozo offers modern Mediterranean cuisine with Gozo-inspired local ingredients. Good value at €€.

Score: 28/40 — €€

5. Las Palmas Gourmet Beach Bar — Naxxar/Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

Las Palmas is a beach bar with Mediterranean grill and pizza. Great for a casual lunch by the sea.

Score: 25/40 — €€

What to Eat in Gozo

Gozo is famous for its cheese — particularly ġbejniet (goat cheese), which comes fresh, sun-dried, or peppered. Look for it on menus and in the Victoria market.

Other Gozitan specialities:

• Rabbit stew (fenkata) — the national dish
• Lampuki pie — seasonal fish pie (autumn)
• Gozitan bread — baked in wood-fired ovens
• Local honey — Gozo produces excellent honey
• Wine — Gozo has its own wineries

Where to Eat by Area

Victoria (Rabat)

Maldonado Gozo and Roza Gozo are the best options, both near the Citadella.

Għajnsielem (Mġarr Harbour)

Tmun Gozo is right by the ferry — perfect for lunch on arrival or dinner before departure.

Nadur

San Blas Kiosk is worth the detour for authentic Maltese food.

Xlendi and Marsalforn

These seaside resorts have tourist-oriented restaurants. Quality varies — stick to places with local patronage.

Practical Tips

• Book Tmun Gozo ahead — it's popular, especially in summer
• Try the ġbejniet — Gozo's cheese is unique
• Visit the Victoria market (morning) for local produce
• Combine with the Citadella — Victoria's restaurants are all walkable from the Citadella

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