Fine Dining in Malta: The Complete Guide to Michelin Stars & Top Restaurants (2026)
Malta's fine dining scene has transformed in recent years. The island now boasts multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, from the two-star Ion Harbour in Valletta to the one-star Noni and Le GV. This guide covers the best fine dining restaurants in Malta and Gozo, ranked by our independent scoring system.
Malta's Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Ion Harbour — Valletta (Two Michelin Stars)
Ion Harbour is Malta's only two-Michelin-star restaurant. Chef Kevin Bonello's tasting menus are technically dazzling, with seasonal Maltese ingredients elevated to fine-dining heights. Harbour views from the Iniala Harbour House hotel.
Score: 36/40 — €€€€€
Noni — Valletta (One Michelin Star)
Noni offers set menus at €115 (intro) or €135 (deluxe). Technically superb cooking, though portions are small. For those who appreciate precision and subtlety.
Score: 29/40 — €€€€€
Le GV — Sliema (One Michelin Star)
Le GV takes innovative cooking to new heights. Set menus offer a journey through seasonal Maltese ingredients with modern technique.
Score: 36/40 — €€€€
Fernando Gastrotheque — Sliema (One Michelin Star)
Fernando Gastrotheque is the work of Nicholai Grech. Michelin-starred international fusion in an intimate setting.
Score: 31/40 — €€€€€
Best Non-Michelin Fine Dining in Malta
De Mondion — Mdina
De Mondion is Mdina's fine-dining standout, with Mediterranean cuisine in the magical Xara Palace hotel setting. One of Malta's most romantic restaurants.
Score: 36/40 — €€€€€
Risette — Valletta
Risette brings chef Steve Scicluna's Michelin-starred pedigree (London's Clove Club) to a stylish dining room. French technique with Japanese influences.
Score: 32/40 — €€€€
BAHIA — Balzan
BAHIA offers modern Mediterranean/Maltese fine dining. A local favourite for special occasions.
Score: 33/40 — €€€€
Casa Bonavita — Attard
Casa Bonavita serves Mediterranean fine dining in an elegant Attard setting.
Score: 32/40 — €€€€
Best Fine Dining in Gozo
Tmun Gozo — Għajnsielem
Tmun Gozo is Gozo's best restaurant, with Mediterranean seafood-focused cuisine overlooking Mġarr Harbour.
Score: 32/40 — €€€€
How to Book Fine Dining in Malta
- Book 2-4 weeks ahead for Michelin-starred restaurants, longer in peak season
- Set lunch menus offer 30-40% off dinner prices at many fine dining restaurants
- Dress codes are smart-casual at most; Ion Harbour and Noni expect smarter attire
- Tasting menus are the way to go at Ion Harbour, Noni, Le GV and Fernando Gastrotheque
