Best Restaurants in Malta

Scored and reviewed by our local team — from fine dining to cheap eats across Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Gozo and beyond.

Top-Rated Restaurants in Malta

  • Le GV — Mediterranean, contemporary, Michelin-starred in Sliema (Score: 36/40)
  • De Mondion — Mediterranean fine dining in Mdina (Score: 36/40)
  • GOLDEN Fork — Modern, creative Maltese/European, Michelin-starred in Rabat (Score: 36/40)
  • Ion Harbour — European, contemporary fine dining in Valletta (Score: 36/40)
  • Enchante — Mediterranean and seafood, waterfront dining in Senglea (Isla) (Score: 33/40)
  • TATEL — Spanish in St Julian's (Score: 33/40)
  • Casa Bonavita — Mediterranean in Attard (Score: 32/40)
  • Tartarun — Seafood, Mediterranean in Marsaxlokk (Score: 32/40)
  • Amami — Asian fusion, Japanese with Mediterranean influence in Mellieħa (Score: 32/40)
  • The Grotto Tavern — Contemporary Mediterranean fine dining in Rabat (Score: 32/40)
  • Terrone Birgu — Mediterranean, Italian, seafood, local produce in Birgu (Vittoriosa) (Score: 32/40)
  • LOA — Latin American in St. Paul's Bay (Score: 32/40)
  • Tora — Oriental/Asian fusion with cocktails in Sliema (Score: 32/40)
  • Risette — Informal fine dining, French-based with Japanese influences in Valletta (Score: 32/40)
  • Tmun Gozo — Mediterranean, seafood-focused in Għajnsielem (Mġarr Harbour), Gozo (Score: 32/40)
  • la Vela — Italian, Sicilian-led, seafood and pasta in Pietà (Msida Marina) (Score: 31/40)
  • Tapea — Spanish tapas, grilled meat and seafood, modern style in St Julian's (Score: 31/40)
  • The Fork and Cork — Modern Mediterranean and Maltese, creative seasonal cooking in Mdina (Score: 31/40)
  • Mamachi — Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei, sharing plates in St Julian's (Portomaso) (Score: 31/40)
  • Harbour Club — Mediterranean with French influence, tasting menu in Valletta (Score: 31/40)
  • Fernando Gastrotheque — International fusion, Michelin-starred in Sliema (Score: 31/40)
  • Ali Baba — Lebanese, Middle Eastern mezze in Gżira (Score: 30/40)
  • Agora — Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired seafood and meze in Ta' Xbiex (Score: 30/40)
  • Toro Toro — Pan-Latin steakhouse, Nikkei-influenced Latin American in St Julian's (Mercury Tower) (Score: 30/40)
  • San Giuliano — Italian, seafood, Mediterranean in St Julian's (Score: 30/40)
  • 59 Republic — Mediterranean, European, modern fine dining in Valletta (Score: 30/40)
  • Bebirgu — Mediterranean, pizza, pasta, grill bistro in Birgu (Vittoriosa) (Score: 30/40)
  • Zest — Asian and Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei fusion in St Julian's (Score: 30/40)
  • Blue Elephant — Royal Thai, fine-dining Thai cuisine in St Julian's (Portomaso) (Score: 30/40)
  • Onda Blu — Seafood, Mediterranean, healthy in Pietà (Score: 30/40)
  • San Blas Kiosk — Maltese in Nadur (Score: 30/40)
  • One80 Gozo (Mġarr Yacht Marina) — Mediterranean, seafood & pasta in Għajnsielem (Mġarr Harbour), Gozo (Score: 30/40)
  • Ta' Frenċ — French-inspired & Mediterranean fine dining in Xagħra, Gozo (Score: 30/40)
  • SCALA — Mediterranean with classical French techniques in Mdina (Score: 30/40)
  • AKI — Contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge bar in Valletta (Score: 30/40)
  • Beefbar in the City — Modern brasserie / steakhouse, international in Floriana (by Valletta City Gate) (Score: 30/40)
  • AcquaBlu — Italian in Senglea (Score: 30/40)
  • Hammett's Monastik — International in Sliema (Score: 30/40)
  • Il Horza — French/Maltese in Valletta (Score: 30/40)
  • Contessa — Southern Mediterranean elevated dining in Floriana (by Valletta City Gate) (Score: 30/40)
  • villa bologna — Italian trattoria, seasonal Mediterranean from estate gardens in Attard (Score: 29/40)
  • Trattoria Del Mare — Italian, Mediterranean, seafood trattoria in Sliema (Score: 29/40)
  • Grain Street — Modern Mediterranean small plates in Valletta (Score: 29/40)
  • Kaiseki — Mediterranean–Asian fusion fine dining in Valletta (Score: 29/40)
  • Giannini — Seafood-led Mediterranean and European in Valletta (Score: 29/40)
  • The Griffin — Modern Mediterranean brasserie, produce-driven in Rabat (Verdala) (Score: 29/40)
  • Blue Whale — Chinese, Cantonese, refined Chinese dining in St Paul's Bay (Score: 29/40)
  • Rubino — Traditional Maltese and Italian, Mediterranean in Valletta (Score: 29/40)
  • Barracuda — Mediterranean and seafood, fine dining in St Julian's (Balluta Bay) (Score: 29/40)
  • Barroco — Italian in Birgu (Vittoriosa) (Score: 29/40)
  • Ocra — Italian in Zebbug (Score: 29/40)
  • Maldonado Gozo — Mediterranean bistro, local seasonal cuisine in Victoria (Rabat), Gozo (Score: 29/40)
  • Root 81 — Mediterranean with a modern twist in Rabat/Mdina (Score: 29/40)
  • Villa Corinthia (Francesco Mazzei) — Southern Italian, modern Italian fine dining in Balzan / San Anton (Score: 29/40)
  • Tal Familja Restaurant — Maltese and Italian in Marsaskala (Score: 29/40)
  • Kuya Asian Pub — Asian fusion (Chinese, Japanese, broader Asian), casual in St Julian's (Score: 29/40)
  • Noni — Contemporary Mediterranean, fine dining, Michelin-starred in Valletta (Score: 29/40)
  • AYU — International and Mediterranean, contemporary casual in Gżira (Score: 29/40)
  • Radici Malta — Italian, Mediterranean, contemporary, Sicilian/Southern-Italian in Valletta (Score: 29/40)
  • Elephant's Shoe — Café, European, healthy brunch and lunch in Valletta (Score: 28/40)
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Die besten Restaurants in Malta: Wo man 2026 essen sollte

Von preisgekrönter Spitzenküche und romantischen Lokalen am Wasser bis hin zu den besten lokalen Geheimtipps für den Alltag – dies ist Ihr kompletter Guide, wo man in Malta zu jeder Gelegenheit essen kann, ob Abendessen, Mittagessen oder alles dazwischen.

Zuletzt aktualisiert: · 119 Restaurants bewertet

Unabhängige Bewertungen

Alle Restaurants wurden anonym besucht. Wir bezahlen jede Mahlzeit selbst – kein Sponsoring, keine Gratisleistungen, kein Einfluss.

Wie wir bewerten

Essen von 20 Punkten · Service von 10 Punkten · Atmosphäre von 10 Punkten. Gesamt von 40 Punkten. Die Bewertungen basieren auf globalen Standards der gehobenen Küche.

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    Beste Fine-Dining-Restaurants auf Malta — Malta hat sieben Michelin-Sterne-Restaurants; unsere Top-Auswahl sind ION Harbour, De Mondion, und Le GV — alle bieten erstklassige Degustationsmenüs zu einem Bruchteil der Londoner Preise.
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    Beste romantische Restaurants auf Malta — De Mondion (auf den alten Mauern von Mdina) und Terrone in Birgu (kerzenbeleuchtete, versteckte Terrasse mit Aquädukt-Blick) führen bei intimen Abendessen.
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    Beste Restaurants am Wasser auf Malta — ION Harbour für Grand Harbour-Blick, und die Restaurants im Fischerdorf Marsaxlokk für den frischsten Fisch direkt am Meer.
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    Beste gehobene und mittlere Restaurants auf Malta — Elephant's Shoe, Trabuxu Bistro, und Nduja Osteria — hervorragendes Essen und Atmosphäre ohne Fine-Dining-Preise. Siehe unsere günstige Essen-Sektion unten für familienfreundliche Optionen.

Wie wir Maltas beste Restaurants bewerten

Jedes Restaurant in diesem Guide wurde anonym besucht und in drei Kategorien bewertet: Essensqualität (von 20), Service (von 10) und Atmosphäre (von 10) — insgesamt maximal 40 Punkte. Die Bewertungen spiegeln globale Fine-Dining-Standards wider, nicht nur was "für Malta" gut ist. Das Ergebnis ist das rigoroseste und unvoreingenommenste Restaurant-Ranking auf Malta, laufend 2026 aktualisiert. Nutzen Sie die Filter unten zum Durchsuchen nach Ort, Küche oder Preisklasse — oder gehen Sie direkt zu den Michelin-Sterne-Restaurants, Wasserrestaurants oder den besten Orten in Valletta und Mdina.

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Top 10 der besten Restaurants in Malta 2026

Bewertet nach unserem unabhängigen Punktesystem: Essen (von 20), Service (von 10), Atmosphäre (von 10).

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    Le GV

    Mediterranean, contemporary, Michelin-starred · Sliema · €€€€ · Punkte: 36/40

    Indulge at Le GV in Sliema, a chic Michelin-starred gem with innovative dishes like foie gras custard. Exquisite dining in an elegant setting!

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    De Mondion

    Mediterranean fine dining · Mdina · €€€€€ · Punkte: 36/40

    De Mondion in Mdina offers Mediterranean fine dining with a stunning €145 tasting menu showcasing Chef Clint Grech’s high art.

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    GOLDEN Fork

    Modern, creative Maltese/European, Michelin-starred · Rabat · €€€€ · Punkte: 36/40

    GOLDEN Fork in Rabat showcases Chef Letitzia's award-winning creativity with dishes like Foie Gras Meringue in an intimate, hidden gem.

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    Ion Harbour

    European, contemporary fine dining · Valletta · €€€€€ · Punkte: 36/40

    ION Harbour in Valletta boasts two Michelin stars and an exquisite 12-course tasting menu that elevates local produce to new heights.

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    Enchante

    Mediterranean and seafood, waterfront dining · Senglea (Isla) · €€€ · Punkte: 33/40

    Waterfront magic awaits at Enchante, Senglea. Fresh seafood & unmatched Birgu harbor views make us a top culinary choice. Reserve your sunset table.

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    TATEL

    Spanish · St Julian's · $$$$ · Punkte: 33/40

    TATEL in St Julian's brings Madrid glamour to Malta. Expect refined Spanish tapas, outstanding service, and a lively DJ—if your wallet can handle it.

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    Casa Bonavita

    Mediterranean · Attard · €€€€ · Punkte: 32/40

    Casa Bonavita in Attard is the summer’s hottest ticket. Dine on refined Mediterranean classics inside an 18th-century palace for a romantic night.

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    Tartarun

    Seafood, Mediterranean · Marsaxlokk · €€€€ · Punkte: 32/40

    Tartarun in Marsaxlokk shines with Michelin-starred seafood, blending Mediterranean flair with a Japanese twist—must-try prawn tartar awaits!

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    Amami

    Asian fusion, Japanese with Mediterranean influence · Mellieħa · €€€ · Punkte: 32/40

    Experience award-winning Asian fusion in Mellieħa. Amami blends Japanese precision with Mediterranean soul. Book your table for a view like no other.

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    The Grotto Tavern

    Contemporary Mediterranean fine dining · Rabat · €€€ · Punkte: 32/40

    The Grotto Tavern in Rabat serves innovative Mediterranean cuisine in a romantic grotto setting, with a standout seven-course tasting menu.

Unser Fazit zum Essen in Malta

Malta's restaurant scene has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. What was once a destination known primarily for tourist-trap pasta and pizza has evolved into a genuinely exciting culinary landscape, anchored by seven Michelin-starred restaurants and a growing cohort of independent chefs cooking with real ambition.

The sweet spot for value lies in the €€€ tier — restaurants like ION Harbour, De Mondion, und Le GV offer tasting-menu experiences that would cost two to three times more in London or Paris. For casual dining, Valletta's side streets and the Birgu waterfront hide some of the island's most characterful neighbourhood restaurants.

Our advice: book Michelin-starred restaurants at least two weeks in advance in summer, arrive hungry at the fine dining tier (portions are generous), and don't overlook Gozo — some of Malta's most authentic and memorable meals are found across the channel.

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