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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De beste restaurants in Malta: waar te eten in 2026

Van bekroonde fine dining en romantische plekjes aan het water tot de beste eenvoudige lokale pareltjes — dit is jouw complete gids voor waar je in Malta kunt eten, voor elke gelegenheid, van diner tot lunch en alles daartussenin.

Laatst bijgewerkt: · 119 restaurants beoordeeld

Onafhankelijke beoordelingen

Alle restaurants anoniem bezocht. We betalen zelf voor elke maaltijd — geen sponsoring, geen gratis extra's, geen beïnvloeding.

Hoe wij scoren

Eten op 20 punten · Service op 10 punten · Sfeer op 10 punten. Totaal op 40 punten. Scores zijn gebaseerd op internationale fine-dining standaarden.

Prijsgids

€€€€€ = €350+ · €€€€ = €250–350 · €€€ = €150–250 · €€ = €100–150 · € = onder €100 voor twee personen met wijn.

Snelle keuzes: vind jouw tafel

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    Beste fine-dining restaurants in Malta — Malta heeft zeven Michelin-sterren restaurants; onze topkeuzes zijn ION Harbour, De Mondion, en Le GV — allemaal wereldklasse proefmenu's voor een fractie van de Londense prijzen.
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    Beste romantische restaurants in Malta — De Mondion (op de oude muren van Mdina) en Terrone in Birgu (kaarslicht, verborgen terras met aquaduct-zicht) leiden de lijst voor intieme diners.
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    Beste restaurants aan het water in Malta — ION Harbour voor Grand Harbour uitzicht, en de visrestaurants in het vissersdorp Marsaxlokk voor de versste vis aan zee.
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    Beste casual & middenklasse restaurants in Malta — Elephant's Shoe, Trabuxu Bistro, en Nduja Osteria — geweldig eten en sfeer zonder de fine-dining prijs. Zie onze goedkope eetgelegenheden sectie hieronder voor gezinsvriendelijke opties.

Hoe wij Malta's beste restaurants rangschikken

Elk restaurant in deze gids is anoniem bezocht en beoordeeld op drie categorieën: voedselkwaliteit (op 20), service (op 10) en sfeer (op 10) — totaal maximaal 40 punten. Scores weerspiegelen wereldwijde fine-dining standaarden, niet alleen wat goed is "voor Malta." Het resultaat is de meest grondige, onbevooroordeelde restaurantranking van Malta, bijgewerkt in 2026. Gebruik de filters hieronder om te zoeken op locatie, keukentype of prijsklasse — of ga direct naar de Michelin-sterren, waterrestaurants of de beste plekken in Valletta en Mdina.

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Top 10 beste restaurants in Malta 2026

Gerangschikt volgens ons onafhankelijke scoresysteem: eten (op 20), service (op 10), sfeer (op 10).

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    Le GV

    Mediterranean, contemporary, Michelin-starred · Sliema · €€€€ · Score: 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 · €€€€€ · Score: 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 · €€€€ · Score: 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 · €€€€€ · Score: 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) · €€€ · Score: 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 · $$$$ · Score: 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 · €€€€ · Score: 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 · €€€€ · Score: 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 · €€€ · Score: 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 · €€€ · Score: 32/40

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

Ons oordeel over uit eten gaan 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, en 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.

Veelgestelde vragen over restaurants in Malta