EAT+DRINK
Our selected cafes and restaurants in Valletta.
Coffee
PREGO
a small family-run coffee shop. Original 1960s décor. Maltese-style coffee.
58 South Street
CAFFE CORDINA
strong coffee at the counter.
244 Republic Street
CULTO
Italian-style coffee.
St John’s Street, corner with Republic Street
CHARLES GRECH
One of the oldest alcohol importers on the island. A wide selection of spirits and wines, tobacco and perfumes.
Republic Street
Bread
CULTO
This small eatery is best for freshly prepared breads.
You can also choose your own filling.
St John’s Street, corner with Republic Street
Sweets
DOLCERIA CROCE BONACI
One of the oldest confectioneries on the island.
Best for local pastries and a variety of sweets.
153/155 St Lucia Street
CAMILLERI SWEETS
Vast selection of local and imported sweets and pastries.
Merchant Street
Pastizzi + Qassatat
CAFFE CORDINA
one of the oldest coffee shops in Valletta. Imposing 18th century décor.
Best for ambiance and freshly baked pastizzi (local pastries).
The new extension ‘Dolce’ offers a more contemporary ambiance.
244 Republic Street
MUSEUM CAFE
Local feel.
Freshly baked pasteries (try one of their large Qassatat (pies).
Local gossip.
24 Melita Street
Drink
TRABUXU
Small and cozy. Offers a wide selection of wines.
1 Strait Street
BRIDGE BAR
Jazz evenings.
Wine & Spirits. Excellent location overlooking Victoria gate.
St Ursula Street
MONALISA LOUNGE
Breathtaking view of Marsamxett Harbour.
Great Siege Road
TIKO TIKO
Eclectic decor in one of infamous streets of Valletta.
Strait Street
Local + Mediterranean
AMBROSIA
An elegant setting, family run.
Archbishop Street
RAMPILA
Continental cuisine. Located in ‘tunnels’ within the bastions.
St John’s Cavallier Street
IL-HORZA.
Maltese rustic decor and traditional dishes.
6 St Christopher Street
PALAZZO PRECA
Family run.
Strait Street
RUBINO
Worth a visit for it’s facade (don’t be mislead since it says Confectionery).
Local dishes, including rabbit.
53 Old Bakery Street
MALATA
An intimate setting in the Main Square. Jazz nights on selected nights.
Palace Square
ANGELICA
Charming decor.
Ask for the owner Mona.
Archbishop Street
DA PIPPO
A favourite with the locals and serves a variety of Maltese and Sicialian dishes.
A small place with few tables. Genuine food.
One of Brad Pitt’s favourite spots in Valletta.
136 Melita Street, Valletta.
CAFFE JUBILEE
More of a casual diner.
Try ravjul (filled pasta pockets with Gozo cheese).
125 St Lucia Street
GUZE
Varied menu. Freshly prepared.
22 Old Bakery Street
Fish
FUMIA
Run by an Italian chef.
72 Old Bakery Street (Below the Manoel Theatre)
SICILIA BAR
The best view in Valletta.
Casual and laidback.
1 St John’s Street (at the very bottom of street)
COCKNEYS
Fresh fish al-fresco.
Marsamxett Harbour
Pizza
LA CAVE
Underground cellar with a variety of pizzas.
Castille Square (corner with St Paul’s Street)
CRIANZA
Pizza and other dishes
33 Archbishop Street
MARGO
Book the most expensive pizza on the island (contains truffles and 24k gold).
63 Republic Street
Tapas
LEGLIGIN
The place for Mediterranean tapas. Ask for Chris (the owner).
119 St Lucia Street
Fusion
BLUE ROOM
Chinese cuisine. Tastefully decorated.
59 Republic Street, Valletta
LA MERE
Fuses Mediterranean, Indian, Arabian and Maltese.
174 Merchant Street