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Best Italian Restaurants in Malta

Fresh pasta, regional specialities and proper Italian wine: these are the Italian restaurants in Malta that would make a nonna proud.

Updated October 2026 · 4 listed

  1. 1

    Sale e Pepe

    St Julian's

    Casual Italian and seafood at Portomaso.

    Visit themarinarestaurants.com ↗
  2. 2

    Al Dente

    Qawra

    Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza.

  3. 3

    Aglilio

    Mellieħa

    Italian and Mediterranean restaurant at Golden Bay.

  4. 4

    Piccolo Padre

    St Julian's

    Italian pizzeria and pasta on Balluta Bay.

    Visit piccolopadre.com ↗

Frequently asked questions

Are there authentic Italian restaurants in Malta?

Yes. Malta has many Italian chefs and owners, and the best places cook regional dishes with imported ingredients.

Do Italian restaurants in Malta make fresh pasta?

The better ones make pasta in-house daily. Ask what is handmade.

Is it easy to find gluten-free pasta?

Many Italian restaurants offer gluten-free pasta on request.

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