Best Restaurants in Malta

From Michelin-starred tasting menus in Valletta to relaxed seaside grills, these are the restaurants in Malta worth booking ahead for.

Updated October 2026 · 7 listed

  1. 1

    Fire and Fork

    Malta

    Seaside restaurant with an open kitchen, grilled meats and seafood, cocktails and occasional live music.

  2. 2

    ION Harbour by Simon Rogan

    Valletta

    Malta's first two-Michelin-star restaurant, serving a long tasting menu above the Grand Harbour.

  3. 3

    Under Grain

    Valletta

    Michelin-starred fine dining inside the Rosselli hotel on Merchant Street.

  4. 4

    Noni

    Valletta

    Michelin-starred restaurant from chef Jonathan Brincat, reinterpreting Maltese flavours.

  5. 5

    De Mondion

    Mdina

    Michelin-starred dining on the rooftop of the Xara Palace, with views across the island.

  6. 6

    The Fork and Cork

    Mdina

    Michelin-recommended Mediterranean cooking from chef-owner Carl Zahra in a stone-walled historic building.

  7. 7

    Bahia

    Balzan

    Relaxed Michelin-starred restaurant at the Corinthia Palace.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Michelin-starred restaurants does Malta have?

Malta has several Michelin-starred restaurants, mostly in Valletta, along with many more recommended in the guide. Check the latest edition, as the list changes every year.

Do I need to book restaurants in Malta?

For popular and fine-dining spots, yes, especially on weekends and in summer.

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