Malta · DINNER EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 dinner experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Start with a boat trip past Comino’s caves and a swim at the Blue Lagoon, then ride a 570cc quad around Gozo with guides such as Emilio, Dave, or Leon. Expect sunset viewpoints, coastal stops, a light Gozitan dinner, and a late return to Malta.
“It was very nice with adrenaline. The best of all it was Leon and his colleague from Tunisia. Thanks a lot”
Spend three hours at Ta’ Marija Restaurant, established in 1964, with hotel pickup available. Enjoy Maltese sausage, rabbit, ravioli, seafood, dessert, local wine, and coffee, followed by six dancers in 18th-century costume. Belinda and the host team keep the evening lively before the dance floor opens.
“They driver, was not very hospitable. The vehicle had seen better days. However The restaurant staff were brilliant and the host great too. Belinda was in our opinion very very hospitable and very nice.”
At Maldonado Bistro in Gozo, owner George leads you through seven certified Maltese and Gozitan wines with a four-course dinner prepared in the artisan kitchen. Expect local food stories, flexible dishes for dietary needs, a private table, and three relaxed hours in a historic vault.
“The food was amazing, the wine was delightful, the venue was intimate and the conversation at the table with George and the other guests was absolutely unforgettable. My family (adults no children) and I made memories that will last a lifetime. This activity surpassed my expectations!”
Enjoy a four-course Maltese dinner at Ta' Marija in Mosta, with local wines, guitar music, eighteenth-century costumes, and a lively folklore show led by host Ben. Round-trip pickup is offered from major resort areas, though shared transfers can take longer than expected.
“Dancing was amazing and hosts were superb. Lovely family run restaurant. Four courses of food. My daughter loved the food, me not so much because I’m vegetarian. Two of the four courses were meat only-that said it didn’t spoil the overall experience.”
Meet at Koccio Valletta on Triq Santa Lucia for a private Italian dinner in one of Valletta’s prettiest settings. You’ll enjoy a starter, Italian sharing dishes, dessert, limoncello, and one bottle of Prosecco, red, or white wine per couple. English and Italian service is available.
“Das Koccio Restaurant istabsolzt empfehlenswert, Bedienung, Chef und Essensqualitöt auf höchstens Niveau trotz Unscheinbarkeit. Super gemütliches Ambien. 👍🏾”
Spend about three hours at Ta' Marija, a Maltese restaurant dating to 1964, with a four-course dinner, local wine, mineral water, coffee, and a folklore show by six dancers in eighteenth-century dress. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available with the transport option.
“It is good to attend in a group. The food is interesting. The dancing is not very exciting. We had a good evening.”
Spend about six hours exploring Gozo by electric tuk tuk or Jeep, visiting Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem, Villa Rundle’s Christmas market, and the lit Citadel. Your driver-guide shares local stories before a Maltese dinner with wine, pudding, coffee, and a small Christmas gift.
“We got to go on the most narrow and remote streets with the tuk tuk, which was electric by the way, and the guide was super nice and provided us with many info, useful tips and nice stories!”
Meet George at Maldonado Bistro in Victoria for a private, air-conditioned open-kitchen dinner. Taste seven Maltese and Gozitan wines, including Girgentina and Gellewza, alongside four locally sourced courses, water, and coffee. The evening lasts about three hours and welcomes up to 16 people.
“A really great evening with tasty food, even better wine and very friendly and attentive staff! The restaurant was also very beautiful and the organization easy.”
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