The best restaurants Mdina

A quality address set up in Mdina in May 2016. Oliver speaks perfect French as he welcomes you to his intimate courtyard, where he serves elaborate Italian-Maltese cuisine. On the menu: Maltese plate, octopus salad and a succulent rabbit burger, which the Maltese themselves come to taste and enjoy. For dessert, let the chef's Piedmontese cousin, a former member of the legendary La Familia restaurant in Chelsea (London), intoxicate you with his amaretto and chocolate pudding. You can also discover a menu dedicated to the family's Piedmontese origins. Coogi's also boasts an attractive terrace, in addition to a wide range of options, from small rooms to courtyards. A successful evening for sure.

A real institution in Mdina, this tea-pizzeria lounge is full every day. Just for the view from the roof terrace, the address is worth a visit. You will discover a rather exceptional panorama of the whole north of the island. But you will also come and taste one of the many teas or coffees and cakes offered by the establishment. Not to mention pizzas, pastizzis and ice cream. The location is simply superb and the service is correct. You can also order the dishes and take them with you to enjoy them, for example on the nearby walls. Don't hesitate to discover The Vinum Wine Bar and Bistro which is set up on the terrace every afternoon from 6pm.

Near the cathedral, Medina is an elegant restaurant in a th century Norman house specialized in fish dishes. You take the aperitif in a small lounge, while the hotel master presents the specimens of the day to choose. You dine in a patio surrounded by flowers and plants, the by the noise of a fountain. White tablecloths and romantic atmosphere. The kitchen is Maltese and Mediterranean: on the Maltese sausage menu, mushrooms and garlic shrimp, duck duck, octopus stew. Choice of vegetarian dishes. Excellent location for one of the best restaurants in the city.

Don't hesitate to push open the heavy, arty red sliding door to discover this delightful restaurant, intimate in both cuisine and décor: a ^17th-century building, a magnificent interior courtyard, a sumptuous banqueting room and a romantic ambience that's right up Mdina's alley. The menu features excellent Mediterranean and French cuisine, such as the succulent snail mille-feuille with aïoli purée prepared by chef Antoine Mamo. The menu changes frequently. Quite original recipes for meat and fish dishes.

In the heart of the old town a nice restaurant where you can eat outdoors in a beautiful home and its small inner courtyard. The framework is an enchantment and is only the choice of the establishment. The cuisine that once mixed the influences of all continents is now rather Maltese.

Situated on a pretty, quiet square, this Xara Palace trattoria allows you to enjoy simple but good quality cuisine, featuring Maltese style pasta, pizza, lasagne or ravioli, always generously served. To be enjoyed indoors or by taking advantage of the lovely outdoor terrace. The smaller hungers will take advantage of the antipasti to be shared such as thebruchettas or focaccias.As the price-quality ratio is very good and the service is of quality, it is advisable to reserve before going there.

The Xara Palace restaurant offers excellent Mediterranean and French cuisine, full of flavor and sunshine, in the hotel's luxurious setting. Named after the architect who rebuilt Mdina after the earthquake of 1693, the restaurant is built on the second floor of the building on the city's bastions. The view from here is breathtaking, offering a 180° panoramic view of the whole island, a real enchantment at sunset. The rest of the decor is sumptuous, from the silverware to the works of art in the dining room, and the service is exemplary. The menu changes quarterly and is already a pleasure to read. Prices are high, but you're also paying for the place. Chef Kevin Bonnello is one of the most renowned chefs on the island. Good cellar, with many French and local wines.

Reopened in February 2016 under the Maltese banner, this restaurant attracts families looking for elaborate cuisine that can appeal to a wide range of tastes. Salvo and his two daughters, one at the bar and the other in the kitchen, have honed the family business. With a young, dynamic team of waitresses and a terrace overlooking Mdina, you're sure to enjoy your meal. Not to mention the sparse wine list. Choose the lamb burger, tenderly smoked, and for dessert, let yourself be seduced by the special offers not on the menu, which are often the most tempting. If possible, ask for the homemade caramel pancakes with vanilla ice cream. You'll leave rolling under the table, but with a sense of accomplishment.