Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Central

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.

This small neighbourhood bar with blue blinds has taken its place at the beginning of San Pawl Street: a restaurant area with stone walls, a grocery store with counter and a corner terrace uniting the two. We admit that we prefer the terrace to taste one of their specialities, pizzas, Maltese sausage, chicken, mozzarella and onions... Whatever it is, its size is quite impressive and you will have no trouble sharing it with at least two people. Also on the menu are equally hearty salads, Maltese sandwiches (ftiras), focaccias (a mixture of salads and pizza pieces) or delicatessen or cheese dishes. In the restaurant as in the shop, the place claims a very precise sourcing of the products, guaranteed of Maltese origin. To taste or buy, a whole selection of wines. An address that will become a must in Rabat.

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.

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.