Top Destinations for a Festive Christmas Dinner in Malta

As the sleigh bells jingle their merry tune and the scent of roasted chestnuts fills the air, it’s time to rock around the Christmas tree and plan your 2023 Christmas lunch or dinner, Maltese style!

Malta, the Mediterranean marvel, has decked its halls with delightful dining spots where festive flavours harmonize with cosy, cheerful atmospheres, making your taste buds sing like a caroler on a snowy doorstep.

In Malta, every dining escapade is not just a meal; it’s a joyful journey that captures the island’s unique holiday spirit, leaving you feeling as merry as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve!

From Valletta’s historic streets to Gozo’s tranquil bays, let’s unwrap our handpicked list of the most fa-la-la-la-fantastic places in Malta for a holly, jolly Christmas feast. It’s a delicious medley with you singing, “Oh, what fun it is to dine in Malta during the holidays!”

Guze Bistro, Valletta

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Dietary Options:	Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Address:	22 Old Bakery Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1454 Malta
Phone:	+356 2123 9686
Website:	Website
Additional Info:	MICHELIN Star

Peppinos, St. Julians

Restaurant Information
Cuisine	Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Price Range	$$ – $$$
Address	71 St. Georges Road, Spinola Bay, Saint Julian’s, Island of Malta, Malta
Phone	+356 9902 2041
Review
Website	https://www.facebook.com/maltapeppinos/

De Mondion, Mdina

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$$$
Cuisine:	Mediterranean, European
Dietary Options:	Vegetarian Friendly
Address:	The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Misrah Il-Kunsill, Mdina, Island of Malta 1050 Malta
Phone:	+356 2145 0560
Website:	http://demondion.xaracollection.com/
Additional Info:	MICHELIN

Bacchus Restaurant, Mdina

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly
Address:	1 Inguanez Alley, Mdina, Island of Malta 1030 Malta
Phone:	+356 2145 4981
Website:	Website
Review

Vinotheque Bistro, San Gijian

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly
Address:	St George’s Bay Marina Hotel, Saint Julian’s, Island of Malta STJ 3301 Malta
Phone:	+356 2370 2000
Website:	Website

One80 Kitchen & Lounge, Mellieħa

Restaurant Information
Address:	30, Triq Wied ta Ruman, MLH 4023, Mellieħa
Phone:	2152 1637
Cuisine:	Seafood, Mediterranean, European
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Menu:	one80.com.mt
Reservations:	tableo.com

DOMS Brasserie, Mellieha

Restaurant Information
Address:	Misrah il Parocca, Il-Mellieħa, Malta
Phone:	7955 0351
Email:	brasserie@doms.com.mt
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cusine:	Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary
Website (Menu):	doms.com.mt/eat-drink/doms-brasserie

Alma Malta,  Sliema

Restaurant Information
Address:	132A Tower Road, Sliema, Malta
Phone:	7933 2324
Website (Menu):	alma.mt
Cuisine:	Italian, Mediterranean, Asian

Two Buoys, St. Julians

Restaurant Information
Address:	106 Triq Spinola San Ġiljan, STJ 3050
Menu:	twobuoysmalta.org
Phone:	2122 2221
Review
Cuisine:	International
Diets:	Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Ta’ Xbiex Water Polo Club, Ta’ Xbiex

Restaurant Information
Address	ix-Xatt Ta’ Xbiex, Ta’ Xbiex
Price Range:	$$ – $$
Phone	2733 0144
Menu	taxbiexwaterpoloclub.com

NineLives, St. Paul’s Bay

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	Bar, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly
Address:	Perched Beach St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba, St. Paul’s Bay, Island of Malta SPB 1024 Malta
Phone:	+356 2157 9658
Website:	http://www.ninelives.mt/

Espiral Restaurant, Mellieha

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$$$
Cuisine:	European, Spanish, Central European
Address:	Triq Il-Marfa Pjazza Papa Gwanni Pawlu 2, Mellieha, Island of Malta MLH 9064 Malta
Phone:	+356 7978 1420
Website:	Website

Risette, Valletta

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$$$
Cuisine:	French, International, European
Address:	81 Old Theatre Street, Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
Phone:	+356 2122 4821
Website:	Website

Klay, St. Julians

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	Mediterranean
Address:	Triq George Borg Oliver, Saint Julian’s, Island of Malta, Malta
Phone:	+356 2138 2241
Review:

Elba Mediterranean Restaurant, Naxxar

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean
Address:	Tul Il-Kosta, Bahar ic-Caghaq, Island of Malta NXR 9038 Malta
Phone:	+356 9949 9960
Website:	Website

Naar Bar, St. Julians

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Address:	31 St George’s Road, Saint Julian’s, Island of Malta, Malta
Phone:	+356 2703 3010
Website:	Website

The Phoenicia, Valletta

Restaurant Information
Address:	The Mall Il-Furjana, FRN 1478
Phone:	2122 5241
Menu:	menumodo.com
Reservations:	phoeniciamalta.com

Diar il-Bniet, Ħad-Dingli

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$ – $$$
Cuisine:	European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Address:	Triq Il-Kbira, Dingli, Island of Malta, Malta
Phone:	+356 2762 0727
Website:	http://www.diarilbniet.com/

Francesco Mazzei at Villa Corinthia

Restaurant Information
Price Range:	$$$$
Dietary Options:	Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Address:	De Paule Avenue, Corinthia Palace Hotel, San Anton, Island of Malta BZN 9023 Malta
Phone:	+356 2544 2732
Website:	Website

This list offers a blend of traditional Maltese flavours, modern culinary twists, and stunning locations, ensuring a memorable Christmas dining experience in Malta.