Here Are The Top 10 Best Restaurants In Malta

The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo has announced its top-rated establishments for 2025, following its annual awards ceremony on December 9, 2024, at The Xara Lodge.

Based on votes from nearly 4,000 diners who participated in the September 2024 survey, these awards celebrate culinary excellence across the islands. The guide recognizes the top 150 restaurants out of thousands, showcasing Malta and Gozo’s thriving food scene.

Taking the Top Overall Restaurant title is Risette, praised for its exceptional dining experience.

Other standout restaurants in the top 10 include de Mondion, known for its elegant fine dining, Rebekah’s, celebrated for its Mediterranean charm, and Sole by Tarragon, offering innovative cuisine.

Da Luigi, Galea’s Kitchen, and Ta’ Frenc also feature for their remarkable culinary achievements. Rounding out the list are Bastion Bar & Restaurant, Paranga, and Tal-Familja, each highly rated for their quality, ambiance, and service.

This year’s awards saw 33 new restaurants added to the guide, reflecting the dynamic evolution of Malta’s dining scene. The Definitive(ly) Good Guide, available in print and at restaurantsmalta.com, remains the definitive source for discovering the best eateries in Malta and Gozo.

The top 40 restaurants winning award plates in order from most highly rated were:

Risette

de Mondion

Rebekah’s

Sole by Tarragon

Da Luigi

Galea’s Kitchen

Ta’ Frenc

Bastion Bar & Restaurant

Paranga

Tal-Familja

Mamacita

Ta’ Bertu’s Kitchen

Scala

Verbena Wine & Dine

Lovage Bistro

Sicilia Bella

Casa Gringo

Contessa

La Mer

ION Harbour

Step 15

MEZ

Palazzo Preca

Grotto Tavern

Caviar & Bull

Onella

Venus

Bacchus

Minoa Mediterranean Fusion

Ostrica

Adura

Village Fork

Country Terrace

The Villa Bologna

Naan Bar

The Aft Galley

Don Royale

Quadro

Chatterbox

The Boathouse

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