Two Maltese restaurants awarded Michelin star as total rises to five

2021’s Michelin Guide Malta is finally out and two new restaurants have been granted the prestigious Michelin Star, bringing the total up to five.

The new Michelin-awarded guide are Bahia in Lija and ION – The Harbour in Valletta and have been hailed for their quality ingredients & produce and attention to detail and join the ranks of other One Star restaurants De Mondion, Noni & Under Grain.

Just like all our colleagues we struggle seeing our restaurant empty. We look forward to taking reservations again, once we are given the green light to do so.In the meantime, stay safe.

Posted by Bahia on Thursday, 4 March 2021

Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec expressed his sympathy towards the hospitality industry and those who faced difficulties during such trying times but also highlighted his pleasure in awarding two new stars and five Michelin ‘Plates’.

Posted by ION – The Harbour on Tuesday, 23 February 2021

The restaurants which were awarded the ‘Plate’ were The Fork and Cork, Chophouse, Fernandõ Gastrotheque, Zest and Mezzodi – with Valletta’s Harbour Club, Noni, Briju, De Mondion & Tmun being hailed for the initiatives.

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