Eating out in Malta isn’t about hurriedly cramming in the food. The locals simply love their food! This is a country that likes to savour meals, with lunch and dinner being the most important times of the day. This devotion to all things tasty is reflected in the places you can dine. You could be eating dinner while watching the sunset from a rooftop restaurant. You may be enjoying a tapas-style lunch on a promenade, listening to the soft lapping of waves. There are restaurants in historic buildings, cafes hidden down the side streets. The locals take time over their food and almost everywhere you eat out is also a place to hang out for many hours after the meal.
Maltese cuisine is based on fresh organic produce, grown on the islands’ hills or caught from the Mediterranean. Many visitors find it to be similar to Italian food, albeit with a distinctive dash of local flair and a distinct North African influence, not to mention the ideas inherited from British dishes. Think soups, pastas and dips for breakfast, with lots of fresh fish and meat as the main course. And what special pastries and desserts you can enjoy! Many restaurants serve traditional favourites while others are giving Maltese cuisine a modern twist.
But don't be mistaken. Local cuisine isn't your only option in Malta. Most hotels serve vast range of hot and cold buffet breakfasts, incorporating many international favourites. Hotels and bars are known to serve snack-style lunches such as sandwiches, chips and burgers. There are also many British-style restaurants on the island when you want to enjoy the taste of home.
