Lovely views over Mdina&mdash;could even see Valletta in the distance. Food was decent, staff friendly enough. Toilets were a bit busy though.

Stopped for coffee and ice cream &mdash; both were solid. Service was quick, staff friendly. Nice little spot to just sit and take a break.

No printed menu, just whatever the chef feels like that day. Our server walked us through every dish and it honestly felt like a dinner party at a friend&#39;s place. Great spot to bring a few people.

Big portions, that&rsquo;s for sure. Went for the angus burger and stewed rabbit&mdash;both solid picks. Roasted potatoes and grilled veg came out a bit soggy, more boiled than roasted. Red wine was average at best. Fine for a casual dinner if you&rsquo;re nearby and hungry. Nothing fancy, but you won&rsquo;t leave hungry.

The mussels in prosecco broth were spot on. Octopus was tender too. Didn&#39;t care much about the view, but the food did the talking.

The tasting menu was a solid intro to Maltese food&mdash;rabbit and ravioli stood out. Owner&rsquo;s a character, made the night fun.

Been coming here for a while now, and the garden seating is what keeps me coming back. It&#39;s just so quiet and green, even when the place is busy. Food&#39;s decent, but yeah, you might wait a bit longer than you&#39;d like. Still, I don&#39;t mind it for a relaxed evening.

The pork belly here was properly crispy, not chewy. That alone made the whole meal worth it. Had the rabbit too, sauce was rich but not heavy. Prices are fair for what you get. Place was busy but food came out quick. Would eat here again.

Gluten-free pizza was decent, not gonna lie. Place was way too hot though, and they were clearly understaffed. Had to flag someone down just to get menus. Order got mixed up too, but the waitress handled it politely. Portions are big, that&#39;s a plus. Food&#39;s just okay. Quick bite if you&#39;re in the area, but don&#39;t expect much.

Stopped by twice during our stay&mdash;food stayed consistent both times. Nice relaxed vibe, and the staff didn&rsquo;t rush us. Their house red paired well with the grilled fish.

The pasta trio was the reason we came and honestly it didn&rsquo;t disappoint. The waitress was lovely, and the chef actually came out to talk through the specials which felt personal. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price. Still, a solid spot if you&rsquo;re in the area.

The service was the highlight, honestly. Our waitress knew her stuff about gluten-free options and double-checked everything for my celiac needs. Felt really looked after without being hovered over. Only tiny thing, we waited a bit for the bill at the end. But the care with the food safety part? That meant a lot.

The calamarata was huge and really well done. Sitting by the water made it better. Waiters were lovely too. Probably my favourite meal this trip.

Came here for a special dinner and the food was solid. The chef&rsquo;s French technique really shows in the dishes. Nice touch having the chef stop by the table. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price.

Came here after a mate told me about it. The linguine with baby calamari was decent, pasta cooked right. Goat cheese starter was good too. Place is small, got that old-school Maltese feel. Service was fine, nothing fancy. Prices fair for what you get. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area.

The grilled octopus was spot on&mdash;tender, smoky, not rubbery at all. Portion could be bigger for the price, but the flavor made up for it.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and honestly left surprised. Portions are huge for the price, which is always a win. I got the homemade pasta and it was solid&mdash;nothing fancy, just properly cooked and comforting. Staff let me take my time even though it was busy. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

Eggs Your Way was decent but the halloumi could use more seasoning. Service was quick enough for a lunch stop. Fine if you need a fast bite.

The hot chocolate here is proper thick, just how I like it. Croissant was fresh too. Place is small but cosy, good for a quick stop when you&#39;re out and about.

We stopped by for lunch and grabbed a table near the pool. The fish carpaccio was fresh and light, and my pasta came out just right. Service was friendly without hovering, which I appreciated. Only small thing&mdash;the seating felt a bit cramped near the water. Still, a comfortable spot to unwind for an hour or two.

Stopped here after Blue Grotto. Seafood was fresh, no complaints. Tried the beetroot burger from the specials&mdash;decent option if you&#39;re not into fish. View over the water is the real draw. Service was fine, nothing slow. Prices fair for what you get. Solid stop if you&#39;re in the area.

The salted caramel and chocolate pie here is genuinely good, though the filling felt more like pancake topping than pie. Wings are pricey for what you get, but I&#39;d come back just for that dessert.

Tried the ribs here while catching a game&mdash;solid choice, messy but worth it. Menu&rsquo;s huge, so I&rsquo;ll probably come back to work through more of it.

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