Great spot for drinks with friends, that view is hard to beat. Staff were super friendly. Food was a bit hit or miss though, beef olives were great but the fish was meh. Toilets could use some work 😅

Service was genuinely friendly, not the fake kind. Burger came out a bit overdone but the whole vibe made up for it. Easy stop if you&#39;re staying at the hotel upstairs.

The octopus starter was spot on &mdash; tender and fresh. Daniel and Lynn took care of us well. Nice spot for a relaxed dinner with a decent glass of red.

Lovely old palazzo setting, staff really looked after us. Rabbit was decent, though a bit heavy on the salt for me. Worth a stop if you&#39;re after proper Maltese food.

The seabream in buttermilk was lovely, and the prawn tortellini in bisque really stood out. Beautifully presented too.

Lovely spot right on the harbour, watching the traditional boats while you eat. Staff were friendly and the owner gave us a free limoncello. Chocolate fondant was decent, maybe a bit pricey but fair for the view.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

Been here a few times now and the char-grilled steaks never miss. Cooked exactly how I asked. Bay Street location makes it easy to pop in. Menu&#39;s huge but the platters are decent value.

The pasta was fresh, really well cooked. My carbonara had that silky sauce, not the clumpy kind you get in tourist spots. Staff left us alone until we needed them, which I appreciate. Prices felt fair for what came out of the kitchen. Only thing, the place got a bit loud by 8pm, but that&#39;s on me for going at peak time.

The grilled calamari was spot on, fresh and tender. Salt-baked sea bass did not disappoint either. Marina view is nice but you pay for it.

Stopped by for lunch and went straight for the calamari and lobster mini burgers. Both were solid, but the peach stracciatella salad really caught me off guard&mdash;fresh and light. Portions are decent, no complaints there. Place was a bit busy, but food came out quick enough.

The salt-crusted catch of the day was spot on&mdash;moist, flaky, properly seasoned. Paired it with a nice Italian white from their list, worked well together. Finished with a lemoncello, which was a smooth way to end things. Place was quiet enough for a proper conversation. Service a bit slow between courses, but the food made up for it.

The pizza here is proper&mdash;thin crust, decent toppings, and that charred edge I like. Paid about &euro;9 for mine, which felt fair for the size. Sat on the terrace, sea view was lovely, but inside the pizza area it&rsquo;s a bit plain, nothing special. Still, if you&rsquo;re after a quick bite by the water, it does the job.

The Maltese platter was solid, those white beans were the highlight. Portion felt right for the price, and the staff didn&#39;t rush us. Good spot to just sit with a drink.

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