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

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.

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.

Fish of the day was solid. Pistachio pasta too. Courtyard&#39;s a nice quiet spot away from the main streets. Service friendly enough.

The shellfish soup was decent, and the octopus ceviche stood out&mdash;fresh and well-balanced. Sitting right by the water made it pleasant, though the location is a bit out of the way. Fine for a relaxed meal if you&rsquo;re already in the area.

The octopus in garlic was seriously good &mdash; super tender and packed with flavor. We grabbed a table by the water and it made the whole meal feel chill. Service was a bit all over the place though, took a while to get our drinks. Still, I&#39;d come back just for that octopus. Good spot if you&#39;re hanging with friends.

Been coming here for a while now, and the service never misses. Staff remember you, which says a lot. Food&#39;s been solid every time too, especially the fish.

The seafood was fresh and the prices felt fair for what you get. That view though &mdash; honestly the main reason I&rsquo;d go back. Just wish they&rsquo;d enforce the no-smoking rule, someone lit up right next to us and it kinda ruined the breeze.

Stopped by for a late lunch. Burger was solid, cooked right, and the fries were actually a decent portion. Place has that old-meets-new vibe, pretty chill. Village location makes it easy to find parking, which is a plus. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Came here on a whim and honestly the ribeye was the highlight. Cooked exactly how I asked, which doesn&rsquo;t happen often. House wine was decent too. They even brought out a little limoncello at the end, which was a nice touch. Would go back just for that steak again.

The indoor play area is what keeps us coming back. Kids can run around while you actually sit and finish a meal. Pizza was solid, decent crust, not too greasy. Place gets packed on weekends and service slows down, but that&#39;s expected. Fine for what it is.

Had the poached eggs with rucola for breakfast &mdash; honestly one of the better ones I&#39;ve had in a while. Portion was decent for the price, which surprised me. Sat outside and watched people walk by, no rush at all. Just wish the coffee came out hotter, but not a dealbreaker.

Still the best kebab on the island after all these years. Quick service, same great taste every time. Grabbed one on my lunch break and was in and out in ten minutes.

Stopped by around 11pm and they were still serving &mdash; that alone saved us. The crepes were properly good, light and buttery. Pizza was just alright, but honestly, stick to the crepes. Staff were friendly too.

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