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Trabuxu Wine Bar Rooms

Valletta

While Trabuxu Bistro has evolved into a full restaurant, the original Trabuxu Wine Bar remains one of Valletta's most intimate and atmospheric spots for a glass of wine and good company. As Malta's pioneering wine bar — established in 2002 — Trabuxu carries the weight of the island's nascent wine culture on its shoulders and wears it proudly. The selection of Maltese wines is exceptional, with bottles plucked from a cellar that has been carefully curated over more than two decades. Pair your wine with a cheese board or charcuterie selection and settle in for what will inevitably become a very long and enjoyable evening in the heart of Valletta.

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Piadina Caffe

Valletta

Piadina Caffe brings the authentic taste of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region to the streets of Valletta, serving traditional piadina flatbreads — a lighter, crispier alternative to the sandwich — filled with a wonderful array of quality Italian ingredients. Located just around the corner from the magnificent St John's Co-Cathedral, the café is the perfect spot for a quick, satisfying lunch on the move while exploring Valletta. The seating is limited — a small bar inside and a few foldable chairs on the steps outside — but the food is genuinely excellent, the atmosphere is perfectly relaxed, and the prices are very fair for the quality delivered.

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Caffe Cordina Valletta

Valletta

No visit to Valletta is truly complete without stepping inside Caffè Cordina — one of Malta's most iconic and historic institutions, established in 1837 on Republic Street in the heart of the capital. The café's magnificent baroque interior, complete with ornate frescos and gilded detailing, has witnessed over a century and a half of Maltese history unfold. The pastry counter is a wonder — filled with traditional kannoli, ricotta pies, freshly baked ftira, and an extraordinary array of Maltese sweet treats. Order an espresso or freshly squeezed juice and settle into this wonderful piece of living Valletta history for a genuine Maltese café moment.

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Zwiit Craving Cafe

St. Julian's

Zwiit Craving Cafe is one of St Julian's most beloved late-night treats — a colourful, energetic churros café in the heart of Paceville that has built an almost cult-like following for its freshly made churros, hot chocolate dipping sauce, and creative sweet treats. Every churro is made to order, fried in front of you, and served piping hot — the sizzle of the oil, the dusting of cinnamon sugar, and the cloud of steam are part of the experience as much as the taste. Open until the early hours, Zwiit is particularly popular on weekends when the neighbouring clubs empty out and everyone craves something warm and wonderful.

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Rivereno Gelato Sliema

Sliema

Rivereno Gelato is the finest gelato experience in Sliema — a premium Italian gelateria that makes its extraordinarily creamy, richly flavoured gelato entirely fresh on-site every single day. The flavours rotate seasonally, drawing inspiration from local Maltese ingredients as well as classic Italian tradition — you might find fresh ricotta and fig alongside dark chocolate and hazelnut, or seasonal berry sorbets that capture the height of Maltese summer. The quality is exceptional, the portions are generous, and the seafront location makes a Rivereno gelato the perfect accompaniment to a stroll along Sliema's beautiful promenade on a warm Maltese evening.

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Is-Serkin Pastizzeria

Rabat

Is-Serkin is something of a Maltese institution and pilgrimage site for lovers of pastizzi — the flaky, savory pastry parcels filled with ricotta or mushy peas that are the ultimate Maltese street food. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Is-Serkin draws queues of locals at all hours, from early-morning workers to late-night revellers who have discovered that nothing cures hunger quite like a freshly baked pastizz at 3am. At just 50 cents each, this is Malta's most democratic and most beloved food experience. The ricotta version is creamy and subtly sweet; the peas version is earthy and satisfying. Both are genuinely outstanding.

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Sundays in Scotland St Julian's

St. Julian's

Sundays in Scotland is one of Malta's most charming and celebrated artisan café experiences, with the St Julian's branch perched beautifully at Balluta Bay offering stunning views of the sea alongside some of the finest cakes and pastries on the island. The branding may evoke misty highlands, but the quality of the baking is firmly Mediterranean in its richness and generosity — luxurious cream cakes, fresh fruit tarts, indulgent chocolate creations, and delicate mango custard specialities that have earned the café a devoted island-wide following. The specialty coffees are equally impressive, making this the perfect pause point in any St Julian's exploration.

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Manouche Bakery Valletta

Valletta

The Valletta flagship of Manouche Bakery is the fuller, more spacious version of this beloved Maltese artisan pastry brand — offering a proper sit-down café experience alongside its world-class pastry counter. The lemon panqué cake is widely regarded as one of the finest sweet treats to be found anywhere on the island, while the rotating seasonal creations, chocolate pralines, and beautifully crafted tarts demonstrate the genuine skill and passion behind the brand. A wonderful stop for morning coffee and a pastry, an afternoon treat, or a gift box of Maltese artisan baking to take home with you.

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Manouche Bakery Sliema

Sliema

Manouche Bakery has quickly become one of Sliema's most beloved artisan patisseries, drawing a devoted queue of sweet-toothed locals and visitors to Tower Road every morning. The display counter is a study in beautiful baking — intensely flavoured lemon panqué cake, rich chocolate creations, delicate tarts, and an ever-changing selection of seasonal specialities that showcase genuine pastry craft. The small but perfectly formed space means most visitors take their treats to enjoy along Sliema's beautiful seafront promenade. Visit before 2pm for the best selection, as the most popular items sell out early in the day without fail.

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Café Jubilee Victoria

Victoria

Café Jubilee is one of Gozo's most beloved and atmospheric dining spots — a beautifully preserved heritage café in the heart of Victoria that feels wonderfully frozen in time. The vintage interior, with its original wooden counters, period furnishings, and walls adorned with historic photographs, provides an utterly charming backdrop for morning coffee, traditional Maltese pastries, light lunches, and afternoon treats. The Gozitan pastizzi, local ftira sandwiches, and home-baked cakes are all outstanding. Café Jubilee is the perfect place to soak up authentic Gozitan daily life in the island's capital at its most genuine and unhurried.

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Elephant Shoe

Valletta

Elephant Shoe is one of Valletta's most-loved neighbourhood cafés and brunch spots, conveniently located near the spectacular Upper Barrakka Gardens overlooking the Grand Harbour. The menu is refreshingly diverse and inclusive, offering something genuinely satisfying for every palate and dietary preference — from wholesome vegetarian breakfast bowls and vegan salads to classic brunch plates and freshly made sandwiches. The atmosphere is casual, unhurried, and welcoming, with friendly service and very fair prices that make Elephant Shoe a go-to for both local office workers and tourists exploring Valletta's historic streets at their own pace.

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Tribe Valletta

Valletta

Tribe Valletta is the island's most versatile and reliably excellent all-day dining destination, located directly opposite the historic Teatru Rjal (Royal Theatre) in the heart of Malta's capital. From fluffy pancakes and avocado toasts at brunch to satisfying lunch bowls, afternoon coffees, and creative cocktails as the evening unfolds, Tribe's diverse menu caters effortlessly to every time of day and appetite. Excellent vegan and plant-based options sit alongside more indulgent comfort food, and Tribe's vibrant, inclusive atmosphere makes it a perennial favourite for both capital locals and visitors exploring Valletta throughout the day.

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