Malta

The 7th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Malta includes 1 new Bib Gourmand and 5 new recommendations.

Follow us from the moment Maurizio Cavallaro of Red Earth Farm pulls the beetroot from the ground, to when Chef Nikolai Abela, of Grotto Tavern in Rabat, transforms the vegetable into a creative sensation.

Occasionally, our inspectors are served dishes that remain etched in their memories. From the very first bite, something extraordinary happens – akin to love at first sight. But what are these dishes, and what sparks such emotion? Let us take you back to our most cherished moments from Malta's 2025 selection.

The 2025 Malta MICHELIN Guide selection celebrates a newly awarded One MICHELIN Star restaurant.

Visitors to Malta and Gozo have the opportunity to immerse themselves for a moment in agricultural life or even stay on a farm for an authentic and memorable experience that offers a fresh perspective on the day-to-day on the Maltese archipelago. Doing so also supports the preservation of traditional farming practices.

AYU is the story of three brothers who share their passion for food and travel with their guests. The aromas and flavours of the dishes take you on a...

Perhaps the least known Maltese agricultural commodity is the indigenous Bidni olive, which is used to produce a unique monovarietal olive oil with a sophisticated terroir profile.

Towering cliffs, pristine natural beauty, sleepy farming villages, splendid churches and a harbour town where you are immediately immersed in the Gozitan atmosphere – no trip to Malta is complete without a visit to its smaller sister island Gozo. Go Gozo!

Rosami, a restaurant housed in an imposing 19C palazzo in Balluta Bay, was awarded its first star this year. It's time to meet chef Eoin Smith.

For the first time, the MICHELIN Guide awards Two Stars to a Maltese restaurant

Paul Buttigieg is a traditional chef who has a keen eye for the possibilities the sea has to offer in terms of sustainable options. And at the same time, he is mindful of his customers' expectations. Nestled in Mgarr Harbour on Gozo's southern coast, Tmun Restaurant showcases his future-focused vision in the form of balanced dishes. With his distinctive repertoire, he has surprises in store for local foodies and tourists alike.

The rich historical mosaic of the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo is legendary.

Welcome to MICHELIN-Starred Fernandõ Gastrotheque, where the cooking revolves around Mediterranean flavours, Asian influences and an impressive wine list.

It might seem odd to associate a term from art history with a blood sausage, yet this poetic description is entirely fitting. Once set to disappear from the dinner table altogether, this delicacy may soon be welcomed back by the EU – as a recognised product with a protected designation of origin. It would also be Malta’s first in this category.

Home-made cheeses, or perhaps we could even call them living room cheeses… Chances are you have never heard this term. Yet, like garage wines, this coinage accurately captures the essence of a unique category of Maltese cheeses insofar as the meticulous artisanal processes that give them their distinctive flavours and shapes take place in tiny living rooms. Alongside authentic farmhouse cheeses, they imbue Maltese artisanal cheesemaking with a distinct energy of its own.

A local product par excellence, Maltese honey represents the country’s history and culinary riches – and no mention can be made of Maltese cuisine without it being referenced.

Discover hotels and restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide Malta 2022

Now is a great time to start planning a trip to ION - The Harbour, a MICHELIN Starred restaurant with stunning harbour views