MICHELIN unveiled its new Malta MICHELIN Guide today. After its launch in 2020, this fourth edition highlights 43 establishments, including a new restaurant awarded its first MICHELIN star. Year after year, the Maltese culinary scene continues to reinvent itself and flourish, blending bold fusion cuisines with restaurants dedicated to the treasures of the sea.
Between abundant creativity and the mastery of classical expertise, each one asserts its identity. Driven forward by a continual pursuit of excellence and a meticulous attention to the quality of ingredients, whether from the Mediterranean Sea or the rich local terrain, this effervescence demonstrates the increasing maturity of Maltese gastronomy.
A new Star brightens Maltese gastronomy
Perched on the 11th floor of the 1926 Le Soleil Hotel, the GV offers a true invitation to escape the ordinary. Its refined decor, inspired by the luxurious train carriages of the Orient Express, combines elegance with nostalgia, while the panoramic terrace reveals a sweeping view of the city.
From the open kitchen, Chefs Andrew Borg and David Tanti propose a creative international menu. They bring their talent to the service of a refined, deliberately restrained menu. Among the top picks of the MICHELIN inspectors is the cured aged amberjack enlivened with a touch of sea urchin, preserved fennel, and a creamy pink grapefruit sabayon.
Carried forward by new chefs, two restaurants maintain their Star:
Rosamì, which welcomes the talented Eoin Smith, whose tasting menus are a great opportunity to discover the excellence of Maltese products; and the Fernandõ Gastrotheque restaurant, where Chef Hiram Cassar develops creative recipes using carefully selected ingredients for subtle, elegant results.
Three newly selected restaurants join the new edition
La Pira – Located at the very heart of historical Valletta, one of the most frequented sites of the island, this establishment proposes authentic, flavorful traditional Maltese cuisine in a simple setting with a convivial atmosphere. Among the most popular dishes are pulled rabbit rigatoni, Maltese-style stuffed marrows, grilled octopus, and aljotta, the traditional fish soup typical of the island.
Risette – Facing the Our Lady of Mount Carmel basilica, this elegant modern establishment offers a cuisine that is true to its image: refined, contemporary, highlighting the quality of the ingredients. The dishes represent the emblematic foods of Malta while reflecting the savoir-faire that the chef learned through overseas experiences.
The Seafood Grill Market – Nestled away from the bustle of tourist circuits, this restaurant celebrates seafood in its purest expression. A fish stall at the entrance showcases the catch of the day, promising irreproachable freshness. On the menu, the feast includes raw seafood, vibrant ceviches, delicate oysters, exceptional caviar, crustaceans and shellfish. Committed to Mediterranean authenticity, the chef enhances the local fish with classical techniques, making this spot a true catch for seafood lovers.
The selection in figures
43 restaurants selected in total, including:
• 1 restaurant awarded Two MICHELIN Stars
• 6 restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star, including one newly awarded restaurant
• 5 restaurants awarded a Bib Gourmand
• 31 restaurants "Selected," including three newly selected restaurants
The MICHELIN Guide Malta selection 2025:
Two MICHELIN Star Establishments
Valetta ION – The Harbour
One MICHELIN Star Establishments
Fernandõ Gastrotheque
Le GV New
De Mondion
Noni
Rosamì
Under Grain
Bib Gourmand Establishments
AYU
Grain Street
Rubino
Terrone
Commando
Recommended Establishments
59 Republic
Aaron´s Kitchen
AKI
Al Sale
Bahia
Briju
Caviar & Bull
Chophouse
Giuseppi's
Grotto Tavern
Guzé
Kaiseki
La Pira New
Legligin
Level Nine by Oliver Glowig
LOA
Marea
One80 St.Christopher Street
Rebekah's
Risette New
Root 81
Ta´ Frenc
Tartarun
Terroir
The Fork and Cork
The Golden Fork
The Harbour Club
The Medina
The Seafood Grill Market New
Tmun
Zest
Hero image - Brian Grech/Le GV
