Features 03 December 2021

MICHELIN Guide Malta 2021 : Kevin Bonello, chef at De Mondion [VIDEO]

The MICHELIN Guide makes you travel to Malta to discover the treasures of this island, their chefs, their products and their producers. Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Malta 2021, we take a closer look at De Mondion, one-starred restaurant located in the luxurious Xara Palace Hotel.

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At the crossroads of cultures, the Maltese gastronomic scene is a reflection of its rich past by marrying culinary influences from Italy, Mediterranean countries, North Africa, and also Great Britain – not to mention contemporary trends.

The luxurious Xara Palace Hotel is set in a 16th century building in the heart of the beautiful walled city of Mdina and on its top floor, you will find this intimate, elegantly dressed restaurant, De Mondion, featuring impressive artwork of the island. If you’re here in the summer, a table on the terrace is a must ; sit here to enjoy stunning views out across the east of the island to the coast. The à la carte and tasting menus showcasing the best of the island’s produce in sophisticated, classically based Mediterranean dishes which are full of flavour.
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