Maltese Food

Experience the rich flavors of Malta, where Mediterranean ingredients meet centuries of culinary tradition influenced by Italian, Arabic, and British cuisines.

Imqaret
Vegetarian

Imqaret

Sweet date-filled pastries, fried until golden and dusted with sugar.

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Key Ingredients
Dates Aniseed Pastry Citrus Zest
Kapunata
Vegetarian

Kapunata

A traditional vegetable stew of eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes.

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Key Ingredients
Eggplant Bell Peppers Tomatoes Capers
Bragioli

Bragioli

Beef olives stuffed with herbs and cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

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Key Ingredients
Beef Slices Minced Pork Bacon Garlic
Lampuki Pie

Lampuki Pie

Seasonal fish baked in a savory pie with herbs and vegetables.

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Key Ingredients
Lampuki Fish Spinach Cauliflower Olives
Rabbit Stew

Rabbit Stew

A rich, slow-cooked stew and Malta's beloved national specialty.

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Key Ingredients
Rabbit Red Wine Garlic Peas
Pastizzi
Vegetarian

Pastizzi

Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy ricotta or mushy peas.

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Key Ingredients
Puff Pastry Ricotta Peas

Where to Eat in Malta

From family-run village restaurants to waterfront dining in Valletta, Malta offers diverse culinary experiences. Don't miss the Sunday fish market in Marsaxlokk for the freshest seafood, or the traditional pastizzeria for an authentic local breakfast.

Many restaurants use locally sourced ingredients including Gozitan cheese, Maltese honey, and fresh Mediterranean fish. Pair your meal with local wines from Malta's growing wine industry.