Food And Drink

Maltese Food

Maltese cuisine blends Mediterranean, Italian, Arabic, and British influences, featuring fresh seafood, hearty stews, local breads, and delicious pastries. Here are some recomendations:

Pastizzi – Malta's most famous snack, a flaky pastry typically filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas.

Fenkata – A traditional rabbit dish often considered Malta's national meal, usually served with garlic, wine, and herbs.

Ftira – A ring-shaped bread used for sandwiches, commonly filled with tuna, tomatoes, olives, and local ingredients.

Hobz biz-Zejt – Rustic bread topped with olive oil, tomato paste, tuna, capers, and vegetables.

Bragioli – Beef rolls stuffed with herbs, eggs, and breadcrumbs, then slow-cooked in a rich sauce.

Aljotta – A flavorful Mediterranean fish soup prepared with garlic, herbs, tomatoes, and rice.

Qagħaq tal-Għasel – A traditional sweet pastry filled with a rich treacle mixture.

Kannoli – Crispy pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cream, similar to Sicilian cannoli.

Imqaret – Deep-fried pastries stuffed with dates and often served warm.

Wine and Drinks

Maltese Wine – Malta produces a variety of quality red, white, and rosé wines, benefiting from the island's sunny Mediterranean climate.

Girgentina – An indigenous Maltese white grape used to create fresh, aromatic wines with citrus and floral notes.

Ġellewża – A native red grape producing medium-bodied wines with fruity flavors and soft tannins.

Cisk Lager – Malta's most popular beer, a crisp and refreshing lager brewed locally since 1929.

Kinnie – Malta's iconic soft drink, made from bitter oranges and aromatic herbs, with a unique bittersweet taste.

Bajtra Liqueur – A traditional Maltese liqueur produced from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

Limoncello – Widely enjoyed in Malta, especially after meals and during the summer months.