The 8 Best Dinner Experiences in Malta

1.Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 667 reviews · 7 hours · from $135Our pick

Start with a boat ride past Comino’s caves and Crystal Lagoon, then swim near the Blue Lagoon before crossing to Gozo. Guides such as Emilio, Dave, Leon, and Seif lead the 570cc quad tour through coastal viewpoints, salt pans, valleys, and bays. A light Gozitan meal follows, with French, English, and German support.

“This was a really good day. We were picked up in Valletta & transported to the next stop which was the boat journey. Communication could have been a bit better between stops as sometimes you were stood around unsure what was going to happen. This did not detract from the experience however. We had 45 minutes to swim in the lovely waters, then taken to Gozo to be transported to our quad bikes. Sief was very thorough and knowledgeable. I think we covered every square inch of Gozo on the bikes, it was great. We had dinner in between which was very good. We were riding until about 8:30 in…”

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2.Folklore Dinner Show at a Traditional Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Best value

Spend three hours at Ta’ Marija Restaurant, established in 1964, with hotel pickup available, a four-course Maltese dinner, free-flowing local wine, live guitar, and six dancers in 18th-century dress. Host Belinda helps keep the evening moving, from the cultural show to the open dancefloor.

“This is a great way to kick off a trip to Malta. The introduction to Maltese culture and food helped ease our journey and set proper expectation management on food and drink selections.”

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3.Wine Tasting and Paired Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Spend three hours at Maldonado Bistro in Victoria with owner George and his team, tasting seven certified Maltese and Gozitan wines alongside four locally sourced courses. You’ll eat at a private table in the restaurant’s historic vault, hear stories about producers and recipes, and finish with coffee.

“Delicious dinner in a fantastic open kitchen space above this well-regarded restaurant in Victoria. An exciting list of 8 wines and interesting explanations about each from the owner of the restaurant, who knows all there is to know about Maltese and Gozitan wine. Extremely high value for money when considering the quality of the meal and wines. I was grateful that they adapted the menu for me as a vegetarian, and we especially enjoyed watching the food being prepared right next to us. Would recommend to any foodies.”

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4.Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend an evening at Ta' Marija, a family-run Maltese restaurant in Mosta, with a four-course tasting menu, free-flowing local wine, live music, and traditional dancers in eighteenth-century dress. Ben hosts the evening, and Belinda is among the warmly praised staff. Transfers connect major resort areas, though pickup times can vary.

“Fantastic 4 course meal of choice maltese dishes with plenty of wine and a cocktail with a secret ingredient. Great ambiance. Lovely traditional dancing showing wonderful maltese costumes. We had a wonderful explanation of each dance.”

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5.Romantic Italian Cuisine Dinner in Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $88

Meet at Koccio Valletta on Triq Santa Lucia for a private Italian dinner in one of Valletta’s most picturesque stairways. You’ll receive a tasting menu with carpaccio or burrata, cold cuts, cheeses, meatballs, focaccia, caprese salad, vegetables, dessert, limoncello, and one bottle of wine per couple. English and Italian assistance is available.

“Great culinary experience and awesome service. Just remember to show up hungry to the dinner because portions sizes are significant ❤️”

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6.Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours at Ta’ Marija, a Maltese restaurant operating since 1964. You’ll have a four-course dinner, unlimited local wine and mineral water, coffee or tea, and a folklore performance by dancers in 18th-century costumes. Optional hotel pickup runs between 5:50 and 7:20 pm, with dinner beginning around 7:30 pm.

“I had a memorable night. The manager was kind and helpful. The staff did every thing to make enjoy the night. The performance was nice”

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7.Christmas Tuk Tuk or Jeep tour in Gozo inc. Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Spend about six hours exploring Gozo by electric tuk tuk or Jeep, with pickup in Malta, ferry transfers, Christmas markets, Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem, the Citadel by night, and a Maltese dinner with mulled wine. Your driver shares local stories while taking you along narrow village roads that larger vehicles cannot reach.

“We got to go on the most narrow and remote streets with the tuk tuk, which was electric by the way, and the guide was super nice and provided us with many info, useful tips and nice stories!”

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8.Wine Tasting & Open Kitchen Dinner in 17 Mons Vella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $108

At Maldonado Bistro in Victoria, Gozo, George leads a three-hour evening of seven Maltese and Gozitan wines, including indigenous Girgentina and Gellewza, alongside a four-course meal cooked in a private air-conditioned open kitchen. Water, coffee, and tea are included, with space for no more than 16 people.

“Fabulous food (4 courses) with a rainbow of local wine pairings and lots of good stories too. I left with a very full tummy, happy taste buds, and a warm heart. An evening well spent in Victoria!”

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