Vecchia Napoli Brewhouse

“A patch of Naples on Maltese soil” is how visitors have described Vecchia Napoli, and the Mriehel restaurant brings a distinctly Neapolitan spirit to the old Farsons brewery. Spacious and comfortable, it combines an inviting setting with visual touches that evoke Naples. The bar is well stocked, while the lively outdoor area offers a relaxed place to dine. Watching the pizzaioli toss dough before baking it in the wood-fired oven remains a mouth-watering spectacle, even for seasoned pizza lovers.

Pizza takes centre stage, made with a light, airy Neapolitan base and a crisp, puffed crust. The menu includes familiar classics alongside inventive combinations, with the house-speciality Calzone Capo di Monte offering a generous mix of cheeses, truffle mushroom cream, radicchio, rocket and prosciutto crudo. Beyond pizza, there is plenty to explore, from crispy calamari fritti to rigatoni al ragù classico Napoletano, slow cooked with beef and sausage in San Marzano tomato sauce. Paccheri ’nduja e burrata pairs spicy sausage pesto with creamy burrata for a richer pasta choice. Antipasti, salads, grilled dishes and stews broaden the selection, while a range of wines from Malta, Italy and beyond complements the food.  Whether you come for a classic Margherita or a more elaborate speciality, the restaurant delivers a taste of Naples in the heart of Malta today.