Lumière

Nestled in historic Mdina, Lumière Restaurant offers an elegant setting where dining meets the timeless beauty of Malta’s Silent City. Elegant atmosphere and romantic touches make it inviting for memorable dining occasions. An intimate rooftop hideaway, Lumière crowns Palazzo Bifora, a six-suite boutique hotel on Aragona Alley. The restored palazzo takes its name from the twin-arched bifora window on its first floor. Tucked away from Mdina’s busier streets, the third-floor dining room and shaded terrace gaze across honey-hued rooftops towards the surrounding villages. With seating for just 20 guests, the mood is hushed and exclusive, ideal for romantic dinners and special celebrations; private dining can also be arranged. Interiors pair period character with glamour, while the family-run restaurant offers a warm, attentive welcome.

The kitchen serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a strong Italian accent, showcasing fine seasonal produce. Begin with beef fillet tartare, red prawn carpaccio or sautéed octopus with polenta. Pasta and risotto take centre stage, from rigatoni alla carbonara and linguine alle vongole to fennel and confit lemon risotto or seafood-laden risotto al sapore di mare. Main courses include slow-cooked local rabbit in red wine jus, king scallops au gratin, lamb with Sicilian caponata and sea bass baked in salt. Desserts are made in-house daily. An extensive list of local and international wines complements every course, while the bar serves classic and original cocktails and mocktails.