L’Arkati Restaurant
Marsaxlokk is renowned as a seafood destination, and there is no better place for a gastronomic fish and crustacean experience than L’Arkati. This contemporary restaurant, with rustic stone walls and vaulted ceiling creates a comfortable setting. Street side tables along the lively street frontage and a larger dining area at the water edge, complete with colourful local traditional fishing boats, provide an authentic harbour backdrop. The menu naturally centres on fresh seafood and shellfish, with meat dishes to appeal to all.
A local and international wine list complements the menu and creates perfect pairing.
Starters are a highlight with zesty ‘Thai’ style seabass carpaccio or mango, scallop ceviche offering wonderfully fresh, vibrant flavours. Large prawns dusted with Spanish paprika arrive sizzling in a cast-iron pot, while fresh calamari fritti with sriracha aioli delivers a delicious punch. Lavish platters of oysters, scallops, and langoustine served with an assortment of condiments make a show-stopping centrepiece to share. Select your main-course fish from the chilled display and have it cooked to your liking or handpick a lobster from the aquarium for a perfect shallot and tomato concassé linguine. Those favouring meat will find tempting alternatives, including chicken and sausage sautéed with onions, garlic butter and creamy porcini sauce, or impeccably grilled Scottona rib-eye steak. Desserts provide a spectacular finale, with the pannacotta, toasted coconut flakes and tart berry cookies being absolutely delicious!
