Tribelli – Authentic Maltese Cuisine

There can be no better backdrop to dining than that of the Grand Harbour and the distant bastions of historic Valletta. Tribelli serves up an authentic Maltese menu that celebrates local tradition and cultural heritage. With an extensive covered terrace overlooking the marina, the historic vaulted restaurant offers a more intimate atmosphere, with subtle lighting and understated grey tones creating a comfortable, contemporary feel. Local craft beers and ciders are hugely popular, while an impressive wine list showcases outstanding local and international wines.

The menu reflects Malta’s culinary heritage, with a tempting choice of traditional nibbles, soups and starters recipes, prepared in time honoured spirit. Aljotta soup, bursting with seafood and flavour is a wonderful introduction. For sharing, a platter of galetti crackers, bigilla, stuffed olives and sun-dried tomatoes delivers an enticing taste of the Mediterranean. Try the Bebbux, garden snails cooked in a rich, tangy tomato and red wine juice, a staple of Maltese cuisine. Main courses of pasta with ricotta or octopus are firm local favourites, but fried or stewed rabbit is a firm favourite which rightly takes centre stage. Succulent combinations of meat and sausage are served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Honey drizzled, deep-fried pastries offer a traditional sweet treat, although a selection of homemade ice creams is equally difficult to resist.