Stuffat tal-fenek
Rabbit stew simmered in red wine, garlic and tomatoes, the national dish served on Sundays
14-17 EUR per personRestaurants in Mġarr and country taverns
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Cuisine Malta
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A Mediterranean crossroads, Maltese cuisine blends Sicilian, Arab and British influences: braised rabbit, ricotta pastries and fresh fish from the auctions.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Pastizzi
Flaky pastries filled with ricotta or pea purée, the quintessential Maltese snack
0.50-1 EUR eachStreet pastizzerias, notably in Rabat and Ħamrun
Ftira
Round flatbread topped with tuna, olives, capers, tomatoes and potatoes, UNESCO-listed
3-6 EURBakeries and snacks all over the island
Aljotta
A rich, fragrant fish soup with garlic, tomato and rice
8-12 EURMarsaxlokk, a fishing village
Lampuki pie
A mahi-mahi (lampuki) pie with vegetables, an autumn specialty
10-15 EURTraditional restaurants from September to November
Bragioli
Beef roulades stuffed with eggs and bacon, braised in sauce
12-18 EURMaltese taverns
Ġbejniet
Small sheep's cheeses from Gozo, fresh, salted or peppered
2-5 EURGozo's markets and farms
Kannoli
Crispy tubes filled with sweet ricotta, a Sicilian legacy
1,50-3 EURPastry shops in Valletta and Victoria
Boissons
Boissons locales
Kinnie
A local bitter-orange soda made from bitter oranges and herbs, the Maltese icon
Cisk
The Maltese lager, brewed since 1928
Bajtra
A prickly-pear liqueur, sweet, served as a digestif
Maltese wine
Local grape varieties Girgentina (white) and Ġellewża (red), Marsovin and Meridiana vineyards
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Pastizzi fresh from the oven at a pastizzeria
- Tuna ftira to take away for the beach
- Imqaret: date-filled fritters, sold hot in Valletta
Conseils de securite
- High European hygiene standards, no particular risk
- The fish is ultra-fresh in Marsaxlokk, especially on Sunday after the market
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Il-kont | The bill |
| Grazzi | Thank you |
| Ikel | Food |
| Ilma | Eau |
| Birra | Biere |
| Hobz | Bread |
| Sahha | Cheers (here's to you) |
| Bongu | Hello |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
Sunday family lunch is an institution, notably around rabbit
2
English is spoken everywhere, but a 'Grazzi' always goes down well
3
People often eat late in the evening, especially in summer because of the heat
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
The pea pastizzi (tal-pizelli) are vegetarian
Ftira also comes without tuna, with grilled vegetables and cheese
Many restaurants offer vegetarian Mediterranean dishes
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
0,50-6 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
12-20 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
25-45 EUR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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