NEIGHBOURHOOD
In a world where city centres, like London, Rome, Paris and Milan, are becoming indistinguishable,
Valletta still offers an experience that is different and unique.
EAT+DRINK
Our selected cafes and restaurants in Valletta.
Coffee
PREGO
a small family-run coffee shop. Original 1960s décor. Maltese-style coffee.
58 South Street
CAFFE CORDINA
strong coffee at the counter.
244 Republic Street
CULTO
Italian-style coffee.
St John’s Street, corner with Republic Street
CHARLES GRECH
One of the oldest alcohol importers on the island. A wide selection of spirits and wines, tobacco and perfumes.
Republic Street
Bread
CULTO
This small eatery is best for freshly prepared breads.
You can also choose your own filling.
St John’s Street, corner with Republic Street
Sweets
DOLCERIA CROCE BONACI
One of the oldest confectioneries on the island.
Best for local pastries and a variety of sweets.
153/155 St Lucia Street
CAMILLERI SWEETS
Vast selection of local and imported sweets and pastries.
Merchant Street
Pastizzi + Qassatat
CAFFE CORDINA
one of the oldest coffee shops in Valletta. Imposing 18th century décor.
Best for ambiance and freshly baked pastizzi (local pastries).
The new extension ‘Dolce’ offers a more contemporary ambiance.
244 Republic Street
MUSEUM CAFE
Local feel.
Freshly baked pasteries (try one of their large Qassatat (pies).
Local gossip.
24 Melita Street
Drink
TRABUXU
Small and cozy. Offers a wide selection of wines.
1 Strait Street
BRIDGE BAR
Jazz evenings.
Wine & Spirits. Excellent location overlooking Victoria gate.
St Ursula Street
MONALISA LOUNGE
Breathtaking view of Marsamxett Harbour.
Great Siege Road
TIKO TIKO
Eclectic decor in one of infamous streets of Valletta.
Strait Street
Local + Mediterranean
AMBROSIA
An elegant setting, family run.
Archbishop Street
RAMPILA
Continental cuisine. Located in ‘tunnels’ within the bastions.
St John’s Cavallier Street
IL-HORZA.
Maltese rustic decor and traditional dishes.
6 St Christopher Street
PALAZZO PRECA
Family run.
Strait Street
RUBINO
Worth a visit for it’s facade (don’t be mislead since it says Confectionery).
Local dishes, including rabbit.
53 Old Bakery Street
MALATA
An intimate setting in the Main Square. Jazz nights on selected nights.
Palace Square
ANGELICA
Charming decor.
Ask for the owner Mona.
Archbishop Street
DA PIPPO
A favourite with the locals and serves a variety of Maltese and Sicialian dishes.
A small place with few tables. Genuine food.
One of Brad Pitt’s favourite spots in Valletta.
136 Melita Street, Valletta.
CAFFE JUBILEE
More of a casual diner.
Try ravjul (filled pasta pockets with Gozo cheese).
125 St Lucia Street
GUZE
Varied menu. Freshly prepared.
22 Old Bakery Street
Fish
FUMIA
Run by an Italian chef.
72 Old Bakery Street (Below the Manoel Theatre)
SICILIA BAR
The best view in Valletta.
Casual and laidback.
1 St John’s Street (at the very bottom of street)
COCKNEYS
Fresh fish al-fresco.
Marsamxett Harbour
Pizza
LA CAVE
Underground cellar with a variety of pizzas.
Castille Square (corner with St Paul’s Street)
CRIANZA
Pizza and other dishes
33 Archbishop Street
MARGO
Book the most expensive pizza on the island (contains truffles and 24k gold).
63 Republic Street
Tapas
LEGLIGIN
The place for Mediterranean tapas. Ask for Chris (the owner).
119 St Lucia Street
Fusion
BLUE ROOM
Chinese cuisine. Tastefully decorated.
59 Republic Street, Valletta
LA MERE
Fuses Mediterranean, Indian, Arabian and Maltese.
174 Merchant Street
SHOP
Crafts + Art
FILIGREE & GOLDSMITH
SALV CARUANA
One of the few remaining silversmiths who still creates delicate filigree pieces by hand.
51 St Paul’s street
MINIATURE STATUES
SAULUS
Hand-made plaster and clay statues of Saints.
Some highly decorated with gold leaf.
282A St Paul’s Street (corner with St Lucia Street)
WOODEN SCULPTURES
IL-BOTTEGIN TA’ SAN MARTIN
The artist works inside his shop – painting and sculpting in wood.
Meet him and enjoy his artworks and stories.
185 Old Bakery Street
WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS
GALEA’S ART STUDIO
One of the last remaining watercolourist from a generation of painters.
South Street
MAPS & ENGRAVINGS
COLLECTOR’S DEN
Genuine collector’s items for sale, including old maps of Malta,
engravings of the Grandmasters and memorabilia.
122 Archbishop Street
PRINTS
KG STORE
Charming French-style prints of various sizes, art supplies and statues.
56 St Lucia Street
MALTESE CROSSES
The Maltese Cross is available in various shapes and sizes. Gold/Silver.
Check out St Lucia Street or Sterling Jewellers Est.1896
MOUTH BLOWN GLASS
Maltese glass items are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Try Mdina Glass in Valletta and Mdina or Phoenician Glass in Ta’ Qali (Crafts Village)
Fashion + Jewellery
JEWELLERY
Luxury timepieces and jewellery in Republic Street.
Check out Sterling Jewellers for Bulgari, Gucci and Dunhill.
SHOES
Check out St Lucia Street (The area touching the law courts)
for selected shoe shops.
VINTAGE
BLUSH&PANIC
Vintage and vintage inspired.
Melita Street
DESIGNER & HIGH STREET
High-street fashion stores in Republic Street and Mechants Street.
Designer labels: visit REBELLI or SARTO in PORTOMASO (out of Valletta).
Beauty
SCENTS
ACQUA DI PARMA and SANTA MARIA NOVELLA perfumes
are available at CAMILLERIPARISMODE.
Merchant Street, Valletta
CREAMS & LOTIONS
Branded beauty available at FRANKS and CHEMIMART.
SEE
Our Must-See in Valletta.
Caravaggio
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist is the only signed painting by Caravaggio.
This painting is rarely out of the island. Also look out for the smaller painting depicting St Jerome.
St John’s Co Cathedral Museum, Republic Street
(Visit St John’s Co Cathedral for the magnificent baroque interiors and marble tomb stones)
Tapestries
Gobelins tapestries woven in France for Grand Master Ramon Perellos.
An intact collection that has remained so for more than 300 years.
The Grand Master’s Palace, Republic Street.
Old Master's Paintings
The MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS contains a large collection of old masters’ paintings, including Ribera, Mattia Preti and Favray.
South Street.
Armoury
One of the world’s greatest arms collections is located in this original building. Dating back to 1604.
The Grand Master’s Palace, Republic Street, Valletta.
Authentic 17th Century House
CASA ROCCA PICCOLA is a Maltese nobleman’s house with over 50 rooms.
A unique peep into the life and times of Maltese nobility.
More than 400 years of history.
74 Republic Street
The Old Library
The entire archives of the Knights from the Crusades (11th century until 1798) are contained here.
Take your ID or passport for identification.
The National Library, 36 Old Treasury Street (Opposite Caffe Cordina).
The V Toilet
Visit this one-of-a-kind public toilet designed by a leading Maltese architect and local contemporary artist.
Inspired by the life in Red Light district. (Watch out for the old bar signs in Strait Street).
Strait Street (corner with Old Theatre Street).
TRANSPORT
TAXI
From outside the city gate or call a private cab company.
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BUS
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WALK
Valletta is not a flat city.
Figure out the roads that are best to roll down and the more leveled ones to walk back.
You’ll save time and energy, unless you want to burn more calories!
CAR
There are many cars on the island, and parking in Valletta can be tricky.
Park in the white lines any time, blue lines during the day, green and yellow lines: never.
AIRPORT
Malta International Airport (the only one) is a 20-minute drive to Valletta.
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FERRY TO SLIEMA
A ferry operates daily (unless it’s bad weather) and crosses over from Marsamxett Harbour in Valletta to Sliema.
Convenient if you want a quick crossover and want to avoid traffic.
FERRY TO GOZO
The ferry leaves from Mgarr, north of Malta.
Take the bus (around 1hr) or taxi, then catch the ferry (20min).
gozochannel.com
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