St. Julian's is a vibrant dining hub with abundant restaurant options and strong vegan/vegetarian scene.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Dining in Malta is a social affair; many restaurants serve large portions best shared. Waterfront and marina-view dining dominates St. Julian's pricing.
- Tipping: Service charge often included; if not, 5–10% tip is customary.
- Peak season (summer) requires restaurant reservations, especially at marina/waterfront venues.
- Pastizzi (€1–2) and ftira are authentic, ultra-affordable breakfast/lunch staples found in every bakery.
- St. Julian's is the most upmarket dining hub in Malta; expect higher prices than other towns. Budget restaurants (€12–18) exist but high-end (€50+) is predominant.
- Vegan/vegetarian dining well-established; many non-dedicated restaurants clearly mark plant-based options.
- Mediterranean seafood, Italian, and North African influences define the local food identity.
Supermarkets
Arkadia Foodstore
- Hours
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (daily)
- Location
- Portomaso, Paceville, St. Julian's
- Notes
- Major supermarket with wide product range, ready-cooked meals, quality groceries
Welbee's Supermarket
- Hours
- Variable
- Location
- Pendergardens, St. Julian's
- Notes
- Local supermarket option in St. Julian's area
Q Market
- Hours
- Variable
- Location
- St. Julian's center
- Notes
- Quality food store with free delivery option
Budget
Carob Tree Food Court
- Price Range
- €12
- Neighborhood
- Spinola, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Multicuisine food court with Indian, Mediterranean, and diverse stalls
Sticky Fingers BBQ
- Price Range
- €15
- Neighborhood
- St. Julian's center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- American BBQ; ribs, slow-cooked meats
Badass Burgers
- Price Range
- €14
- Neighborhood
- Paceville/St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- 100% Angus beef burgers with fries
Manakis Greek Taverna
- Price Range
- €16
- Neighborhood
- Spinola Bay, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek; souvlaki, Greek salads
High End
Paranga
- Price Range
- €55
- Neighborhood
- InterContinental Resort, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian & Mediterranean fine dining; seafood, contemporary interpretations
The Avenue
- Price Range
- €50
- Neighborhood
- Portomaso, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern & traditional Mediterranean cuisine; signature dishes
Waterbiscuit
- Price Range
- €60
- Neighborhood
- St. Julian's center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary Mediterranean; creative chef-driven cuisine, cocktails
Mid Range
Two Buoys Bistro
- Price Range
- €30
- Neighborhood
- Spinola Bay, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean seafood; mussels, fresh fish specials
Brasserie Rodin
- Price Range
- €32
- Neighborhood
- St. Julian's center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French-Mediterranean; contemporary European
Emperor of India
- Price Range
- €25
- Neighborhood
- Paceville, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Northern Indian; traditional curries, naan
Zeris
- Price Range
- €28
- Neighborhood
- Portomaso Marina, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Mediterranean; fresh local ingredients
Delivery Services
Bolt Food
- Notes
- Multi-cuisine delivery service; covers St. Julian's
Wolt
- Notes
- Food delivery app with wide restaurant selection in Malta
eCabs Food
- Notes
- Local delivery service option in St. Julian's
Michelin Restaurants
No Michelin Guide coverage
- Note
- As of latest data, St. Julian's/Malta does not have MICHELIN-starred restaurant listings, though this may evolve
Local Must Try Dishes
Pastizzi
- Description
- Crispy flaky pastry filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas; Malta's most iconic street food snack
Fenkata (Rabbit Stew)
- Description
- Malta's national dish; slow-cooked rabbit in tomato sauce with wine, garlic, and herbs
Aljotta
- Description
- Traditional fish soup with fresh local fish, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs; reflects maritime heritage
Ftira
- Description
- Traditional Maltese flatbread/sandwich with Mediterranean fillings; often topped with tomatoes, capers, olives, tuna
Bragioli
- Description
- Thin beef slices rolled with minced meat, herbs, breadcrumbs; braised in rich tomato sauce
Lampuki Pie
- Description
- Seasonal (August-November) savory pie with mahi-mahi fish, spinach, vegetables, capers, olives; pastry-topped
Platt Malti
- Description
- Maltese appetizer platter with small dishes: gbejniet (goat cheese), sun-dried tomatoes, bigilla, Maltese sausage
Imqaret
- Description
- Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced dates; North African-influenced traditional sweet treat
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- St. Julian's has a vibrant and growing vegan/vegetarian scene with dedicated venues and mainstream restaurants offering clearly marked plant-based options.
Venues
Carob Tree Food Court
- Neighborhood
- Spinola, St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Multicuisine court; South Indian vegan options (Tuk Tuk stall marks VG items), various plant-based stalls
- Notes
- Multiple vendors allow varied vegan/vegetarian selection
Hugo's Burger
- Neighborhood
- St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan falafel bites and plant-based burgers; full vegan meal options
- Notes
- Fast-food venue with thoughtful vegan menu beyond salads
Suruchi
- Neighborhood
- St. Julian's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indian restaurant with clearly marked vegan options on menu
- Notes
- Long-standing Indian venue with extensive vegan/vegetarian choices
Pure Living
- Neighborhood
- St. Julian's area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Health-focused venue; cold-pressed juices and innovative vegan menu
- Notes
- Dedicated health and vegan sanctuary
International Non Local Cuisine
Italian
- Notes
- Abundant pasta, risotto, and pizza options throughout St. Julian's; strong Sicilian culinary influence
Indian
- Notes
- Northern Indian restaurants with curries and naan; vegan-friendly options marked on menus
Asian & Japanese
- Notes
- Japanese-inspired bakeries, creative Japanese, and pan-Asian fusion available
American/BBQ
- Notes
- American-style burgers, barbecue, and steakhouse options
Halal Dining
- Note
- No dedicated halal restaurant scene documented for St. Julian's; general Mediterranean/Italian cuisine dominates, though some international restaurants may accommodate halal requests
Kosher Dining
- Note
- No documented kosher dining options in St. Julian's
Gluten Free Dining
- Note
- No dedicated gluten-free venues identified for St. Julian's; many restaurants likely offer gluten-free adaptations on request
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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