I Monelli, Paceville
Date of Last Visit: Wednesday 17/02/2010 for dinner No of Victims: writer and two guests The Damage: EUR 66 The Entrance: I must say that whoever designed this restaurant did a superb job. From the moment you walk up the five/six stairs and enter through the automatic sliding door, you immense yourself in a truly...
Ristorante La Vela, Pieta
Date of Last Visit: Saturday 6th February for lunch No of Victims: 10 The Damage: set menu of EUR 30 each (excluding beverages) The Restaurant: It was relatively easy to park at the Msida Marina, where La Vela is situated. Once you enter the front door, you will find yourself in a cosy decorated room,...
Madrid – A city in Transition
With the financial crisis taking its toll on almost everyone this year, I had already waved goodbye to the prospect of having my yearly holiday abroad.
Trattoria Palazz, Valletta
Date of Last Visit: Sunday 13th December 2009…for lunch No of Victims: writer + guest The Damage: total of EUR 77 (Tuna carpaccio – EUR 10.48; Pasta – EUR 8.57; Main dish for two – EUR 35) A bit of History: The restaurant is situated in what used to be part of the cellar of...
Buffalo Bill Steakhouse Portomaso
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine; I keep my eyes wide open all the time; I keep the ends out for the tie that binds; Because you’re mine, I walk the line, I walk the line — and here I m referring to Johnny Cash’s famous track amongst others of his...
Don Berto – Vittoriosa Waterfront, Vittoriosa
Date of Last Visit: Tuesday 01st December 2009 No of victims: Five The Damage: EUR 26 each (but only one bottle of wine and no liquors) The Entrance: This is one of those restaurants that I have until the date of visit ….underestimated! ok…but now I take it all back and blame it on the...
Guzé – Ta’ Xbiex Marina
Date of Last Visit: Wednesday 09th December 2009 No of victims: 5 The Damage: EUR 17 each The Ambience: A tranquil atmosphere greets you as soon as you step inside the restaurant and to emphasize this set up there are the spectacular Valletta bastions. The Service: Service is good and prompt. Though I must point...
Wagamama, St. Julians
A couple of years ago whilst on holiday in Brighton (UK), I had the opportunity to eat at Wagamama. When I spotted the adverts on local newspapers, I was delighted to hear that this franchise will also be opening its doors to the Maltese citizens. On the last weekend of November, the restaurant gave the...
Da Marina – Pizza & Pasta, St. Julians
Date of Last Visit: Friday 20th November 2009 No of victims: my university group of approx 40 The Damage: EUR 22 each The Entrance: Da Marina is located between the hotels Corinthia Marina and Corinthia San George. The sign of the restaurant is not very clear, in the sense that it does not state what...
Tate Fusion – Vittoriosa Waterfront
Date of Last Visit: Saturday 21st November 2009 No of victims: writer and guest The Damage: EUR 34 for two The Set-up: This is one of the restaurants situated along the Vittoriosa Waterfront. The place has a large outside seating area, which is equipped with heaters, as well as a couple of tables set on...
Ristorante Ferretti
For my partner’s dad’s birthday, we decided to try out Ristorante Ferretti which is located in Qajjenza, Birzebbuga. Some friends had suggested it as an ideal place for lunch. The place was literally fascinating. The way they integrated the old battery built by the Knights to suit a restaurant, pizzeria and wine bar is just...
Trattoria Fiorino D’Oro
Date of Last Visit: Sunday, 15th November 2009 No of victims: the writer+guest The Damage: EUR 85 for two including tips The Entrance: You know I was tempted to drive away, when I saw the restaurant from the outside. It looked as if it was closed, if it weren’t for the two smokers enjoying their cigs...
