Traditional Sicilian food, get the Ortygia platter and it’ll be enough for dinner! They are happy to adjust the type of food on the platter to accommodate dietary requirements (vegetarian etc)
Lovely restaurant on the edge of the bay, with delicious selection of seafood and pastas. Good gluten free and veggie options. Best place in Xlendi Bay for sure.
Good selection of pasta and seafood right on the edge of the water. The service isn’t great but the views make up for it
Super chilled bar in Spinola Bay, get a cocktail, listen to reggae music and people watch.
Don’t let the fact this is in a shopping mall put you off, this was the best coffee on the island. Get there early to grab a croissant, otherwise plenty of tasty cakes to eat.
Waterfront dive bar in the heart of St Julians that the tourists don’t seem to head to. No draft beer but good selection of cans and cocktails. Small food menu. Go there for sundowners with the locals
Amazing authentic Thai food. Beautiful setting, lovely atmosphere and brilliant service. Separate vegetarian menu. Something a bit special for sure!
Request the cushioned sun beds to have access to the adults only infinity pool. Get there early as the insta-Snapchat crowds arrive by lunchtime and line the edge of the pool. Food ok, cocktails good.
Great beachside bar with good selection of drinks and food. Right next to Exiles beach, so head for a dip and then back to the bar for a burger and can of Cisk.
Good coffee and delicious selection of Greek savoury pastries and cakes - the spinach & feta swirl, and custard filo slice were divine!
Fun place to visit in the day time as a fairground, check out what gigs there are and enjoy it after dark. Beer/wine is terrible but the vegan food shed was delicious.
Really great staff, fun music and good cocktails - they’ll happily go off menu for you too.
Small but perfectly formed menu of brunch dishes, served on a vintage bus. The coffee is filter only, so pop next door for something a little fancier. Worth booking in advance as gets busy.
Great bar right on the seafront with good cocktails, craft beer and cheese/meat platters - offers takeaway of all their drinks to enjoy on the beach
Incredible wine bar serving small plates/sharing dishes (the Parmesan fritters are incredible) - right on the harbour arm with lovely views. Make sure you book in advance as gets super busy.
Great selection of vegan cakes, brownies and savoury pastries - including gluten free
Nice little cafe a few minutes from the harbour, with good selection of sandwiches and salads including veggie/vegan options.
Cool pub away from the tourist crowds of PZ. Brews it’s own beer - Citra Boom is a winner!
Make sure you book in for a tour & tasting, and grab a table at the small kitchen cafe for local seasonal dishes. The sparkling Pinot noir was delicious!
Beautiful gardens, make sure you allow at least half a day to explore. Plenty of stuff to keep kids happy, and dogs are welcome. Avoid the main cafe and instead grab food at one of the little kiosks
Delicious Asian fusion food right on the picturesque Porthleven harbour. Good selection of veggie/vegan options and a reasonable price.
A pub for winter! The tourists will sit outside but be like a local and sit inside the cosy traditional boozer and talk to the staff about their favourite beers (which won’t necessarily be local!)
Beautiful, well made cocktails at speakeasy style bar under the train arches. Friendly staff, very different cocktails on the menu - I love it! Bubble & smoke was gorgeous.
Small & large plates for sharing, plates aren’t THAT big so probably need 4 per person, but really delicious and the house wines are surprisingly great!
Great tap room with their own beer (Kveik IPA was a winner) as well as guest beer & cider. Indian street food kitchen, lovely staff, and most of the decor is vintage and available to purchase.
