Gastronomic Wonders of Valletta

Did you know that fantasy cities with magnificent ancient buildings and fortresses of sandy color do exist? Valletta is the exact epitome of an impressive fairy tale city. And we’re going on an absolutely real culinary adventure with Eatagram.

You’ll be impressed by the sunlit ancient streets, where every stone knows a centuries-old legend and every eatery unveils the old gastronomic secrets of Maltese cuisine.

Valletta benefits from its coastal location and mesmerizes its visitors with breathtaking Mediterranean views and an abundance of fresh seafood on a daily basis. Local restaurants offer a wide range of fish based dishes and follow old recipes and the distinctive Maltese cooking methods. Local recipes of swordfish, grouper, and tuna have been passed down through many generations.

Here are the best specialties to introduce you to local cuisine. We recommend that you start your culinary exploration with Maltese ftira. This dense bread comes with tomatoes, olives, capers, and tuna. Absolutely delicious!

If you’re a pastry enthusiast, be sure to savor pastizzi. Those flaky pastries are filled with ricotta cheese and taste divine. Or go with qassatat, Maltese pies with a spinach, cheese, or meat filling.

For those who prefer going beyond authentic fare, the city offers quite a number of restaurants serving multicultural food. You’ll luxuriate in handmade pasta, fragrant tagines, Sicilian-inspired pizza, and Spanish tapas.

Can’t decide on a dessert? Try bread pudding pudina tal-ħobż or date cakes imqaret. Accompany your sweet delights with a cap of aromatic coffee.

The capital city of Malta is saving its best culinary treasures just for you.

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