Maltese cuisine reflects Mediterranean ingredients and centuries of cultural exchange. Local food includes pastries, bread, seafood, rabbit dishes, stews and seasonal produce.

Foods to Try

• Pastizzi
• Ftira
• Stuffat tal-fenek
• Aljotta fish soup
• Imqaret date pastries
• Gozitan cheese and local products

Street Food

Pastizzi are a popular inexpensive snack, while Maltese bread and ftira can make a simple meal.

Seafood

Malta’s island location means seafood features strongly in restaurants, particularly in coastal communities.

Drinks

Try Maltese wines and local soft drinks alongside traditional meals.

Read our Malta Travel Guide for destination ideas.

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