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Check out this unique list of eats, treats, and experiences on Gozo.
TRAVELLING WITH YOUR PET? STAY HERE
Heaven’s door GUESTHOUSE, Fontana
The warmest welcome awaits you (and your pets!) at Heaven’s Door. This gorgeous boutique guesthouse is quirky, arty and authentic and in a prime location between Victoria and Xlendi. We adore the chic vs traditional décor. The owners just love to host and will ensure your memories of Gozo leave a permanent imprint, starting with a serene sleep and breakfast brimming with local produce to kick start your day. A real Gozo gem.
Heavens Door, 137 Triq tal-Ghajn Fontana, FNT 9029 Gozo. Facebook Instagram Phone: +356 7702 3293 Email: booking@heavensdoor-gozo.com
LOVE CHEESE?
Basilica mozzarella bar, victoria
Introducing this enticing new eatery at the renowned San Gorg Pjazza. As the name implies expect mouth-watering Mozzarella di Bufala, Burrata and Stracciatella. They honour fresh, quality ingredients to create dishes that are simple yet bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Cooking with a brick fire oven and natural rising techniques means perfectly balanced pizza dough. A wonderful addition to the Gozo food scene with great sharing options too.
Basilica Mozzarella Bar, St George's Square, Victoria, Gozo. Facebook Instagram Phone: +356 9938 7373 Email: basilicamozzarellabar@hotmail.com
agritourism in Gozo
Ta’Mena ESTATE & EVENTS, XEWKIJA
Enjoy a holiday whilst being at one with nature. Visit the Ta’ Mena estate and experience true Gozitan fare from the roots up. Ta Mena offers traditional Gozitan experiences and you can buy it too from the estate and their Xewkija shop. Choose from the finest cold-pressed olive oil, jams, Gozo honey, cheeses, liqueurs, and wines. You must try their signature Kunserva Helwa (sweet tomato paste). It’s year-round sunshine in a jar! Buying from local farmers also means supporting a sustainable future.
Ta' Mena, Triq L-Industrija, Xewkija, Gozo. Website Facebook Phone: +356 2156 4939 Email: info@tamena-gozo.com
Foodie Events In Gozo
Maldonado BISTRO victoria
What a legacy George and his team have created at Maldonado. They consistently bring first-class food to the table and deliver an exquisite, traditional, and creative culinary journey.
We cant recommend their Wine Tasting Dinner enough; a night for fellow foodies to enjoy and discover more about Maltese wines paired with a delicious dinner cooked right before your eyes. Click to book and join their celebrations.
Maldonado, 18 Mons. Luigi Vella Street, Victoria, Gozo. Website Facebook Phone: +356 2701 9270 Email: info@maldonado.com.mt
love watersports?
gozo fun – sup experience
Gozo Fun offers eco-friendly SUP and Surf tours and lessons exploring Gozo’s breathtaking coastline and caves. No previous experience is necessary. The awesome team will take you up and close to the most interesting geo-naturalistic spots around Gozo and Comino.
Fun, joy, respect for nature, and the power of the ocean are at the heart of their ethos. We particularly recommend taking their Dwejra sunset tour – magical!
Gozo Fun - SUP Experience. Instagram Facebook Phone: +356 9981 5857
the sweetest feeling
st HOnore Deli, victoria
Sampling something from St Honore is a must on Gozo. It’s not often that a cake tastes even better than it looks but bakery wizard Andrew Xerri hits the bullseye on both accounts.
So much passion goes into each bespoke design to ensure your cake is the perfect complement for any occasion. Life’s too short to say no to cake, especially when cake tastes this good!
St Honore, Republic Street, Victoria, Gozo. Facebook Instagram Phone: + 356 7905 5693
Michelin guide restaurant on gozo
Nestled in the heart of Mgarr harbour is the sensational Tmun restaurant. It’s a long-established, family-run establishment that you will not want to miss when you visit Gozo.
Chef Paul has been added to the Michelin Guide and you will see why when you sample his innovative menu. He has certainly set the culinary bar sky high and relentlessly creates stunning dishes with finesse and flair.
Every visit is an utter treat – be sure to book ahead.
Tmun, Martino Garces Street, Mgarr, Gozo. Facebook Instagram Phone: +356 2156 6276 Email: info@tmunmgarr.com
Best for pizza
Casa vostra Restaurant, victoria
Casa Vostra brings city vibes to Victoria, with funky décor, an open kitchen, charismatic staff, and knock-out Italian dishes. They are one of the best for authentic pasta and pizza.
Grab an Aperitivi, soak up the atmosphere, and let that Italian aroma send you into a heavenly spin! Perfect spot for a pre-cinema dinner or grab a take-out and eat it, beach side under the stars.
Casa Vostra, 62 Republic Street, Victoria, Gozo. Facebook Phone: +356 2156 6161 Email: casavostrarestaurant@gmail.com
spend a precious minute on yourself…
l’Instant Precieux, VICTORIA
For ultimate self-care look no further than L’instant Precieux. This blissful French wellness sanctuary is headed up by Sophie who offers personalized treatments, including massages, facials, and body scrubs, She incorporates energy techniques, immersed in the sweet scents of Altearah products.
You will spend the rest of the day totally blissed out. Fact. Read our review here.
L'instant Precieux, Block B, Id-Dawwara Tomba, Victoria Gozo. Facebook Instagram Phone: +356 9956 4781 Email: linstantprecieuxgozo@gmail.com
Take a load off at zeppi’s
Zeppis Pub, Qala
Head on down to the buzzing Zeppis Pub day or night to experience the warm community vibe. It’s more than a bar, it’s an institution, and no trip to Qala would be complete without stopping by, be it a morning coffee catching up with locals, an afternoon Cisk to cool down post-beach, or perhaps some evening G&Ts with live music.
The people you meet and conversations had at Zeppis are full of surprises! If walls could talk….check out our article with owner Sonia right here.
Zeppis Pub, 62 St Josephs Square, Qala, Gozo. Facebook
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