Check out what to eat and where with these 10 brilliant Gozo restaurant tips.
From the best semifreddo, to seafood with a view, these ten places are a must-visit on Gozo Island.
1. It’s all about the pasta
Book your table at Fliegu Bar & Restaurant in Nadur, and thanks to the new road, just a minute or 2 in the car from the ferry terminal. Taste one of the best bowls of Sicilian pasta you will ever eat. This fine eatery is a must for all Gozo visitors.
Fliegu Bar & Restaurant on GITH
2. Eat OYsters by the sea
At L’aragosta Restaurant in Marsalforn there’s a splendid menu that will satisfy seafood lovers worldwide – and you get to dine right on the water’s edge. Expect fresh, local flavours and an ever-changing specials board – but Oh the oysters! Swoon.
L'Aragosta on GITH
3. A Rooftop Lunch Rangers Bar & Restaurant, GHARB
We love their intimate rooftop with stunning views of the beautiful Ta’ Pinu Basilica. Enjoy Mediterranean dishes, exquisite homemade desserts (such as caramelized pistachio semifreddo…yum!) and service with a smile at this Gharb gem.
Gharb Rangers Bar and Restaurant on GITH
4. Unwind at unwined
Cocktails and Pizza at the ready! Unwined is a bar restaurant in Marslforn that looks out over the beautiful bay. The best time to go is at tea time, watch the skies turn from orange to pink with a formidable pizza and one of Antonio Salerno’s classic home-grown cocktails. Bomba!
Piùtrentanove Lounge Bar, 65 Triq Il-Port, Marsalforn. Facebook Phone: 2720 1515 Email: plusthirtynine@gmail.com
5. Sharing plates at the harbour
For nautical chic and alluring alfresco dining, One80 Kitchen is the place to be. Sharing plates are at the heart of their mouth-watering and creative menu with locally sourced ingredients. Lunch can easily turn into dinner as you sip away on cocktails in elegant surroundings.
One80 Kitchen on GITH.
6. it’s all about pastizzi
If you have already explored Malta, then you may already know that pastizzi is the thing to eat on the go. Or it has been for the last few decades. For a taste of the traditional, head to Tapies in Victoria for good old fashioned Gozitan Pastizzi.
Tapies, Victoria
7. surf and turf under the stars
Can’t decide between surf or turf? Then have both at the prettiest restaurant on Gozo. Otters is set back on the water’s edge in Marsalforn and they boast an array of exquisite dishes from land and sea.
Otters Bistro and Lounge on GITH
8. catch the sunset in xlendi with a beef carpaccio
Book a spot at Zafiro Restaurant in Xlendi for one of the finest Beef Fillet Carpaccio and a knockout sunset. Perfect balmy summer evening dining by the sea.
Zafiro Restaurant on GITH
9. SUSHI at IX XATT, MGARR
Nestled in the quaint harbour of Mgarr overlooking the beautiful bay you will discover the wonders of sushi handmade daily by qualified sushi chefs at Ix Xatt – which literally translates to ‘the shore’. Fresh, colourful, and served with some of the best cocktails on the island. This will always be a good idea.
Ix Xatt on GITH.
10. Have a swim and pina colada at Hondoq
The Hondoq cafe beach bar is a firm favourite when it comes to beachside dining. Expect a varied menu, fab Gluton Free pizzas and a rocking Pina Colada. What more do you need on holidaly?
Hondoq Cafe Beach Bar On GITH