Where to eat International food in Il Gzira: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 8, 2020 Karren Gelb

Find out what International restaurants to try in Il Gzira. Gżira is a town in the Central Region of Malta. It is located between Msida and Sliema, also bordering on Ta' Xbiex. It has a population of 8,029 as of March 2014.
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10. Fifty Nine Republic

59 Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1117 Malta Mediterranean, European, Fusion, International Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +356 7926 4613 http://www.fiftyninerepublic.com
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4 based on 317 reviews

Fifty Nine Republic

Situated just steps away from the Grandmasters Palace Square, located in the stunning vibrant capital city Valletta, 59 Republic was born! Brimming with creativity and a passion for food, Executive Chef, Maria Sammut has been cooking with love for the pas

Reviewed By David M

Looking at both their online menu and the fact that this is TA's #1 for "fine dining", we expected to have something rally fancy. The clues should have been there when we arrived at 8pm - the only people in the restaurant.Lovely modern decor, but a very dated menu - things like duck à l'orange, chicken marsala and beef wellington. Prices are also relatively high by Malta standards.We opted for just a main course. My wife had the beef wellington: nicely cooked except that the pastry on the bottom was raw. The waitress said this was because the beef was medium-rare, but my wife is a brilliant home cook and said that the trick is to cook on a rack so the heat gets to it - sear the meat all round, higher heat for 25 minutes etc etc. I had the beef fillet, which was nicely cooked. The asparagus that came with both meals was way over-cooked, stringy and limp.Considering that we were on our own for an hour, service was quite poor. They did bring us two lots of free drinks at the end, which was nice. I wouldn't go back there again.€99 - definitely not worth the money!Dear David,Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and note that we are number 1 on TripAdvisor for fine dining, something we worked very hard to achieve. We are so fortunate that over 92% of our guests ranked us as either excellent or very good with the majority being 5 star.So we are very disappointed that you did not have the same experience and I did send you a private message to discuss your evening at 59.We appreciate your kind comments on our lovely decor and that we gave you two rounds of complimentary drinks. Regarding our "dated" menu these are classics and sit next to many contemporary dishes. However the menu is on the website, social media and at the front door and you stated that you did see the menu before dining with us so I am not sure why the comments calling it dated. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss further and ask you to get back to me on the message that I sent.We would love to welcome you back to 59 and show you what the majority of people experience.

9. U Bistrot

Main Street, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta Malta Mediterranean, European, International Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +356 2311 2361 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Balluta-St-Julians/U-Bistrot/201031223456
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4 based on 973 reviews

U Bistrot

Reviewed By Nunogogo

We were 7 and everything was nice.Very good food and wine,good price and top waitor.Would definitely recommend it.

8. Fifty Nine Republic

59 Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1117 Malta Mediterranean, European, Fusion, International Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +356 7926 4613 http://www.fiftyninerepublic.com
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4 based on 317 reviews

Fifty Nine Republic

Situated just steps away from the Grandmasters Palace Square, located in the stunning vibrant capital city Valletta, 59 Republic was born! Brimming with creativity and a passion for food, Executive Chef, Maria Sammut has been cooking with love for the pas

Reviewed By David M

Looking at both their online menu and the fact that this is TA's #1 for "fine dining", we expected to have something rally fancy. The clues should have been there when we arrived at 8pm - the only people in the restaurant.Lovely modern decor, but a very dated menu - things like duck à l'orange, chicken marsala and beef wellington. Prices are also relatively high by Malta standards.We opted for just a main course. My wife had the beef wellington: nicely cooked except that the pastry on the bottom was raw. The waitress said this was because the beef was medium-rare, but my wife is a brilliant home cook and said that the trick is to cook on a rack so the heat gets to it - sear the meat all round, higher heat for 25 minutes etc etc. I had the beef fillet, which was nicely cooked. The asparagus that came with both meals was way over-cooked, stringy and limp.Considering that we were on our own for an hour, service was quite poor. They did bring us two lots of free drinks at the end, which was nice. I wouldn't go back there again.€99 - definitely not worth the money!Dear David,Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and note that we are number 1 on TripAdvisor for fine dining, something we worked very hard to achieve. We are so fortunate that over 92% of our guests ranked us as either excellent or very good with the majority being 5 star.So we are very disappointed that you did not have the same experience and I did send you a private message to discuss your evening at 59.We appreciate your kind comments on our lovely decor and that we gave you two rounds of complimentary drinks. Regarding our "dated" menu these are classics and sit next to many contemporary dishes. However the menu is on the website, social media and at the front door and you stated that you did see the menu before dining with us so I am not sure why the comments calling it dated. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss further and ask you to get back to me on the message that I sent.We would love to welcome you back to 59 and show you what the majority of people experience.

7. Salisbury Arms Pub

81 High Street, Sliema, Island of Malta SLM 1540 Malta Bar, European, British, Pub, International Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +356 7986 8177 http://www.salisburyarmspub.com
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4 based on 886 reviews

Salisbury Arms Pub

Reviewed By U6887HFmartinh

Having only been on Malta for three days, although I thought the pub was good with large selection of drinks, reasonably priced food and good service, it reminded me too much of being in a pub in the north of England (might just have been that day) so I only stayed for one. Worth checking out though.

6. Margaret Island

71, The Strand, Sliema, Island of Malta SLM 1022 Malta International, European, Eastern European, Central European, Hungarian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Acc [email protected] +356 9935 5210 http://www.margaretisland.eu
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4 based on 409 reviews

Margaret Island

We are a Hungarian restaurant (bistro & winebar)on the Strand in Sliema, Malta having great Hungarian chefs and staff with us. We offer great selection of delicacies and world known wines like Tokaji. Come and try our cuisine and spread the word! A few fr

Reviewed By BurleyBoy-XLondoner

Great food. Great restaurant. Great wine list. Great service. Was a little reticent about going to a Hungarian restaurant whilst in Malta. But it exceeded expectationsWe shared the Hungarian main course platter which gives a good range of food, 4 (or was it 5) different meats. Mash. Wedges. Rice. Every dish was lovely and all very different. Mash was sublime. The wine list is all Hungarian with about 30 different wines to try and all available by the glass - at a similar pro-rata price to a bottle. Smart modern restaurant, lovely staff. Hats off the the Hungarian’s.

5. Susurrus Restaurant

IX Xatt Ta` San Gorg street Corinthia Hotel St Geroge`s Bay, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta STJ 3301 Malta International, Fusion, Middle Eastern, Seafood Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +356 7728 3342 http://susurrus.com.mt/
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5 based on 95 reviews

Susurrus Restaurant

Susurrus presents an exciting Mediterranean cuisine influenced by the diversity of South American food, bonded with fresh local ingredients and avant-garde techniques bestowing a novel dining escapade. Indulge in a synthesis of natural elements, sights, a

Reviewed By Marti D

The restaurant has a magical atmosphere, nicely put lightning, sea views, super tasty food, friendly and helpful staff. If you are looking for a cozy, but yet fancy venue, where you'll be looked after well, this is definitely the place for you. Highly recommended

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4. Fifty Nine Republic

59 Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1117 Malta Mediterranean, European, Fusion, International Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +356 7926 4613 http://www.fiftyninerepublic.com
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4 based on 317 reviews

Fifty Nine Republic

Situated just steps away from the Grandmasters Palace Square, located in the stunning vibrant capital city Valletta, 59 Republic was born! Brimming with creativity and a passion for food, Executive Chef, Maria Sammut has been cooking with love for the pas

Reviewed By David M

Looking at both their online menu and the fact that this is TA's #1 for "fine dining", we expected to have something rally fancy. The clues should have been there when we arrived at 8pm - the only people in the restaurant.Lovely modern decor, but a very dated menu - things like duck à l'orange, chicken marsala and beef wellington. Prices are also relatively high by Malta standards.We opted for just a main course. My wife had the beef wellington: nicely cooked except that the pastry on the bottom was raw. The waitress said this was because the beef was medium-rare, but my wife is a brilliant home cook and said that the trick is to cook on a rack so the heat gets to it - sear the meat all round, higher heat for 25 minutes etc etc. I had the beef fillet, which was nicely cooked. The asparagus that came with both meals was way over-cooked, stringy and limp.Considering that we were on our own for an hour, service was quite poor. They did bring us two lots of free drinks at the end, which was nice. I wouldn't go back there again.€99 - definitely not worth the money!Dear David,Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and note that we are number 1 on TripAdvisor for fine dining, something we worked very hard to achieve. We are so fortunate that over 92% of our guests ranked us as either excellent or very good with the majority being 5 star.So we are very disappointed that you did not have the same experience and I did send you a private message to discuss your evening at 59.We appreciate your kind comments on our lovely decor and that we gave you two rounds of complimentary drinks. Regarding our "dated" menu these are classics and sit next to many contemporary dishes. However the menu is on the website, social media and at the front door and you stated that you did see the menu before dining with us so I am not sure why the comments calling it dated. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss further and ask you to get back to me on the message that I sent.We would love to welcome you back to 59 and show you what the majority of people experience.

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3. Storie & Sapori - St. Julian's

St Augustine Street St George’s Bay, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta Malta Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian, International Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +356 2789 8927 http://storieesapori.com/malta-st-julians/
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4 based on 1443 reviews

Storie & Sapori - St. Julian's

Reviewed By 244guyb

Really authentic Italian food. Great service and a nice location on the side of the street with outdoor and indoor dining. Lots of seafood options, including fresh lobster linguine. Highlights for us included the carbonara, the pizza Napoli and the dough and seaweed balls with tempura vegetables.

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2. Le majoliche

Triq Elija Zammit Paceville Triq Elija Zammit Paceville, STJ3100, San Giuliano, Isola di Malta, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta STJ3100 Malta Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian, International Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +356 7933 9754 http://www.majoliche.com
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4 based on 1282 reviews

Le majoliche

Ristorante le majoliche nasce nel giugno 2015 con l'intenzione di portare con amore e passione la Buon cucina italiana (siciliana) a l'estero, con piatti tradizionali della propria terra.

Reviewed By Joseph E

My wife and I re-visited this restaurant for dinner. We shared the most tender carpaccio di polipo and my wife then had a lovely pasta allo scoglio while I ordered swordfish all' acqua pazza. The portions were most generous and the sauces were to die for. All this was washed down with a white Sicilian Catarratto. We ended the dinner with a cannolo (for me) and a pistacchio semi-freddo (for my wife). All for 80 Euros.No wonder the place was completely full with clients queuing outside for tables to become available.This restaurant is a must to visit BUT do make a reservation.

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1. Fifty Nine Republic

59 Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1117 Malta Mediterranean, European, Fusion, International Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +356 7926 4613 http://www.fiftyninerepublic.com
Food
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4 based on 317 reviews

Fifty Nine Republic

Situated just steps away from the Grandmasters Palace Square, located in the stunning vibrant capital city Valletta, 59 Republic was born! Brimming with creativity and a passion for food, Executive Chef, Maria Sammut has been cooking with love for the pas

Reviewed By David M

Looking at both their online menu and the fact that this is TA's #1 for "fine dining", we expected to have something rally fancy. The clues should have been there when we arrived at 8pm - the only people in the restaurant.Lovely modern decor, but a very dated menu - things like duck à l'orange, chicken marsala and beef wellington. Prices are also relatively high by Malta standards.We opted for just a main course. My wife had the beef wellington: nicely cooked except that the pastry on the bottom was raw. The waitress said this was because the beef was medium-rare, but my wife is a brilliant home cook and said that the trick is to cook on a rack so the heat gets to it - sear the meat all round, higher heat for 25 minutes etc etc. I had the beef fillet, which was nicely cooked. The asparagus that came with both meals was way over-cooked, stringy and limp.Considering that we were on our own for an hour, service was quite poor. They did bring us two lots of free drinks at the end, which was nice. I wouldn't go back there again.€99 - definitely not worth the money!Dear David,Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and note that we are number 1 on TripAdvisor for fine dining, something we worked very hard to achieve. We are so fortunate that over 92% of our guests ranked us as either excellent or very good with the majority being 5 star.So we are very disappointed that you did not have the same experience and I did send you a private message to discuss your evening at 59.We appreciate your kind comments on our lovely decor and that we gave you two rounds of complimentary drinks. Regarding our "dated" menu these are classics and sit next to many contemporary dishes. However the menu is on the website, social media and at the front door and you stated that you did see the menu before dining with us so I am not sure why the comments calling it dated. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss further and ask you to get back to me on the message that I sent.We would love to welcome you back to 59 and show you what the majority of people experience.

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