Support Your Local Bidwi By Dining At One Of Malta’s Top 12 Restaurants Using Local Produce
I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but it’s just so darn vital to say: it’s really important to support local farmers by making use of local produce as opposed to imported.
A big reason for this is that locally grown fruit and veg are generally way healthier; imported produce might look prettier, but that’s because it’s generally full of chemicals – and why would you want that inside your body?
This doesn’t mean that you have to limit yourself to just home-cooking, though, which is why The Definitive(ly) Good Guide To Restaurant In Malta & Gozo has listed the 12 top Maltese restaurants that are “most dedicated to supporting local produce”.
The restaurants were judged based on three criteria: the local produce purchased, the amount of local produce and the variety of local produce used. So here are the top 12 restaurants around Malta which offer great food with a distinctive local flavour:
12. Meraki
Rabat
Meraki‘s food is not only local, but it’s also incredibly satisfying both to look at and to feast on.
11. La Buona Trattoria del Nonno
St. Paul’s Bay
Head over to Saint Paul’s Bay and check out La Buona Trattoria del Nonno, if you haven’t already. Their ribs are killer, so be sure to order that with a side of veg and potatoes – locally grown, of course!
10. de Mondion Restaurant
Mdina
If that totally Instagrammable dish is calling out your name, head on over to de Mondion Restaurant for a guilt-free, fine dining experience.
9. Busy Bee
Mrieħel
Busy Bee‘s Imrieħel outlet has recently turned a year old, which makes this the perfect time to drop by and have a look at all the local goodness they have on offer.
8. Le Bistro
St. Julian’s
Whether you’re super hungry and craving a hearty meal, or you’re just in the mood for a quick snack, Le Bistro most definitely has something to satisfy your needs.
7. The Boathouse Restaurant
Xlendi, Gozo
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Now, I’m not a big fan of shellfish, but that bowl of local mussels looks absolutely wondrous even to me. So the next time you’re in Gozo, be sure to check out The Boathouse Restaurant in Xlendi.
6. Capo Crudo
Valletta
Speaking of seafood, if you’re a fan, you should definitely head over to Capo Crudo in the capital for some of their delicious delicacies. And the fact that they make use of a bunch of local produce makes it all even better!
5. Tmun Restaurant
Mġarr, Gozo
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Sitting on the edge of Gozo, Tmun Restaurant not only has the cosiest vibes, but the dishes are also perfect for your next #foodporn post. I mean, just look at that presentation!
4. Diar il-Bniet
Dingli
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Diar il-Bniet is awesome not just because the name is funky and their decor is really homey. What’s most impressive is the fact that their produce comes straight from their very own farm, which takes home-grown produce to a whole other level.
As close as you can get dining out and feeling like you’re still at nanna’s.
3. Phoenicia Hotel
Floriana
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Okay, the Phoenicia Hotel is the place to go to if you’re ever planning a brunch meeting/date. Those Eggs Benedict look totally mouth-watering – and knowing that they’re local makes indulging in them all the more satisfying.
2. Il-Kartell
Marsalforn, Gozo
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Another Gozitan gem, Il-Kartell offers a vast selection of dishes, as well as a seaside dining experience. And their choice of local produce is truly divine!
1. Country Terrace
Mġarr, Gozo
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And it’s official: the number one restaurant that is most dedicated to using local produce and supporting local farmers is the Country Terrace. Topped with great service and delicious food options, you have to check this place out at least once in 2020!
So when you’re thinking about where you want to go out to eat, keep in mind the benefits of satisfying your taste buds with some local ingredients and make your way over to one of the restaurants above. L-ikla t-tajba!