1. Gracy’s Art & Supper Club, Valletta

Gracy’s, a 17th-century palazzo turned glam supper club, with a sky-high terrace bar, a karaoke bar in the 450-year-old vaults, and a stunning restaurant headed up by Tom Peters.

I felt that you could could not give an honest representation of French food without highlighting the classy fine dining side of it. So I’ll give you a bit of Gracy.

2. Manouche, Spinola, Valletta, Bay Street, Sliema and now in Mosta

A modern recreation of the traditional French bakeries and bistros, the Manouche needs no introduction. With a dazzling variety of pastries and great coffee, they also offer great breakfasts, brunches, and bistro food.

Come here for the full French experience.

3. The Sixth Leaf Restaurant, Naxxar

This welcoming restaurant on It-Telgħa T-Alla u Ommu offers a fusion of fine French and Middle Eastern food. They have highly creative vegetarian and vegan options besides sustainably bred meat and wild fish. A delight to the senses.

4. Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar

Bottomless brunches, luxurious lunches, and occasional occasions where you want to feel the refinements of nobility reside in this opulent 18th-century palazzo.

You can expect modern takes on Maltese classics like “Caramelised octopus, smoked carrot puree, balsamic glaze, wakame, and ginger foam” as well as extravagant dishes like “Orange & Grand Marnier Aquarello Risotto with Marinated Duck Breast”.

5. Grotto Tavern, Rabat

Fine dining in a quirky venue, the Grotto Tavern rules the catacomb underworld of Rabat from this refined cave with food to die for and creative cocktails. Spectacular renditions of classic favourites are designed to impress any date however blasé.

6. Fernandõ Gastrotheque, Sliema

Now to introduce some Michelin-starred goodness, this is a place where you can take a real food and wine aficionado and will know that you won’t be let down.

With one of the most comprehensive wine lists in Malta and the tasting menus of one of our best chefs get ready for an out-of-this-world experience.

7. Chef’s Truck, Pembroke

Feel like Duck Leg Confit, Truffle Chicken Ballotine, Beef Bourguignon, or Deep Fried Camembert but  on a budget? We’ve got you covered! Head down to Pembroke to the Chef’s Truck, your chef on the move.

Let us know your fave French watering holes so that we can try them out as well.

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