From creamy Manchego cheese and decadent truffle encased in crispy golden croquettes to locally caught seabass taken to new heights with a crispy Serrano ham crust served on a bed of green peas & spicy stewed chorizo – this menu doesn’t disappoint. 

The menu also features a selection of classic tapas and paellas, succulent meat dishes and delectable seafood, all rounded off by an exceptional dessert menu which sees items like Spain’s classic churro elevated to new heights with bold Sichuan pepper and pistachio crumbs.

This is complemented by a 200-strong wine list spearheaded by an unrivalled selection of vintages from Spain, sherry and port. In a first for a high-end restaurant on Malta, a handful of cavas replace the customary prosecco.

The mixology team uses classic Spanish ingredients such as Melocoton Peach Liqueur, crispy Iberico pork, Padrón peppers and olives to create extraordinary serves. In a recipe that remains a closely guarded secret, the team has even given classic sangria a unique new twist.

Espiral is the 14th restaurant to be opened by db Group, many of which rank among the favourites in Malta.

“With every restaurant we open, we aim to bring a new concept to Malta, to continue to enrich the increasingly vibrant culinary scene,” CEO Robert Debono said.

“Within a few weeks of opening, Espiral is already a favourite among tourists and locals, thanks to its great location and unique menu and cellar offerings.”

The restaurant is located right outside Misraħ iż-Żjara tal-Papa Ġwanni Pawlu II, a recently renovated part of the town.

Espiral’s designers, globally renowned Black Lemon Studio, were inspired by Malta’s fascinating historical tapestry woven by Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, Normans and the imposing Knights of St John.

The team decided to artfully divide the restaurant into several spaces – the al fresco “Garden of Delights” and “The Cave of Pleasures” among them – harnessing fantastical elements such as abstract golden tree sculptures, a blue carpet reminiscent of a dream-like garden and stained glass inspired by 18th-century artworks.

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