The newly refurbished Grotto Tavern in Rabat Square is the casual fine dining jewel you’ve been looking for. Offering a refined and inventive menu in a relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant blends bistro and gastronomy in a way few others on the island do.

Combined with their modern take on Maltese and mediterranean cuisine, their dedication to a proper wine, cocktails, and whisky selection and strong focus on impeccable service, Grotto Tavern is one of Malta’s most underground secrets – literally. 

The restaurant is housed in a typically Maltese house of character 

From the traditional characteristics to the pastel colours to the doors and staircase, its just like being at nanna’s

And the rustic-chic restaurant can suit any function

The Blue Room seats 12 guests, perfect for a small get together, and you can event book the restaurant for your own private event in a unique space

And let’s not forget the 2,000-year-old cave 

How often do you get the opportunity to celebrate in a cave that’s been around for over two millennia? If you were looking for an extravagant twist for your social event, Grotto Tavern offers several packages to suit all kinds of events in an out of the ordinary and exclusive setting. It’s also the perfect place to end your meal, and sip on some fine liqueur. 

The food will leave you satisfied as can be

There are incredible meat dishes, dedicated vegetarian and vegan options, and some impressively modern takes on classic dishes. No-one is going hungry at Grotto Tavern. 

Just have a look at this deconstructed imqaret 

Where else can you get a dish like this?

The menu changes with the season 

And they only use local ingredients – they even have their own in-house herb garden

And they’ve got an impressive wine list alongside genuine cocktails

If you aren’t impressed with the local and foreign wines, ask the sommelier about the secret wine list

With the launch of their new summer menu, there’s never been a better time to visit

Feel like you are truly home as the sounds and the smells of the kitchen and bar wash all over you. 

Excited? Tag your dinner date and you could win a free meal at Grotto Tavern!

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Johnathan Cilia

Johnathan is an award-winning Maltese journalist interested in social justice, politics, minority issues, music and food. Follow him at @supreofficialmt on Instagram, and send him news, food and music stories at [email protected]