Triq Manwel Dimech · Maltese pastries
Maxim’s Pastizzeria
A quick pastizzi stop behind the seafront. Use the current map pin for the shop entrance rather than assuming seafront café prices.
Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema
MALTA · THE FOOD EDIT
Sliema,
one bite at a time.
Sliema’s seafront is easy for a view, but smaller side-street kitchens can offer more Maltese character. Nearby Gżira is listed explicitly where a restaurant is outside Sliema. Reserve fine dining and check relocation notices before travelling.
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Researched 2026-10-29 · Ratings may change. Prices marked as estimates are planning ranges. Confirm menus, opening hours and booking terms with the venue.
SLIEMA · THE RESTAURANT EDIT
Find your kind of table.
From local comfort food to neighbourhood cafés and tasting menus. Compare a researched selection, then open a place for its menu, hours, photos and booking details.
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125 Triq il-Kbira · Sicilian takeaway
Delizie Siciliane
A licensed takeaway alternative for a small informal order; confirm today’s counter selection and opening.
125 Triq il-Kbira, Sliema
9 St. Vincent Street · Maltese
Il-Merill
A small family restaurant for rabbit, octopus and bragioli. Its limited room makes advance booking useful.
9 St. Vincent Street, Sliema
154A Triq ix-Xatt · Maltese
Ta’ Kris — Gżira
The former Sliema restaurant moved to Gżira. Use the new waterfront address and include the extra walk or bus connection.
154A Triq ix-Xatt, Gżira; outside Sliema
Censu Xerri · Grill / seafood
Chophouse
Choose an unhurried evening for grills and the Valletta panorama. Book directly with the restaurant.
Censu Xerri, Tigné Point, Sliema
Thornton Street · Modern cuisine
Le GV
A rooftop dining occasion rather than an everyday snack stop; confirm the current set menu, reservation and terrace conditions.
Thornton Street, 1926 Le Soleil Hotel, Sliema
AX The Palace rooftop · Indian / Asian fusion
TemptAsian
Rooftop Asian fusion restaurant serving Indian dishes alongside other Asian cuisines, with skyline views over Sliema.
AX The Palace, 9th floor, High Street, Sliema SLM 1542, Malta
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Ratings are dated snapshots, not a live feed. Check the named source and observation date. Budget tiers are editorial guidance; menus, hours and prices can change.
Dietary options reflect the linked source, not independent certification. Confirm your exact requirements.
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02 / SLIEMA FOOD GUIDE
Five local tastes to remember.
What to order, where to look and how much to set aside. Photographs illustrate the named food; they are not promises of a particular restaurant’s presentation.
Local specialty
Pastizzi
Flaky pastries, usually ricotta or pea-filled; ask what has just been baked.
Editorial planning allowance: €0.60–1.50 each; verify current menu.
- Where to try it
- Maxim’s and local pastizzerias
- When to go
- Breakfast / snack
Local specialty
Ftira
Maltese bread with variable fillings; tuna, olives, capers and tomato are common.
Editorial planning allowance: €4–8; verify current menu.
- Where to try it
- Snack bars and bakery counters
- When to go
- Lunch
Local specialty
Stuffat tal-fenek
Rabbit stew; confirm bones, wine and side dishes before ordering.
Editorial planning allowance: €18–30; verify current menu.
- Where to try it
- Il-Merill or Ta’ Kris in nearby Gżira
- When to go
- Lunch / early dinner
Local specialty
Bragioli
Stuffed beef parcels; filling and sauce vary by kitchen.
Editorial planning allowance: €18–28; verify current menu.
- Where to try it
- Il-Merill
- When to go
- Lunch / early dinner
Local specialty
Imqaret
Date-filled pastries, sometimes served warm with ice cream.
Editorial planning allowance: €4–8; verify current menu.
- Where to try it
- Maltese dessert menus
- When to go
- Dessert
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Local hubs & hidden corners.
Areas to browse, pause and choose a meal. Nearby towns are identified where relevant.
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The Ferries waterfront
Combine central sightseeing with a café or meal; compare posted menus before sitting down.
- Address / area
- The Ferries waterfront, Sliema
- When to go
- Lunch or early evening
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Thornton Street
A second food stop with a different character; check the journey rather than assuming it is beside the centre.
- Address / area
- Thornton Street, 1926 Le Soleil Hotel, Sliema
- When to go
- Reserve for dinner where offered
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Good food, on the go.
Quick bites and informal stops, with locations and sources to check before you visit.
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Maxim’s Pastizzeria
A quick pastizzi stop behind the seafront. Use the current map pin for the shop entrance rather than assuming seafront café prices. Choose a small informal order; takeaway or counter service is subject to the venue’s current offering.
See posted menu; no live street-food price is quoted.
- Address / area
- Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema
- Opening information
- Check current operator hours, kitchen closing time and any seasonal service.
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Delizie Siciliane
A licensed takeaway alternative for a small informal order; confirm today’s counter selection and opening. Choose a small informal order; takeaway or counter service is subject to the venue’s current offering.
See posted menu; no live street-food price is quoted.
- Address / area
- 125 Triq il-Kbira, Sliema
- Opening information
- Check current operator hours, kitchen closing time and any seasonal service.
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Make an evening of it.
Higher-budget restaurants and special-occasion meals. Check tasting-menu prices and booking terms directly.
Upscale · Grill / seafood
Chophouse
Choose an unhurried evening for grills and the Valletta panorama. Book directly with the restaurant.
Price tier is an editorial comparison, not a menu quote. See the current menu; drinks and extras may cost more.
- Address / area
- Censu Xerri, Tigné Point, Sliema
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
Luxury · Modern cuisine
Le GV
A rooftop dining occasion rather than an everyday snack stop; confirm the current set menu, reservation and terrace conditions.
Price tier is an editorial comparison, not a menu quote. See the current menu; drinks and extras may cost more.
- Address / area
- Thornton Street, 1926 Le Soleil Hotel, Sliema
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
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Big flavour. Smaller bill.
Budget picks from the researched shortlist. Fewer entries means fewer verified options, not a made-up top five.
Budget · Maltese pastries
Maxim’s Pastizzeria
A quick pastizzi stop behind the seafront. Use the current map pin for the shop entrance rather than assuming seafront café prices.
Price tier is an editorial comparison, not a menu quote. See the current menu; drinks and extras may cost more.
- Address / area
- Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
Budget · Sicilian takeaway
Delizie Siciliane
A licensed takeaway alternative for a small informal order; confirm today’s counter selection and opening.
Price tier is an editorial comparison, not a menu quote. See the current menu; drinks and extras may cost more.
- Address / area
- 125 Triq il-Kbira, Sliema
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
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Groceries & everyday essentials.
Compare larger supermarkets for a full basket and convenience stores for a few items. Branch hours and Sunday rules matter.
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Lidl Malta
Compare a supermarket basket with small seafront convenience shops; choose the branch by its actual location.
- Address / area
- Choose a branch near your accommodation
- Opening information
- Branch-specific. Check Sunday/holiday hours; no 24-hour branch is assumed.
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Welbee’s
Use the current store list for the Sliema area; branch opening and delivery availability vary.
- Address / area
- Choose a branch near your accommodation
- Opening information
- Branch-specific. Check Sunday/holiday hours; no 24-hour branch is assumed.
A little planning makes a better meal.
Dietary needs
Ask about ingredients, stocks and cross-contact. Confirm vegetarian, vegan, allergen and halal requirements directly with the venue.
With children
Check smaller portions, highchairs, pushchair space and age restrictions before reserving. A relaxed lunch may be easier than a long tasting menu.
Before booking
Check service charges, deposits and cancellation terms. Confirm the exact branch and address, especially for places outside the centre.
Sources, photos & how we choose
We researched public review aggregates and destination/operator sources. Scores and counts are attributed to the source shown on each card; they are not a live Google connection. Ratings alone do not guarantee a good meal. Price tiers are editorial, relative to the destination and independent of review scores.
Dish photos are illustrative and credited to their original source. A venue photo is labelled as such; no unrelated photograph is presented as a specific restaurant. Unknown hours and prices remain marked for checking. Nearby alternatives are identified by their area or address.
https://www.visitmalta.com/ ↗https://pastizz.mt/locations/sliema ↗https://mta.com.mt/licences/licences/?dir=asc&page=2&size=50&sort=EstablishmentAddress2&type=take-away ↗https://www.ilmerillrestaurant.com/about-us ↗https://mta.com.mt/licences/licences/?dir=desc&page=8&size=50&sort=EstablishmentAddress2&type=restaurants ↗https://chophouse.com.mt/contact-us/ ↗https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/malta-northern-region/sliema/restaurant/le-gv ↗https://guide.michelin.com/en/malta-northern-region/sliema/restaurant/fernando-gastrotheque ↗https://www.takrisrestaurant.com/ ↗