Guidebook for Il-Furjana
Food Scene
In my neighborhood, this is my favorite place for a morning snack, coffee or fresh-squeezed orange juice. They serve Maltese pastizzi (small, savory pies) and ftira (sandwiches).
22nd January
Triq Il-MiraturIn my neighborhood, this is my favorite place for a morning snack, coffee or fresh-squeezed orange juice. They serve Maltese pastizzi (small, savory pies) and ftira (sandwiches).
This is my favorite restaurant in Malta – serving salads and sandwiches. Healthy, inexpensive, and large portions! Open morning until about 5 in the afternoon.
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
No. 43
43 Merchants StThis is my favorite restaurant in Malta – serving salads and sandwiches. Healthy, inexpensive, and large portions! Open morning until about 5 in the afternoon.
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
30 Old Theatre StreetBest artisanal coffee in Malta.
Olive House
Triq San VincenzIn my neighborhood: good Lebanese food. Lovely owners… This is one of my very favorites.
Mandraggio
Pugliese Italian restaurant. I really like their pizza and contorni.
According to my Italian colleagues, this is the best pizza place in Malta …
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Al Solito Posto
L. GrahamAccording to my Italian colleagues, this is the best pizza place in Malta …
Maltese fine dining.
(as mentioned in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/21/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-malta.html)
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Palazzo Preca Restaurant
Maltese fine dining.
(as mentioned in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/21/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-malta.html)
Scoglitti Restaurant
Seafood specialties.
Indian and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Warm, intimate ambiance. This restaurant is small and popular … best to call for a reservation!
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
La Mère Restaurant
174 Merchants StIndian and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Warm, intimate ambiance. This restaurant is small and popular … best to call for a reservation!
Small Italian restaurant, hidden away in Birgu. Best to call for a reservation.
18 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Osteria. Ve
Alessandru VIISmall Italian restaurant, hidden away in Birgu. Best to call for a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
Part of the Maltese tradition of local band clubs, Il-Gazin has live jazz on Friday nights. Jakob, the owner, is a prince.
Il-Gażin Vilhena Band Club
Part of the Maltese tradition of local band clubs, Il-Gazin has live jazz on Friday nights. Jakob, the owner, is a prince.
Great place for evening cocktails. Picturesque location on one of Valletta’s side street, with a view of the Grand Harbor and the Three Cities.
26 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cafe Society
13 Triq San GwannGreat place for evening cocktails. Picturesque location on one of Valletta’s side street, with a view of the Grand Harbor and the Three Cities.
Good selection of beer, nice Italian owner, some home-made food, often blues or 70’s rock music on the hi-fi. Makes me feel at home!
Wild Honey
131 St. Lucia's StreetGood selection of beer, nice Italian owner, some home-made food, often blues or 70’s rock music on the hi-fi. Makes me feel at home!
Entertainment & Activities
Challenger Gym
Well-equipped fitness center that offers reasonably-priced short-term memberships.
Arts & Culture
Robert Samut Hall
Triq SarriaTeatru Manoel
Old Theatre StreetParks & Nature
Msida Bastion Historic Garden
Another gem in Floriana, just minutes from the house.
Sa Maison Garden
Sa Malson Hidden gem in Floriana, minutes from the house.
Ġonna tal-Botanika u Ċentru ta' Riżorsi Argotti
Il-FurjanaSir Luigi Preziosi Gardens
Triq il-Vittmi Furjaniżi tal-GwerraNice place for a picnic...