
About this Award
This list is based on the results of our annual survey, last conducted in September 2021. Thousands of readers participated in our Restaurant Survey to discover which are Malta and Gozo’s most popular restaurants for Romantic dining.
The top rated restaurant was awarded with a commemorative award at our annual Restaurant Awards Ceremony held in December 2021.
The restaurants are listed and ranked by number of surveyors’ votes.
The Overall Winner: Barbajean
Barbajean
In a class of its own, with "very friendly and attentive staff" "serving exquisite food".
Bacchus Restaurant
Always great for a special occasion thanks to its "excellent cuisine, good wine cellar and excellent, high-class service".
Blue Elephant Restaurant
A "wonderful culinary experience" where "food and service surpass expectations".
Il-Kartell Restaurant
A variety of dishes for all tastes. "Lovely restaurant, good food and service and atmosphere!"
Country Terrace
An "amazing setting", "lovely for those who want a romantic night out". "Food is great". A "charming place with tons of local character".
Tarragon Restaurant
Very talented chefs and great service with a "beautiful view out to sea". An "amazing experience".
Root 81
Always top food and service. "Ambience is really nice with a view overlooking Rabat fields". "An absolute gem of a restaurant".
Palazzo Preca Restaurant
An outstanding restaurant all the way. "Everything about this place is excellent from the food, to their dessert and service".
AcquaBlu
A place to enjoy "excellent food, excellent service and outstanding ambience" with "an amazing view".
Caviar & Bull
Consistently excellent every single time. A "nice place for a night out and delicious cocktails", with "outstanding food" and "amazing service".