Malta - meeting for lunch

[NauticalMiss]

Hi, we are arriving in Malta on 2nd May to join Oceana. Friends of ours are sailing into Malta that same morning on Aurora. We'd like to meet up for a Special Birthday lunch. Can anyone recommend a restaurant within walking distance of the port?

 

Thanks Everyone

[BrianI]

Cafe Cordina is a beautiful cafe established in 1837 and just across the road from the cathedral. Lovely frescos on the walls and ceiling. Looks expensive but it's not. See photos in gallery.

http://www.caffecordina.com/about-us/

From the cruise dock take the lift to Barrakka and then it's a short walk down the Main Street.

http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/other-public-transport/barrakka-lift

 

Brian

 

Edited February 22, 2019 by BrianI

[27clint]

Hi,

I am Maltese and thus can help you if you need any information.

 

The ships dock at the Valletta waterfront which is lined with restaurants. They don't all open during the day but I checked the opening hours of the ones I like best. These are the websites of some which I know open for sure:

 

http://www.bistro516malta.com/

https://www.hardrock.com/cafes/malta-bar-(valletta)/

https://www.browns.com.mt/

http://www.wasabisushimalta.com/ (for sushi)

http://marinaclubvw.com/

 

All the above serve good food, I've been to all :) You can have a look at the menus on the websites above.

 

These restaurants are right next to the ship so minimal walking is required. If you want to visit the city of Valletta itself (10 min walk and accessible by the Barrakka lift) there are numerous other restaurants which are open all day.

 

I wish you a great stay in beautiful Malta. Feel free to ask if you need help.

 

 

Edited February 24, 2019 by 27clint

[NauticalMiss]

On 2/22/2019 at 6:17 PM, BrianI said:

Cafe Cordina is a beautiful cafe established in 1837 and just across the road from the cathedral. Lovely frescos on the walls and ceiling. Looks expensive but it's not. See photos in gallery.

http://www.caffecordina.com/about-us/

From the cruise dock take the lift to Barrakka and then it's a short walk down the Main Street.

http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/other-public-transport/barrakka-lift

 

Brian

 

Thanks Brian. I've had a quick peek and the venue looks beautiful. The menus appear to suit everyone who will be at our lunch. Great suggestion.  

[NauticalMiss]

On 2/24/2019 at 2:31 PM, 27clint said:

Hi,

I am Maltese and thus can help you if you need any information.

 

The ships dock at the Valletta waterfront which is lined with restaurants. They don't all open during the day but I checked the opening hours of the ones I like best. These are the websites of some which I know open for sure:

 

http://www.bistro516malta.com/

https://www.hardrock.com/cafes/malta-bar-(valletta)/

https://www.browns.com.mt/

http://www.wasabisushimalta.com/ (for sushi)

http://marinaclubvw.com/

 

All the above serve good food, I've been to all 🙂 You can have a look at the menus on the websites above.

 

These restaurants are right next to the ship so minimal walking is required. If you want to visit the city of Valletta itself (10 min walk and accessible by the Barrakka lift) there are numerous other restaurants which are open all day.

 

I wish you a great stay in beautiful Malta. Feel free to ask if you need help.

 

 

Thanks 27clint. I'll spend the morning checking out these venues. Really looking forward to returning to Malta again. Happy memories of our 10th wedding anniversary. 

[Bride on The Crown]

We arrive in Malta on Thursday to join Oceana. The weather website is forcasting wind and rain..

Hope it's wrong? 

[27clint]

We do have rain and wind here too :) This Thursday's prediction is isolated showers but I don't think it will ruin your day.

[NauticalMiss]

On 2/24/2019 at 2:31 PM, 27clint said:

Hi,

I am Maltese and thus can help you if you need any information.

 

The ships dock at the Valletta waterfront which is lined with restaurants. They don't all open during the day but I checked the opening hours of the ones I like best. These are the websites of some which I know open for sure:

 

http://www.bistro516malta.com/

https://www.hardrock.com/cafes/malta-bar-(valletta)/

https://www.browns.com.mt/

http://www.wasabisushimalta.com/ (for sushi)

http://marinaclubvw.com/

 

All the above serve good food, I've been to all 🙂 You can have a look at the menus on the websites above.

 

These restaurants are right next to the ship so minimal walking is required. If you want to visit the city of Valletta itself (10 min walk and accessible by the Barrakka lift) there are numerous other restaurants which are open all day.

 

I wish you a great stay in beautiful Malta. Feel free to ask if you need help.

 

 

Your post has proved particularly useful, vis-a-vis the proximity of the ship to the restaurants you mention. One of our party has sustained a serious knee injury and will not be able to walk too far. Now, to narrow down the choice..................

[Apial]

The Harbour Club is where I would go. The food is to die for and the view must be the best of any restaurant in Malta. Its not cheap, well at least in the evening.it gets excellent reviews, here .

[terrierjohn]

38 minutes ago, Britboys said:

 

The range of drinks packages has now been adopted permanently.  The full package is £49.95 per person per day :-0.

 

2 minutes ago, Bazrat said:

This conversation should really be on its own thread 

Even though it does not appeal to me there may may be many who think the  drinks package is a good point for P&O.