Mdina Foodie Guide: 5 Top Spots for Eats & Drinks

Mdina, “the Silent City,” with its really old honey-colored buildings and super narrow streets, that too, is way more than just a pretty sight. It’s practically a foodie’s dream, packed with places dishing out some seriously great grub and drinks. From places that have really old recipes that have been in families for a long time, to restaurants trying something really new and fancy, Mdina’s seriously got something that you might like. So, let’s amble, taste something exciting, and see what treats this Maltese gem’s got up its sleeve, as it were!

Cozy Cafes with a View: Fontanella Tea Garden

Fontanella Tea Garden, well, it’s almost like the queen of Mdina’s cafe scene, is that not right? Perched right up on the bastions, it’s famous for having views that go on for seriously miles and miles – you’re talking about basically half of Malta sprawling out beneath you. It’s the kind of place you might visit just for those sights, as a matter of fact. Yet, what people return for time and time again might be its cakes, like your chocolate cake! It’s super rich, the kind that has everyone trying to take a photograph of their plate as their face displays the kind of smile we reserve for when our teams scores a winning goal. Their menu’s got everything from the lighter, traditional Maltese snacks like pastizzi to pretty generous sandwiches. You will be sitting outdoors, basically under some pretty large umbrellas, having yourself some drinks, like maybe an iced coffee, you know, or one of your beers.

Fine Dining with a Twist: de Mondion Restaurant

If you want to turn something special into super memorable, then maybe you would enjoy de Mondion, that too is located at The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux. The view that extends as far as you could see, in a way it becomes almost too good to be true as it sets a very romantic backdrop for what follows: It’s fancy grub that comes with a pretty big bill, as I was saying, but people seem okay with the price once the dishes make their entrance. They may find the ravioli that bursts as soon as it graces their tastebuds. Maybe, possibly, arguably, de Mondion gives its diners memories that linger like a perfume even after leaving. So, that, anyway, is quite telling and might, just might tell the reader what to expect. Anyway, expect something super unique.

A Casual Affair: Bacchus Restaurant

For something maybe a tiny bit more laid-back however with tons of atmosphere, Bacchus is really an awesome option, that it is! Located, that, just right outside Mdina’s old walls, it boasts gardens, such awesome features as, very ancient storage rooms and lots of outdoor dining, you will discover, basically in different locations! In a way, you can imagine you are back in old times when you arrive there, basically under dim lighting you begin reading the menus! Very good! Basically. Their menu usually offers, that, basically, what seems like something for everyone – pizzas, fresh catches, like the Swordfish (when available), salads, meat, very much like an inclusive place for many moods. Perfect place for gatherings! They actually host pretty big parties sometimes.

Hidden Gems: Medina Restaurant

This restaurant sits almost discreetly inside Mdina. So, as a matter of fact it does need people to search out its entrance! Well, basically that door is where the story of Medina gets told with dishes, that they, you know, typically have dishes containing meats, locally sourced and often caught right in the early hours and right there in front of you in their window! As I was saying. But the mood and scene very possibly makes this place memorable for folks that find their way inside Medina restaurant. Worth the journey into the city’s tight street for the ambiance itself!

Sweet Endings: Palazzo de Piro

Palazzo de Piro, more or less, mixes eating some tasty treats with taking in a bunch of Maltese history. What’s awesome might be their patio, where from it seems you could get the amazing sights that go as far as you could possible see. The building has a cafe plus spot that can accommodate parties, usually for things just like nuptials, and more things of a private variety. They generally have some awesome items in their cafe to just amble along for to nibble something really cute as their meals finish! Also, maybe someone could just chill out solo with, arguably, the panorama to admire, maybe even think of new ideas and dreams, very right here inside the beautiful scene.