1624 Best European Restaurants in the Best Cities 2026

Acqua

$$$ Level 5, Portomaso Marina, STJ 4011, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

ACQUA Terra e Mare is a beautifully situated restaurant at the Portomaso Marina offering the very best in Fish and Meats. The restaurant provides a genuine dining experience in a relaxing and sumptuous setting. The menu offers a wide range of Antipasti, Pasta, Main Dishes, and Mediterranean specialties for both fish and meat lovers alike. The menu is finely tuned to make the most of the freshest of ingredients, locally available wherever possible. The wine list is designed to provide the best selection of wines to complement your meal. Whether you choose to make the most of Malta’s warm climate and dine outside on the terrace, or enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the venue’s exquisite interior, ACQUA Terra e Mare provides the perfect setting for a relaxed meal with friends, a worktime lunch meeting or a memorable evening dining experience.

Skybeach

$$ St. George’ S Bay, STJ 3310, St. Julian's

International European Mediterranean Fast Casual Premium Casual

Relax and let the world pass by with stunning island views, the Mediterranean Sea, and a rooftop infinity pool as a company. The accompanying bar and restaurant provide definitive refined sophistication with colorful upscale poolside snacks, served during the day and delicious grill dishes, served as the sun sets. Found on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Malta.

Quadro Brasserie

$$$$ Westin Dragonara Resort, STJ 1343, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Fine dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

The natural state of flavor. Quadro Brasserie offers some of the best dinings on the island. Open for dinner, this contemporary brasserie specializes in simple, homemade food with a focus on select fresh, local produce with a light and healthy twist. Located within the grounds of The Westin Dragonara Resort, accessed via a private road and housed in the original Marquis Scicluna’s guest house, the standalone restaurant is designed for indoor and outdoor dining. Clean bistro-style interiors blend oak wood, velvet, and brass with natural hues to provide a vibrant backdrop. The stylish tone extends to the spacious terrace where invigorating Mediterranean Sea views enable al fresco socializing and optimal relaxation. Innovative and versatile, the venue is the ideal setting for celebrations and events, from hosting weddings on the veranda to more intimate gatherings. A unique space, the private dining rooms seats up to 14 guests and is perfect for business and family get-togethers.

D'Office

$$ No 132, Arch Bishop Street C/W 1 & 2 Fredrick Street, VLT 1144, Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style

We serve local and Mediterranean cuisine, come and join us for lunch and dinner. And if someone calls you, just say your are still at D'Office! Situated on Archbishop Street, just round the corner from St. George’s Square D’Office is right in the center of the city. Perfect for lunch when doing a bit of shopping (we are also beside the Merchant Street Market) or during the working day.

Sciacca Grill

$$$ Triq Santu Wistin, STJ 3310, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Fast Casual Premium Casual

At Sciacca Grill we do not believe in a fixed menu. We offer a wide variety of fresh prime cuts of meat fish and seafood both from our display and our lobster tank. All Main’s include side dishes of your choice whilst daily specials will be listed on the blackboard. Sciacca Grill is located in St. Julian's, Malta.

La Sfoglia Restaurant

$$ 67/68, Triq Il-Merkanti, VLT 1175, Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual

Original, tantalizing food creations simply sum up what has come to be expected of La Sfoglia. Set in the heart of Valletta, patrons may unleash their taste buds to savor the finest food prepared by Chef de Cuisine Oswald Caruana and his team, meticulously selecting the best of local and foreign ingredients. La Sfoglia is a family-run restaurant. It specialises in fresh fish and shellfish. We offer an array of mouth-watering dishes together with daily specialties. Come and enjoy our culinary creations in our intimate restaurant or out on the terrace. We also offer customized menus according to the specific needs of our clients for large group events.

Luciano

$$ 21 Merchants St, , Valletta

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style

In the heart of Valletta, a pedestrian area, Luciano Restaurant is located adjacent to St. John’s Co-Cathedral. The main street is lined with Europe’s finest artworks, museums, historical sites, churches, palaces, shops, and restaurants. Luciano restaurant offers a selection of Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine.

Soul Food

$$ 76 Merchants St, , Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Fast Casual Premium Casual

Soul Food restaurant is located in Valletta in the historical Merchant Street behind the Grand Master’s Palace. We choose our ingredients carefully and prepare every plate freshly on order. We also offer plates specially designed for people with food intolerances and celiac, vegetarians, and vegans. Our mission is to create a place for everyone, combining regional Italian food with a vegan and vegetarian line; a place where food, soul, and wellbeing come together and where the relaxing atmosphere and soul food team create the scenography. We lovingly create a selection of dishes: homemade vegan and vegetarian burgers, fresh kinds of pasta, raw salads, wonderful buddha bowls, and artisan cakes paired with refreshing smoothies.

Sotto Pinsa Romana Valletta

$$ 32 South St, , Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Fast Casual Premium Casual

The Zero Sei pizzeria is the new pizzeria in Valletta. Our pizza is no better than the others, it is no better than the others, it is simply different. Up to 72 hours of leavening, four different types of flour, and a lot of passion for what we do. After years of experience in Rome, we decided to bring the true Roman pizza in the heart of Malta: fresh and selected ingredients, four different types of flour, and a leavening of 72 hours make our pizza a unique and unforgettable experience.

N'duja Osteria

$$ 216 Old Bakery St, VLT 1451, Valletta

Italian European Mediterranean Fast Casual Family Style

Nduja Osteria is a restaurant located in the heart of Valletta, Malta. It offers typical Italian cuisine, preserving the typical flavors of tradition: pizza, Italian cheeses and pasta are just some of the dishes offered by Nduja Osteria.

Cafè Minas

$ Shop 8 City Gate, Ordinance Street, , Valletta

European Mediterranean Family Style

Cafe Minas serves nicely cooked chicken, beef and braised rabbit. You can have delicious craft beer, prosecco or liqueur at this place. It is nice to enjoy great espresso, lemonade or ginger tea. The cozy atmosphere of this spot allows guests to relax after a hard working day. Cafe Minas is located in Valletta, Malta.

Peppino's

$$ 65 St George's Road, , St. Julian's

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style

Set in the picturesque bay of Spinola Bay, St Julians, Peppino’s has been entertaining locals and foreigners for the last 24 years. Peppino’s has become an institution in the food industry and is well known for its Italian and French cuisine and its friendly staff. Whether it is a romantic meal, a get together with friends, an executive business lunch, or simply dinner for one, we offer exceptional food set in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. The a la carte menu has a distinctly Italian flavor interspersed with a few French dishes. The menu offers a good selection of antipasti, pasta, a generous choice of meat dishes, and a selection of fresh fish. Desserts include a choice of homemade gateau and sorbets. We also cater to groups and special occasions.

Marina Terrace Pizzeria & Brasserie

$$ Portomaso, PTM01, St. Julian's

Italian European Mediterranean Pizzeria

Marina Terrace Pizzeria & Brasserie is a pizzeria located in St. Julian's, Malta. It offers typical dishes of the Italian culinary culture, such as pizza, pasta and mozzarella. The restaurant has a terrace in front of the sea, with a breathtaking view.

Buffalo Bill's

$$$ Portomaso Marina, Portomaso, PTM01, St. Julian's

European Mediterranean Premium Casual

“The Steak House” or “Meat lovers paradise”, is how most local people are referring to Buffalo Bill’s Steak House for last decade, so if you are a meat lover, and you want the best steak money can buy, then “Buffalo Bill’s” is definitely one of your stops when you visit Maltese islands. With the unique ambiance, influenced by the Wild West style, “Buffalo Bill’s” is located in the prestigious Portomaso Complex, adjoining and overlooking Hilton Malta and its beautiful yacht marina, with tables in shade on a wide terrace. You can try lamb chops, lamb fillets, chicken breast, etc. Steak and fillet’s orders are inclusive of soup, bruschetta & garlic bread, choice of potatoes, and fresh buffet salads. A wide assortment of local and foreign wine and brews are complementing the food and also cakes and desserts as well as a choice of coffees.

Tignè Beach Club

$$ Tigné Seafront, SLM 3112, Sliema

Italian Japanese European Mediterranean Fast Food Fast Casual

The Tignè Beach Club, run by jointly the Malta Union Club & the Marsa Sports Club, catering by MOSAICO, is a corner of natural rock distinguishing itself from neighbouring realities. Bar, Restaurant & Sunbeds. Magical atmosphere. Come and enjoy the Club!

Contessa

$$$$ The Mall, Il-Furjana, FRN 1478, Floriana

European Mediterranean Casual Dining Elegant & Chic

Enter into the reimagined world of Contessa – where high-end Southern Mediterranean cuisine is an everyday luxury. Whether in our iconic dining room or our botanical garden-inspired terrace conservatory, Contessa is more than a restaurant; it’s a destination where each meal celebrates the finest local and seasonal ingredients. This is where Phoenicia Malta’s beloved hospitality meets the expectations of exciting modern dining. It’s where every dish is the culmination of our chefs’ imagination, the island’s very best produce, and your favourite flavours. Contessa promises an experience that’s both exclusive and enchanting, captivating you with every course and at every opportunity. Here at Contessa, contemporary flair meets The Phoenicia Malta’s historic grace, creating an inviting space for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Every detail is an intentional stride towards an atmosphere that complements the sophisticated palette of our dishes, ensuring your dining experience is as visually pleasing as it is flavourful. So, whether seated in our elegant dining room or our sunshine-and-stars-lit conservatory, the Contessa setting promises to be a thoughtful accompaniment to your dining experience.

Aldente Restaurant

$$ 1 Lark Ln, L17 8UN, Liverpool

Italian European Mediterranean Premium Casual

With its unique interior designs matched with delicious food and wine derived from all across the Mediterranean twenty regions, Al Dente is the best destination for any occasion in Liverpool. If we can make something ourselves, we will. The rest of our products are carefully sourced from Italy, Turkey, France, Greece such as traditional buffalo mozzarella and artisan meats, olives, spices. We even import the flour for our bread! Our premium imported Italian soft scoop ice cream is a great after-dinner treat made with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Al Dente is the perfect destination for the discerning diner, offering a busy but attentive service, animated atmosphere, and tempting menu. Large groups and parties are always welcome here at Al Dente. We’re the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing dinner with friends, family, or colleagues for all occasions.

Cucina Di Vincenzo

$$ 256 Woolton Rd, Childwall, L16 8NE, Liverpool

Italian European Mediterranean Premium Casual Family Style

Cucina Di Vincenzo is an Award winning restaurant in Childwall, Liverpool, serving classic Italian food, lovingly crafted by our family, offering our guests a warm, friendly and vibrant atmosphere, where food, wine and chit chat reign supreme. Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients possible, we create dishes that would make mamma proud.

Spire

$$$$ 1 Church Rd, L15 9EA, Liverpool

English International European Casual Dining Premium Casual

Specializing in modern British and European cuisine, Spire promises culinary expertise and a convivial ambiance at one of the most popular and acclaimed eateries in Liverpool and across Merseyside. Awards include North West Restaurant of the Year (The Good Food Guide) and Food Hero Award for chef-owner Matt Locke (Metro Food and Drink Awards). Spire Restaurant is located in Liverpool.

Revolution

$$ Downing Street, CB2 3DS, Cambridge

International European Fast Casual

Revolution: Visit one of Cambridge’s best-loved cocktail bars and restaurants and enjoy stunning cocktails, fresh food, and an unrivaled selection of premium spirits, wines, beers, and ciders. By day, Revolution Cambridge offers five unique bars to choose from, with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere where you can dine with friends, come for business lunches, enjoy a coffee or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Bar. By night, it comes alive with resident DJs and bookable VIP areas, perfect for all occasions or maybe even our iconic Cocktail Masterclass.

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