Food & drink
Acclaimed London chef to begin 100-day residency at Valletta’s ION – The Harbour
Alex Dilling will be joining the restaurant on 18th June.

Jillian Mallia

Calling all foodies! ION – The Harbour, the Michelin-star restaurant part of the Iniala Harbour House situated on St Barbara’s Bastion in Valletta, has a new chef in town!

Acclaimed London chef, Alex Dilling will be joining the ION – The Harbour family for a 100-day residency starting 18th June 2021.

Alex previously held the post of Executive Chef at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, The Greenhouse, in Mayfair. “Alex, widely seen as the UK’s next top chef, will be bringing a new level of culinary skills to both Malta and ION – The Harbour,” the post read.

Best of luck, Alex!

21st May 2021


Jillian Mallia
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A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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