Few are the countries that have a history as rich as the Maltese islands’.

Something as simple as a quick walk around any one of Malta’s historic cities is bound to get you up close and personal with a plethora of remnants from some of the country’s past inhabitants.

Having said that, there is one key element of Maltese history that often goes unnoticed – food.

The country’s culinary history is brimming with foreign influences, paying tribute to the unending range of nationalities that have influenced Mediterranean culture.

This very concept is what drives Senglea’s iconic Hammett’s Macina Restaurant.

Located on Triq il-31 ta’ Marzu, this top-notch eatery is housed within the ancient Macina walls, built nearly half a millennium ago by the Knights of St John. Talk about travelling back in time.

Ambiance aside, Hammett’s Macina goes a step further and injects a healthy dose of history into its delectable dishes.

This restaurant’s food draws on traditional Mediterranean culinary influences that date back to the Phoenician times. Of course, quality is just as important to the Hammett’s Macina team, so much so that it earned a Michelin Plate twice.

Offering anything from grilled octopus and suckling pig, to crispy burrata and aubergine carpaccio, this restaurant’s perfectly equipped to satisfy a variety of tastes.

Make sure to wash your meal down with one of Hammett’s Macina’s signature cocktails, some of which pay tribute to the Maltese islands in their own unique way!

If you’re more of a wine person, you’ll be pleased to hear that this restaurant’s wine list is completely sourced from the coastal areas of the region. Impressive, right?

Hammett’s Macina is open from 7:30am to 11am on Mondays, from 7:30am to 11am and from 6pm to 11pm between Tuesday and Friday, and from 7:30am to 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

To learn more about Hammett’s Macina or to book a table, head to hammettsmacina.com, call on +356 2779 4171, or send an email to [email protected].