It’s here! The Michelin Guide Malta is out & features TWO new One-star restaurants
It’s finally here! The second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Malta, which now features 31 restaurants, has been revealed and includes some new names on the list.
One Star!
Two restaurants have been award a Michelin Star: Bahia in Lija and ION – The Harbour in Valletta. “The dishes may look simple but their complementary combinations and wonderful depth of flavour demonstrate the thought that goes into them,” the Guide said about Bahia.
And here’s what they had to say about ION – The Harbour! “The skilfully prepared dishes from chef Andrew Borg are a joy to eat; the daily menus are dictated by the best produce available from local farmers and fishermen and the cooking is classically based, with Mediterranean influences and a modern edge.”
Bahia and ION – The Harbour join last year’s One Star restos, De Mondion in Mdina, and Valletta’s Noni and Under Grain, which have retained their stars.
Michelin Plates
“The Fork and Cork in Rabat; Chophouse and Fernando Gastrotheque, both in Sliema; Zest in St Julian’s; and Mezzodi in Valletta,” were all awarded Michelin Plates this year. “The Plate symbol denotes restaurants where you’ll experience “fresh ingredients, capably prepared; simply a good meal.”
“The last year has created enormous challenges for the hospitality industry around the world and our hearts go out to all those facing difficulties in these trying times. Our inspectors, like the restaurants themselves, have had to adapt, but we were very pleased that they were able to spend time on the islands and find two new Michelin Stars and 5 new Michelin ‘Plates’ to add to the Guide,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides.
Bib Gourmands
Terrone, Commando and Rubino, the three existing Bib Gourmand restaurants, all retained their award.
Five restaurants have also been identified for taking “positive steps to work in a more sustainable way” and these include: Valletta’s The Harbour Club and Noni, Briju in Gzira, De Mondion in Mdina, and Tmun in Mgarr, Gozo.