Easter is the perfect time to gather family and friends over a nice bottle (or two!) of wine and great food, because let’s face it – any celebration is a good excuse for us locals to indulge! And if you're not sure where to this Easter, we've got it covered. Here are 10 local restos serving up some great fare this Easter.

1. Tosca Restaurant

The Solana Hotel in Mellieha invites you to dine at the Tosca Restaurant this Easter Sunday. Offering genuine food with the freshest of ingredients in a setting that is elegant yet family friendly, Tosca Restaurant will definitely satisfy your cravings!

2. Palazzo de Piro

Palazzo de Piro in Mdina is once again organising its renowned Easter buffet, with an outstanding menu fit for the celebration. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch set in the gorgeous city this Easter - with an incredible selection of dishes, it certainly won't disappoint! Kids will even get an Easter egg on the day!

3. Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta

Enjoy a scrumptious Easter Sunday buffet lunch with your loved ones this year at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, all the while taking in stunning views of Marsamxett Harbour. Try out everything on the menu, stuff your face with the delicious food and enjoy the live entertainment!

4. Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa

Make this Easter special with a fantastic lunch at the elegant Villa Corinthia. Award-winning chefs will serve up delicious dishes including local fish, a tasty carvery and an awe-inspiring choice from their legendary dessert station.

5. Bacchus

Situated in the heart of the Silent City of Mdina, Bacchus is ready to serve a fantastic Easter meal for the whole family. Dine like royalty in the wine cellars at Bacchus, indulging in the tastiest of dishes as you go!

6. Zeri’s Restaurant

Head out for a fancy Easter lunch at Zeri’s! Choose from a variety of starters including smoked duck salad, asparagus risotto and homemade octopus ravioli, and mouth-watering mains like Frenched rack of suckling pig, Argentinean beef rib eye or local white grouper. 

7. Le Bistro at the Radisson

The chefs at Le Bistro have put together special seasonal dishes to celebrate Easter, such as traditional roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and juniper roasted butternut squash, shimenji mushrooms, wilted greens and port wine jus. Yum.

8. AX Seashells Resort

Let the grand buffet at the AX Seashells Resort tickle your taste buds! Celebrate Easter at the Poseidon Hall or at The Coral Cove Restaurant, both serving up some fantastic dishes for all the family to enjoy!

9. Phoenix at Phoenicia Hotel

This is drool-central! Dine at the Phoenix Restaurant at the Phoenicia just outside Valletta’s City Gate this Easter, and get ready for a fantastic four-course carvery menu that might require unbuttoning those jeans!

10. Bottegin at Palazzo Xara

Easter celebrations, good food and wine, and great company – what more could you ask for? The chef at Bottegin has specially curated a fantastic menu that will have you drooling till the end! Another fantastic option this Easter.

Where will you be heading on Easter Sunday?