Eating snails in Malta is as normal as eating chorizo in Spain or sushi in Japan - though it might be more of an acquired taste to some! Still, finding the best bebbux on the island may be slightly trickier than hunting down the best sushi bar.
Here’s a list of the top bebbux joints cracking out some delicious local staples that either stick to traditions or smash out some of Malta’s most innovative creations. Here’s what we sampled…
Ta’ L-Ingliz
Mgarr is a top spot for bebbux and this hotspot is one of the local favourites. Keeping things interesting with a rich tomato sauce, succulent snail meat and a whole lot of bread to go round.
Mgarr United Bar & Restaurant
Some of the more traditional stuff here, recommended by many as some of the best bebbux they’ve tasted. All you’ll need here is a trusty toothpick to help you guide the tasty morsels out of their shell and right into your gob. Head here if you’re looking for a purely local dish.
Fat Louie's
Sometimes, mixing things up can really set your taste buds on fire. Head on over to Fat Louie's, a concept oriented resto with a fun-packed menu. Give your traditional bebbux a twist with an additional salty element: yes, bacon! These guys have even done the heavy lifting - no toothpick needed; lap up all the goodness with a hearty slice of bread.
Tac-Canti
Tac-Canti is another highly traditional spot to get your spot of Maltese cuisine. Covered in a warm tomato sauce full of typical Maltese herbs and spices to create a mouthwatering dish, snails here are served with a basket of fresh bread for dipping purposes.
Crowning the king of the snails is not an easy feat in the slightest. With many restaurants sticking to traditions and smashing out some of the richest red sauce and bebbux combos; it’s hard to choose the best, but following our highly scientific and non-partial research, the people have spoken, and the bebbux champion has been claimed...
And the winner is... Mgarr United!
Ask for a bowl of bebbux while you sit back and relax with your snail-lovin’ pals.