Food & drink
Still waiting on a new star: Not much Michelin movement for Malta
No new Maltese restaurant was awarded a Michelin star this year.

Tim Diacono

There wasn’t much movement in the seventh edition of the Malta Michelin Guide. ION Harbour by Simon Rogan maintained its spot as the only Maltese establishment with two Michelin stars.

Fernandõ Gastrotheque, De Mondion, Noni, Rosamì, Under Grain, and Le GV all retained their single stars.

There was some slight movement in the Bib Gourmand list, the award granted to restaurants for serving high-quality food at a great value.

Mġarr’s Verbena was promoted to the list, joining AYU, Grain Street, Rubino and Commando. Terrone has been removed from the list.

Verbena

Meanwhile, Osteria Scottadito (Nadur), Bistro Boca (Ta’ Xbiex), Anima (St Julian’s), Le Majoliche (St. Julian’s) and Scala (Mdina) have been added to the Michelin Guide of recommended restaurants.

17th February 2026


Tim Diacono
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Tim Diacono
Tim is a senior journalist and producer at Content House, driven by a love of good stories, meaningful human connections and an enduring appetite for cheese and chocolate.

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