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Tini slice Mario! Do you remember this famous Maltese ice-cream truck?
What a throwback!

Jillian Mallia

Oh my gosh! If you remember Mario tal-gelat you had a FABULOUS childhood. Mario would go round villages in his Ford Thames van to bring locals some tasty treats.

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In true Maltese style, Mario tal-gelat (which translates to Mario the ice-cream man) obviously didn’t solely sell ice-creams. He also offered granitas and was a pastizzeria too! A local legend right there.

3rd April 2020


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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