How many Michelin star restaurants are in Malta?

There are 7 Michelin-starred restaurants in Malta, with a total of 8 stars awarded across the country in the 2026 guide.

Which city in Malta has the most Michelin stars?

Valletta leads Malta with 4 Michelin stars across its restaurants.

What is the most common cuisine among Michelin restaurants in Malta?

Modern Cuisine is the most represented cuisine among Michelin-starred restaurants in Malta.

Malta

Malta has 7 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 8 stars — led by Valletta, with Modern Cuisine among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

Starred Restaurants

Total Stars

Three-Star Tables

Green Stars

Where To Look

Regions & Cities

Floriana Lija Valletta Valletta

Cuisine of Malta

What The Country Cooks

Maltese cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of Mediterranean flavors, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and the island's bountiful seas and sun-drenched fields. It blends rustic Italian and Sicilian traditions with North African spices, British comfort foods, and a deep love for fresh, local produce—resulting in hearty, flavorful dishes that are uniquely Maltese.

Local Ingredients

Olive OilGarlicTomatoesCapersFresh Herbs

Popular Dishes

Stuffat tal-FenekRabbit StewPastizziRicotta or Pea-Filled PastryLampuki PieFish Pie

Local Specialties

ĠbejnaMaltese sheep or goat cheeseHobż tal-MaltiMaltese sourdough breadKapunataMaltese ratatouilleImqaretFried date pastriesPrickly PearLocal cactus fruit