The Victorian iron-and-timber hall of Is-Suq tal-Belt, Valletta

8 of the best · Malta

Cafés, Markets and Island Food in Malta

Coffee on Republic Square, the Victorian market hall of Valletta, the Sunday fish market at Marsaxlokk, island wineries and Kinnie.

Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Malta.

  1. Valletta’s Victorian market

    Is-Suq tal-Belt

    Valletta·Food hall

    Valletta’s covered market, a Victorian iron-and-glass hall on Merchants Street, now a food hall.

    Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1175Explore View on map

  2. On Republic Street

    Caffe Cordina

    Valletta·Café

    The grand café on Republic Street, with tables on the square by the old library.

    244 Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1114Explore View on map

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Cafés 1

Coffee and pastries.

  1. On Republic Street

    Caffe Cordina

    Valletta·Café

    The grand café on Republic Street, with tables on the square by the old library.

    244 Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1114Explore View on map

Markets 2

Fresh food.

  1. Valletta’s Victorian market

    Is-Suq tal-Belt

    Valletta·Food hall

    Valletta’s covered market, a Victorian iron-and-glass hall on Merchants Street, now a food hall.

    Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1175Explore View on map

  2. Sunday on the quay

    Marsaxlokk fish market

    Marsaxlokk·Market

    The Sunday market on the quay of Marsaxlokk, with fish and stalls beside the painted luzzu boats.

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Wine & makers 5

Island producers.

  1. Maltese wine

    Emmanuel Delicata

    Paola·Winery

    A family wine producer by the Grand Harbour.

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  2. The island’s soft drink

    Kinnie

    Malta·Drink

    Malta’s bittersweet orange soft drink.

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  3. Maltese wine

    Marsovin Winery

    Marsa·Winery

    One of Malta’s wine producers, at Wills Street in Marsa.

    Wills Street, Marsa PLA 2234 (The Winery)Explore View on map

  4. Island wine

    Meridiana Wine Estate

    Ta’ Qali·Winery

    A wine estate at Ta’ Qali in the centre of Malta.

    Explore View on map

  5. Gozo produce

    Ta’ Mena Estate

    Gozo·Farm and winery

    A farm estate on Gozo making wine, oil and preserves.

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