The Summer’s Hottest Al Fresco Venues - The Valletta Waterfront
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The Valletta Waterfront is Malta’s foremost entertainment and leisure venue offering ten dining establishment within an enclosed pedestrianised zone, in 18th century baroque splendour, and the most beautiful views of the Grand harbour and its environs.
The Valletta Waterfront is Malta’s foremost entertainment and leisure venue offering eleven dining establishment within an enclosed pedestrianised zone, in 18th century baroque splendour, and the most beautiful views of the Grand harbour and its environs.
If there was ever a fully complete entertainment and leisure venue that offers not only a marvellous ambience with great views of Malta’s unique Grand Harbour and scenic views of some state-of-the- art cruise liners which mesmerise not just us grownups but children as well, this has to be the Valletta Waterfront. Excellent in concept and in execution, and operated and managed by Valletta Cruise Port plc, the Valletta Waterfront, provides the ultimate in al fresco dining pleasure for Malta’s excellent Summer evenings. The ten fully independent, and individually managed restaurants at this location offer both al fresco as well as indoors, air-conditioned comfort, for all to enjoy, in accordance with tastes and pockets, as well as what one might have a crave for on any particular day.
Steakhouses; fish and Seafood; Pizza and Pasta; Grills; Oriental; Chinese; speciality Mediterranean, Italian, and Maltese cuisine, are all catered for by restaurants situated door to door to each other in 18th century , baroque splendour and internal architecture, as well as at spacious al fresco sections , which give diners the possibility to walk from one end to the other, survey the offerings and the different venues, create a crave for a particular cuisine and flavour, and then pick the restaurant of choice.
Once, diners and visitors park their cars in one of the available parking facilities, at or near this location, the rest is easy, as visitors will find themselves inside a vast, pedestrianised zone, which is safe for families and children as well as very enjoyable by adults, couples and groups on that special occasion or social event, or who are on just a simple outing in search for an enjoyable meal of choice without the hassle of driving all over the Island to find that restaurant which might suit one for the evening.
The atmosphere at the
Valletta Waterfront at night.
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The Restaurants as situated from one end to the other at the Valletta Waterfront are:
Q Bar & Restaurant Malta
Q Bar & Restaurant offers a unique mix of lounging and clubbing in chic surroundings. Spread over 250 square metres, Q Bar & Restaurant consists of an all-inclusive downstairs and upstairs section, featuring an all exclusive VIP seated area adorned by a funky décor.
Diners can sit by the water’s edge, enjoying a premium glass of wine with selections of mouth-watering platters or exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, or feel the trendy vibe inside Q Bar & Restaurant, in the company of friends and great music.
Q Bar & Restaurant also caters for all kinds of special occasions, private functions & staff parties, whether it’s stand up parties, a seated meal and much more.
An exclusive a la carte menu featuring Mediterranean cuisine, and a good selection of wines, cocktails, cigars, chocolates, is offered and served by a good team of service staff..
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday - 6pm-11:30pm Sunday - All day
Contact Details: +356 7938 9544, +356 9947 6808, +356 2747 6808
Visit online on: http://www.qbarmalta.com
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China Garden - Oriental Restaurant
China Garden provides modern oriental cuisine in an extensive menu with a variety choice of starters, meat, vegetables, rice and noodles.
Contact Details:
+356 2122 7235,
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Brown’s Restaurant
Brown’s is divided in three sections, that is two in doors and one vast outside section which covers the two internal concepts in accordance with the choice of menu selected by clients.
Brown’s offer two styles of a la carte menus, one covers anything from snacks, pizza, pasta and grills, and the other which serves somewhat more up-market choices of meats, fish and seafood.
Brown’s can cater for various group events and social gatherings as well as it is suitable for family dinners or a special romantic dinner for two.
Contact details:
(+356) 27020471, (+356) 99406309, (+356) 99830227, (+356) 79937048
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Bistro 516
The 516 has always been synonymous with Patrick Spiteri. He has used this number several times in various outlets he has managed and operated. It was now the time to add the word Bistro to this number to better define the outlet and the genuine food that is offered.
At Bistro 516 you can choose from various starters, pasta , rice, meat, poultry, fish, and a salad counter. Mixed platters. Gluten-free or Vegetarian dishes are also available on request.
At Bistro 516 the setting is just right when seated outside to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour.
Contact Details:
+356 2124 1000, +356 9985 2610, +356 9947 6808
Visit online on:
http://www.bistro516malta.com
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Lava Lounge
Cuisine: Grill/ Tapas/Cafe
A new dining concept to Malta, the Lava Lounge, depicting the Lava Stone eating concept, allowing customers to enjoy delicious fresh meat and fish to be cooked in front of them on a 300 degree Lava Stone.
In addition, the restaurant is pioneering the combination of ‘dining out’ flavoured with technology. Each customer is provided with a tablet computer loaded with the interactive restaurant menu. Not only will this allow customers to take an in depth tour of all dishes available before making their selection, the tablet will be left with the customer to use as they wish throughout their dining experience.
Contact: 21242400; 77382371
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Crave Eats & Beats
Cuisine:
Grill | Pizzeria | Lounge | Cafe | Wine & Cocktail Bar
Whether one want to kick start the day with an energizing breakfast, hungry for a heart-warming lunch, a spectacular dinner or even enjoy a couple of drinks with friends at the lounge while listening to the finest beats, Crave is the place you are looking for. Laid back and casual, with a menu to suit all tastes and pockets.
For reservations call (+356) 2732 7283 - 7732 7283
Visit online on: www.crave.com.mt
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Hard Rock Bar
Cuisine: American bar and dine.
Hard Rock Bar at the Valletta Waterfront offers great American fare, quality service, memorabilia and the rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere that has made Hard Rock world-famous. Hard Rock Bar also features a 13-square-foot Rock Shop with authentic Hard Rock merchandise, as well as an area for special events and live music. Furthermore, the bar has a unique outdoor terrace, where guests can enjoy the atmosphere, while overlooking the Grand Harbour.
Contact Details:
Visit Hard Rock Bar online at http://www.hardrock.com
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Nan Yuan Cantonese Restaurant
Nan Yuan is a first class Chinese restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine. Nan Yuan caters for both indoor and al fresco dining at the water’s edge by the newly excavated Laguna, facing the Three Cities.
The restaurant offers a comprehensive a la carte menu with an excellent and wide range of starters, soups, fish/shellfish, meat, poultry and hot pot dishes to choose from including a selection of Chinese tea.
Orders for parties and take away are also available.
Contact Details:
+356 2122 5310
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Pintonino Restaurant
Cuisine:
Mediterranean Cuisine
Pintonino’s goal for the restaurant is the “creation of a hub for Mediterranean cuisine”, which is prepared from the freshest ingredients, and cooked and presented with passion. The freshest seafood, fish and live lobsters and crabs are available daily and clients can chose and fish-out their selections from the live aquariums inside the restaurant.
A professional, highly appointed wine cellar featuring exotic wines is a must to see at
Pintonino, and to pick that fine bottle of wine to complement one’s meal.
Contact Details:
+356 2122 7773
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Pepe Nero Restaurant
Cuisine: Pizzeria & A la Carte
With two concepts in one venue, Pepe Nero, offers an a la carte cuisine section and specialises in fresh seafood products & fine cuts of meat.
Fillet and beef steaks as well as iron-man steaks, sourced from various meat suppliers, importing meats from Ireland; USA for USDA beef, Uruguay and Argentina are prominently featured; and their gourmet burger is a must to be tried.
In the other section situated near the Valletta Waterfront’s chapel Pepe Nero offers one of the finest pizzas on the Maltese islands by using dough blended from the finest of flour and topped with the freshest ingredients.
Contact Details:
+356 2122 2220
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Tal- Kaptan Waterfront
Cuisine: Pizza; Pasta; Grills; Mediterranean.
Tal-Kaptan at the Valletta Waterfront, is a popular, casual dining restaurant with an established clientele. The menu offers a large variety of pizzas, pasta, salads, grills and home-made desserts. The concept of the restaurant is to give clients quality, traditional cooking with a difference. Ingredients are mixed and matched , stepping away from the norm to produce dishes which are both tasty and original.
Situated over the water’s edge, the al fresco section of Tal-Kaptan Waterfront offers a picturesque view of the Grand Harbour which can be enjoyed by patrons whilst enjoying a pizza, a good plate of pasta and a chilled bottle of wine.
The restaurants is a popular choice for families, since it is very child friendly and family-oriented.
Contact Details:
21 228059.
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History, heritage, 18th century splendour and the genius of Grand Master Pinto coupled with the genius of modern day entrepreneurship , excellent location management and upkeep, and the best of a vast selective cuisine choice are all found at the
Valletta Waterfront
