Food used in Maltese cooking The mainstays at Bologna , on the second floor of a typical old building, are fresh fish and seafood. Caffe Cordina is Malta's favorite place for ice cream, pastry and candy. Light meals are also available. The specialties at the informal La Cave are very tasty pizzas and pastas. Because it is located in Malta's most important fishing village, Marsaxlokk, Ix-xlukkajr offers an extensive menu of superbly and imaginatively prepared fish.
Service is slow.
Bacchus , Malta's largest and fanciest restaurant and reputed to be its best, is known for almond soup and filet of pork with mustard seed. Rising above picturesque Spinola Bay, San Giuliano is located on top of the ancient arches of the fishermen's shelter. The chef, who was born in Palermo, concentrates on Mediterranean fare. Open lunch and dinner. Open lunch and dinner.