This is a small place, just down from the Marina Hotel along the seafront. I noticed it one day while exploring the area and decided to give it a try for dinner one evening. A red tile floor and light stone walls offset dark wood tables and chairs. Dark wood beams accentuate the rather low ceiling, creating an intimate atmosphere. Plants hang in ceramic pots from the ceiling and photographs of Malta’s natural beauty add a decorative touch. Tables are graced with blue and white linens.
There are several set menu options for well under 5 Maltese Lira (about $15 U.S.). On a given day, specials may include spaghetti with rabbit sauce, homemade fettuccini, chicken breast with ham and mozzarella, or fresh swordfish. I opted to order a la carte, selecting mushrooms in garlic and white wine for a starter, followed by grilled prawns. While you wait for your meal, you won’t go hungry: a plate of bruschetta, Maltese-style, and a dish of giant white beans are brought for you to munch. My appetizer of mushrooms was a generous portion, and freshly ground pepper added just the perfect touch. The prawns were grilled to perfection and the starter and entree were nicely accompanied by a glass of the house red wine. Service is pleasant and fairly efficient.
From other parts of the island, take any bus to the Sliema seafront, and then walk to just past the Marina Hotel and the church.