Gululu | Authentic Maltese Restaurant

I used to think of Malta only for its beautiful blue coastline and its game studios. I never expected its traditional food to be this impressive. Even coming from Asia, I was struck by how fresh the ingredients were and how rich the flavors felt. Since I don’t eat rabbit, my top recommendation is the calamari linguini 😍perfectly al dente pasta, a generous and flavorful sauce, and tomatoes that were both sandy-soft and sweet. The portion was great, too. My friend ordered the “Hobbit” zucchini, which was adorable. The zucchini itself tasted even better than the stuffing inside. And the roasted potato slices on the side were wonderfully fragrant. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

The restaurant itself looks nice, and I want to highlight that the older gentleman who welcomed us was genuinely friendly and warm. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t match other staff kindness, and that’s the reason for my 1-star review. When we sat down, I was still taking a quick look at the menu. I mentioned “rabbit” because I wanted the pasta with rabbit, but before I could even finish my sentence, the waiter completed it for me. I naïvely assumed he was “reading my mind” and referring to the pasta dish. Instead, what arrived at the table was only a plate of rabbit meat — something I hadn’t noticed on the menu and wasn’t what I intended to order. Once I realised the miscommunication, I politely asked for the pasta I actually wanted. The portion of meat was too big for me to finish, and since it wasn’t what I meant to order anyway, it felt reasonable to request the correction. However, the waiter’s attitude was unnecessarily unpleasant when he mentioned “well then, the pasta will take a long time”. His tone carried irritation and irony, as if I was being an inconvenience, even though this was clearly just a misunderstanding. A similar attitude came from another staff member when we asked to move tables. The kind older man said it was fine and that they would set it up for us, so we helped by moving our wine glasses. The lady then sharply told us, “you have to have it out,” in a tone that felt rude and uncalled for. I don’t know if the staff were simply tired or stressed, but their attitude completely ruined what could have been a nice evening. My friend’s dish also wasn’t good, but for me the main issue wasn’t the food — it was the disrespectful and unwelcoming later service. Good customer service is essential, especially in a traditional place with such a lovely concept and atmosphere. Sadly, that was exactly what was missing during our visit, and that’s why I’m leaving this review.

We would like to eat teaditional Malta food. The place was clean, but we got table just inside because the terrace was full. The soup and the foods were tasty and delicious. Tables are small for four people. Prices (in my opinoin) are high, serving and everybody was nice.

We enjoyed a lovingly prepared tasting set menu here on the first day of our holiday. We wanted to eat authentic Maltese cuisine, and that's exactly what Gululu serves. We went for the tasting menu (attached), which at €32.50 per person, is incredible value for money. Unlike the tasting menus one is accustomed to in other European countries, where the portion sizes tend to be tiny; the portions are very generous. So much so, that we needed to take a break between the primi and secondi courses. So goon an empty stomach if you go for this menu. The food was excellent and fresh. The service and drinks recommation was very attentive. A great introduction to Maltese charm and excellence. Fabulous waterside Spinola Bay seating.

It has a nice location and during summer days it should be lovely. Staff is nice and friendly, but a bit too pushy. Some of the dishew were delicious but from some we werent impressed at all.

Seafront spot with a lively vibe and great views—perfect for a relaxed meal by the water. The fish was the highlight: fresh, nicely cooked, and simply seasoned. Prices, though, are on the higher side for what you get. Sides were uneven: potatoes came overly salty, and the salad didn’t feel especially fresh. Service was brisk but a bit scattered—the staff seemed to be constantly rushing, which kept things moving but didn’t leave much room for warmth. Dessert options are limited, so don’t come with a sweet tooth. Bottom line: come for the seaside atmosphere and a well-cooked fish dish, but temper expectations on sides, sweets, and value. Conveniently located right in St. Julian’s along the water.

Our waiter Aaron was extremely hostile throughout making us feel unwelcome. Service was extremely show, we was constantly trying to rush our orders giving us barely anytime to look at the menu, the place was mostly empty (no surprise why) The menu is overpriced My chair bumped into the back of my seat twice and wasn't given any apology, dropped a knife next my partner and didn't pick it up. He seemed much more friendly to the larger table whilst giving us the cold shoulder. The food is nothing to speak home about and you can certainly make better at home. The best part of the night was the extremely long delay getting the bill which seemed to take forever despite seeing staff standing around in eyeshot of me. Including our waiter who continued staring daggers at me like he had done throughout the meal. Once the bill finally arrived, it was delivered once again by our waiter who dropped the bill before charging away without so much as a word of communication. Wish I could have tipped negatively as I believe our waiter should be paying me for enduring his abysmal "service".

Great food and very friendly staff! We had our New Year’s Eve dinner at Gululu’s and would definetly recommend to have it there! It was very authentic and on top we got a little present! Thank you very much!