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.

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.

We took the typical Maltese degustation menu, we really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff is very kind. Maybe it was better to have a bigger table when 4 people books.

I had the Maltese platter with Bigilla, kappunata, Maltese pork sausage, local sheep cheeselet (ġbejna), and Maltese bread with tomato paste. Then for my main I had the Fenkata Imtektek (braised rabbit and rabbit is super traditional Maltese food), I paired it with a glass of Maltese Pinot Grigio. They loved chatting with me so much and I was so excited to learn about the food they offered me a free digestive and I also ordered a dessert so I asked them to surprise me and I had the Leila Carob liquor which was kinda like Jaeger but a lot smoother. For the dessert I had the Sinizza which is like a Swiss roll pastry filled with ricotta cheese. 10/10 meal, the staff was great. Definitely must eat when we come back to Malta!

The rabbit tasting manu was good, we got to try a lot of traditional dishes. The portions were huge! Great service from Amneish.