Nenu The Artisan Baker Valletta

The restaurant's space is very pleasant, and a key reason we chose to eat there was to try the rabbit. Unfortunately, it was not available during our evening visit, so we ordered something else. We were so determined to try the rabbit that we returned the next day, and we were not disappointed. We enjoyed everything we ate. Of the two desserts we tried, the traditional Maltese sinizza and the bread pudding, we liked the former much more. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lovely, so it is definitely worth a visit.

Amazing local experience! Portions are really big! We had grilled aubergine for starter, octopus and traditional rabbit. Everything was very very delicious!! Better to make a reservation before coming.

This restaurant was recommended to us by our tour guide, Barbara. It's a, little way out of the main city, but the city is small, it's an easy walk. The food and service were excellent. We had various drinks, beers, cocktails and wine. Starters of fish soup, aubergine salad, rabbits liver and belly pork. Mains of Ftiras, risotto and the rabbit & horse meat. I thoroughly recommend the last dish and my companions tell me there food was excellent. Caution the Ftiras are quite big. The side dish of roast potatoes was fantastic. We only had one dessert, bread pudding which was a bit like British Christmas pudding with fig ice cream. Reasonably priced. It's worth booking as we hadn't and had to wait a short while for a table.

Great experience trying some local Maltese foods. The service was good and helped point out popular and local dishes to try. The portions were good and the food was very tasty. However as it got later the service did seem to suffer with servers visiting us very infrequently after we had finished our meals. This could be due to it getting bushier. Also as it got busier the restaurant was noisy/echoy and it was hard to hear each other at the table.

"5/5 stars! Exceptional dining experience at this restaurant. Delicious food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere. All the dishes were outstanding! Friendly staff and perfect ambiance. Highly recommend. Can't wait to return and try more of their menu!"

We went in on the recommendation of a local shopkeeper—a server at a Valletta souvenir store who assured us we’d find well-prepared Maltese fare at fair prices. This was our first (and only) deep dive into traditional Maltese cuisine, and honestly, we were pleasantly surprised. Ambiance & Pricing The place strikes a nice balance between inviting and unpretentious. It isn’t cheap, but it isn’t overpriced either—just what we were told. The menu clearly notes that pasta can be ordered either as a starter or a main (with about a €5 premium for the latter), so keep an eye out for that when you decide portion size vs. budget. Starters (Pasta Trio) We shared three pastas as starters: • Spaghetti with octopus • Spaghetti with rabbit • Ravioli filled with sheep’s cheese All three were excellent—really fresh, perfectly al dente, and generously sauced. The octopus offered a nice briny bite, the sheep’s-cheese ravioli was creamy without being heavy, and even the rabbit pasta (often a gamble) was tender and well seasoned. Main Courses (Sharing Four-Way) For mains—again sharing among four—we chose: 1. A plate combining horse meat and fried rabbit 2. A hearty pork stew served “al forn” with a vegetable medley 3. Chicken glazed with honey The pork stew was a standout: melt-in-your-mouth pork complemented by simple roasted potatoes and seasonal veggies. The fried horse meat also surprised us—crispy exterior, tender inside, full of rich flavor. The fried rabbit, however, didn’t win everyone over; a couple of us didn’t finish our portions. The honey-glazed chicken was solid if not spectacular—my friends loved it, even if it didn’t “wow” me. Service Our servers were uniformly friendly and attentive—until the bill arrived. The man who processed our separate payments seemed noticeably put out by splitting the check (we were four and each asked to pay individually). Up until that moment he’d been perfectly cordial, so perhaps he just had a bad day. Bill Details We were a group of four and each paid €27, which felt very reasonable given the variety and quality of dishes we enjoyed. Overall Between the three pasta starters, the trio of mains, and a few sides, we left pleasantly full and satisfied. Quality and value hit the mark, with pork and horse meat dishes stealing the show. Aside from the minor hiccup at checkout and the less-than-stellar fried rabbit, this spot delivers on authentic Maltese flavors without breaking the bank. Highly recommended if you want a genuine taste of local cuisine in Valletta!

If I could rate this place higher I would. The food and service was phenomenal. Feels like real, true Maltese cuisine. There are a lot of gluten free choices, and they have pre packaged gluten free bread available. I’m celiac and had no symptoms. Really recommend this place for a real Maltese dining experience! We got lucky and got a table for 7 at 6 PM with no reservation but the staff said normally they’re booked full so make a reservation! So worth it.

We had great expectations after the strong reviews and recommendations from holiday influencers. Overall, we weren't disappointed, albeit with a blip. We ordered the Maltese platter (very good), the octopus (excellent), horse meat (good), but pan- fried rabbit dish was a letdown, with the meat rather tough. All in all, a good experience except for the rabbit. I would say that if you are less adventurous with your meats, it would be safer to stick to the Italian pizzas and pastas.