Sammy’s Il-Kcina Tal-Barakka

Beyond expectation. Went with friend & Rose was so welcoming and her recommendations were excellent. We were welcomed with free good bruschetta. As starter we had aljotta - local fish soup 🍲. We met Chef George who prepared the fresh fish 🐟TOP NOTCH. FRESH fish & food at very good price🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very tasty food, the scallops were amazing and unique. The octopus pasta was amazing. There was more then enough food.

Great good, nice staff, generous portions, excellent location, reasonable prices. Loved it!

Situated just off the harbour, with a shadey terrace at the other side of the street, it's quite unassuming and when we got there, without guests. The food is delicious, the fresh fish brought out and served wonderfully fresh. While we were eating, more people showed up and the other terrace filled up quite easily. Still, compared to the more hurriedly busy spots along the harbour, this is a highly recommended find. Prices are very reasonable, staff is quite friendly, the bruscchetta on the house is a great treat. Highest possible recommendation.

In March 2025, during our visit to Gozo with a group of six friends, we discovered this place. Rose and her team were truly kind, attentive, and hospitable. We chose the famous local dishes, rabbit pasta and Gozo cheese ravioli. The ravioli was absolutely delicious, and my friends really enjoyed it. I tried the rabbit pasta, but the taste was a bit too strong for me, and I couldn’t finish the entire dish. Rose asked me if I liked it while serving, and I mentioned that the taste was a bit heavy for me. She kindly didn’t charge me for it. They are really sweet and polite people. Also, while waiting for our orders, which took a little longer than expected, they kindly served us some bruschetta. If I ever visit Gozo again, I will definitely stop by this place. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Sammy’s Sammy’s Il-Kcina Tal-Barraka is a small, iconic local restaurant located in Mgarr Harbour. We are told it was named after Sam, one of the two brothers who own Glen Eagle Bar, which sits above the restaurant. Their specialty is fresh fish purchased from one of the local fishermen bringing in the morning catch. Gozatins and Maltese have been going to the budget-friendly eatery for years. Everybody is welcome and treated like family. It is most likely you will be greeted by Rose when you come in. Rose has been running the restaurant for the last twelve years. I love the seafood pasta. It is filled with all the freshest catches of the season. King prawns, mussels, clams, and calamari most often. You can enjoy beer-battered fish and chips, burgers, vegan options, or a juicy steak. However, Sammy’s is best known for the fresh local catch of the day. Rose will bring out the iced fish to make your selection. Do not forget their mouth-watering deserts. You can call them at 7959 2952 for reservations.

My favorite food is duck. I have never had this best duck before. And my husband had the best ribeye steak. The starter was scallops and we loved it so much. Later we had the homemade lemon cheese which was awesome. Best services ever from all the waiters. Very happy:)

The service was good, and the staff was courteous. However, I was deeply concerned by what I observed in the kitchen. The chef was acting in an extremely unhygienic and irresponsible manner—I saw him touch his private area and then handle food without washing his hands. Additionally, there were cockroaches visible in the bar area and I’m sure there is in the kitchen as well cuz i saw loads of them , which raises serious concerns about cleanliness and food safety. This needs to be addressed immediately to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for customers.