The Medina Restaurant

Maltese restaurant · Mdina ·

The Medina Restaurant

Maltese restaurant · Mdina ·

Vaulted stone ceilings, ancient vine, modern twists on local food.

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Holy Cross Street Mdina MT MDN, 1231, L-Imdina, Malta Get directions

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"In the heart of Mdina, the ancient Arab capital of Malta, now perfectly preserved, it is a pleasure to lose yourself among its narrow streets once you pass the fortified walls. The cuisine pays homage to the island as a crossroads of different culinary cultures with the most typical dishes of Malta and other countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, all within the context of a charming historic building. If dining with company, we recommend the “casual bites” appetisers, which are perfect for sharing." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/malta-northern-region/mdina/restaurant/the-medina

The Medina Restaurant

Nika G.

Google

A fantastic find in the heart of Mdina! We celebrated our anniversary here in July and were impressed by the amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. The restaurant’s traditional Maltese stone house setting adds so much charm, and they even offer creative gluten-free and vegetarian options! We enjoyed it so much that we returned for my husband’s birthday - and it was just as wonderful! Highly recommend Medina Restaurant for anyone who loves great food and impeccable service.

Spiros L.

Google

An unforgettable dining experience at Medina Restaurant! From the moment we walked in, everything was flawless. The ambiance is elegant yet welcoming, and the service was outstanding, attentive without being intrusive. We shared the middle eastern sharing plates and had the Maltese- style rabbit. The rabbit arancini was also a treat. Every bite showed why Medina has earned its Michelin star! If you're looking for a truly special dining spot while you visit the city of Mdina, Medina Restaurant is worth every penny. Can’t wait to come back!

Fiona G.

Google

George and the team did a great job to find us a table on a busy Monday. The place is lovely! The atmosphere was relaxing. The setting quite beautiful. The food ranged from very good (Arabic starter platter and pasta with meat) to good (ravoil) to just ok (cauliflower was slightly undercooked). Easter dessert went down a treat. Ice tea and panacotta could be given a miss. Overall the rating is a 4, but 4.5 if we include George’s service!

Google

I had rabbit meat here for the first time — surprisingly not bad! That said, I probably won’t be rushing to have it again anytime soon 😅. We sat in the garden area, which was a bit warmer and cozier (read: smaller) than the photos had me believe. Still, the staff were lovely, and the fish dish was genuinely delicious. All in all, a fun and memorable experience!

Nóra G.

Google

This restaurant was on another level. The building itself is breathtakingly beautiful. The servers are real professionals. The food was nice. Portions were on the smaller side, but the taste balances it out. The rabbit lasagne was the winner, but the pan-fried rabbit was not as great. The arabic platter sharer-starter on the other hand is a must try.

Nancy M.

Google

The food was good. I loved the atmosphere and the fact that it's located inside the Mdina. The service was good as the drinks and food came right on time. However, I didn't hear from my waitress after I placed my order. No one offered dessert so I ended up skipping it.

Sourav G.

Google

I really enjoyed dining at The Medina. It’s such an oasis of calm, in the heart of the bustling Mdina. The food was very good; I especially liked the snail risotto. Service was prompt and attentive. Get a seat in the covered courtyard for best ambiance.

Amanda M.

Google

It was an impromptu stop at The Medina for an afternoon bite while strolling the beautiful streets of Mdina. We had a perfect table in the bar area and enjoyed the quiet calm atmosphere with good music. We ordered the Arabic sharing plate and a couple drinks…recommending the prosecco for a light accompaniment. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was wonderful. We were so happy we stopped. It will be a memorable experience from our trip to Malta.