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The best places for cold cut and cheese platters in Malta
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BEST PLACES FOR CHEESE AND COLD CUT PLATTERS IN MALTA
I absolutely love indulging in a well-prepared cold cut and cheese board. Whether it's to sit down for a catch up with a few glasses of wine, for a pre or post theatre or cinema trip, or the one's I create when I have friends over.
You must never underestimate the importance of the contents on a charcuterie and cheese platter. Quality is exceptionally important, you can't just throw in any cheap hams with supermarket cheeses.
From the Italian to the intercontinental, custom-made to the fully-loaded, if a cold cut and cheese platter is what you want in Malta, here are the best places to get them from...
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:
1
Peck Casa Della Mozzarella, Naxxar
I discovered Peck Casa Della Mozzarella whilst having a stroll around Naxxar, not only is it a hidden gem, but it's a real slice of Italy in Malta too!
Upon entering, you will be hit by the hundreds of Italian cheeses, cured meats and cold cuts on offer for you to buy and take home. Or pick a selection that appeals to you from the deli to eat in (or alfresco). If you are overwhelmed, you can ask the staff to pick a selection of cheese and cuts for your platter.
Peck Casa Della Mozzarella
5 Triq L-Imraden
Naxxar
Website
2
Cheese & Cuts, Mosta
Cheese & Cuts are game changers when it comes to charcuterie and cheese. The platters are always beautifully presented and very generous in portion. They make sure the platters change every fortnight for variation and all produce is imported straight from Italy.
That's definitely amore!
Cheese & Cuts
Constitution Street
Mosta
Website
3
Salumeria, Valletta
Salumeria say that they're the 'Home of cheese & charcuterie in Malta'... and with good reason. Not only will they sort you out with wedding and ouside catering based on the double C's, if you head over to Valletta for a nibble, they'll offer two platters.
One example is the Salumeria cheese & charcuterie platter which includes Coppa di Parma, some ventricina and salami Milano paired with parmeggiano, French brie, a goat cheese and blue cheese. Although it varies.
Salumeria
Corner of St.John & Strait Street
Valletta
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4
The Little Red Door, Valletta
The Red Little Door might be as iconic as The Yellow Brick Road. Here you'll find over 40 cheeses and more than a dozen cold cuts to choose from for the perfect platter.
Whether you want to customise it yourself or let their pros choose for you, you are guaranteed quality (and hefty portions).
The Red Little Door
28 St Domnic Street
Valletta
Website
5
HiMù, Gzira and St Julian's
HiMù is an eatery dedicated to high-quality mozzarella (which they make) and the prices are definitely pocket friendly! I've only been to the Gzira location for a quick nibble and I was very impressed by the plethora of different kinds of mozzarella, from bufala to smoked burrata, sracciatella di bufala , fior di latte, provola and more.
The cold cuts section is equally varied and features mortadella, bresaola, tons of different kinds of salamis (such as salame piccante and salame dolce) and many more. You can choose from the set platters or create your own.
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6
Grain @ Rosselli - AX Privilege, Valletta
Ok, so Grain at the super luxe Rosselli hotel, technically do not have a cheese and charcuterie platter per se. What they have is a generous cold cut platter from the starters/nibbles section and one, if not the best French cheese platter I have had in Malta from their dessert section.
It is very rare to find such a delectable French cheese platter on this island, especially as part of a dessert menu. I had a glass of wine and ordered two of the above to snack on and I could have died happy. My cheese platter consisted of Sainte-Maure de Touraine, a strong brie, Tomme de Savoie and more.
Grain @ Rosselli
167 Merchants Street
Valletta
Website
7
Fernandõ Gastrotheque, Sliema
I've not been here yet, however, I keep coming across photos of their artisanal cheese cabinet (packed full of French cheeses) and the premium charcuterie offering from their deli, which is why this chic eatery has been on my radar for a while.
As a cheese snob, I can tell from the photos that this is legit!
Fernandõ Gastrotheque
6 Tigne Street
Sliema
Website
8
Sensations, Birkirkara
If you want to chill with friends over chatter and a large cold cut and cheese platter, Sensations will sort you out. For €20, you'll be able to get this large platter featuring cured hams, salami and cheeses, accompanied by dried fruit, fresh fruit, nuts and cherry tomatoes.
Do not underestimate how filling it is!
Sensations
Valley Road
Birkirkara
Website
9
Trabuxu Wine Bar, Valletta
Trabuxu has been on my Must Visit list for quite a while. Every single time they pop up on my newsfeed, I can feel myself embarrassingly salivating. This is the kind of place I would stay hours in (until they kick me out).
Fermier French cheeses, Italian cheeses and Maltese cheeses are on offer which you can by per 50g to make up your platter. Enhance your board by choosing from their selection of cured meats such as salame di tartufo, salame di cervo and more (which you can by the half or whole).
I am coming for you real soon!
Trabuxu Wine Bar
2 Strait Street
Valletta
Website
10
L'enoteca, Rabat
This charming wine bar is known for its delectable C+C platters and it's easy to see why! They make sure to carefully select what's on the board to ensure high quality!
Did someone say date night?
L'enoteca
Triq San Kataldu
Rabat
Website
11
Fra Giuseppe, Balzan
This well established wine bar is a great backdrop to chat with friends for hours over a glass of wine whilst sharing one of their carefully-selected platters of cheese and meats!
Fra Giuseppe
3 Triq Dun Spir Sammut
Hal Balzan
Website
12
Wasp., Hamrun
Every Thursday from 6pm-10pm, Wasp. roll out aperitivo nights which consist of €2 wines and an option of three 'tasting boards'.
The Italiano (with prosciutto, parmesan, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, seasonal fruit, ftira), the Aperitivo (cheesy but meatless) and the vegan friendly Tasty board (hummus, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, seasonal fruit).
Each board costs a mere €5.
Wasp.
55 Triq Fra Diegu
Hamrun
Website
13
Stazzjon Bar & Kitchen, Rabat
Stazzjon's mixed platter keeps punters coming back from more. Expect a fully-loaded cheese and charcuterie board with pickled egg, fruits, nuts, house chutney and olives! Perfect for groups!
Stazzjon Bar & Kitchen
Triq Ghajn Hammam
Rabat
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14
Bridge Bar, Valletta
If you're in the mood for a bit of live jazz with your platter (usually from May until October), then Bridge Bar is most certainly the place to go. Live music or not, people always flock to BB... and I am sure their cold cut and cheeses boards are the reasons why.
Bridge Bar
258 Saint Ursula Street
Valletta
Website
15
Grana, Gzira
This new casual Italian eatery opened its doors a few months ago and I definitely dig their C and C offering. Here you'll find a platter with a selection of Italian cold cuts D.O.P, grana padano, honey and dried fruits.
Grana Restaurant
Triq Henry Bouverie
Gzira
Website
Elsa Messi
Food connoisseur, curiosity feeder and travel queen. Londoner who has lived in Tokyo and now based in Malta.
I like what I C: Cheese, cats, consuming cuisines, canines, cooking, clothes and countries. I also like taking long romantic walks to the fridge.
