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9 restaurants in Malta with applaudable New Year’s Eve menus
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9 RESTAURANTS WITH APPLAUDABLE NEW YEAR'S EVE MENUS
2020 has been a real pain in my derriere and I cannot wait to see the back of it. Like Christmas, New Year's Eve has always involved a nice feast of some sort, usually at home, or at a nice restaurant whilst abroad.
This year will be different for many of us, but thankfully a host of restaurants in Malta are on hand to make sure you end your year with a culinary bang, serving up resplendent spreads to welcome 2021 and say Bye Felicia to 2020.
I have looked at over 20 menus and these nine restaurants have the ones that really caught my eye.
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:
1
Townhouse No3, Rabat
Malcolm Bartolo, chef patron of Townhouse No3, has invited his mentor, the legendary Charles Pintonino, to join forces for a special four hands six-course dinner.
This menu is my personal favourite and the one I have actually chosen to go to because it is guaranteed to be a 10/10. There are only 20 covers so you'd better hurry.
For bookings call 99468617 or 79004123
Price: 85EUR pp
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2
Barbajean, Dingli
Barbajean have made quite the impression among foodies and it's no surprise that their NYE menu would be one to watch out for.
Imagine indulging in several courses such as spiced lamb cannelloni and pepper-crusted rump of beef (with with vanilla and thyme fondant potato)... surrounded by stare-worthy interiors.
Price: 60EUR pp
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3
The Harbour Club, Valletta
Nine. Nine courses is what The Harbour Club are offering on their delectable New Year's Eve menu.
Chef Andre Borg has created dishes such as gnocchi (with black truffle, parmesan, oyster mushroom), wagyu sirloin (with beetroot, redcurrant jus) and miso meagre. That's just a third of it.
Price: 100EUR pp
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4
Paprika, Gzira
Malta's first Balkan fusion casual fine dining eatery has quite the menu lined up for you on Dec 31st. I have experienced chef Zoran's culinary creativity first hand, so this should be a treat.
Croatian oysters (wait till you try these) and wild sea bass with wavy gravlax carpaccio? Yes please!
Price: 70EUR pp
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5
Grotto Tavern, Rabat
Slide into the new year by powering through this luxe six-course menu with scallop ceviche & Jerusalem artichokes and roasted turbot with bacon & almond crumbs. That's not even the half of it.
If you see the venue you'll be eating in, it's a no brainer.
Price: 79EUR pp
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6
Surf N Turf, Qawra
Chef Patron Kerstin Manicolo has done everything he can to ensure you have a very gourmet New Year's Eve! His carefully-curated menu consists of scallops au gratin, sea bass a sale, and chicken raviolo - the fine dining way.
I am a big fan of this place and I am sure this will be a real gem.
Price: 65EUR pp
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7
Bahia, Lija
Bahia's very talented kitchen brigade have created an exquisite fine dining menu to see off the new year. Expect creative snacks to whet your appetite and dishes such as oxtail rilette.
Price: 90EURpp
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8
MUZA Restaurant, Valletta
I like the interior design of this place and it's been on my 'to eat' list for a while.
A mushroom & chestnut velouté, gnocchi with poached Scottish mussels and a red snapper, are just some of the dishes one can expect from their affordable five-course NYE menu.
Price: 49EUR pp
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9
Under Grain, Valletta
If you really want to splurge, spend the last few hours of 2020 at Under Grain, one of Malta's Michelin-starred restaurants.
The line caught local fish with caviar and 'Vichyssoise' sounds mighty fine. I was at Under Grain last week and will report back soon, however I will say this... the epitome of luxury.
Price: 150EUR pp
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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.
