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Stunning food and ambience, and well worth a visit. Two courses is €55, 3 courses €70, degustation menu €85. We started with a delicious aperitif from their cocktail menu (~€8-9), a Passion Fruit & Ginger Margarita, and a Bond’s Smokey Secret, with rum, triple sec, lime, Falernum (an alcoholic spiced syrup), and crème de cacao (syrup liqueur), with a torched slice of pineapple. Both cocktails had sharp, perceptible flavours, were well balanced and beautifully presented. We were both served two Amuse-bouche: a small shot of aerated cold onion creamy soup, and a pecorino cheese tartlet, served alongside a basket of slices focaccia and Maltese breads. All excellent. Starters were mouth-wateringly delicious - a Lampuki (mahi-mahi) tartare with sliced cucumber ribbons and capers, and a truly divine bowl of pappardelle, organised in rose-shaped parcels, with red mullet and mussels in a butter sauce. Thoroughly delicious and was finished all too soon! It went superbly with the Maltese Chardonnay I had alongside. For our main course we shared two dishes as it was too hard to decide on just one - an exquisite veal fillet served with a polenta cake (like a hash brown) and a veal and corn ragout, and the Pork fillet, also very tasty, thinly sliced and served in a nutty jus, with roasted red pepper and red onion. Our meals were accompanied with a bowl of new potatoes with dill and coriander seed and a light creamy dressing. The Harbour Club benefits from the very peaceful backdrop of the sea overlooking the three cities. Very knowledgable staff who talk you through the menu and individual ingredients, and share little stories on postcards before each course to explain the background of the meal and history of its name (the meals are named after streets in Valletta).
ConnieConnie
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We had dinner here a couple of times. It’s a lovely place featuring an outdoor terrace with a stunning view to the harbour. Beautifully presented fusion food, modern cuisine - a really nice selection of wines, but surprisingly they could also prepare very good classic cocktails, better executed than in many cocktail bars. The staff is very knlowledgefull, and professional however the service was a little bit slowish. All the starters we tasted were fabulous. We loved the asian influenced tuna carpaccio, the duck terrine with pistachio - figs, the bucatini with local red prawn - guanciale. All of the above three dishes were wonderfully balanced and delightful to all the senses. Unfortunately some of the mains were a bit out of balance. Sadly the daily special Calamari Risotto was bland and very salty. Could not really taste anything else than salt and a bit of cheese. Especially after the perfectly balanced starters we were expecting something very pleasantly and gently seasoned, with a few small accents, showcasing the Calamari. In two cases - beef Rib eye, Pork - the plates looked stunning, all the elements of the Sides were so special and interesting. We loved the way they are really showcasing each ingredient on it’s own, but also as a whole they work well together. Very playful in texture and shape, very original ideas, really tasty BUT the actual meat element in both cases was less well executed and the taste&texture of the meat was lacking the wow factor. Still we had a very good overall experience. If you are in Malta it is a must try restaurant and we would definitely return.
Klaudia VajdaKlaudia Vajda
10
This wasn’t our first time dining at this restaurant. Apart from the delicious food that keeps us going back dining here, there is the harbour view which you can’t beat. It is romantic and relaxing. As a starter we had the zucchini risotto with mozzarella di bufala and anchovies and the duck terrine served with fig jam, pistachio and a brioche slice. As our main dishes we had the lamb and pork loin. Lastly for dessert we had the baked apricot served on a shortbread cake with milk ice cream and thyme cream. Both proteins were cooked to perfection and still very juicy and tender. All components on the plate tasted really amazing when combined together. If I had to criticise something it was the side salad which was only some lettuce leaves with feta cheese on top though the dressing was very good but I pretended something more. As for the service it was very good and waiters were both helpful and nice. They also sanitised everything from the table to the chairs after customers left a table. The only thing I would criticise is that we were left standing in the entrance for ten minutes to be seated at our table. I really recommend visiting this restaurant and surely you won’t be disappointed.
Warren GrisctiWarren Griscti
10
My partner and I visited here on our last night in Malta as part of his birthday. This place was absolutely flawless. We were both overwhelmed by the incredible food, service, atmosphere and little details. We both agreed that this was the best meal we’ve ever had, with everything being perfectly presented and cooked. My partner had the beef tartare and the catch of the day, which was so fresh. I had the gnocchi to start and the steak (which quite literally melted in my mouth). The staff were exceptional- Dimitris, our server, was so friendly and attentive. One of the staff recommended a beautiful wine, telling us about where it came from in Malta. Every dish is named after a place in Malta and the staff give you cue cards with information about each place prior to your dish arriving (we were also told we could keep these cards to take home). Another lady gave us small bags of cured salt at the end of our meal with the bill, which were branded with the restaurant’s logo and prepared by the chef. Just fabulous small details that made our night so memorable. If you’re looking for somewhere special in Malta, don’t think twice, just book this place. You won’t be disappointed!
Alannah BakerAlannah Baker
10
We read about this Restaurant with a VIEW in CN traveller and came here with high expectations. We were so satisfied that we made a new reservation for a couple of days later. The location gives you a unique feeling, especially daytime turning into nighttime. Cocktails TOP, the sous vide meat TOP, the catch of the day (Sea bass and Tuna) PERFECT, presentation on the plate TOP, staff super professional, bread served with excellent olive oil and aceitico balsamico, DESERTS suculent, and a wine list for everybody's taste and budget. I can only strongly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed. Expensive: no, correctly priced. We had steak in another restaurant in Sliema and paid the same price for a noisy terrace location, average quality and far less professional staff. Only problem might be that this kind of reviews makes the place crowded in the future. You can go blindfolded, but be sure to make a reservation.
Peter VanhovePeter Vanhove
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The location of this restaurant is unique and pretty amazing, as it has a magnificent view of the Grand Harbour. The staff greeted us with a cordial request to observe COVID protocols when moving around and presented us with their menu. They are aiming for (or emulating) Michelin star status with their selected a la carte menu and the taster menu. A lot of bodies around, (most of them students, I was told) but no extra speedy service. The presentation of both starters and mains was similar and ‘artistic’ and the portion sizes very similar too. The food was nice - we enjoyed it , but sharing was quite difficult due to the small portions. The free flowing bread was well received by all. The bill reflected the restaurant’s Michelin star aspirations too.
David FenechDavid Fenech
10
Nearby Attractions Of The Harbour Club
Upper Barrakka
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Triton Fountain
St. John's Co-Cathedral
City Gate
Valletta City Gate
Lower Barrakka
Lower Barrakka Gardens
The Valletta Waterfront
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
Upper Barrakka
4.7
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Upper Barrakka Gardens
4.7
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Triton Fountain
4.7
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St. John's Co-Cathedral
4.7
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Harbour Club
Caffe Cordina
Sotto Pinsa Romana Valletta
San Paolo Naufrago
Zero Sei Trattoria Romana
Nenu The Artisan Baker Valletta
AKI
Palazzo Preca Restaurant
Rampila Restaurant
Sally Port Pizzeria
Legligin Restaurant
Caffe Cordina
4.1
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Sotto Pinsa Romana Valletta
4.7
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San Paolo Naufrago
4.7
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Zero Sei Trattoria Romana
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4, 5 Quarry Wharf, Valletta VLT 1940, Malta
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theharbourclubmalta.com
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4.5
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attractions: Upper Barrakka, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Triton Fountain, St. John's Co-Cathedral, City Gate, Valletta City Gate, Lower Barrakka, Lower Barrakka Gardens, The Valletta Waterfront, National War Museum - Fort St Elmo, restaurants: Caffe Cordina, Sotto Pinsa Romana Valletta, San Paolo Naufrago, Zero Sei Trattoria Romana, Nenu The Artisan Baker Valletta, AKI, Palazzo Preca Restaurant, Rampila Restaurant, Sally Port Pizzeria, Legligin Restaurant
