The Submarine — Restaurant in Valletta

TripAdvisor has this little place listed about four blocks East (toward the fort) on Merkanti, so we had to call to find out exactly where they were. The owners have been begging TripAdvisor to fix the map issue for months, but have been ignored. That is one of the reasons why I resigned as a Top Contributor on TripAdvisor, because they do not respond to customers (merchants or reviewers - aka the people that pay their bills) and because they selectively publish reviews, a practice I found deceiving and dishonest.

The Submarine is run by a very nice Italian couple from Bologna and boy do they make great sandwiches and at reasonable prices. Fresh breads (ciabatta, baguette, ftira and others) and fillings of your choice (salami, prosciutto, mortadella ... you name it ... and dozens of cheeses, toppings and sauces ... all for just €3.50 ... MAMMA MIA ... CHE BUONO ... HOOAH!

If the map is wrong, which like most addresses in Malta is very likely, ask a local where 42B Merkanti Street is. I can guarantee you it is worth the effort.

It is a tiny place, but the sandwiches are big and scrummy. I had a salami, gouda, mushroom and tomato sandwich with an olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, toasted on ciabatta and YUUUUUUUUM, it was delicious. My wife's finocchiona (a Tuscan salami), provolone, olive and pesto on toasted ftira (Maltese bread) was equally as good. Include a cold pint of beer and an ice tea, and we were satiated and happy as larks for just €13 total. What more can you ask for?

CombatCritic Gives The Submarine 10 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More...

Situated in the heart of Valletta, Malta, The Submarine is an excellent sandwich shop that completely deserves the rating of 5/5. My experience was fantastic, to say the least. Their bread is not only good but it is something special: delicious, fresh and full of flavour.

Every single ingredient in their sandwiches seemed to be accurately selected for its quality, and the freshness of these products was evident with every bite. The flavours were extremely well-balanced and displayed a mixture of traditional and innovative sandwiches.

Even the shop itself is an experience. It has a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a quick snack or a leisurely lunch. The staff is very cordial and efficient, especially Luana who always welcomes you with a beautiful smile, making the visit even more pleasant.

In brief, The Submarine is a must-stop shop for whoever is looking for a top-quality sandwich in Valletta!! It is a place where quality and taste have the maximum priority, as you will be able to tell! Certainly a full 5/5 rating! Well done...

Looking for amazing sandwiches whilst exploring Valetta? Then this is for you. They offer great variety of ingredients to create your own sandwiches or you can grab one of there sandwiches ready to go; I ordered their salmon special wrap which which was amazing. It’s also extremely cheap with amazing vegetarian and vegan options. The service is extremely nice but do we warned it takes awhile to get your order ready. There are some seats opposite the place but they belong to another restaurant so you might be kicked out after some time so I recommend to grab and go. Another point to note is that they don’t really offer card payment unless you have a Revolut account to scan and transfer so I would recommend going with cash. But all in all it’s a perfect sandwich for your...