The MICHELIN Guide Malta 2025 Honored Malta’s ION Harbour in Valletta as a Two Michelin Starred Restaurant for the Second Year in a Row

ION Harbour, a Maltese restaurant in Valletta, Malta helmed by Chef Simon Rogan, has been honored with Two Michelin Stars consecutively for two years by The MICHELIN Guide Malta 2025, an award well deserved.

New to the list this year are three restaurants that highlight the flavors of Malta. The first, La Pira, located in Malta’s Capital, Valletta, which offers an abundance of traditional Maltese dishes. The second, Risette, a luxury cuisine experience located opposite Our Lady of Mount Carmel basilica, offers emblematic foods that highlight the culture of Malta. Lastly, The Seafood Grill Market, a hidden spot that offers fresh seafood highlighting the archipelago’s authenticity, has been awarded One Michelin Star. The restaurants that have retained their One MICHELIN Star status are Under Grain, Valletta; De Mondion, Mdina; Noni, Valletta; Rosamí, St. Julian’s and The Fernandõ Gastrotheque in Sliema, totaling six.

MICHELIN highlights the expertise and identity of Malta’s gastronomy stating, “Between abundant creativity and the mastery of classical expertise, each one asserts its identity. Driven forward by a continual pursuit of excellence and a meticulous attention to the quality of ingredients, whether from the Mediterranean Sea or the rich local terrain, this effervescence demonstrates the increasing maturity of Maltese gastronomy.”

Furthermore, MICHELIN has added restaurants La Pira, Risette, and The Seafood Grill Market to the MICHELIN Guide recommended section, bringing the total number of honored restaurants in the Malta guide to 43. The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Malta also features five Bib Gourmand entries AYU, Gżira; Grain Street, Valletta; Rubino, Valletta; Terrone, Birgu; and Commando, Mellieha. All Michelin recommended restaurants highlight the high-quality dining experiences available across Malta and its sister island of Gozo.

Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef stated: “We are thrilled to see Malta’s culinary excellence celebrated on the global stage once again. The recognition of Le GV for the first time alongside the other five MICHELIN one stars as well as the outstanding recognition of ION Harbour once more as a MICHELIN two-star restaurant, underscores the incredible talent and innovation within our culinary community.”

“These accolades reinforce Malta’s position as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts and highlight the vital role of gastronomy in our tourism offering.”

“By extending our partnership with MICHELIN for another five years, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the growth and success of Malta’s culinary sector and the development of the luxury tourism niche.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg expressed that the MICHELIN Guide assists the upholding of the culinary reputation within the Maltese islands, and a mix of tradition and modernity within the gastronomic excellence produced in Malta’s kitchens. Minister Borg underscored the importance of the tourism sector within the Maltese Islands, emphasizing the Government will continue supporting this vital industry.

The MICHELIN Guide Malta selection 2025 at a glance:
43 restaurants including:

1 Two MICHELIN Star restaurant
6 One MICHELIN Star restaurants (1 new)
5 Bib Gourmand restaurants
31 recommended restaurants (3 new)

Malta

Malta and its sister islands Gozo and Comino, an archipelago in the Mediterranean, boasts a year round sunny climate and 8,000 years of intriguing history. It is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Valletta, Malta’s Capital, built by the proud Knights of St. John. Malta has the oldest free-standing stone architecture in the world, showcasing one of the British Empire’s most formidable defense systems, and includes a rich mix of domestic, religious and military structures from the ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Rich in culture, Malta has a year-round calendar of events and festivals, attractive beaches, yachting, trendy gastronomical scene with six Michelin one-star and one Michelin two-star restaurants and a thriving nightlife, there is something for everyone.

For more information on Malta, please visit VisitMalta.com.

Gozo

Gozo’s colors and flavors are brought out by the radiant skies above it and the blue sea which surrounds its spectacular coast, which is simply waiting to be discovered. Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso’s Isle of Homer’s Odyssey – a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozo’s rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean’s best dive sites. Gozo is also home to one of the archipelago’s best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ġgantija, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.