SAN GIOVANNI – VALLETTA
Indulge in a variety of pizzas, pastas, and traditional Maltese dishes in one of the island’s most popular tourist destinations—opposite the historic gem, St. John’s Co-Cathedral. San Giovanni’s outdoor seating is thoughtfully equipped with heaters for winter and fans for summer, ensuring your comfort no matter the season.
The chefs do their utmost to prepare a menu of dishes to tantalise your tastebuds. In the words of their chef Chris Farrugia, “Food is one of the best ways to make people happy”.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MENU
Mouthwatering dishes for every meal of the day!
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH
The breakfast menu includes a delectable English Breakfast, with juicy bacon, sizzling sausages and succulent mushrooms. Treat your tastebuds and try the Nutella pancakes topped with juicy berries and sweet maple syrup. Or go healthy and save on calories but never flavour with the divine Maple Crunch: a wonderful serving of yoghurt topped with crunchy granola, fresh fruit and tangy mint.
Fancy brunch and feeling exotic?
Try the Bombay Brunch with scrambled eggs, edamame beans and fine goat cheese. Looking for something to cure that hangover? Dig into tender pulled pork, accompanied by sausages, bacon, fried eggs and crispy onions.
LUNCH AND DINNER
San Giovanni prides itself on its traditional Maltese dishes. As you sit in front of the cathedral with possibly one of the most impressive marble floors in all the world, you can tuck into more local culture as your savour traditional local dishes. Favourites include the tasty stuffed rabbit served with Maltese sausage and signature rabbit jus. Or you could try mouthwatering homemade bragioli: thin slices of tender meat stuffed with seasoned minced beef.or local goat’s cheese ravioli that are a delectable blend of tangy cheese with flavoursome pasta.
The Crudi Della Casa are stars on the menu, think Italian-style sashimi: finely cut raw meat, seasoned to mouthwatering perfection with a variety of appetising oils, flaky salts and enticing balsamic vinegars. Choose from dishes with irresistible prawns, oysters, salmon, caviar and langoustines.
Pasta
Savour the signature pasta dish – Linguine Volcano – featuring prawn bisque, cuttlefish ink sauce and calamari. Other pasta dishes range from seafood, to classic meat sauces and truffles, and that special Linguine Pistacchio Burrata e Guanciale.
Pizza
Cooked in a wood-fired oven, the pizzas embody the art and tradition of pizza-making in its purest form. The wide variety of pizzas feature toppings that reflect both your typical pizza as well as something local and authentic. Feeling cultural? You can sink your teeth into the San Giovanni, Valletta or Catedrale pizza. These three pizzas are topped with a mouthwatering variety of creamy mozzarella fior di latte and burrata, with a choice of exquisite truffle cream, parma ham or pistachio cream.
Meat and Fish
From succulent lamb rump to grain-fed beef and Argentinian rib-eye, the meat dishes are a feast of bold flavours. Fresh fish and seafood dishes, prepared with care, guarantee unparalleled quality and taste.
Seasonal dishes
The menu evolves with the seasons, showcasing dishes that highlight the freshest fruits, vegetables, and meats available throughout the year.
Cocktails
The cocktail menu is a celebration of creativity and flavour, offering something for every palate. Sip on classic favourites like the perfectly balanced Mojito or tangy Moscow Mule, or try unique house creations like the San Giovanni—a delightful mix of gin, rose syrup and strawberry, pomegranate and lime juice.
Perfect location, sumptuous food and great company with live music to set the mood. From smooth jazz classics to contemporary hits, talented musicians will create the perfect soundtrack to your evening. Let the music elevate your experience, turning every meal into a memorable occasion.
San Giovanni
St. John’s Square, Valletta, Malta, VLT1150
Tel: 9982 7703
Open Mon – Sun 8:00 am – Till Late
https://www.sangiovannivalletta.com/
