Voting starts Monday 1st September
Vote for your favourite restaurants in The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo Annual Restaurant Survey now open until Tuesday 30th September 2025
If you are passionate about good food and the restaurants that serve it, this is your chance to make your voice heard! Your votes will not only recognize the best in the industry but also guide others to your favourite hang outs in the Maltese Islands. Don’t miss out on being part of this influential survey that defines excellence in dining out in Malta.
Get ready to vote for the best restaurants in Malta and Gozo!
From now until September 30th, diners can participate in the Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants survey by visiting www.restaurantsmalta.com and sharing their culinary experiences from the past 12 months. This prestigious survey, now in its 25th edition, is a collaborative effort supported by VisitMalta, Global Payments (Malta), and the Malta Food Agency.
This annual guide offers an insight into one of Malta’s favourite form of entertainment, dining out. The guide covers a wide range of establishments from traditional venues to fine dining destinations and everything in between. By carefully evaluating these dining experiences, the survey creates a comprehensive guide to the best that both locals and visitors can enjoy in Malta and Gozo.
Your participation will contribute to recognizing the finest in Malta’s extensive gastronomic scene, influencing the dining choices of thousands of people in the year to come. Don’t miss the chance to have your say in shaping the future of dining in Malta and Gozo!
Participants are encouraged to rate their favourite restaurants on three essential aspects of dining out: Food, Ambience, and Service, each on a scale of 1-10. Additionally, the survey also asks your opinion on special categories such as Best Maltese Food Restaurant, Best Restaurant for Business Entertainment, Best Value for Money, Most Romantic Restaurant, Most Child-Friendly Restaurant, Best Restaurant Restroom, Most Pet-Friendly Restaurant, Best Restaurant in Gozo, Restaurant Supporting Local Produce, Best Chef, Best Newcomer, and Favourite Wine Lists.
By sharing their observations including witty or informative comments diners could win one of these fantastic prizes:
- An exclusive 2 night stay for 2 at Iniala Harbour House on bed and breakfast basis;
- A luxury 2-night stay for 2 at Hilton Malta in a Deluxe Room on a bed and breakfast basis;
- An indulgent 1 night stay for 2 in a Superior room at The Phoenicia Malta on a bed and breakfast basis;
- A romantic 1 night escape for 2 at Casa Ellul on a bed and breakfast basis;
- 2 lavish €150 Hampers from J Calleja Ltd – Exclusive representatives of Rummo pasta in Malta;
- A €300 gourmet hamper from the exclusive Dical House – Purveyors of the finest foods and beverages;
- Two €100 vouchers to use at Valletta Cruise Port restaurants;
- A 2 pack of Riedel Veloce Cabernet/Merlot glasses worth €59 – this glass is perfect for full-bodied, complex red wines high in tannin;
- Ten copies of The Definitive(y) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo 2026 edition, including the survey results, for runners-up.
The survey results will determine the prestigious list of the top 150 restaurants, which will each have a complimentary listing in the guide. Furthermore, the top 40 restaurants, and special award winners will be honoured at a grand gala awards ceremony in December 2025, marking the launch of the 25th edition of the guide.
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