Dining in Historic Malta
On the corner of a Valletta backstreet sits the charming and beautiful restaurant Rampila, a sanctuary from the stresses and strains of city life. Located opposite St. John’s Cavalier and no more than a few metres away from the historic City Gate, Rampila is not just a restaurant but also a trendy wine bar. With its friendly atmosphere and historic location Rampila offers much more than just food and wine but an extraordinary dining experience like no other.
A surprisingly extensive menu provides customers with not only a wide selection of traditional Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine but also daily specials that include sumptuous dishes of rabbit, quail and duck along with the finest fresh meats and pastas that are available in the region. A wealth of mouth-watering home-made desserts and a respectable and reasonably priced wine list ensure that the Rampila has something on offer to satisfy everyone.
If the rich history of Malta is something that interests you then you will be delighted to discover the charming wax work exhibition on display at the restaurant. Open since 1999 the exhibition gives a fascinating insight into how the Maltese village folk of yesteryear plied their trade and spent their leisure time. There are not many restaurants in the world that can offer a history lesson along with a fine meal, let alone any other restaurants in Valletta.
A fully heated terrace provides not only a wonderful location for an autumn evening meal but also a sensational view of Valletta’s historic City Gate. Eat your meal in style, basking in the intimate atmosphere whilst drinking in the stunning views of the historic city. With the recent news that the City Gate is to undergo a major transformation at the hands of world famous Italian architect Renzo Piano; Rampila’s terrace provides customers with the prime location to witness the Valletta of the future unfold in front of their eyes.
Offering a view of Malta’s history, and a glimpse into its future If you only visit one Valetta restaurant on your next visit to Malta, then make sure it is Rampila. From the authentic and delicious traditional local cuisine to the extensive wine list to the friendly and welcoming staff whom are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that their customers’ needs are tended to, visitors to Rampila can expect nothing less than an exciting and fulfilling experience that truly is one of a kind.
