Wednesday evenings call for relaxation, sipping on cocktails and indulging in a delicious meal with the girls, ideally somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Malta streets. Cause let’s face it, who’s in the mood for noise and chaos after a hard day’s work? Definitely not me.

I was delighted to hear that our favourite boutique hotel –  where we’ve treated ourselves to countless of spa days – is also operating its very own restaurant. Considering that its extremely centrally located in an quiet alley in the heart of Naxxar and offers an extensive menu of fusion cuisine, I thought our weekly meet-up was the ideal occasion to tick this restaurant off my list.   

As soon as we set foot inside this boutique hotel, we were instantly greeted with warmth and hospitality. The décor is a comforting mixture of old vs new; modern furniture and vibrant pops of colours mixed with the traditional features of the old building and some precious antiques.

As we made our way to the restaurant, the lovely aromas coming from the kitchen promised a fantastic meal ahead. But what caught my eye first was the state-of-the-art bar stocked down to a T, which lured us in to ordering a cocktail too many by the end of the evening.

Head chef Bjorn Sacco’s love of food is evident in the sumptuous dishes he prepares using the best local ingredients. Bjorn has always been into catering and after studying in France at the Paul Bocuse Culinary School, he even went on to work in different restaurants around the world and later made his way back home to flaunt his knowledge and creativity over here.