Caramba

New coffee shop 'and more' at Birzebugia.
Sea front, Pretty Bay, opposite Country Style, next door to Southvale.

La Ruelle

New restaurant and wine bar in Marsaxlokk.
On the sea front, left side of the bay, before South East Cafe and Hunter's Tower.
Open Tuesdays - Sunday. Their sign says 'open from 10.30 to 23.00' but best to call first.
1 Triq il-Wilga, Marsaxlokk, Tel: 2165 3664.

Cafe Premier

The Premier has recently reopened after extensive refurbishment.
Modern, chic indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Opening hours Monday – Saturday 7.45 – 16.00, Sundays 9 – 16.00.
Pjazza ir-Regina, beneath the national library, under the arches behind outdoor areas of Cafe Cordina and Eddie's bar.

The White Sheep

Freshly prepared sandwiches.
Both bread and pies are baked every morning. Menu changes daily.
Orders can be phoned in or sent by email.
Delicatessen and speciality food products on sale, such as torroncino, chocolate, coffee, dried fruits, roasted nuts, organic drinks.
The White Sheep Co Ltd. 405 Rue d’Argens, Gzira. On the main road on the left corner before you turn in to Stella Maris college.
Tel; 2131 5222, info@thewhitesheep.eu.

Tal-Petut

New restaurant in Birgu. The 'private dining concept', where patrons and the chef decide on a customized menu together, is new to the local market.
Each recipe is prepared with local, seasonal produce, prepared within hours of purchase. Tal-Petut offers a vast selection of wines, however patrons can also bring their own wines, at a corkage fee per person.
The house is ideally suited to being reserved for a private function, consisting of three separate dining areas and a bar. Tal-Petut recommends groups from six to eighteen for a more customized and friendly environment, although larger groups up to eighty can be hosted.
20 Triq Pacifiku Scicluna, Birgu.
Tel: 7942 1169. Email: donald.caligari@onvol.net

Gente di Mare at Marsaxlokk

New fish restaurant in Marsaxlokk.
On the one-way system on the sea front, past the police station.
Set menus from €27.50 to €32 and a la carte. New speciality dishes created every day, depending on the daily catch and new ideas.
Xatt Is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk. Tel: 2746 8775, 9923 0713. info@gentedimaremalta.com
www.gentedimaremalta.com

Wine Garden at Villa Madama

New wine bar in the gardens at Villa Madama.
Opening hours 8pm till late. Tuesday - Sundays.
Platters, cold pasta etc, 105 types of wine to choose from.
Outdoor area only.
Villa Madama, Balzan, close to San Anton Gardens. Tel: 9927 4674.