Where to Eat in Sliema: A Dining Guide

Sliema is Malta's most cosmopolitan dining strip, where a long seafront promenade is lined with cafes, international restaurants and casual eateries. This guide covers the area's dining character, what to expect and how to find the best of it.

Sliema's dining scene

Sliema is where Malta feels most international. Its long seafront and the modern Tigne Point development are packed with cafes, casual restaurants and international cuisine — Italian, Asian, burgers, brunch spots — alongside places serving Maltese and Mediterranean food. It is the easy, all-day, all-budget counterpart to Valletta's more characterful scene across the water.

Where to look

• The seafront promenade (Tower Road & The Strand) — the main strip, with sea-view cafes and restaurants.
• Tigne Point & The Point area — newer dining and a shopping centre with food options.
• Back streets behind the front — smaller, often better-value local spots.

What to expect

Sliema leans international and casual: great for breakfast and brunch, coffee with a sea view, family-friendly dining and a wide choice of cuisines. For traditional Maltese cooking you may do better in Valletta or the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, but Sliema's strength is variety and convenience.

How to choose well

The sea-view tables on the promenade are in demand at sunset and on weekends, so book for popular spots or arrive early. Some of the best value is one street back from the front. Quality varies along a strip this busy, so a quick look at a menu and how full a place is tells you a lot.

Practical tips

Sliema is well connected by bus to the rest of Malta, and the ferry to Valletta is a quick, scenic alternative to the road. The promenade is ideal for a pre- or post-meal walk along the coast towards St Julian's. Verify days and hours with each venue before visiting.