Cellini Wine & Dine, Naxxar

Cellini is a quaint wine bar & bistro situated in the heart of the village of Naxxar, Malta. It is named after Piju Cellini, a reputable designer and painter born in 1863, the designer and maker of the town's parish church door, the first bronze door in Malta at that time.But why name it after Pio Cellini? This house was built by Vincenzo Bonavia towards the middle of the 19th century and the coat of arms on the entrance door shows the griffon, a symbol of Christ representing the right road (‘Bona’ + ‘Via’). Dun Salvatore Bonavia, only son of six children of Vincenzo, lived here till he died in 1946. Dun Salv had served on the committee set up in the early years of the 20th century to make plans and oversee the works on the widened church façade which now cried out for a much larger door. Seeing the friendship that developed between him and Cellini, one would be forgiven for thinking that Dun Salv had had a big say in the choice of the artist. Cellini was in fact a regular visitor to this house where he spent many hours with his priest friend. He did not sit in the same chair you are sitting on now, but he probably often sat in the same spot. You may wish to imagine what topics turned up in those long, relaxed and pleasant conversations; ones we wish you too are having now.Cellini Wine Bar & Bistro serves typical nibbles, platters, small eats, mouthwatering dishes prepared by our resident Chef including our popular grilled fresh rib eye, duck and other dishes. Well chosen wines from all over the world.Open all days from 11am till 3pm, 7pm till late. Monday closed for lunch.Private functions also accepted!Directions - facing the church, Cellini Wine Bar & Bistro is on the right hand side, between Naxxar Football Club and Gasan & Mamo Insurance Agency.

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CarolineG3629

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We'll be back

Surprisingly not expected. Amazing food comfortable atmosphere and very welcoming ambience. We were walk in clients, given top-notch service which wasn't expected. Food was amazing, loved the wine list. We weren't rushed and were allowed to enjoy the evening at our own pace. Very reasonably...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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C B

Valletta, Malta

2510

Always a great experience

We are regulars at this quaint and very central wine bar in Naxxar. Great wines, great platters and excellent service. We look forward to visiting Cellini again and again and again.

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Stephanie P

London

2313

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Disappointed

Unfortunately it appeared that the staff were unable to cope with a full restaurant. The service really was frustrating, we ordered drinks and one of them came about 20 minutes after the first one, I asked for a top up of the tonic to my...More

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Rosette S

Malta

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Christmas Eve dinner

Good food at reasonable prices served in a perfect atmosphere by friendly staff. Highly recommend this restaurant in the village core

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Uwjwhevf1

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Terrible portions.

Apperantly this restaurant considers 7 ravioli a main corse. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place.More

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Dear Sir, May we point out that the 7 Ravioli equivalent to 180/190g of pasta is actually a Main course dish served for 1 person though, you wished to share this dish between 2 persons. Indeed we agree 100% that 1 Dish will not suffice...More

GiselleD103

Reviewed November 12, 2018 via mobile

Birthday treat

Thanks to 2 lovely ladies who introduced me to Cellini I was lucky to taste some good pasta, cooked perfectly ( Al dente ) & delicious. 1st time I took Garganelli Sicilian & 2nd time Fagottini cheese and pear.I also had calamari fritta as starters...More

Date of visit: November 2018

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davidgZ2476NS

Balzan, Malta

152

Reviewed November 4, 2018 via mobile

Good food and service

A good place to eat. Staff are wonderful amd friendly and the food is great. Only tried the pasta specials till now but will try the meats

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Danica F

Reviewed November 1, 2018 via mobile

Excellent Food 🥘

I planned a dinner for my work colleagues and booked a table through a message which was responded within very little time! :) there were going to be a certain amount of people and not all of them attended. Cellinis owner was so understanding and...More

Date of visit: October 2018

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martinbh81

Fgura, Malta

Reviewed October 20, 2018

Excellent experiance and very friendly service

It was my first time dining at Cellini but surely not the last one... We had a great night with excellent food and the staff was very friendly... I will surrely give 10 points to this place... WELL DONE CELLINI

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DandGgetabout

Scotland, United Kingdom

Reviewed October 13, 2018 via mobile

Excellent Experiance

Our first visit to Malta & Cellini... This restaurant has an exceptional wine list without being over expensive. The real reason for compiling this report was to share our fabulous experience due to the quality of the food & to highlight the outstanding level of...More

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