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La Vela

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204 reviews

#1 of 6 Restaurants in Pieta

$$$$, Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean

Marina Street, Pieta, Island of Malta PTA 9040, Malta

+356 2123 0336

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Ratings and reviews

4.5 204 reviews

#1 of 3 Italian in Pieta

#1 of 6 Restaurants in Pieta

Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European

The first course is a treat, made with homemade pasta and incredible sauces,...... mouthwatering , the pasta with mussels and scallops was also amazing and ...From Antipasti cold/raw and hot to the pasta, main dishes, fish or seafood to...... it and the famous Sicilian cannoli were just delicious .Thanks once again...

Location and contact

Marina Street, Pieta, Island of Malta PTA 9040 Malta

1.1 miles from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Website

+356 2123 0336

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Ristorante La Vela is a cosy Italian restaurant right by the water's edge. It offers mouthwatering Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes prepared by Sicilian chefs. Menu changes very regularly and is mostly popular for seafood anitpasti, both raw and cooked, pasta and daily fresh fish although fresh meat is also available and cooked to perfection. Homemade desserts are divine.

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

CUISINES

Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi

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Victor B

Island of Gozo, Malta

3216

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

always a pleasure,,,

I have had the opportunity of visiting this place twice in a row after being absent for some time. I must say the place has made a huge step up in quality and ambiance. Michelle is always herself, radiant and helpful. The wine waiter Enrico...More

Date of visit: October 2019

Thank Victor B

Tonio_Bugeja_HAttard

Attard, Malta

17983

Reviewed September 14, 2019 via mobile

Excellent meal as always

Today I wish to re endorse one of our favorite restaurant. The starters were divine. Raw Red King prawns and Tuna Carpaccio for starters. Followed by excellently cooked Lampuki (El Dorado) and Triglie. Very tasty vegetables and tasty desserts- fruit Tart was divine as was...More

Date of visit: September 2019

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Petepeder

Reviewed September 3, 2019 via mobile

Ultimate fish place

Lost for words...faultless food and service. Very well done 👍 overlooking a marina with a grand church in the background

Date of visit: September 2019

Thank Petepeder

Many thanks for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your meal with us. Your host Michelle

edopir

Malta

12134

Reviewed August 22, 2019

Excellent seafood!

Stopped by recently for a quick bite in the evening, and were impressed with the restaurant. Despite being a weekday, they had a nice selection of fish available, which was all fresh. The attention to detail is worth pointing out and the service was excellent...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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egatt82

Island of Malta, Malta

215

Reviewed August 10, 2019 via mobile

Good night out

Lovely atmosphere. Great service and good food. It is a fine dining restaurant with the staff tending to our needs immediately, pouring us wine and water as soon as the glass is almost empty. The fish was great. It is very expensive but worth it.

Date of visit: August 2019

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DayTrip772374

Island of Gozo, Malta

Reviewed August 8, 2019

Enjoyable experience

Few restaurants offer an ensemble of excellent food, personalised professional service and great atmosphere; La Vela does. Having been there recently after an long spell of absenteeism, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the exceptional level of service and quality. This together...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Claire M

malta

185

Reviewed July 16, 2019

Unexpected excellence

We booked this restaurant without many expectations. I must say that this is by far one of the best restaurants on the island. Superior service, amazing food set in a posh, elegant ambience. A hidden gem that one must try to appreciate. The furniture is...More

Date of visit: July 2019

Thank Claire M

Thank you Claire for your lovely review. Your appreciation to our food and service is what we continuously aim for. I am very happy that you enjoyed dining with us and I look forward to welcoming you once again. Your host Michelle

kapaniris

Athens, Greece

25843

Reviewed June 22, 2019 via mobile

Simply the best fishfood in Malta

I have enjoyed being in this restaurant so much. Oysters were so good that we have ordered another lot of them immediately ! The quality of the food but also the presentation and the service is on another level. Highly recommended, will definitely come again...More

Date of visit: June 2019

Thank kapaniris

Thank you so muvh for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your meal with us and look forward to hosting you again.... Your host Michelle

jmLondon845

London, United Kingdom

885675

Reviewed April 21, 2019

Very disappointing to say the least

We wanted to celebrate some good news with some friends and I decided to go to La Vela where I had good memories from last time I was invited there. The room is very elegant and the view is stunning. Apart from that, the evening...More

Date of visit: April 2019

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noels851

Sliema, Malta

1220

Reviewed January 9, 2019 via mobile

Lip smacking food

Had lunch last Sunday and as always both the service and mouth watering food were excellent. As starters we had fish soup and octopus in a delicious sauce. For the main course we shared a Barracuda. Vegetables and roasted potatoes accompanied the fish. Dessert left...More