We were really looking forward to trying Crystal Palace as we had seen a couple of YouTube vids where they were recommended for pastizzi. As there are so many pastizzerias in Malta, you kinda think, well they have gotta be quite something! When we turned...up after visiting Mdina, crowds had died down a bit, so we managed to get a seat indoors. Ordered a chicken and an anchovy pastizzi as well as a ricotta qassata, and a glass of tea. It was really cool seeing them grab the pastries fresh from the oven trays on the side. We arrived at the right time as it wasn't long before a queue of customers formed, some of whom were school children, and others getting bulk buys and frozen stuff to take away. Sadly, the experience didn't live up to our expectations. The pastizzi pastry was crisp as it should be but a bit hard and chewy in others, as if overcooked. They were also alot greasier than others we had tried. The fillings were also disappointing - couldn't really taste the chicken or the anchovy as they seemed to have been padded out with peas or other stuff. The ricotta qassata wasn't bad - it was very dense, well-filled and very filling. We paid €2.80 which was great value. Crystal Palace obviously has its fans and must be doing something right, but the pastizzi were sadly not to our taste which was a huge disappointment after the heightened expectations!More