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Madliena Lodge Restaurant

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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
Updated 03/27/23 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 03/27/23 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
About
Perched on top of Madliena, surrounded by lush greenery and commanding excellent north-western coastal views, Madliena Lodge is truly one of a kind. Keeping the 18th-century architecture and more so amplifying the features which are nowadays pretty scarce on our island was imperative. These features include our two stone original fireplaces and our breath-taking inner courtyard (which boasts original 150-year-old tiles).
PRICE RANGE
$13 - $34
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Excellent service together with excellent food.. couldn't have asked for more for my husbands birthday. Staff were very attentive to our requests. Time between courses was ample to digest the first course and enjoy the wine... Will definitely be back...

Date of visit: March 2023
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Madliena Lodge, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded today

Good afternoon, Thank you for leaving us a review we do appreciate. We are very happy your husband had a wonderful birthday. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kindest regards, Amanda

Reviewed 1 week ago

We were instantly nicely surprised by the ambient, kind and professional staff upon arrival. Then it just got better and better. Super friendly and knowledgable (future) sommelier guided us through their impressive international wine list. The food was delicious, also vegetarian option. Excellent experience, highly...reccomend.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Madliena Lodge, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your visit. We really do appreciate you sharing your experience. Hope to host you again soon and I am sure Binita would love to guide you through our wines it is...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

What a lovely experience I am totally in love with this place, the ambience is so cosy yet not small and the food is delicious with a vast menu , staff are super friendly aswell. I did my staff party at madliena lodge as well...and retured for my sons graduation family party. Parking is easy and an overall great experience. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Madliena L, Event Administrator at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Diane, We are happy to read your feedback and thankyou for your returning to us time after time. We look forward to hosting you in the future.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Had a surprise party done here and we are so glad we chose this venue....staff is super friendly and so professional, food was delicious and the place is beautiful.....I definately recommend :)

Date of visit: February 2023
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Madliena L, Events Administrator at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review it was a pleasure hosting you and I hope to see you again. Maybe next time for a relaxed dinner. Amanda

Reviewed February 16, 2023

Excellent food, great service and unique atmosphere. Congratulations and keep it up. You will see me again.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Madliena Lodge, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and leaving us review. We look forward to hosting you again.

Reviewed February 16, 2023 via mobile

I wandered in with a friend of mine on a Sunday afternoon and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. I had the grilled milk-fed veal ribeye. The ribeye was excellent. I was served by Binita, and she handled everything gracefully, ensuring a pleasant experience....What pleased me was her fantastic choice of wine, as well as recommending a nice dessert. Overall a very nice experience and definitely worth another visit!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Madliena Lodge, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are super happy you had nice experience and with us. We look forward to hosting you again on your next visit.

Reviewed February 7, 2023 via mobile

We visit Madliena lodge about one or twice a week. The food is simply good and the service is immaculate. The ambiance is stunning. Relaxing and romantic. If you want a quiet evening with amazing service a definite must try!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Madliena Lodge, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your review and most of all for your custom we appreciate and look forward to hosting you. Amanda

Reviewed December 17, 2022 via mobile

Everything was excellent!!! The service, the food, the atmosphere! Special thanks to our waiter Kartick who was very attentive. To add, the restaurant is dog friendly. We came with our dog and it felt very comfy being with him inside Well done !

Date of visit: December 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded January 1, 2023

Dear Olga, Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to have met your expectations. We look forward to having you and your dog back to the Madliena Lodge. The Madliena Management Team

Reviewed December 10, 2022

We have been visiting Malta for a number of years and now feel we are beginning to know the island better. Much of what you find for food and drink is, understandably, aimed at the holiday market whereas this is more ‘fine dining’ with a...price to match. This is the first time that we have visited this restaurant and we were delighted. The venue is lovely, set back from the main road, with an open courtyard and beautifully laid out interior. The reception from staff was really welcoming. We arrived a little early but were looked after by the Assistant Manager, Bonita, who took care to make us feel welcome. The food was delicious al a carte. Real care had been taken in the preparation and presentation. Ingredients were top notch and the chef is clearly very talented. The wine list is good and staff were clearly knowledgeable but also honest about wines they were not familiar with which, for me, is one of those little things that reassures me of honest advice. We had a wonderful night and will absolutely be back again.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded January 1, 2023

Dear Jason, The team is deeply appreciative of the time you have taken to drop such a review here on Trip Advisor. In an industry where most people are not aware of the difficult challenges that we face, morals can sometimes be low. Comments like...More

Reviewed November 19, 2022 via mobile

This restaurant has divine food and great value for money. A unique thing you cannot not notice is that you may order wine by the glass for any wine bottle listed in the menu!! The atmosphere is nice and quite peaceful if you would like...a couple’s romantic dinner as there is a good amount of space between each table and thus more privacy. Last but not least, the service was impeccable by each and every employee. It made our dinner very special and worth going!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 21, 2022

Thank you for your taking the time to review us. It means a lot to us, especially since a lot of our business comes through this platform. We are so glad to hear that the team serving you on the day made your dining experience...More

Reviewed November 18, 2022 via mobile

Every time we dine here, our expectations are exceeded...well done once again. Thank you for making our eve a special one, Kartick and all the team

Date of visit: November 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 21, 2022

Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to drop us a review. We are glad to have contributed to making your dining experience a memorable one. The Madliena Lodge Team

Reviewed November 5, 2022

The restaurant manager is always there to guide. Seating was really spacious, with a great view and food was exceptional.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2022

Dear Paul, Thank you for your comments. We cannot agree with you more that Pasquale is always ready to guide our clients, especially when it comes to wines! We look forward to having you back. Regards The Madliena Lodge Team

Reviewed October 27, 2022

I've been to dinner in the past and had a great experience. Yesterday I decided to organise a private business event at the venue. Madliena Lodge is great and gives you an amazing impact with the outdoor space as soon as you park your car....The service is impeccable. The food provided to the invitees was abundant, well prepared, presented, served and interesting. Highly suggest it for lunch (of course you enjoy the sea view). Romantic and with an atmosphere for dinner. Professional and satisfactory for private events.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2022

Dear Alberto, We would like to thank you for your review and recommending us for various occasions. We have a passionate team, genuinely eager to positively contribute toward our clients experience with us. We would also like to thank you for choosing the Madliena Lodge...More

Reviewed October 20, 2022 via mobile

My husband and I were looking for a nice location for our anniversary dinner. A friend advised us to try Madliena Lodge and I have to say we were a little apprehensive to try somewhere new on a night where you really need everything to...go smoothly. Well, it could not have been any better! Our delightful hostess (Binita I think was her name) took care of us right from when we stepped in the door! A very scenic restaurant, rustic almost which was just right for the romantic touch we were looking for. We went a little earlier (kids were with a babysitter) than usual, so we got there when it was still quite light outside and in a way that worked out even better. The views!! You can glimpse the sea through the trees and this lovely open sky. We live in a somewhat overcrowded town in Malta and tend to fight construction dust on a daily basis. So just to get out and enjoy the fresh air was already a welcome change. We shared the Beef Tagliata for our main course and I've never been to any restaurant in Malta that nailed both the cooking and the seasoning so perfectly. Highly recommend for date night, worked wonders for us!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2022

How nice of you to take the time to place this detailed review here on Trip Advisor. We are also appreciative of the fact that you chose the Madliena Lodge to celebrate such a special occasion. And Binita, she sure is an asset to the...More

Reviewed October 16, 2022

Went to Madliena Lodge with a couple of friends on Saturday evening. One of them is a little picky (lazy!) about places that offer easy parking and Madliena Lodge came up as an idea to visit again. Well, the parking was a breeze, which is...a welcome change from the usual capital city or St Julians. But I think what really impressed us as usual was the chef. For a group of four people, with both starters and main courses, usually you always find one or two dishes that might be disappointing... well not at this place. Every single dish came out as tasty as the one before. I personally devoured my Acquerllo Risotto in a few forkfuls, it was just that good. You can tell everything is super fresh and that the team in the kitchen enjoy what they do. Highly recommend. Amazing food and yep - easy parking!!!!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Duncan031, Owner at Madliena Lodge Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2022

We thank you for finding the time to share your experience here on Trip Advisor. Your comments mean a lot to us. Such comments help with the energizing of the team who are always eager to make our clients experience a memorable one. And yes,...More

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Response from Madliena L | Property representative |
Good afternoon, You can view our menu online through our website. Should you have any special request we would gladly cater for your wants. Kindly call on 79389000 to accommodate you accordingly.
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As far as I’m concerned, the outside lounge area adjacent to the restaurant is more a bar area where they serve drinks and cocktails and light snacks.
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Madliena Lodge Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5