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European, Mediterranean, Portuguese
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All reviews seafood platter steak the upper deck pirate ship under new management nice venue ship restaurant amazing location special evening food was amazing amazing evening service was excellent quality of food cooked to perfection stunning views ambience malta
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Reviewed August 4, 2023

Our party were greeted by very professional, friendly and honest staff. The food arrived very quickly, and was very tasty. Prices are very resonable, therefore we had a starter along with the main dish although we wasn’t planning on having anything more than one dish...each. The atmosphere inside the ship is very cozy and overall the visit to this restaurant was very well worth it and we will definitely come back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 4, 2023 via mobile

Just had a delicious meal at The Black Pearl Malta! I had potato soup (stunning), Thor Burger which was the thickest meatiest tasty burger ever! And ice cream. The boyfriend had fishcakes, seafood platter and lemon cheesecake - he loved it! The steaks that came...out looked out of this world. The staff were lovely and attentive. Booked online which was easy. The venue is a ship that's been used in movies and the atmosphere is unique and interesting. Be prepared to wait a little, not the sort of place to rush or be rushed. Perfect holiday date night treat!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 27, 2023

First visit was back in February, it was a wonderful experience. We made a reservation for yesterday July 26 for 2 for 1915. We arrived and waited to be taken to our table. We noticed the inside of the restaurant was in disarray and not...being used by the look of it. We were sat outside on a rickety uneven table. We waited 20 min before a waitress came to our table. She told us sorry (we could see she was the only waitress) and handed us menus. She brought us water and said she would return to take our order. Another 15 minutes go by, she comes and we order the seafood platter for 2 and some oysters. She returned 5 minutes to tell us sorry the platter was sold out. They have been opened a little over an hour and by looking around none of the tables had food. So after spending close to an hour we decided it would be best to find somewhere else to eat. For the entire time we were there we only saw the gentleman that sat us and the one waitress. No other tables had food just drinks. We headed over to Valletta and had a lovely dinner. I see there is new management, I hope they get a handle on how to run a restaurant quickly or they will not have any customers.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 11, 2023

Was there with few friends and the waiters, especially raffaele, were very kind and Nice, fast and Sophisticated. The Food was amazing aswell. There is nothing you want more.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 1, 2023 via mobile

Took pappardelle con gamberi and grilled chicken breast, no taste of seafood, the pasta was cooked well but tasteless and only 4 small prawns, the chicken was 200 grms a bit small and the side, very few potatoes and mostly rucola, the place is nice...with a nice view, advice: do not sit on the last 2 tables outside in the upper floor, they are at the back of the kitchen as you will get all the heat and smell of the cooked food.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Victor Cardoso, General Manager at The Black Pearl, responded to this reviewResponded July 2, 2023

Dear Josian, thanks for your feedback. I will correct those issues with the food size standards. we are working to repair the odors coming from the kitchen extractor and soon will be done. your feedback is appreciated. thank you regards, Victor Cardoso ex chef/owner the...More

Reviewed June 24, 2023 via mobile

Amazing experience, delicious food!!! You will dive into a pirate world with really friendly and professional staff. Many thanks to Raffaele who was always available to our needs in the most professional way! We will come back for sure!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 15, 2023

Great food, great location in the harbour! Staff extremely friendly, dear friendly waitress, I just can‘t remember your name!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Victor Cardoso, General Manager at The Black Pearl, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2023

Dear Thomas, thank you for your feedback. hope to see you back soon onboard. Waitress name is Manisha.

Reviewed June 15, 2023

Nice venue, different expirience than a regular restaurant. Food was really nice, followed by well done service. Everything was spot on. Deffinetly comming back.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 2, 2023

Five-star dinner dishes prepared with skill and love, very fresh and delicious food. Excellent service with an almost obsessive care and attention to the customer, and a special thanks to the waiter Raffaele. Restaurant to return to as soon as we return to Malta.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed June 1, 2023

Highly recommend as a family group, business lunch, friends catch up evenings, parties and much moore. Amazing views . Amazing atmosphere. Definitely 💯⭐

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 31, 2023

We had a really enjoyable Wednesday evening meal! The Prawn Cocktails & Fillet Steaks were excellent, beautifully presented & very tasty! The service was also excellent, staff are brilliant, can’t do enough for you, very friendly & the atmosphere/music all amazing! Would definitely recommend this...restaurant & bar, couldn’t fault any of it! Finished off our holiday to perfection!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 28, 2023 via mobile

One of the best restaurant in Malta. We’ve been there with friends, despite being a lot of people, service was excellent, fast, and very professional. Extra regards for our child as well, we really appreciate that. Raffaele and all the staff took very good care...of us and deserve a special thanks. Food was tasty and cooked to perfection. We’ll be back for sure. Highly recommendedMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 28, 2023 via mobile

Not accessible to special needs persons and elderly. Besides the management should check that food comes out hot not cold. Also when there’s a group with kids, they should tell them that the restaurant is not a playground and that they should respect others. The...management should take care of this.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 20, 2023 via mobile

We just went for a drink it was nice just a bit dark. Was a cool atmosphere as exactly a boat inside. Nice drinks. Would book if you want to go as it’s very popular.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 23, 2023 via mobile

We had lunch at the Black Pearl to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. We had pasta to share and meat as main plate. My husband and I enjoyed a very good tomahawk. It was very nice, ambience, food, attentive waiters. We had a good time.

Date of visit: April 2023
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