New Year's Eve in Malta: TOP 16 Restaurants to Celebrate 2024

New Year's celebration in Malta already sounds fascinating, but why not bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year with the most gourmet experiences on the island?

From Valletta to Saint Julian's, Mdina, and Rabat, Tablein guide suggests the best restaurants in Malta offering a variety of festivities that every food enthusiast will appreciate. Exclusive dining, gala events, live entertainment – choose what suits you best for a night to remember!

Important note: Making a reservation for the New Year's Eve celebration at any of the restaurants is a must. With available tables filling up fast, secure your spot now to ensure your plans for the festive evening.

New Year's Eve celebration in Naxxar

Palazzo Parisio
29 Victory Sq., Naxxar

Black tie, haute cuisine, and the splendour of the ballroom: Palazzo Parisio, radiating Malta’s historic nobility, invites guests to the most elegant Grand NYE Ball 2024. There won't be a place for the ordinary, as the night promises only exceptional celebrations.

So, say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 in style at the most lavish Palazzo in Malta. What to expect on the night? Free-flowing premium spirits, with bottle service to tables, gourmet canapés, and a luscious buffet will be served all night.

Yet this is not all: live acts and entertainment throughout the night will include a violinist, saxophonist, cabaret dancers, as well as some of the island’s top DJs – Tiffany Pisani, TF, MyKill, JJOY, MIA WAVE.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Palazzo Parisio, read here.

Festive event: from 19:30 (entrance strictly by 23:00)
Price: from 125 Eur per person
Dress code: black tie

New Year's Eve celebration in Mellieha

Essence of India
Golden Bay, Mellieha

Ring in the New Year at Essence of India, where guests will be transported to the enchanting world of beautiful colours, rich flavours, and unforgettable aromas of the exotic Asian land right here in Malta.

On the festive evening, diners will begin the gourmet celebration with fried papadums, a starter platter, and soup. Then, indulging in main courses to share, along with a selection of bread and basmati or Jeera rice, will follow. Finally, the dining experience is going to be deliciously completed with a Trio of desserts as well as traditional Indian tea.

The journey into the magical realm of 2024 won't end with gastronomic delights. Ensuring a joyous celebration, live entertainment will await guests too.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Essence of India, read here.

Festive event: 19:30 – 23:00
Price: 65 Eur per person

Agliolio
Golden Bay, Mellieha

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands invites guests to join for a night of culinary delight and celebration! At Agliolio, the memorable gastronomic journey will welcome the upcoming year in the most delectable way possible, under the Italian notes.

Here, the celebration of New Year's Eve is going to be rich in the enjoyment of festive culinary creations, leading to a set menu, abundant in starters, mains, and an assortment of desserts.

Most importantly, all the guests will have the enjoyment of choice. Seafood chowder, squid ink arancini, or porcini & mushroom risotto? Any of the selections will commence the gourmand evening. Later on, mains such as glazed beef ribeye, supreme corn-fed chicken, pot-roasted seabass, or veggie & hummus tart will await! To sweeten the last moments of 2023, a trio of white chocolate cheesecake, forest fruit sorbet, and lemon pocket are about to conclude the experience.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Agliolio, read here.

Festive event: 19:30 – 23:00
Price: 55 Eur per person

New Year's Eve celebration in Saint Julian‘s

Henry J. Beans
ix-Xatt Ta' San Ġorġ, St. Julian‘s

Henry J. Beans is Malta's favourite American bar and grill, which has been delivering its signature brand of awesomeness since opening way back in... oh, who's counting anyway.. invites guests to a very special New Year's Eve!

So, get ready to rock your taste buds and roll into 2024 at Henry J. Bean's! Join Hank and the team this festive season culminating in a New Year's dinner offering not only great drinks but also even better food.

On this upcoming festive evening within an American atmosphere, guests will be greeted with a special menu as the restaurant turns up the flavour with a sizzling New Year's Eve bash – featuring scrumptious bites, epic drinks, and vibes that won't quit.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Henry J. Beans, read here.

New Year's Eve celebration in Valletta

Il Pirata Valletta
93 Santa Lucia’s str., Valletta

All Mediterranean superpowers meet here, so get ready to welcome the New Year with a decent Italian twist at Il Pirata Valetta!

On a joyous evening, an exquisite menu, prepared especially for the last magical night of 2023, awaits. Guests will be invited to indulge in a feast of delectable dishes created to make the New Year's celebration unforgettable. Delicious antipasti, pasta crafted to perfection, and a palette of festive main dishes are on the gastronomic radar. Moreover, all come with a repertoire of options to choose what your taste buds crave most! Can a toast to a fabulous start to the upcoming year be even better than a gourmet one?

Il Pirata Valetta has taken care of those who already have plans for New Year's Eve: a special menu will be available not only for New Year's Eve dinner but also for New Year's Day lunch.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Il Pirata Valletta, read here.

Taste
9 Saint Lucy str., Valletta

Step into the New Year with a memorable gourmet experience at Taste! Your NYE night here will be sorted with a special set menu, blending classic Maltese flavours and modern cuisine.

Start the festivities with a sparkling welcome drink, paving the way for a gastronomic journey. Choose from tempting options like buttermilk fried chicken with nduja and honey butter, BBQ octopus in gochujang emulsion, or a chèvre tart paired with truffle custard. Transition smoothly to the main course with intermediate duck raviola, leading to your preferred dish – whether it's a beef roast with a mushroom twist, glazed pork loin, or the catch of the day with smoked mussels for seafood enthusiasts. Sweet finale? Savour a 70% Valrhona chocolate brownie in chocolate soil! 

Can the anticipation for the New Year get any more gourmet? Without a doubt, it's a feast to remember!

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Taste, read here.

Price: 65 Eur per person

Galea's Kitchen
214 Merchant str., Valletta

Why not ring in the New Year with culinary delights at Galea's Kitchen? It's a casual restaurant situated right in the heart of Valletta, offering the most comfortable dining experiences. Already beloved for years, it will definitely impress during the most festive passage towards 2024 too!

Guests are invited here to join in for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration featuring a tantalizing menu crafted with passion and flair. From decadent appetizers or sumptuous main courses to delightful desserts, every bite promises a journey into the flavour.

The relaxed atmosphere, comforting food, and location in Valletta’s most popular street will surely create a charming night worth remembering for life.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Galea's Kitchen, read here.

Price: 50 Eur per person

Bus Stop Lounge
Is-Suq tal-Belt, Merchants str., Valletta

Everyone knows that Valletta is the place to be for New Year’s Eve, so kick off your celebrations with a delectable meal at Bus Stop Lounge. With a bunch of delicious food to indulge in, as well as some creative cocktails, there’s no better place for your holiday events.

During New Year's Eve, diners will be greeted with the familiar unique charm, colourful vibe, and gourmet flavours from a delicious à la carte menu, rich in fresh snacks, sandwiches, starters, platters, pasta, pizzas, salads, and mains, as well as a variety of drinks.

So, choose this place to enjoy the beloved charm, chill out with a company of the dearest around you, and greet the year 2024 with a festive mood.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Bus Stop Lounge, read here.

Merkanti
Triq il-Merkanti, Valletta

Tasting a variety of flavours is your way to celebrate? Then don't miss an opportunity to embark on a delectable journey into the New Year with an exquisite buffet at Merkanti Rooftop Restaurant.

This place invites dedicated food enthusiasts to indulge in a symphony of flavours and elevate celebrations to new heights. Elevate not only in the sense of gourmet perfection but also literally, as the festive feast will take place above the city.

The New Year's Eve buffet menu promises to treat guests to both timeless flavours and new culinary explorations. From Maltese to Oriental corners, from delectable antipasti to mains from the land and sea – each choice will remind you the joy of truly enjoying food while being surrounded by your loved ones on this very special day.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Merkanti, read here.

Price: 45 Eur per person

Rampila
1 Johns Cavalier str., Valletta

Constantly sharing a culinary charm, Rampila is a unique dining space situated in the historic bastions of Valletta. This gourmet magic continues into the farewell of 2023 too as the restaurant invites dedicated food enthusiasts to end the year in style with a lavish meal.

To commence the festive dining experience, Rampila offers an amuse-bouche paired with a glass of Prosecco. For starters, guests can choose between veal sweetbread cannolo, venison carpaccio, or red mullet. Moving on to the main course, options include a succulent beef fillet with goat cheese, white grouper in dashi & yuzu broth, or a port-soaked rabbit saddle. A perfect gourmet fair!

To cap off this gastronomic journey, a choice between whipped white chocolate or raspberry mousse, accompanied by coffee and liqueur, adds the final touch to the last gourmet experience of the year, providing the perfect note to start 2024!

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Rampila, read here.

Price: 75 Eur per person

Anglo-Maltese
221 Merchant str., Valletta

Anglo-Maltese is a restaurant dedicated solely to Mediterranean cuisine. Not only does this gastronomic haven delight guests daily with gourmet experiences, but it has also released a special New Year's menu to celebrate it all: bidding farewell to 2023, welcoming the upcoming New Year, and embracing the everlasting love for food.

The restaurant's chefs have crafted a selection filled with delectable delights to add a touch of gourmet joy to the festive mood. From fish soup or unique pasta to seafood and meat delicacies, it's all worth trying.

Furthermore, during the New Year's dining experience, each guest will have absolute freedom: no set menu, just a flavourful repertoire crafted for choosing, sharing, and enjoying.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Anglo-Maltese, read here.

La Pira
35 Merchants str., Valletta

La Pira – Maltese Kitchen – is a family-run character restaurant nestled in a 300-year-old building. It's no surprise that steeped in cultural and culinary traditions, it also invites guests to bid farewell to 2023 with a special New Year's Eve dinner.

Here, dedicated gourmands and Maltese cuisine enthusiasts will be treated to a special festive menu, rich in selectable options. Diners may enjoy the best of the island's culinary heritage, from lobster raviolo or pulled rabbit fagottini to beef sirloin and salmon Wellington. A pure gourmet feast to get ready for a brilliant New Year!

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at La Pira, read here.

Price: 65 Eur per person

New Year's Eve celebration in Mdina

Bacchus
1 Inguanez Alley, Mdina

Aristocratic restaurant Bacchus invites both elegance and gastronomy enthusiasts to celebrate the arrival of 2024 in grand style!

The repertoire of the New Year's Eve Gala Night here will treat guests to the enchanting ambience of the lavish Prince De Redin Banqueting Hall and an exquisite five-course set menu. However, the exclusive gastronomic journey, featuring guinea fowl terrine, prawn ravioli, beef Wellington, petit fours, and other delicacies, is just a part of the impressive event. To add even more unique charm to the gala, a concert will be provided by Krista Spiteri Lucas and Band.

Luxurious atmosphere, flawless gourmet experiences, and heartwarming live music: New Year's Eve at Bacchus has all the magic to make your festive event memorable!

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Bacchus, read here.

Price: 86.50 Eur per person

New Year's Eve celebration in Rabat

Bottegin Palazzo Xara
Palazzo Xara, Triq San Pawl, Rabat

Bottegin Palazzo Xara is set to kick off 2024 with a bang, so all enthusiasts of good time are invited to join the festivities and bid farewell to 2023 together.

A night of music, great food, and unforgettable moments awaits all guests ready to celebrate with heart. On the New Year's Eve repertoire, there's a selection of 25 finger food items, a 5-hour open bar, and DJ Pierre Cordina, along with the talented trumpeter Marco Xuereb, to help everyone dance the night away.

Thus, collectively great mood, impressive atmosphere, historical palazzo, and unique charm of Rabat will ensure that all guests count down the New Year in style.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Bottegin Palazzo Xara, read here.

Festive event: from 21:00
Price: 75 Eur per person, 30 Eur per child (12 to 16 years)

New Year's Eve celebration in Bugibba

Venus
Pioneer Road Triq il-Gandoffli, Bugibba

Venus is a small, family-run restaurant set in the heart of Bugibba that treats diners daily to impressive Mediterranean cuisine. Thus, the last day of 2023 is no exception.

Dedicated food enthusiasts are invited to enjoy the set menu throughout the day, crafted specifically for New Year's celebration. What's on its repertoire? A gourmet selection of the best Maltese flavours.

Begin your culinary journey with cauliflower & parmesan arancini amuse-bouche, then savour the diverse selection that awaits you. Options range from wild boar paccheri and crab-seabass ravioli to beef brisket sliders. From beef Angus or veal ribeye to meagre Gurbell. From classical to creative desserts. It's all here, exclusively for your gourmet 2023 farewall!

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at Venus, read here.

Festive event: all day
Price: 65 Eur per person

New Year's Eve celebration in Ta' Xbiex

The Black Pearl
ix-Xatt Ta' Xbiex

The Black Pearl Ship at the impressive Ta’Xbiex Marina invites guests to celebrate 2024 with class on board the 1909 ice-breaker. The New Year’s party, fueled by a positive atmosphere, lovely people, and much entertainment, is what is promised on a festive night here.

Groups are welcome to start the party with Open Bar Packages, offering fantastic drinks and food for an evening never forgotten. And how could it be any different when the repertoire promises a gourmet selection varying from breaded shrimp, homemade fishcakes, or grilled chicken piri-piri, to pizza Margherita, bruschettas, and open-faced sandwiches, complemented by spirits, wine, draft beer, as well as sodas.

Moreover, the New Year's Eve atmosphere here will be filled with the rhythms of DJ JJ straight from London. So, the whole New Year will start by dancing along with music.

For more details about the New Year's Eve celebration at The Black Pearl, read here.

Entrance: free for all
3-hour Open bar: 45 Eur per person
4-hour Open bar: 55 Eur per person


Please note that it's essential to make a table reservation for New Year's Eve events at restaurants