Christmas Dining In Malta and Gozo 2026

Q: Are restaurants open on Christmas Day in Malta?

Yes, many hotel restaurants and some independent restaurants open on Christmas Day , particularly for lunch, but not every restaurant does. Christmas Day lunch is a major family occasion in Malta, so popular festive lunches can fill up well in advance.

Q: How far in advance should I book Christmas lunch in Malta?

It is worth starting to check from September or October , as some venues release their Christmas programmes earlier than others. By November, we recommend booking if you have a particular hotel or restaurant in mind, especially for a large group or a preferred sitting.

Q: How much does Christmas Day lunch cost in Malta?

There is no single standard price. Based on the 2026 options confirmed so far , adult prices currently range from around €50 to €160 per person , depending on the venue, meal format and what is included. Hotel buffets generally fall on the lower to middle end of this range, while Michelin-starred festive menus can cost considerably more.

Q: Are Christmas lunches in Malta usually buffets or set menus?

Both are common. Large hotels often offer Christmas buffets, which can work well for families and groups with different tastes, while restaurants and smaller dining venues may offer set menus or à la carte options. Choose according to the type of Christmas meal and atmosphere you prefer.

Q: What is an early Christmas breakfast in Malta?

Some hotels and restaurants traditionally offer an early breakfast after Midnight Mass , beginning in the first hours of Christmas Day. It is quite different from an ordinary hotel breakfast and is usually treated as part of the Christmas Eve celebrations.

Q: Is there a dress code for Christmas dining in Malta?

Smart casual is generally a safe choice , and many people dress a little more elegantly for Christmas Day without treating it as a formal event. Some luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants may have their own dress requirements, so check with the venue before visiting.

Christmas Eve Dinner, Early Christmas Breakfast and Christmas Day Lunch

Last updated: 28th October 2026

Looking for somewhere to eat over Christmas in Malta or Gozo? This guide brings together Christmas Eve dinners, early Christmas breakfasts and Christmas Day lunches for 2026, so you can compare the options in one place.

Choices range from large hotel buffets and festive set menus to smaller restaurant experiences, with options for couples, families and larger groups. Where available, each listing includes practical details such as prices, dining times, menus, children's rates, entertainment and official booking information.

Christmas menus are announced at different times, so we check venues throughout the season and add confirmed 2026 details as they are published. If a venue has not yet released its festive programme, we will make that clear rather than carrying forward unconfirmed information from a previous year.

Find Christmas Dining by Area

Staying in a particular part of Malta or Gozo? Jump directly to Christmas dining options near you.

Valletta & Floriana
Sliema, Gżira & Balluta
St Julian’s, Paceville & St George’s Bay
St Paul’s Bay & Qawra
Mellieħa & North Malta
Mdina, Rabat & Central Malta
Gozo
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Early Christmas breakfast at The Phoenicia

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If you have a confirmed 2026 Christmas Eve, early Christmas breakfast or Christmas Day dining offer that could interest our readers, please send us the details.

If you represent one of the venues listed below, or notice any information that is incorrect or has changed, please let us know so we can check and update it as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inaccuracies.

Christmas Dining in Valletta & Floriana

A strong choice for historic surroundings, elegant hotels and central restaurants, with several Christmas dining options within easy reach of the capital.

The Phoenicia Malta

📍 Address: The Mall, Floriana
🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
🍴 Dining Style: Refined Southern Mediterranean Hotel Dining
🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner • Early Christmas Breakfast • Christmas Day Lunch
🎄 2026 Status: Confirmed
🕐 Early Christmas Breakfast: From 12:45 am

The Phoenicia has now confirmed its 2026 Christmas dining programme at Contessa, including Christmas Eve dinner, its traditional early Christmas breakfast after Midnight Mass, and Christmas Day lunch.

Contessa focuses on Southern Mediterranean cuisine using seasonal Maltese produce, with individual festive menus now available through the hotel's official Christmas dining page.

Christmas Dining In Malta and Gozo 2026

Christmas Eve Dinner, Early Christmas Breakfast and Christmas Day Lunch

Find Christmas Dining by Area

Christmas Dining in Valletta & Floriana

The Phoenicia Malta

Grand Hotel Excelsior

The Embassy Valletta Hotel

one80 St Christopher Street, Valletta

Under Grain – Valletta

Grain Street – Valletta

Cheeky Monkey – Valletta

Grana Cucina, Valletta

Christmas Dining in Sliema, Gżira & Balluta

Eleven Eleven Rooftop Restaurant – Gżira

Novotel Malta Sliema – Tria Restaurant

Grana Trattoria, Gżira

Hammett’s Monastik

AX The Palace, Sliema

AX The Victoria – Sliema

Christmas Dining in St Julian’s, Paceville & St George’s Bay

Corinthia St. George's Bay

Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St Julian’s

The Westin Dragonara Resort

Hilton Malta

Verdi St. George's Bay Marina

Hyatt Centric Malta – JUMU

Hyatt Regency Malta – Seed Brasserie

Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

Intercontinental Hotel by IHG

Rosami at The Villa

Christmas Dining in St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba & Qawra

Tide Bistro at Gillieru

Best Western Premier Malta

Double tree By Hilton

db San Antonio Hotel + Spa – Coral Restaurant

db San Antonio Hotel + Spa — Guéliz Restaurant

Christmas Dining in Mellieħa & North Malta

Terramar Restaurant – Ramla Bay Resort

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands

Paradise Bay Hotel

Pergola Hotel & Spa – Bonaventura Restaurant

Solana Hotel & Spa

Riviera Spa Resort – Mirasol Restaurant

one80 Mellieħa

Christmas Dining in Mdina, Rabat & Central Malta

Corinthia Palace Malta

The Xara Palace – de Mondion

Bacchus Mdina

Il Cortile Wine & Dine

Palazzo Castelletti 25

Christmas Dining in Gozo

Kempinski Gozo

one80 Ghawdex – Mġarr Yacht Marina, Gozo

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