Christmas Dining In Malta and Gozo 2026

Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Early-morning Breakfast β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

Date Last Updated: 11th January 2026

Are you looking for a great dining experience this Christmas in Malta? πŸŽ„

The choices can be overwhelming between hotel buffets, set-menu dinners, and long family lunches - and who's serving what, when.

To make things easier, we've put together a list of popular hotels and restaurants offering dinner on Christmas Eve, early Christmas breakfast on Christmas Day, and lunch on Christmas Day in 2026.

The majority of venues offer special set menus for these dates, so you can quickly check prices, dietary restrictions, and extras on their websites. Each listing below has a link to their respective website.

Early Christmas dining at the Phoenicia Hotel.Early Christmas Breakfast At Phoenicia Hotel

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Christmas Dining In Malta 2026

Discover the best Christmas festive dining options in Malta so you can book a dining spot that suits your style, your people, and your budget.

1. Bacchus Mdina

  • πŸ“ Address: 1 Sqaq Nru 1, Triq Inguanez, Mdina.
  • 🏷️ Category: Restaurant
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Early Breakfast
  • πŸ•› Time: Midnight

2. The Phoenicia Malta

  • πŸ“ Address: The Phoenicia Malta, The Mall, Floriana
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Early-morning Breakfast (25 Dec) β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

3. Corinthia malta Hotels

Corinthia Palace Malta

  • πŸ“ Address: De Paule Avenue, San Anton, Balzan
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

Corinthia St. George's Bay

  • πŸ“ Address: St Georges Bay, St Julian's
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

Verdi St. George's Bay Marina

  • πŸ“ Address: Ix-Xatt Ta' San Δ orΔ‘, San Δ iljan
  • 🏨 Category: 4 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: No details yet.

4. Grand Hotel Excelsior

  • πŸ“ Address: Great Siege Road, Floriana
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Early-morning Breakfast (25 Dec) β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

5. The Westin Dragonara Resort

  • πŸ“ Address: Dragonara Road, St. Julian's
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

6. Hilton Malta

  • πŸ“ Address: Vjal Portomaso, St. Julian's
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

7. Double tree By Hilton

  • πŸ“ Address: St Paul's Bay
  • 🏨 Category: 4 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

8. Hyatt Regency

  • πŸ“ Address: Seed Restaurant, 77 Triq Sqaq Lourdes, San Δ iljan
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Day Lunch

9. Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

  • πŸ“ Address:  39 Main Street Balluta Bay, St Julian's
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

10. Kempinski Gozo

  • πŸ“ Address: Triq ir-Rokon, San Lawrenz, Gozo
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

11. Paradise Bay Hotel

  • πŸ“ Address: Triq Il-Marfa Mellieha, Il-MellieΔ§a
  • 🏨 Category: 4 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

12. The Embassy Valletta Hotel

  • πŸ“ Address: 173 Strait St, Valletta
  • 🏨 Category: 4 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Day Lunch

13. Solana Hotel & Spa

  • πŸ“ Address: Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha
  • 🏨 Category: 4 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

14. Palazzo Castelletti

  • πŸ“ Address: 62, Triq San Pawl, Rabat, Malta
  • 🏨 Category: Restaurant
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Early Christmas Breakfast β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

15. Intercontinental Hotel by IHG

  • πŸ“ Address: 62, Triq San Pawl, Rabat, Malta
  • 🏨 Category: 5 ⭐ Hotel
  • 🍽️ Festive Dining: Christmas Eve Dinner β€’ Christmas Day Lunch

FAQ - Christmas Dining in Malta

Do restaurants open on Christmas Day in Malta?

Yes, most of the restaurants do open on Christmas Day.

How far in advance should I book?

Usually reservations open end of October, beginning November. It is always recommended to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Average price for Christmas Day lunch?

The prices vary according to hotel and restaurant, however the average price is between €70 - €100 per person

Is there a dress code?

Usually there is no dress code, however it is always recommended to dress suitable for the occasion. There might be hotels that require a certain dress code.

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