Danny's

Danny's describes itself as a chef in a snack bar, and that is a fair picture: the inventiveness of a good bistro, delivered in an easy, unfussy kitchen and deli. The motto, Making the Ordinary Extraordinary, runs through the menu, which takes familiar breakfast and lunch dishes and gives them a twist. It sits on the Mriehel Bypass in Ħal Qormi, a central spot that is easy to reach from Valletta and the airport side of the island.

Danny's is listed on VisitMalta.co.uk in our directory of delicatessens in Malta. The deli side is a counter and shelves, while most guests come to sit down and eat in the warm, plant-filled dining room.

Food for every diet

The kitchen works with fresh, locally grown ingredients and takes pride in dishes that taste good and are good for you. The menu runs from breakfast through lunch to dessert, and it includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, so a mixed group can usually find something that suits everyone. Staff are on hand to help you build a meal around your tastes and dietary needs.

Photographs from the kitchen show the kind of plates to expect: avocado on toast with salmon, burgers, pasta, brunch bowls with eggs and chickpeas, filled doughnuts and cakes. The food is simple and honest: fresh and authentic, made from the best ingredients, in good company and a good atmosphere. That is the appeal for a visitor who wants a proper meal without a formal restaurant bill of fare or a long wait. If you have a serious allergy, speak to the team in person before ordering.

Brunch, lunch and dinner

Brunch and lunch are served on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 15:00, which suits a late start or a stop between morning sightseeing and an afternoon excursion. On Fridays and Saturdays Danny's also opens for dinner, from 18:30 to 21:30.

A two-hour free-flowing drinks offer is on offer, covering Prosecco, green apple mimosas, Aperol Spritz, French 75 and Negroni Sbagliato. Ask the team for details of when it runs and how to book. There is a takeaway service as well, so a picnic for the beach or a quiet evening in a rented flat is easy to arrange, with ordering and table booking through the website.

Juice cleanse, vouchers and private events

The website has an online shop with three offerings: fresh juice cleanses and detox packs, vouchers, and Danny's official brand merchandise. The cold-pressed juices come in bottles, in colours from beetroot red to carrot orange, and the vouchers make a simple gift for anyone who lives nearby.

Danny's also accepts private bookings. A private or corporate event can use the whole venue and service, and the team offers team-building meals for offices. Office outings are a speciality, with meals planned to help a firm build its team. Exclusive venue hire is arranged through the events page on the website.

Planning a visit to Qormi

Qormi sits between Valletta and the south of the island, so it is a practical base for a lunch stop on a touring day. A meal here works well alongside visits to the sights in our Valletta guide, the Three Cities or the prehistoric Hypogeum in Paola. Our things to do in Malta guide has more ideas, and the Malta weather guide shows when the eating out is most pleasant.

Other local listings in our directory include AIB Insurance Brokers, Alistair Floral Design for flowers and Afterglow Events, which may help if you are planning a celebration.

To ask the team a question, or about a private event, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.