Inglima Paceville

Inglima Paceville is the Maltese outpost of an Italian food brand, bringing sandwiches, gastronomy and rotisserie dishes to the heart of St Julian's. The shop sits on Triq Santu Wistin, in the middle of Paceville, the area best known for its nightlife, and it is set up for people who want something good to eat quickly, whether at lunchtime or in the small hours. It is listed in our directory of delicatessens in Malta.

What is on the counter

The menu centres on premium Italian panini, warm gastronomy dishes, rotisserie staples and pizzette, served from a fast-moving counter. The site promises direct sourcing, bold flavours and a menu that stays practical without losing the Inglima quality standard.

The photographs show the style. There are charcoal sesame buns filled with Parma ham, avocado and sun-dried tomato, soft Italian buns topped with Parma ham and rocket, poppy-seed buns with smoked salmon and pistachio cream, and golden sesame buns topped with spicy Italian salami. Trays of mini pizzette come with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil, and a Calabrian nduja version is topped with melted mozzarella. Another bun is topped with grilled aubergine and rocket.

Nduja is a spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria in southern Italy. If you are not sure what to order, ask at the counter, as the display shows the choices at a glance. Prices are not published on the website, so check at the counter.

For UK visitors used to a sandwich shop, the format will feel familiar: a counter, a display and food made ready to eat. A panino, the singular of panini, is simply an Italian filled bread roll, and here the rolls are baked in different styles, from plain and sesame to poppy-seed and charcoal. Pizzette are small pizzas, so a few make a good snack to share. The shop is also a sensible option for a quick meal before a night out or on the way back to your hotel, without the wait of a full restaurant service.

Opening hours

Hours are generous. The shop opens from 11:00 to 23:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 11:00 to 01:00 on Friday and Saturday, when Paceville is at its busiest. On Sunday it opens from 12:00 to 22:00.

Those late hours make it a handy stop after an evening out, and the early start suits visitors who want a quick lunch between sightseeing stops. It is a counter-service shop designed for locals, workers and late-night Paceville traffic, so you can eat quickly.

Around Paceville

Paceville sits in St Julian's, close to Sliema and Spinola Bay. Our guide to hotels in Sliema and St Julian's lists places to stay within a short walk, and where to stay in Malta compares other areas. Nearby businesses in our directory include ACE English Malta, a language school only a few steps away, and 2B Gallery, an art gallery within walking distance.

Active visitors can also look at 7R Diving Malta and Adventure Cruises Malta in the same part of the island. For ideas beyond the coast, see things to do in Malta, the Valletta guide and the best beaches in Malta.

The brand also has a location in Belgium, shown separately on its website; this page covers only the Paceville shop.

Getting in touch

Inglima Paceville is on Triq Santu Wistin, St Julian's. If you want to know more about the menu, opening times or anything else, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the team at Inglima Paceville. Planning a trip from the UK? Our guide to flights to Malta shows the routes.