La Salumeria
Italian Deli and Wine Shop · Ħamrun · Pjazza Kappillan Muscat, Hamrun, Malta
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La Salumeria is a small family-run Italian deli in Ħamrun, selling cured meats, cheeses, pasta, coffee, taralli and wine imported directly from Italy, with aperitivi served in the evening. It is closed on Sundays. Questions can be sent through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page.
La Salumeria is a small family business in the heart of Ħamrun whose aim is to bring authentic Italian products straight to the table. A salumeria is the Italian word for a shop that sells cured meats, and here it comes with cheese, pasta, coffee, wine and a counter of products that are sliced fresh each day. Everything is chosen by the owners and imported directly from Italy.
The shop is part of our directory of delicatessens in Malta. It stands on Pjazza Kappillan Muscat in Ħamrun, one of the busy towns just outside Valletta, so it is easy to combine with a visit to the capital described in our Valletta guide.
Where the shop began
The business grew out of a passion for Italian food. The first plan was to import and distribute carefully selected products from Italy. While the owners were fitting out their office, they realised the space could become something more, and they opened the doors to the public while continuing the distribution work. That is why the shelves feel like a trader's selection rather than a general grocery.
Every item is personally selected by the owners. Three ideas sum up the approach: products come direct from Italian farms, recipes and methods stay authentic, and meats are sliced fresh each day.
Cured meats, cheeses and pantry goods
The headline products show the character of the shop. Finocchiona is a soft Tuscan salami flavoured with fennel seed. The mortadella is the classic Bologna style with pistachios. Crudo Truffle is prosciutto crudo infused with black truffle, and the porchetta is Porchetta di Ariccia, herb-roasted and slow-cooked pork. For cheese there is fresh creamy burrata from Puglia and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP.
Slicing to order matters with cured meats, because thin slices taste better soon after cutting and you can ask for exactly the amount you need for a picnic or a dinner for two. Beyond the counter the shop imports pasta, coffee, taralli (small Italian savoury rings), wines and specialty jarred products. The owners take special care over cheeses from Northern Italy, Tuscany and Sardinia. For a self-catering holiday, a board of finocchiona, burrata and a bottle of wine is an easy way to bring a taste of Italy into a rented flat.
Wine and aperitivi
La Salumeria stocks a curated list of Italian wines, from everyday bottles to special reserves, with bottles from Friuli, Veneto and Trentino and premium reds for special occasions. Wine is available on tap, by the bottle or to take home, and the tap wine is priced to be fresh and affordable.
In the evening the shop serves Italian aperitivi, the pre-dinner custom of a drink and a snack. Expect a spritz, Prosecco and taglieri, which are boards of cured meats and cheeses. Tables for one to eight or more people can be booked, with start times of 17:00, 17:30, 18:00 or 18:30.
Delivery and planning a visit
If you would rather stay in, over 200 Italian products can be ordered through the Wolt delivery app. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 19:00 and closed on Sunday. Our guide to hotels in Valletta and where to stay in Malta can help you choose a base nearby, and things to do in Malta has plenty of ideas for the rest of your day. If you are planning a picnic, check the Malta weather guide and pick a spot from our list of the best beaches in Malta.
Other listings in our directory close to Ħamrun include Animal Aid Veterinary Clinic, AIB Insurance Brokers and Accelerate Finance and Legal Recruitment. To ask the shop a question, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.
Questions about La Salumeria
What is La Salumeria?
La Salumeria is a small family-run Italian deli in Ħamrun that imports cured meats, cheeses, pasta, coffee, taralli, wine and specialty jars directly from Italy, and serves aperitivi in the evening.
Where is La Salumeria and when is it open?
The shop is at Pjazza Kappillan Muscat in Ħamrun. It opens Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 19:00 and is closed on Sundays, so plan weekend visits for Saturday.
What are the best-known products?
Featured products include finocchiona salami from Tuscany, Bologna mortadella with pistachios, truffle prosciutto crudo, Porchetta di Ariccia, Puglian burrata and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP.
Can I drink wine at La Salumeria?
Yes. The shop sells Italian wine by the bottle, on tap and to take home, and serves aperitivi with spritz, Prosecco and taglieri. Aperitivi tables can be booked for early evening start times.
Does La Salumeria deliver?
Yes. Over 200 Italian products can be ordered through the Wolt delivery app, so you can have cheese, cured meats and wine brought to your accommodation if you are nearby.
How do I contact La Salumeria through this page?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message on to the business, so you do not need to look for a phone number or email address.
Practical information
La Salumeria is at Pjazza Kappillan Muscat in Ħamrun, Malta. It is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 19:00 and closed on Sundays. Aperitivi can be booked for tables of one to eight or more people, with start times between 17:00 and 18:30. To ask a question, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the business.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the La Salumeria website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.