Zizka Kitchen
International restaurant · Sliema, Malta
Tucked away at 42a West Street, Il-Belt Valletta, Zizka Kitchen has earned its stellar 4.7/5 rating from 1144 reviews by serving authentic Maltese cuisine with genuine warmth. Diners praise the care taken in each dish, from hearty lunchtime spreads to cosy evening feasts. The restaurant’s commitment to tradition shines through in its vegetarian options and locally sourced wines, creating a welcoming space where every plate tells a story of Malta’s culinary heritage.
As Marco Attanasio put it, "Superb. If you go to one restaurant in Valletta, make it this one for genuine Maltese cuisine cooked with care.
The food was excellent (and plentiful), the atmosphere cosy and the team were very welcoming."
The charm of Zizka lies in its family-run ethos, where guests are made to feel like part of the household. Its proximity to The Undercroft Gourmet (just 4 metres away) makes it a perfect stop for a leisurely meal in Valletta’s historic heart. With lunch and dinner served most days, and reservations accepted, it’s a reliable spot for both spontaneous visits and planned celebrations.
What Diners Say
"Superb. If you go to one restaurant in Valletta, make it this one for genuine Maltese cuisine cooked with care. The food was excellent (and plentiful), the atmosphere cosy and the team were very welcoming. We were lucky to get a spot without reserving on a Thursday, but at no point did we feel rush..."
— Marco Attanasio · 2 months ago · via Google
"What a magnificent meal! This evening, we wanted to try some typical dishes from Maltese cuisine, and this restaurant was one of the ones that had caught our attention. Only one table for two was not reserved, and it ended up being ours. And we could not have been luckier! The evening was perfect: a..."
— Laurent Dalmasso-Ledoux · 2 months ago · via Google
"A really lovely little restaurant. Authentic Maltese food run by a Maltese family. I really appreciated being made to feel so welcome as a lone diner. The food was very tasty. I was given a plate of free antipasti that included olives stuffed with Tuna. That was new to me and delicious. I tried the ..."
— Wanderingwoman22 · 4 months ago · via Google
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Menu prices and opening hours are correct as of July 2026 and are subject to change. Always confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
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