There are a large number of restaurants to serve all palates. Popular fishing villages like Marsalforn and Xlendi have an exciting range and number of eateries, with both indoor and outdoor facilities. While in Gozo, you should sample some of the local produce and we include a sample of retail outlets that offer good quality food.

 

The Bakery lies in Soil Street, Xewkija and is run by two brothers, Pawlu and Indrija , who come from a family of village bakers.

The particular bakery has been operating since 1960. It has two ovens that are heated by two powerful blowers. The oven outlets are made from cast iron cast at a foundry in Malta. It is very similar to the majority of ovens of the same period around the Maltese Islands and bears the Maltese Cross on the top part of each outlet. The baking temperature is raised to 500 degrees Celsius, and it takes around 1&1/4hours to bake bread.

 

 

 

Apart from traditional bread, the bakery provides Qaghaq (sesame rings), Galletti (water biscuits), fancy bread rolls and Panini (buns) The latter are marked with a particular recognition cross. The bakers also carve names and titles on particular bread rolls. Names of popular football clubs are a common sight on these rolls.The normal working day starts at early dawn while the first bake is drawn in at around 7.30a.m. The dough is mixed by machinery and then left to set in special long wooden receptacles called Mejjilli .

Both Pawlu and Indrija are remarkably clever in their trade, and both handle the dough with notable speed and skill. In no time, the dough is portioned, weighed, shaped and prepared for baking. Most striking though, is their warm friendliness, for which no words are available to describe.

Ta' Saminu Bakery can be contacted on telephone no. 21551369

 

Seaview restaurant, 15 Shore Street, Mgarr, Gozo

Seaview Restaurant is the ideal place to have a relaxed meal before you leave Gozo as you can watch the ferry coming and going - no mad driving to reach your transport home.
The Seaview Restaurant is now run by Chef Peter Camilleri, whose experience and care is reflected in every aspect of the restaurant. He is well known in the business for his interpretation of French and Italian Cuisine and for his excellent fish dishes.

The fantastic view of Mgarr Harbour, Comino and Malta can be enjoyed whilst dining and relaxing in out open air friendly atmosphere.

Apart from the wide choice offered in the menu, we are renowned for our changing selection of mouth-watering dishes made according to the availability of the freshest catch of the day and other ingredients. Peter Camilleri, our house chef, keeps an eye open for the best seasonal ingredients, which makes a visit to the Seaview, always something new and original!
Special menus may also be arranged by prior booking of at least 48 hours.

Fresh fish offered according to daily catch.

 

Situated on the main road from Victoria to Gharb, Jeffrey's is on the left hand side at the beginning of the village. A high ceilinged, white walled old farmhouse room is the dining room for chilly weather and ivy and bougainvillea-clad walls, enclosing an attractive courtyard, is used for dining on warmer evenings.

Starters include Aljotta (fish soup); broad bean soup; Insalata Gharbese (tomatoes and fresh Gozo sheep's cheese); and spaghetti with rabbit. For the main course you can choose Jeffrey's signature dish of rabbit in wine and garlic which is rated by many the best in Gozo and probably Malta as well. Steaks and fish are also highly rated. Other main dishes equally popular are bragjoli (beef olives); stuffed zucchini; a grilled fillet of lamb; a fillet of steak with pepper sauce; stuffed calamari; fresh King prawns or fresh fish of the day.

 

Il - Hnejja Bar & Restaurant is a converted farmhouse restaurant, offering you a perfect mix of Mediterranean Cuisine. You can dine indoors or out on the terrace enjoying fantastic views of the Citadel and Gelmus Hill in Victoria. Il-Hnejja offers you great panoramic views of Victoria - Gozo and the towns peaceful country side.


The menu has a vast selection of starters, fresh fish especially catch of the day and other mouth watering specialities that our chef's have carefully thought out and prepared for your dining pleasure.

A highpoint on Il-Hnejja Restaurant's calander are the feasts of Saint George and Santa Marija - where the dining terrace at Il-Hnejja Restaurant, is the best place to view the impressive fireworks displays!

 

Address: Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo

The MARIBLU RESTAURANT specialises in local dishes including fresh fish, as well as continental cuisine. Maria, who is also the cook, specialises in traditional cooking and many of her old recipes, are famous with our regular customers. Such dishes like, Widow's Soup, Stuffed Marrow and Aubergen, Braggioli, Torta tal-Gbejniet (sheep's cheese pies), Kosksu, Aljotta (fresh fish soup), Rabbit in Wine & Garlic and many more, are not usually found on the menu of most restaurants.

We serve buffet breakfast, daytime snacks, lunch, and dinner. Dinner consists of a three course meal but one can also choose from the A La Carte menu. All food is served either in our air-conditioned restaurant or by the pool. During the summer months, we organize barbecues by our Pool. We also have a Pizzeria, which is very popular both with the locals as well as with the Maltese, who cross over to Gozo just for a mouthwatering pizza and then take the ferry back home.