The true test of any kitchen lies in what arrives on your plate. In this post, I share the dishes behind our Maltese Mediterranean cuisine at Palazzo Preca, from aljotta and Ġbejna to slow-cooked rabbit and my mother Stella’s trifle, all served inside a 16th-century palazzo on Strait Street in Valletta.

When visitors ask me where to find a family-run restaurant in Valletta, I always say the same thing: come and sit with us. In this post, I share the story behind Palazzo Preca, our 16th-century palazzo on Strait Street, and what authentic Maltese food and a true family atmosphere mean to me.

Sunday lunch at Palazzo Preca in Valletta returns on the 20th of September from 12:00 to 15:00. Book your table and enjoy fresh Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine in a historic 16th century palazzo on Strait Street.

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Discover why Valletta is one of Europe's most captivating cities. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Hollywood filming location, and home to Palazzo Preca, one of the finest restaurants on Strait Street.

Looking for unique Maltese souvenirs in Valletta? Discover the Palazzo Preca shop, offering handcrafted Maltese products, recipes and exclusive gifts rooted in authentic Maltese tradition.

Where to eat in Valletta? Palazzo Preca is a family restaurant inside a 16th-century palazzo on Strait Street, serving real Maltese food with history in every room.

At Palazzo Preca, every dish we serve is rooted in the story of our island. From traditional Aljotta and slow cooked rabbit to fresh shellfish and Stella's signature trifle, this is Maltese Mediterranean cuisine at its most honest and heartfelt.

Discover Palazzo Preca, a family-run restaurant nestled inside a beautifully restored 16th-century palazzo on Strait Street, Valletta. Authentic Maltese cuisine served with warmth and passion.

Join us every Thursday for lunch at Palazzo Preca in Valletta for our Flambé Thursday. A classic tableside flambé technique, fresh Maltese ingredients and our beloved Crêpes Suzette served with vanilla ice cream. A moment you won't forget.

Looking for Easter Sunday lunch in Malta? Discover traditional Maltese Easter dishes and seasonal spring flavours at Palazzo Preca Valletta

A luxurious tart layered with toasted walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts, all coated in silky homemade caramel. A refined, nutty

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