Tal Petut in Malta

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It was totally a pleasant coincidence and luck that we passed by Tel-Petut in Birgu (Vittoriosa) around 5 pm one evening of May in 2017. We were attracted to its private dining concept and local seasonal produce. And it was featured in my friend's German travel book by Michael Bussmann. It was highly rated by the readers. I entered and booked a table with a young chef. It was a fantastic choice!

Tel Petut
Tel-Petut sumptuous appetizers

The set up is: guest is served with numerous dishes of appetisers made with local fresh produce, mainly vegetables. Guests can taste the local sausages with chilli oil and red wine dip. It was exciting and special. Local cheese in olive oil was also among the appetisers. After the sumptuous appetisers, big raviolis in tomato sauce were served.  Very nice!  All of these, no choice offered but excellent quality. We were very happy.





The only choice we had to make is the wine. Difficult!  Don helped us.  We would like to have longer aftertaste and changing taste.  His choice was good.  He is a fabulous salesman with a passion for bringing the best food to his guests. Don was enthusiastic to tell what we would eat. We were attracted to his introduction. He told other guests that the house where the restaurant was very old. I just cannot remember the number.  It should be over 100 years.


Two choices of main courses were offered: pork cheek and slow cooked chicken leg.  It was a no brain question. One of each for two of us. Both were nicely cooked and tasted great. Happy happy! The happy meal was ended with a dessert.




And the price was very good too.  At time, it charged €28 per person. Wine may be €20 and a handful tip. We then hurried up to take the last or second last bus passing Birga back to Valletta.


On our last night we dined at Legligin, always full and highly rated. But I prefer Tal Petut with the abundant fresh local produce, creative dishes and the enthusiasm of the host.
Location: 20 P.Scicluna, Il-Birgu, Malta

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