The Little Bastion Restaurant
An Ultimate Gastronomic Voyage in a Truly Historic Venue
The Little Bastion Restaurant offers guests a feast of the senses. Accommodating a total of around 100 diners, the intimate atmosphere allows for a soft and warm feeling, leaving guests wanting to explore the intensity of flavours presented in each of the dishes on offer.
Drawing on its history, the restaurants’ gastronomical concept takes on the vast history of the Maltese Islands and takes you on a culinary journey across the world.
The menu, offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner includes contemporary Mediterranean dishes with a local touch and only using the finest local and seasonal produce and ingredients.
A perfect spot to experience local traditions
Dining al fresco is definitely the order of the day, especially in the warmer months, when the imposing bastions, the fortified city of Birgu, and the spectacular harbour are illuminated by traditional Festa firework displays. In it’s beautiful setting, it is time to relax and enjoy the local atmosphere.
And with a menu crafted around fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, our dishes will take diners on a flavorful journey – perfect for lunch, evening gatherings, or an indulgent sweet treat to cap off the day.
Begin your day with a healthy a la carte breakfast
Enjoy a refreshing start to your day with a thoughtfully created a la carte breakfast, featuring wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired options. Indulge in freshly prepared dishes that balance nutrition with bold flavours, all while taking in breathtaking views.
Whether you’re savouring a light start or a more substantial morning meal, our breakfast offers a mindful approach to energize your day.
Always striving for excellence
Johann Costa, Chef at The Little Bastion
Johann Costa, the new chef at The Little Bastion, has always had a deep passion for food and cooking. Growing up, he often helped his mother prepare family meals, especially for Sunday lunch. This early exposure to the culinary world, coupled with his admiration for his chef uncle, inspired Johann to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He honed his skills at the Institute of Tourism Studies in Malta, earning a City & Guilds Diploma, and gained extensive experience working in various restaurants during and after his studies.
Step Back Into Time
As you decide to move into the dining room, you will immediately be transported back in time. The restaurant, which is inside the bastion which used to protect Senglea from invaders is decorated in beautiful Mediterranean colours.
Cosy and fresh is the way we like to describe it. Mediterranean ceramics, beautifully set tables and soft and warm lighting immediately invite you to a beautiful night out.
The essence of Mediterranean cuisine
The authentic cuisine on offer unites people, whilst connecting history and contemporary in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The menu at The Little Bastion combines all the right ingredients to create beautiful and flavoursome dishes inspired by Mediterranean staples. Each dish creates a colourful explosion of flavour with every bite. So get your taste buds ready to be swept away by a unique culinary experience at The Little Bastion.
Relaxed evenings with artisan beverages
As the day winds down, join us for a refined Happy Hour with an exceptional lineup of cocktails, regional wines, and artisan beers. Our Happy Hour experience combines special prices with a unique ambiance, set against the backdrop of breathtaking historic architecture. Paired with light bites, it’s the perfect way to unwind after a day of discovery or kick off an evening with friends and colleagues in style.
A wine selection that shouts MALTA
Accompanying the tantalizing cuisine on offer at The Little Bastion is a meticulously selected wine list, comprised of a selection old and new world wines and a vast choice of locally selected wines. Hence, you can only expect quality as we strive in creating a remarkable experience for our guests.
Acoustic Nights
Join us every week at The Little Bastion for relaxing live acoustic music nights. Enjoy great food, handcrafted cocktails, and smooth live tunes in a warm, stylish setting. The perfect way to unwind and enjoy the evening.
Special MOMENTS – Experience The Little Bastion
A beautiful location, the best service and scrumptious dishes unite to create an unforgettable event. The beautiful space at The Little Bastion offers a carefully-curated vibe that’s playful, but elevated. With an an outside terrace, summer dining under the stars is particularly special, while the indoors area offers more of a lounge feel. Every dining table on the terrace boasts the stunning view of the Grand Harbour and the town of Birgu shimmering in the distance. The bright, flawlessly decorated space is perfect for holding that special event or function – whether it’s a wedding, corporate event or something more intimate.
Events at The Little Bastion
Here at The Little Bastion we can create an experience you won’t forget for your special event.
The restaurant can be rented out either fully exclusively or else a small area can be done up to your liking. The first room will be able to fit up to 30 guests, whilst the second room a total of 20 people. The Little Bastion also offers stand-up receptions for up to 50 people and the set menus have been carefully designed to fit any event.
Whether you’re looking to plan a Corporate Event, Staff Party, Birthday Party or even a small Wedding Reception we can make this happen. Let’s see how we can help you create memories.
Sail and dine with style
If you’re cruising in the Mediterranean and happen to drop your anchor in the beautiful Maltese Grand Harbour, you can rest assured that you will enjoy some of the best cuisine on offer. The Little Bastion Restaurant can create a special dinner with the freshest and most delicious ingredients, for you to enjoy on your yacht. You can taste specialties like grilled octopus or tuna tartare, and make sure you also order a local wine to go with your dinner under the stars.
Opening Hours
Breakfast is served daily from 7.30 am to 10.30 am.
Happy hour takes place from Wednesday to Sunday between 5.00 pm – 7 pm, but from 3.00 pm on Sundays.
Dinner is served on Wednesday and Sunday from 6.30 pm with the last seating at 10.30 pm, closing time by 11.30 pm.
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