Spanish food in Valletta: a guide by occasion

Updated 11 Sep 2026 · Based on 2 tracked Spanish venues in Valletta · Best-ranked list

Not every Spanish restaurant fits every plan. Using the Google ratings, review counts and the dishes we have confirmed on each menu, here is how we would play Valletta depending on the occasion.

For a date

La Vida (166 Triq Guze' Howard, Tas-Sliema SLM 1759, Malta) — the strongest all-round rating in the city (★ 4.5 from 1,196 reviews; the menu confirms patatas bravas, Galician-style octopus (pulpo a la gallega), chorizo and churros; around €5-€35 per person). Book ahead at weekends.

Tapas with friends

La Vida (166 Triq Guze' Howard, Tas-Sliema SLM 1759, Malta) — the widest confirmed Spanish spread in Valletta: patatas bravas, Galician-style octopus (pulpo a la gallega), chorizo and churros (★ 4.5 from 1,196 reviews; the menu confirms patatas bravas, Galician-style octopus (pulpo a la gallega), chorizo and churros; around €5-€35 per person). Order several plates to share and ask what is on special.

A special occasion

Iber&co. (49 Old Bakery St, Valletta VLT 1454, Malta) — ★ 4.9 from 536 reviews; the menu confirms paella. Tell them you are celebrating when you book; Spanish restaurants are usually generous with a celebration table.

Something sweet to finish

La Vida (166 Triq Guze' Howard, Tas-Sliema SLM 1759, Malta) — one of the few places in Valletta whose menu confirms churros.

What to order in Valletta

These are the classic dishes most often confirmed on the menus we checked, each linked to our recipe so you know exactly what should arrive at the table:

All 2 tracked venues, filterable by dish, price and rating: Valletta on the map.
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