If you’re searching for a standout seafood restaurant in Valletta, Grana Cucina is your destination. Nestled in the historic heart of Malta’s capital, our restaurant combines Italy’s coastal culinary traditions with warm hospitality and fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Whether you’re a local foodie or a traveler craving seafood pasta in Valletta, Grana Cucina delivers a dining experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable.
Experience the Rich Flavours of Italys Coastal Heritage.
Our seafood selection, at Grana Cucina draws inspiration from the regions of Italy to showcase the lively flavours that define Italian seafood cuisine cherished across the globe. With options ranging from appetizing starters to courses catering to your palate’s delight and leaving you yearning for another bite.
Let’s kick off your seafood adventure with some antipasti!
Embark, on your gourmet adventure, with appetizers.
CALAMARI FRITTI – Coated and crispy calamari rings accompanied by our squid ink mayonnaise dip; perfect, for enjoying together with others.
PEPATA DI COZZE – Fresh mussels cooked in wine, with garlic and parsley and served alongside grilled bread – a delightful dish known as Pepata di Coze.
CARPACCIO DI PESCE – Enjoy some Carpaccio di Pesce. Slices of the fish drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil and garnished with crunchy capers and fresh cherry tomatoes for a delightful way to begin your meal
Unforgettable Seafood Pasta
Our seafood pasta options are always a hit, with the crowd.
LINGUINE CALAMARI E GAMBERI – Savour a dish of Linguine Calamari and Shrimp. Enjoy tender linguine combined with prawns and squid mixed with cherry tomatoes and a hint of Sicilian breadcrumbs; a delectable seafood pasta that you must experience while visiting Valletta.
MEZZE MANICHE AL POLIPO – Mezzaluna, with Octopus. A dish of pasta topped with a savoury slow-cooked octopus sauce accompanied by olives and capers, for added flavor and garnished with fresh parsley.
RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORA – Cream-infused risotto, with a mix of mussels and other shellfish like squid and octopus as juicy king prawns along, with cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. A dish that truly embodies flavours of Mediterranean cuisine.
Top Picks, for Seafood Main Dishes
Explore more of the ocean’s delights with these seafood dishes;
FRITTO MISTO – Indulge, in Fritto Misto. A mix of seasonal seafood like fish varieties with calamari and king prawns, alongside whitefish bites served with a delightful garlic mayonnaise made in-house.
BRANZINO ACQUAPAZZA – Tender seabass fillets are delicately cooked in wine, with cherry tomatoes and olives and capers along, with herbs. Served with roasted potatoes.
POLIPO ALLA GRIGLIA – Grilled Octopus. Exquisitely cooked octopus served with crispy capers on a bed of mashed potatoes topped with breadcrumbs.
Induldge in the flavours of Italy with an Italian dining experience.
Grana Cucina is tucked inside the beautifully restored Cumberland Boutique Hotel—a 16th-century palazzo just steps from Valletta’s cultural landmarks. It’s the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the city.
With its elegant setting, friendly service, and fresh-from-the-sea flavours, it’s easy to see why Grana Cucina is considered one of the best seafood restaurants in Malta.
Are you excited to try out the seafood dining spot, in Malta? Reserve your spot at Grana Cucina in Valletta now. Enjoy the tastes of the Italian seaside, in Malta.
We are excited, about the opportunity to greet you in the future!
