Best Seafood Dishes to Try in Malta This Summer

Summer in Malta is a season best experienced by the sea.

Long lunches overlooking the water, golden sunsets over Spinola Bay and tables filled with fresh Mediterranean flavours have become part of island life. It's also the time of year when seafood takes centre stage, with local catches and seasonal ingredients inspiring some of the most memorable dishes of the season.

At OyOy Restaurant, our new menu celebrates exactly that philosophy. Born in Malta and inspired by the Mediterranean, every seafood dish has been created to showcase exceptional ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship and the unmistakable flavours of the sea.

If you're wondering what seafood dishes deserve a place on your summer dining list, here are some of our favourites.

Fresh Crudo That Celebrates the Mediterranean

Some of the finest seafood dishes are the simplest.

Fresh fish needs very little when the quality of the ingredients speaks for itself.

Our selection of crudo is designed to let the natural flavours shine, combining fresh local seafood with delicate Mediterranean ingredients that enhance rather than overpower.

The Carpaccio of Local Fish changes with the freshest catch available, served with salsa verde, capers, semi-dried cherry tomatoes and micro herbs for a light, elegant start to your meal. Meanwhile, the Cured Amberjack offers a more contemporary interpretation, combining watermelon leche de tigre, finger lime, smoked oil and wild fennel for a beautifully balanced dish full of freshness and acidity.

For those who enjoy bold yet refined flavours, our Tuna Tartare combines truffle ponzu, ginger, soy sauce and crisp green apple to create one of the most vibrant dishes on the menu.

These are dishes that capture everything Mediterranean cuisine represents: freshness, balance and respect for outstanding ingredients.

Seafood Pasta That Brings the Coast to Your Table

There is something uniquely comforting about fresh pasta prepared with seafood.

Across the Mediterranean, it has always been one of the most authentic ways to celebrate the day's catch, combining simple recipes with exceptional ingredients.

Our Tagliolini allo Scoglio brings together fresh mixed seafood, white wine, garlic, fresh chilli and Gozitan extra virgin olive oil in a dish that feels both rustic and refined. It's the kind of pasta that immediately transports you to the Mediterranean coastline.

Equally memorable is our Bottarga & Prawn Risotto, where Carnaroli rice, fish stock, lemon zest and herbs create a rich yet delicate balance of flavours.

Looking for something truly unique?

Our Fresh Catch Pasta Experience invites you to choose your favourite fish or seafood directly from our display, while our chefs create a bespoke pasta dish prepared especially for your table. No two experiences are ever exactly the same, making every visit a little different from the last.

The Fresh Catch Experience

One of the greatest pleasures of dining by the Mediterranean is never quite knowing what the sea will bring each day.

At OyOy, that philosophy comes to life through our Fresh Catch of the Day.

Each day, our chefs carefully select the freshest fish available, allowing guests to enjoy seafood at its absolute best. Whether prepared salt-baked, grilled or al cartoccio, every dish begins with exceptional produce and finishes with techniques designed to preserve its natural flavour.

It's a dining experience built around freshness rather than routine—one that reflects the rhythms of the Mediterranean itself.

A Seafood Dish Worth Gathering Around

Some dishes deserve to be shared.

Our Sea Bass "Al Sale" is one of them.

Baked whole inside a traditional Gozitan sea salt crust and cracked open at your table, it transforms dinner into an experience as much as a meal. The dramatic presentation gives way to perfectly tender fish, delicately seasoned by the salt crust while preserving all its natural moisture and flavour.

It's one of those dishes that encourages conversation, slows down the evening and reminds us that Mediterranean dining has always been about sharing special moments around the table.

Why Fresh Seafood Always Wins

Exceptional seafood doesn't begin in the kitchen.

It begins with the ingredient itself.

That's why our philosophy is rooted in sourcing the finest local produce, collaborating with trusted suppliers and celebrating the freshness that defines Mediterranean cooking. Every dish on our menu reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability and the incredible ingredients Malta has to offer.

Whether it's delicate crudo, handmade seafood pasta or the catch of the day, great seafood isn't about complicated recipes.

It's about letting exceptional ingredients speak for themselves.

Discover the Taste of Summer at OyOy

This summer, discover a menu inspired by the Mediterranean and proudly Born in Malta.

From fresh crudo and handmade pasta to spectacular seafood dishes prepared for sharing, every plate has been designed to celebrate the flavours of the season and the beauty of dining by the sea.

Whether you're joining us for a relaxed lunch, a sunset dinner or a special celebration overlooking Spinola Bay, you'll discover why some of the best seafood experiences in Malta begin at OyOy Restaurant.

Reserve your table and experience the Mediterranean, one dish at a time.