The travel community has spoken. This year, OyOy Restaurant has been distinguished with the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice, an award that celebrates the world’s best-rated restaurants according to their guests. For our kitchen, floor and bar teams, it confirms what we strive for every day: high-end Mediterranean cuisine, impeccable local produce and polished service on a panoramic terrace above Spinola Bay.
What Does Travellers’ Choice Mean—and Why Does It Matter to Us?
Travellers’ Choice recognises businesses that consistently maintain 4.5/5 (and above) ratings and sustained quality throughout the year. There’s no jury—it’s our guests’ voice. We see it as a renewed commitment to keep improving every service.
The OyOy Keys—According to Our Guests
Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine: modern techniques with deep respect for produce.
Local, seasonal ingredients: from the bay to the table, via trusted suppliers.
A unique terrace in St Julian’s: elegant atmosphere and sea views that set the pace for the evening.
Professional hospitality: service flow, pairings and attention to detail.
Dishes Guests Are Falling For (current highlights)
To celebrate the award, here are a few recent favourites (our menu rotates—ask for today’s specials):
Fresh Oysters – with mignonette and lime: pure briny freshness to start.
Scallops Ceviche – green apple, mango, nori and samphire in a coconut dressing: a precise sweet-acid balance.
Ricotta Gnocchi (V) – wild mushrooms, fava beans and truffle cream: silky and aromatic.
Seabass “Al Sale” – whole sea bass baked in a salt crust: maximum juiciness, clean flavour.
Rabbit Legs – chorizo, porcini and thyme jus: Maltese tradition in a contemporary key.
More Than Food: A Complete Experience
Creative cocktails (something different): Ginger Rum (ginger-infused rum, golden berries, Aperol, aquafaba), Gorgonzola Vodka (gorgonzola-washed vodka, peach and stout) or Nachos Tequila (corn-infused tequila, Pampelle and fresh grapefruit).
Wines to toast with (rotating selection): José Pariente Verdejo (Rueda) for crudo and shellfish; Otello Ceci Malvasia Brut to open the evening; Tal-Massar Sangiovese “Manzara” (Gozo) if you fancy a fresh terrace rosé.
“Travellers’ Choice” Gallery
A few scenes that explain why this award belongs to everyone:
Terrace ambience – tables dressed with the sea beyond.
Signature dishes – from raw plates to pasta and the catch of the day.
Cocktail bar – author creations and modern techniques.
Sea display – a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.
Intimate corner – floral tables by the water.
Thank You for Taking Us Here
Every review, recommendation and return visit brought us to this moment. Travellers’ Choice motivates us to refine technique, source even better produce and perfect every service detail.
Reserve Your Table with Views over Spinola Bay
Let’s celebrate the recognition together with a sea-view evening.
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