Grotto Tavern – MICHELIN-Recommended Fine Dining in Malta Skip to the content About Us & Our Rooms Our Menus A La Carte The Grotto Experience Tasting Menu Gallery Weddings & Events Vouchers Blog Reservations Book a table About Us & Our Rooms Our Menus A La Carte The Grotto Experience Tasting Menu Gallery Weddings & Events Vouchers Blog Reservations book a table About Us & Our Rooms Our Menus A La Carte The Grotto Experience Tasting Menu Gallery Weddings & Events Vouchers Blog Reservations Welcome to Grotto Tavern r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Sustainably sourced ingredients, exquisitely crafted dishes r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Discover Unique Flavors in the Heart of Rabat's Rich History r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Where passion transforms into culinary excellence r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Where fine dining meets the elegance of superior wines r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Grotto Tavern ~ where every dish tells a story, and every visit is a journey through time. Discover , Experience, Celebrate about us Experience timeless elegance... Grotto Tavern is more than just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of heritage, artistry, and innovation. Our passionate team elevates the finest seasonal ingredients, creating an exceptional fine dining experience where flavour, artistry, and ambiance blend seamlessly. In March 2023, our commitment to excellence earned us our first MICHELIN Guide Recommendation, a distinction we have proudly retained to this day. Step into a space steeped in history, where impeccable cuisine, refined ambiance, and superior wines promise an experience of true distinction. Discover More Our History A Journey Through Time… Located in St Paul’s Square at the heart of Rabat, Mdina, Malta, Grotto Tavern sits in a town rich with centuries of history. The extraordinary cave, tucked away in the lower quarters of the restaurant, has served as a dining establishment since 1962, though its history stretches much further. During World War II, in 1942, locals carved a shelter leading to the cave as a refuge from the relentless bombings. In 1962, the space was transformed into a pioneering restaurant, bringing live music and a wine bar to Rabat for the fir