Introducing Contessa

The Phoenicia Malta, a beacon of timeless elegance and luxury, proudly announces the official introduction of its latest culinary jewel, Contessa. This reimagined dining venue sets a new benchmark for high-end Southern Mediterranean cuisine, elevating the Malta dining scene to dazzling new heights.

Contessa emerges from The Phoenicia Malta’s cherished Phoenix restaurant, reborn into a year-round gastronomic destination that promises a symphony of flavours for guests, elevated by tableside theatre and beguiling signature dishes. With its doors now open, Contessa invites diners to revel in the beauty of its surroundings, whether under the azure Maltese sky or the starlit nights or within the beautiful internal dining room that have become a signature experience of The Phoenicia.

“The Phoenicia Malta has always been synonymous with exceptional guest experiences. With Contessa, we are enhancing our offerings to ensure that our guests have the privilege of enjoying the finest dining experiences regardless of the season,” says Robyn Pratt, General Manager of The Phoenicia Malta. “Our new all-weather Conservatory means that, whatever the weather, guests can now enjoy one of our most-beloved featured – the Phoenicia Terrace.”

Contessa’s design intricately weaves the warmth of Maltese hospitality with the fresh flair of modern dining, enabling guests to bask in the beauty of The Phoenicia Malta’s gardens and the Mediterranean beyond. The terrace has been transformed into a stunning botanical-garden-inspired conservatory, providing a weather-proof, yet equally enchanting dining environment.

Contessa’s menu, a celebration of Southern Mediterranean produce and culinary creativity, will be refreshed seasonally to reflect the best that the region has to offer. This commitment to innovation is a testament to the Phoenicia Malta’s enduring dedication to excellence and its pledge to provide guests with a dining experience that is both exclusive and memorable.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Tiramisu Contessa

Tiramisu prepared tableside

Seafood Plateau

The Phoenicia Malta’s main restaurant wins ‘Top Food’ Award

definitively good guide restaurants phoenicia

1st in Top Food and 2nd in Top Restaurants Overall
Malta’s top restaurants as voted by the public

The Phoenicia Malta team will be wrapping up the year with more awards, after Phoenix clinched the Top Food award in last night’s Definitive(ly) Good Guide Awards. Furthermore, the hotel’s main restaurant is also a finalist for ‘Best Ambience’ and ‘Best Service’. In fact, the restaurant placed no.2 overall, with only Michelin-starred de Mondion ranking higher.

The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Awards are the island’s most popular culinary awards. The winning restaurants were selected following a survey in which 4,143 people participated. Besides the Top 40 Restaurants awards, where Phoenix rated no. 2 overall, the evening included additional awards in different categories, such as ‘Top Food’, ‘Most Popular Pet-Friendly Restaurant, ‘Most Popular Café’, and more. Head Chef Daniel Debattista and his team’s efforts have secured the no. 1 spot for ‘Top Food’, whereas the service team’s world-class care and the restaurant’s unique setting clearly left an impression on many diners, having also rated no.3 for both ‘Best Ambience’ and ‘Best Service’.

The hotel’s poolside restaurant, Bastion Bar & Restaurant, also featured in the awards, ranking among the island’s top 20 restaurants. Another fantastic achievement for the team, especially since this restaurant is only open during the warmer seasons. 

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge our team members for their hard work and dedication. We are incredibly proud of our Phoenicia family for delivering exceptional guest experiences through their perseverance and commitment. Indeed, throughout the team there is a thirst for excellence, for improving and for achieving more. This thirst is what delivers results, and the management team and owner are incredibly proud of what the team have been able to achieve in recent years. In fact, The Phoenicia Malta will soon unveil new offerings, which will undoubtedly create even more wonderful experiences for its patrons. Watch this space!

Tiramisu Contessa

Tiramisu prepared tableside

Terrace Contessa

Al Fresco dining on the Terrace