List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Malta
| Company type | Guide |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Tourism |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Malta |
Area served | Malta |
| Parent | Michelin |
In the 2025 edition of the Michelin Guide, a total of seven establishments in Malta have been distinguished with Michelin stars. The Michelin Guides have been issued by the French tire manufacturer Michelin since 1900, initially created to promote tire sales by encouraging increased automobile travel.
Inspectors from Michelin, each possessing a minimum of ten years' professional experience, conduct anonymous evaluations of restaurants on multiple occasions. Their assessments focus on five key aspects: ingredient quality, command of flavors and culinary techniques, the chef’s unique influence on the dining experience, balance of taste, and reliability over repeated visits. Inspection candidates are identified through a combination of media coverage and consumer popularity. The star ratings awarded range from one star, indicating "high-quality cooking worth a stop," up to three stars, signifying "exceptional cuisine worth a special journey." These distinctions are reassessed annually and may be withdrawn if the establishment’s standards diminish.
The Michelin Guide Malta was introduced in 2020 following a five-year collaboration signed in 2019 between Michelin and the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) to evaluate the island’s gastronomy sector. Although the agreement did not mandate that stars be granted, Maltese restaurants nonetheless received such honors. Since 2023, every Michelin-starred restaurant in Malta has taken part in Dine with the Stars, a philanthropic initiative benefiting the Malta Community Chest Fund, where chefs showcase signature dishes to raise funds.
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