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ANTICA BAIA
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Trattoria di Mare — Est. 1968

ANTICA BAIA

Il profumo del mare, il sapore di casa.

Where the deep Sicilian culinary heritage meets the fresh waters of the Maltese coast. A rustic haven of slow-cooked seafood, poured wine, and family tradition.

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La Nostra Dispensa
Olio Extra Vergine
Pomodorino di Pachino
Gambero Rosso di Mazara
Agrumi della Piana di Catania
Cipolla di Giarratana
Pistacchio Verde di Bronte
Rustic Italian Trattoria
50 Anni di
Tradizione
La Nostra Storia

Dalla Sicilia a Malta, col cuore.

In 1968, Nonno Giuseppe brought his family's recipes across the Mediterranean, settling right here on the Maltese coast. He believed in three simple things: the freshest catch, robust olive oil, and the slow simmering of tomato sauce.


Today, three generations later, we still wake up before the sun to meet the local fishermen at the harbor. We still roll our pasta by hand on the same wooden boards. It is a labor of love, served straight to your table.

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Pesce del Giorno
— Fresco dal Mare Nostrum —
Branzino Selvaggio

Wild sea bass caught off the coast of Gozo. Served whole, baked in a crust of sea salt, lemon, and Sicilian oregano to preserve its delicate sweetness.

Oggi Disponibile €32
Polpo Verace

Local Mediterranean octopus, slow-braised for hours until tender, then charred on the grill. Served over a rustic potato and olive purée.

Oggi Disponibile €24
Calamari Ripieni

Fresh squid stuffed with a heritage mix of breadcrumbs, pecorino, garlic, and parsley. Roasted slowly in a rich tomato and caper sauce.

Oggi Disponibile €22
Pesce Spada

Thick-cut swordfish steaks from the morning market. Simply grilled over charcoal with a drizzle of our family's cold-pressed olive oil and salmoriglio.

Pochi Rimasti €28
Orata al Forno

Fresh gilt-head bream baked with cherry tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, capers, and white wine. A classic "Acqua Pazza" style preparation.

Pochi Rimasti €26
Gamberi Rossi

Deep-water Mediterranean red prawns. Sweet, buttery, and served raw as crudo or lightly seared with garlic and chili. Ask the waiter for today's sizing.

Oggi Disponibile €20
✦  Il mare decide il nostro menù. The board changes daily.  ✦
Ask your waiter what the fishermen brought us this morning.
L'Esperienza

I tre pilastri della nostra casa.

I
Il Mare

Our connection to the sea is absolute. We do not compromise on the origins of our fish. Everything is sourced from local Maltese and Sicilian waters, ensuring the highest quality and respect for the ecosystem.

II
La Famiglia

When you dine at Antica Baia, you dine in our dining room. The recipes are inherited, the pasta is hand-rolled by family members, and the service is warm, loud, and genuinely Italian.

III
Il Vino

No meal is complete without wine. Our cellar boasts a curated selection of robust Sicilian reds, crisp coastal whites, and excellent local Maltese vintages, perfectly paired with our seafood.

Il Tuo Tavolo

Prenotazioni

Join us for a slow, beautiful meal. We recommend booking in advance to secure a table in our main dining room.

Dicono di Noi

Parole degli Ospiti

★★★★★

"It feels like stepping into a hidden trattoria in Sicily, but right here in Malta. The Spaghetti alle Vongole transported me straight to the coast of Naples. Exceptional."

Luca Moretti Food Critic, Roma
★★★★★

"The atmosphere is dark, moody, and incredibly romantic. We had the fresh Branzino baked in salt—it was hands down the best seafood we've eaten on the island."

Sarah & David Jenkins Returning Guests
★★★★★

"Authentic, unpretentious, and deeply flavorful. You can taste the generations of family history in the Caponata alone. Antica Baia is a true gem."

Maria Vella Local Resident
Dove Siamo

Trova la Trattoria.

Indirizzo45 Via del Mare, St. Julian's
STJ 3110, Malta
Orari di AperturaMar – Ven  18:30 – 23:00
Sab – Dom  12:30 – 15:30 / 18:30 – 23:00
Lunedì  Chiuso
Telefono+356 2133 8800
Emailprenotazioni@anticabaia.mt
ANTICA BAIA