This year’s Definitive(ly) Good Guide Malta & Gozo Awards brought together the island’s finest dining talent for a night of celebration, recognition, and exceptional hospitality. Held on Monday, 8th December at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, the ceremony honoured restaurants that continue raising the bar for culinary excellence across Malta and Gozo.
We were proud to sponsor the Best Ambiance Award – a category close to our hearts, as creating memorable guest experiences is at the core of what both Bookia and Tableo stand for. The award was presented to Bahia, long-standing customers who consistently deliver an outstanding dining experience. A well-deserved win for a team dedicated to detail, atmosphere, and service.
Celebrating Malta’s Top 40 Restaurants for 2026
During the ceremony, The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo unveiled its Top 40 survey-rated restaurants for 2026.
These results are based on thousands of diner reviews submitted through the 2025 Malta & Gozo Restaurant Survey. The rankings take into account voter numbers, guest comments, and detailed scoring across food, service, and ambience, a true reflection of what diners value most.
We’re incredibly proud to see 25 Tableo and Bookia customers featured in this year’s Top 40 list. Congratulations to:
- Muża
- Trattoria da Manuele
- OyOy
- Opa
- Minoa
- Adura
- Toro Toro
- Scala
- Trattoria AD 1530
- Step 15
- Ta Tona
- Chophouse
- Ventuno
- Root 81
- Obi
- Bahia
- Mamachi
- Chatterbox
- The Golden Fork
Seeing so many of our partner restaurants ranked among Malta’s best is a testament to their hard work, passion, and commitment to hospitality.
Special Award Winners Among Our Customers
A special round of applause goes to our other customers who took home additional distinguished awards:
- Best Restaurant in Gozo – Ta’ Tona
- Best Newcomer – Trattoria da Manuele
- Best Maltese Restaurant – Gululu
- People’s Choice Wine List – Country Terrace
We’re honoured to support such exceptional establishments who continue shaping Malta’s dining scene.
Supporting Excellence in Hospitality
At Bookia and Tableo, our mission is to empower restaurants with tools that streamline operations, improve guest experience, and drive more bookings. Celebrating your success is part of that mission, and nights like these remind us why we do what we do.
Congratulations once again to all the winners and nominees.
