Malta: Folklore Dinner Show at a Traditional Restaurant
Qawra, St Paul's Bay, Malta
Experience an evening of culinary delights and traditional Maltese entertainment at the Ta' Marija Restaurant in Malta. Enjoy a 4-course dinner and a folklore show with a transfer from your hotel.
Traditional Maltese Dinner and Folklore Show at Ta’ Marija Restaurant
Enjoy a 4-course Maltese dinner with live folklore entertainment at Ta’ Marija Restaurant in Malta, ideal for culture and food enthusiasts.
Description
Ta’ Marija Restaurant, established in 1964, offers an evening of traditional Maltese cuisine paired with a live folklore dance show. The venue combines historical ambiance with creative dishes reflecting Malta’s culinary heritage.
The experience includes hotel pick-up and drop-off (when selected), followed by a 4-course dinner that blends classic and contemporary Maltese flavors.
4-Course Menu
- Antipasto: Maltese sausage, goat's cheese, pistachios, and arborio rice with beans.
- Starter: Choice of traditional shellfish & garlic soup or gorgonzola-filled ravioli with creamy mushroom and truffle oil sauce.
- Main Course: Choice of:
- Baked squid stuffed with tentacles, olives, capers, fresh herbs, served with linguine pasta in cuttlefish ink.
- Slow-cooked horsemeat stew with red wine, lacto beer sauce, and fried wild thyme ‘horseshoe’ bread.
- Signature baked boneless rabbit stuffed with liver, herbs, and rice in fruity port wine sauce with pistachios, sultanas, and apricots.
- Signature chicken breast parcel stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, cheese and bacon in creamy saffron sauce, with sun-dried tomatoes and cashew nuts.
- All main courses are served with roasted seasonal vegetables and Maltese-style baked potatoes with fennel.
- Dessert: Vanilla, chocolate & strawberry custard, sponge with pomegranate liqueur, “ħelwa tat-tork” (halva), fruit, savoiardi biscuits, cream, and crushed nuts.
- Drinks: Unlimited local wine, mineral water, and coffee included during dinner.
Folklore Show
The evening features a folklore show with six dancers in 18th-century costumes presenting Maltese history through traditional dance. The elevated dancefloor allows viewing from your table. After the show, the dancefloor opens for guests to dance.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (only if transportation option selected)
- 4-course Maltese dinner
- Unlimited local wine, mineral water, and coffee
- Live folklore show
Excludes
- Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- The listed activity start time is approximate and does not reflect the exact hotel pick-up or meeting time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable shoes for dancing. The show and dinner typically start in the evening. Confirm pick-up times after booking.
