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THE BISTRO FISH AND SHELLFISH ANTIPASTO
SHARING PLATTER (serves two) – €38
crispy fried calamari, polpette di neonata (whitebait fritters), marinated octopus with garlic and basil oil, tuna on toasted bread*, mussels cooked in white wine, served with tartar sauce, lemon and chilli oil
SALMON GRAVLAX – House Cured – €14.95
cured salmon, confit lemon, crème fraiche, Kohlrabi and apple salad
MOULES MARINIERE – €15.75
mussels cooked in fennel, garlic, onion, chilli, lemon and mint liquor
GAME TERRINE – €15.25
mushroom ketchup, corn bread, petite salad
BEEF CARPACCIO – €14.95
angus beef carpaccio, vinegar pearls, rucola and parmesan,
olive oil dressing
KALE PUMPKIN AND BARLEY SALAD – €15.95
tossed with a pomegranate molasses dressing (V) (VG)
ENTREES
CONFIT RABBIT CROQUETTE – €14.50
crusted slow cooked rabbit, pea puree, carob syrup
‘ĠBEJNA’ LA ROYALE – €14.50
cooked local cheese, textures of beetroot and walnuts (V)
PIDE (TURKISH FLAT BREAD)
‘BISTRO MARE’ – €16.95
tomatoes, basil, octopus, prawns, black olives and virgin olive oil
‘DEL BRONTE’ – €14.95
‘del bronte’ Bolognian mortadella, provolone cheese and pistachio
‘BELLA FRESCA’ – €14.75
fior di latte, tomatoes, basil and virgin olive oil (V)
SOUPS
SOUP OF THE DAY – €10.25
KAWLATA MALTIJA – €11.95
vegetable minestrone, braised with salted pigs trotters
CELERIAC SOUP, GREEN PESTO – €10.95
garlic croute (V) (VG)
Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies.
The products and ingredients purchased are made with a preference
for local and certified suppliers, reflecting our commitment to the
environment and sustainability
(V) Vegetarian Dishes (VG) Vegan Dishes
* Locally Sourced
PASTA & RISOTTO
Add €4.00 for a larger portion
LINGUINE AL PESCE FRESCO – €16.50
white fish, preserved lemon, parmesan, pistachio and pane gratatto
PAPARDELLE – €15.75
Italian style ‘Salciccia’, creamy truffle and Parmesan sauce
LOCAL SPAGHETTI RABBIT – €13.75
rabbit*, peas, red wine, thyme tomato sauce
GARGANELLI BEEF AND PARMESAN – €14.95
gently tossed pasta with beef strips, garlic, beef reduction, mushroom cream
BAKED MUSHROOM GNOCCHI – €14.75
Mushroom ragout and bechamel (V)
Add Burrata €6.25
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI – €16.50
tossed with a cherry tomato, basil, rucola and Parmesan (V)
VEGAN PEA AND FAVA BEAN ORZOTTO – €15.25
pea puree, truffle oil
LE BISTRO RISOTTO – €15.75
pancetta, oyster mushrooms, chicken* boneless thighs, rosemary, and parmesan
WILD MUSHROOMS AND
TRUFFLE RISOTTO – €16.75
mushrooms, marjoram, truffle paste and oil (V) (VG)
FISH & SHELLFISH
LOBSTER THERMIDOR (per 100g) – €9.50
with brandy, mustard, lemon juice, prawn bisque, tarragon and cream, parmesan cheese
LOCAL STUFFED CALAMARI – €28.50
slow stewed calamari stuffed with seafood and marjoram, served with an olive and caper sauce
PAN FRIED SALMON – €27.50
salmon fillet set on leeks and spinach, carrot puree
GURBELL ‘AGRO DOLCE’ . – €29.50
CLASSICAL BOUILLABAISSE – €28.50
a rich seafood and fish stew gently simmered, tomatoes, white wine, garlic, leeks, basil
SEABASS – €27.50
saffron, mussel and clam velouté
All main dishes are served with
vegetables and potatoes of the day
BURGERS
CLASSIC ANGUS BEEF BURGER – €16.95
beef patty, gherkins, mix of lettuce, smokey house BBQ sauce
CHEESY ANGUS BEEF BURGER – €18.95
beef patty, cheddar cheese, gherkins, mix of lettuce, smokey house BBQ sauce
GUANCIALE AND BRIE CHEESE – €19.50
beef patty, brie, mix of lettuce, pickled shallots, truffle mayo
CHICKEN FILLET BURGER – €19.50
marinated grilled chicken* breast, smoked applewood cheese, crispy onions, mix of lettuce, smokey house BBQ sauce
BEYOND MEAT – €19.75
vegan burger, vegan cheese, beetroot pickle, mix of salad,
hummus dressing (VG)
ANY MORE VEGAN DISHES?
Yes…… Ask your server for our daily vegan special
MEAT & POULTRY
GRILLED TRUFFLE CHICKEN* THIGHS – €27.50
mushroom and truffle cream sauce
LOCAL PORK* TOMAHAWK – €27.50
flame grilled, salsa verde or apple sauce
PORK* FILLET – €27.50
stuffed with spinach, walnuts and apples wrapped in pancetta, braised cabbage, creamed Calvados jus
VEAL SCHNITZEL – €25.50
LAMB TAGINE – €28.50
slow cooked lamb, Middle Eastern spices, pumpkin, chickpea
BEEF CHEEK BOURGIUIGNON – €27.50
beef cheeks, shallot, mushroom, mashed potatoes
ARGENTINIAN BEEF RIB-EYE (350g) – €32.50
flame grilled, served with your choice of sauce, mushroom and truffle, three peppercorns, mustard, red wine jus
PRIME STEER BEEF FILLET (300g) – €32.50
flame grilled, served with your choice of sauce, mushroom and truffle, three peppercorns, mustard, red wine jus
ADDITIONAL CLASSIC SAUCES
Three Peppercorn Cream – €3.50
Mushroom and Truffle Sauce – €3.50
Red Wine Jus – €3.50
Mustard – €2.95
SLOW ROASTED
CAULIFLOWER STEAK – €21.50
grilled tomatoes, crushed potatoes, sumac and rosemary oil (V) (VG)
VEGAN FRIED TEMPEH – €21.50
mushroom ragout and confit garlic potatoes (V)(VG)
SIDE DISHES
Ask you server for our special desserts of the day – €6.95
FRIES – €4.25
TRUFFLE FRIES OR TRUFFLE MASH – €6.50
MASHED POTATOES – €4.25
ROAST POTATOES – €4.25
HONEY SCENTED VEGETABLES – €4.25
SIDE SALAD – €4.25
GREEN SALAD – €4.25
TOMATO AND CAPER SALAD – €3.95
DESSERT
APPLE AND PLUM COBBLER – €6.95
apple and plum spiced filling, pastry crumble, vanilla ice cream
MALTESE DELICACIES – €7.25
date fritters, Helwa ice cream, Cannoli, Sinizza, trifle
WHITE CHOCOLATE, RASBERRY AND CHERRY
MOUSSE – €6.95
oat and coconut biscuit cherry sponge, infused raspberry,
white chocolate mousse
DARK CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE TART- €6.95
chocolate and orange ganache, milk chocolate mousse, orange gel and raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream
RICOTTA DI PECORA CAKE – €6.95
a blend of ricotta, sponge layers, almond topping, pistachio ice cream
KNICKERBOCKER – €7.25
local nougat, sesame seed ice cream with caramelized walnuts, meringue drops, strawberry gel and bitter chocolate
sauce
CARVED FRUIT PLATTER – €5.95
