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Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

 

Il-Kcina Ghawdxija

Our Restaurant

The restaurant Il-Kċina Għawdxija, which translates to The Gozitan Kitchen, is a family-run establishment dedicated to serving authentic Gozitan dishes. We pride ourselves on offering meals that are not only generous in quantity but also exceptional in quality.

Gozitan cuisine, as showcased here at Il-Kċina Għawdxija, boasts a rich and fascinating culinary heritage. It is profoundly influenced by the flavors of Italy, particularly the vibrant dishes of Sicily. However, it also carries the subtle, aromatic notes of Arab and North African cooking, a testament to the region’s historical ties. These influences are then beautifully combined with a significant dash of Malta’s unique gastronomic traditions, resulting in a truly distinctive and delicious culinary experience.

About Us

Charlie Bonnici is the Gozitan owner who started his journey
in the culinary arts in his early childhood.
Charlie is a vocal advocate for sustainable, organic, and
locally-sourced ingredients in his restaurant – Il-Kċina
Għawdxija, which is the preferred culinary destination
for those seeking an authentic and flavorful dining
experience.
The Owner believes in supporting local farmers and
producers and embracing farm-to-fork dining philosophy
to showcase healthy, fresh and flavor-packed ingredients,
seasonally sourced from local farmers. Such as the Fresh
Gozo Cheese (Ġbejna).

Triq ix-Xatt Xlendi Gozo Malta
+356 2156 9118

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Incredible food and incredible service.
Very attentive and welcoming.
Quality of the food was fresh and extremely tasty!
I will come back, that's for sure.

Incredible food and incredible serviceCarla N

Really enjoyed the proposed set menu.
Not expensive and very high quality and presentation.
The staff is extremely kind and careful.
The atmosphere is relaxing and charming.

Really enjoyed the proposed set menu.Gabriele Fabbi

Wow, 10/10 food and service, best yet in Malta.
Food is fresh here and it shows. The menu included traditional Maltese food including Rabbit dishes.
The food tasted amazing, and it’s good value for money.
Would definitely recommend coming here, we absolutely loved it and will be coming back!

Wow, 10/10 food and service, best yet in Malta.Elena B

Amazing food and very good service!
Dear Robert, thank you for the recommendation!
I saw reviews on Google map, but I didn't expect that dinner there could be so tasty.
Highly recommended this restaurant.

Amazing food and very good service!Maryna K

I can add this place is one of my favourite places list.
Octopus as a starter was very tender and delicious.
Main courses (fish and pasta and mashed potatoes) were very good and fresh also.
Customer services very professional and friendly.

favorite places listKristina J

Great experience, lovely family oriented restaurant, with a great attention to detail and quality.
Ask for the special of the day!
The chef is absolutely top for both fish and meat.
Very special place in Malta not to be missed when you're here!

Great experience great attention to detail and qualityAnders S

Had the beef short rib and duck breast. PERFECTION.
Really good and attentive service.
Great wine selection. Cannot fault anything.
Would highly recommend.

Really good and attentive serviceTerry H

The food was just fantastic. We went 3 nights in a row.
Tried most things on the menu.
The seafood dishes were splendid. The staff is great.
Great wine selection as well.

The food was just fantastic.Ted P

Fantastic food with professional and the staffs are dedicated to their service.
The seafood are fresh and tender, and the seasoning is just right, the flavors is rich, but not too much.
The beef is tender, too.
Really recommend this restaurant. Besides, the prices is reasonable.

Fantastic food professional staffsSu P

Had my birthday dinner there.
Very calm atmosphere, small menu, nice food, polite staff.
Good wine also.
I recommend this place, also you need to book in advice as they are quite busy.

birthday dinnerCrinolin S

Fantastic location.
The staff are so welcoming, friendly and professional.
The Food is amazing. Very fresh, tasty and well served.
Amazing experience, highly recommend.

Fantastic location.Kevin M

Fantastic welcome here by all the staff.
Owner made an effort to speak to us, felt like royalty.
Food was fantastic, the fish special starter was sublime and we both had the surf and turf and the beef rib.
Stunning all round. It’s a bit more expensive than the normal but a treat for sure.

Fantastic Staff and FoodAimee L

They have shown the best service and care you can get.
You feel special with every serving.
The host is friendly and funny at the right moments.
Truly one of the best dishes.

Best ServiceMarcus M

I cannot give this restaurant and dining experience enough stars!
The food rates up there with some of the best I have ever experienced, I savoured every mouthful.
The service, staff and their attention to detail was second to none.
If you are staying in St Paul's you must visit this restaurant.

Best FoodMartin R

Gem of a restaurant in Bugibba right back near the square.
Went and goat cheese to start and the beef wellington, friend got lobster
& crab ravioli and the Lamb, both excellent.
Great service, friendly staff - not cheap but worth it!

Great service friendly staffRonan G

Comfortable environment, helpful and friendly staff, delicious cuisine.
They pampered us all the time, Andrea was a fantastic guy.
Limoncello offered on the house.
Probably the best restaurant in town.

Comfortable environment, helpful and friendly staff, delicious cuisine.Martina Tramontana

Highly professional and friendly staff who did a great service.
Very attentive waiters, along with a delicious dinner and all possible attention.
A farewell shot of Limoncello to liven up the day.
Will recommend to any who seeks a gourmet experience in Bugibba.

Highly professional and friendly staffborjaps pb

Amazing food and service.
We had the octopus to start and the rabbit ravioli and rib eye as mains.
Food was sooooo good.
Service was also outstanding and really made us feel special. Definitely worth a visit

Amazing food and service.ewa Orska

Amazing food! Super fresh and tasty.
We started with the rabbit ravioli and a special rabbit spring rolls, both were delicious.
For mains I had a special stuffed sea bass which was very unique and lovely.
My partner had the steak which was cooked perfectly.

Amazing food! Super fresh and tasty.Hannah Al-Memar

The service was amazing.
Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
They showed us the fresh catch and we selected the red snapper which was prepared with so much flavour.
The rabbit rice starters were tasty too.

The service was amazing.Nazneen Rupawalla

The food was very good value for money.
The Steak was cooked to perfection and my husband enjoyed the rabbit stew.
Great atmosphere with nice jazz music playing in the background.
We also enjoyed the complimentary after dinner drinks!

The food was very good value for money.Precious Crichton

An excellent culinary experience.
The rabbit melted in your mouth.
The duck is delicious, as are the squid.
It's hard to get in without a reservation.

An excellent culinary experience.karolina gogolewska

I don't normally leave reviews, but Venus restaurant definitely deserves one.
Amazing food, very friendly and welcoming owners.
We had rabbit ravioli, fish platter, buffalo mozzarella and oysters and all of the food were top quality and delicious.
Thanks for a fantastic evening!

Amazing food, very friendly and welcoming owners.Erkan Solmaz

Absolutely worth trying, if you come to Malta it's a must!
Generous portions, excellent value for money considering the high quality of the food!
And what about the welcome, fantastic like everything else!
The staff is super friendly and attentive to the smallest details.

Absolutely worth trying, if you come to Malta it's a must!sara bottoni

Great food!
Very fresh raw frutti di mare. Even shrimp carpaccio.
Something delicious. Today I ordered scorfano.
Exceptional food!!!

Great food!Barbara Motyka

Just had a fantastic meal here.
We decided not to have a starter - thank goodness - or we wouldn't be able to walk.
I had duck breast and my husband had the short rib.
Both were exceptional. The service was perfect - attentive without being intrusive.

Just had a fantastic meal here.patricia x

Amazing food.
Both octopus and duck were brilliant and really liked the presentation.
Staff are polite and friendly.
One of the best places to eat in Bugibba!

Amazing food.Jungletraveler00 12

The best cuisine I've ever tried.
I got no photos, but fish cooked with potatoes is one of the best.
Morale of staffs and hospitality are fantastic.
If I visit Malta once again, I will drop by here without doubts.

The best cuisine I've ever tried.Jaehyun Jung

What an incredible experience!
The owner and waiters are very friendly and helpful with everything.
He made the fish in front of us, it was a pretty cool experience.
Really delicious sea food!

What an incredible experience!András Mosonyi

We had such a delicious food. Really recommend it.
I had some Maltesian speciality - fish covered with fresh tomatoes, olives, Brazil, with potato slices on top.
My boyfriend had seabass fillet.
It all tasted soooo good!

We had such a delicious food. Really recommend it.Eliška Dumská

This is what you can call a sophisticated, class A restaurant.
We received warm bread before the starter, ate fresh lobster straight from the tank.
The service was top A class as well. 10/10!
Highly recommend. One of the best restaurants in Malta.

This is what you can call a sophisticated, class A restaurant.Elisa Hyvärinen

We had a wonderful experience!
Delicious, fresh and beautifully served food, elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
The best service we had in a long time.
A must go to when visiting Bugibba.

We had a wonderful experience!אילן א

Amazing food and amazing service.
Would like to give a big applause to the management for the amazing night we had.
Couldn't praise more, 5 stars are not enough.
Being people in hospitality, we surely do know the passion behind the staff.

Amazing food and amazing service.michaela magro

What a lovely venue, the food was just excellent.
The service you couldn't tell they appreciated our visit, all the staff was so friends and did an amazing job.
A must-visit when you are in Buggiba.
More upscale than surrounding restaurants. So happy we chose to have dinner here.

What a lovely venue, the food was just excellent.Larry Anastasi

Excellent food and dining experience.
Best beef Wellington I have ever tried.
Very nice staff always checking upon us.
There is also a good selection of wines. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and dining experience.Matthias Callus Gatt

This is the best food I've ever eaten in my life!!
We turned up having not made a reservation, and the staff managed to fit us onto a table.
Fresh fish caught daily. Fresh bread was delicious.
The owner came out to meet us and all the staff were friendly and welcoming!!

This is the best food I've ever eaten in my life!!Sue Stockton

Opening hours

Monday 10 am–10 pm
Tuesday 10 am–10 pm
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–10 pm
Friday 10 am–10 pm
Saturday 10 am–10 pm
Sunday 10 am–10 pm

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Phone: +356 2156 9118
Triq ix-Xatt Xlendi Gozo Malta

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