Birgu's coeliac friendly restaurants
25 August 2023
We thought it would be useful to share with our prospective guests a list of places in Cottonera which cater for coeliacs that one of our guests shared with us. We'd love you to have a look at our holiday rental if you find this information useful.
Cargo (from their FB page)
Cargo
11 Birgu Waterfront, Birgu
Guest Notes: They offer gluten-free options and items containing gluten are clearly labelled on the menu.
What other reviewers say: Pleasant and inexpensive restaurant with a great choice of decent food, friendly staff in great location.
Note: Food is prepared in same kitchen.
Taste of Vietnam (from their FB page)
Taste of Vietnam
24 Triq Papa Alessandru VII, Birgu
Guest Notes: This restaurant which sits right opposite Indulgence Divine has a good understanding of gluten free requirements and the food was lovely. We were a little dubious about going in here but so glad we did. We went back more times.
What other reviewers say: Rough gem according to some, its Asian cuisine offering an alternative to the Mediterranean restaurants in Malta.
Note: Food is prepared in the same kitchen.
Ta' Arpa Café
Manoel De Vilhena street, Gzira
Added 31 Dec 2025
Guest Notes: It caters really well for coeliacs, and the bread is outstanding. They offer gluten-free ciabattas and traditional ftira, and the quality is excellent — fresh, tasty, and clearly made with care.The coffee is also very good, and even though it has just opened, Ta’ Arpa already feels like it’s going to be very popular.
What other reviewers say: exceptional gluten-free snacks according to some, quiet place with warm atmosphere.
Note: Food is prepared in the same kitchen.
Wild Honey
153 Old Bakery street ,Valletta
Added 31 Dec 2025
Guest Notes: they specialise in gluten-free pizza, sandwiches and a big selection of craft beer.
What other reviewers say: some found the owner to be friendly and the atmosphere great, others found the owner obnoxious and the place noisy.
Note: Not sure if there is cross contamination. Please ask to be sure.
Mood
Triq S. Teresa, Bormla
Guest Notes: Lebanese restaurant on the front just behind the ferry terminal that's still in construction. Live music on a few evenings a week. Gluten free options after some Google translating. No cross contamination issues.
What other reviewers say: Relaxed unassuming place (plastic tables) with authentic Lebanese food with a touch of Brazil.
dCentre
Dcentre
Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Bormla
Guest Notes: Pizza, pasta restaurant just opposite main square. Gluten-free options for pasta, pizza, fish and meat dishes. No cross contamination issues.
What other reviewers say: Try the Maltese options such as the fried rabbit, Braġjoli or Aljotta (fish soup). Big portions. altogether decent food.
Aaron's Kitchen
107, Archbishop Street,, Valletta
Added 31 Dec 2025
Guest Notes: It caters really well for coeliacs, and the bread is outstanding. They offer gluten-free ciabattas and traditional ftira, and the quality is excellent — fresh, tasty, and clearly made with care.The coffee is also very good, and even though it has just opened, Ta’ Arpa already feels like it’s going to be very popular.
What other reviewers say: exceptional gluten-free snacks according to some, quiet place with warm atmosphere.
Note: Food is prepared in the same kitchen.
Guest Notes: The food was divine — comforting, full of flavour, and beautifully done. Portions were generous too… so much so that I didn’t even manage dessert because I was completely full (and that says a lot.
What other reviewers say: "if you are in need of gluten-free items they really make a good effort to accommodate your dietary restrictions"
Award winning restaurant
Conclusion
Guest Notes:
If the staff understand the word Coeliac, chances are they know exactly what your needs are without having to explain but always make sure they have understood the dangers of allergies.
These are the few coeliac friendly restaurants we came across ourselves in the short time we were in Malta. There are many others. Feel free to recommend others by leaving a comment below.
Ending on a funny note, in one place in Birgu we asked the staff if they had gluten-free on their menu. They replied nothing was free and that we'd have to pay for both the food and the drink.
