In its 18-year existence, Peppino’s has become a Maltese institution: a byword for excellent business entertaining romantic meals or friendly get-togethers. The young and the not-so-young often choose to drink and eat from the a-la-carte menu at the famous Peppino’s Wine Bar on the first floor.

There is also the more formal restaurant on the floors above, set inside the French windows or on the terrace, both commanding exceptional views across Spinola Bay. The main a-la-carte menu has a distinctly Italian flavoured, interspersed with a few French dishes, including mouthwatering antipasti, soups, pasta, meats and fresh fish.

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