Il Corsaro Ristorantino
Yo-ho-ho, shiver me timbers!
Although the next place we have reviewed is named after the corsairs, whose ties to Malta run deep - Il Corsaro Ristorantino is anything but a pirate venture.
Wied iz-Zurrieq is mainly known as the location to embark on a voyage to visit the Blue Lagoon. It is also a popular destination with the Maltese and with foreigners alike since there are many eateries packed into such a small location. It was with great pleasure that we discovered this diamond in the rough, in the midst of all the restaurants, divers, and birds of prey (honest! there is a man and his eagles and owls who sets up shop opposite the restaurant).
Il Corsaro is a tiny restaurant, hence the "Ristorantino" in the name - barely accommodates mores than 5 tables, but don't be fooled by its modest appearance. The restaurant serves up some of the best fish dishes in Malta - freshly caught and lovingly prepared.
We have visited this esteemed establishment on a number of occasions, and each time has never been a disappointment. All of our guests have been well pleased by it, and by the freshness of the fish and the simple but fabulous way in which it is cooked and presented.
The menu is short, and varied according to the local catch. In my books, the star item on the menu is the "crudo di pesce" - fish sashimi prepared on thinly sliced crisp green apples, drizzled with olive oil and crushed pistachio nuts, and is not only happiness itself, but shared happiness as everyone dips the warm, fresh bread in the remaining oil and herbs.
Equally magnificent are the pasta dishes. We haven't tried one we did not like yet - the pasta with rizzi, or the pasta with calamari are both highly recommended.
To follow, the Italian chef usually prepares some fresh fish together with a salad and some roast potatoes which are all devoured within minutes. The fish is always well cooked, and balanced with the sides.
Dessert is usually some home-made confection which sees us savouring every mouthful a small spoonful at a time lest we eat it too quickly. The casatella Siciliana is delicious, and recently we were treated to the cannolo and were genuinely impressed.
We recommend Il Corsaro Ristorantino for a no-frills, genuine, fish extravaganza. It is well priced, and we have seen that when we order the whole hog, that being antipasto - crudo di pesce - pasta - fish - dessert, plus two bottles of wine and countless bottles of water, the bill is moderate and not inflated.
Be sure to book! Whenever we are there the chef has to turn away more than one group who turn up without a booking and that's a real shame.
Il Corsaro Ristorantino:
Although the next place we have reviewed is named after the corsairs, whose ties to Malta run deep - Il Corsaro Ristorantino is anything but a pirate venture.
Wied iz-Zurrieq is mainly known as the location to embark on a voyage to visit the Blue Lagoon. It is also a popular destination with the Maltese and with foreigners alike since there are many eateries packed into such a small location. It was with great pleasure that we discovered this diamond in the rough, in the midst of all the restaurants, divers, and birds of prey (honest! there is a man and his eagles and owls who sets up shop opposite the restaurant).
Il Corsaro is a tiny restaurant, hence the "Ristorantino" in the name - barely accommodates mores than 5 tables, but don't be fooled by its modest appearance. The restaurant serves up some of the best fish dishes in Malta - freshly caught and lovingly prepared.
We have visited this esteemed establishment on a number of occasions, and each time has never been a disappointment. All of our guests have been well pleased by it, and by the freshness of the fish and the simple but fabulous way in which it is cooked and presented.
The menu is short, and varied according to the local catch. In my books, the star item on the menu is the "crudo di pesce" - fish sashimi prepared on thinly sliced crisp green apples, drizzled with olive oil and crushed pistachio nuts, and is not only happiness itself, but shared happiness as everyone dips the warm, fresh bread in the remaining oil and herbs.
Equally magnificent are the pasta dishes. We haven't tried one we did not like yet - the pasta with rizzi, or the pasta with calamari are both highly recommended.
To follow, the Italian chef usually prepares some fresh fish together with a salad and some roast potatoes which are all devoured within minutes. The fish is always well cooked, and balanced with the sides.
Dessert is usually some home-made confection which sees us savouring every mouthful a small spoonful at a time lest we eat it too quickly. The casatella Siciliana is delicious, and recently we were treated to the cannolo and were genuinely impressed.
We recommend Il Corsaro Ristorantino for a no-frills, genuine, fish extravaganza. It is well priced, and we have seen that when we order the whole hog, that being antipasto - crudo di pesce - pasta - fish - dessert, plus two bottles of wine and countless bottles of water, the bill is moderate and not inflated.
Be sure to book! Whenever we are there the chef has to turn away more than one group who turn up without a booking and that's a real shame.
Il Corsaro Ristorantino:
Address: No 2 Congrave Street, Wied iz-Zurrieq,Iz-Zurrieq, Malta
Phone: +35621642183
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