First Impressions: L'Artiglio
Much hype surrounds all the boutique hotels mushrooming in Valletta. Like them or hate them, boutique hotels are breathing new life into Valletta's older, forgotten buildings.
We heard good things about one among their number - La Falconeria, a boutique hotel in Melita Street, Valletta. And even better things about their restaurant, and so went to check it out for ourselves. The restaurant is called L'Artiglio, and although we have only been once, we can write a few notes about our first impressions.
First of all, due to the law cation of the hotel, the restaurant is at street level and enjoys no views. This does not really bother us, but if you want somewhere to dine with a view this is not it. But don't discount this restaurant for this as the decor is Art Deco chic, with a modern take on Maltese patterned tiles, and a clean and simple layout which is welcoming and pleasing on the eye.
Once you are seated you are presented with a changing menu which depends on what is locally sourced and in season. Thumbs up from us thus far, we are big fans of restaurants sourcing local and sustainable produce. We know this might sound like a fad to some, but it really is something which we look out for the most, as is expresses a civil and environmental consciousness which should be applauded.
We started off with an amuse bouche from the chef, and followed that up with a plate of pasta each. Pasta al dente, accompanied by great service, and a chilled glass of white wine set the mood to excellent. We followed up our pasta with octopus on a nero di seppia risotto, and seabass mains. Also very good, except for the faint taste of butter which was ever so slightly more present than it should be. Other than that it was excellent, right up to dessert and coffee.
We are looking forward to going back, and once we do we can upload a fuller review. This is, after all, only the first impressions review. In the meantime, L'Artiglio gets our thumbs up.
L'Artiglio
Situated within La Falconeria, 64, Melita Street, Valletta
T: 0035622476601
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.lartiglio.com.mt/en/home.htm
We heard good things about one among their number - La Falconeria, a boutique hotel in Melita Street, Valletta. And even better things about their restaurant, and so went to check it out for ourselves. The restaurant is called L'Artiglio, and although we have only been once, we can write a few notes about our first impressions.
First of all, due to the law cation of the hotel, the restaurant is at street level and enjoys no views. This does not really bother us, but if you want somewhere to dine with a view this is not it. But don't discount this restaurant for this as the decor is Art Deco chic, with a modern take on Maltese patterned tiles, and a clean and simple layout which is welcoming and pleasing on the eye.
Once you are seated you are presented with a changing menu which depends on what is locally sourced and in season. Thumbs up from us thus far, we are big fans of restaurants sourcing local and sustainable produce. We know this might sound like a fad to some, but it really is something which we look out for the most, as is expresses a civil and environmental consciousness which should be applauded.
We started off with an amuse bouche from the chef, and followed that up with a plate of pasta each. Pasta al dente, accompanied by great service, and a chilled glass of white wine set the mood to excellent. We followed up our pasta with octopus on a nero di seppia risotto, and seabass mains. Also very good, except for the faint taste of butter which was ever so slightly more present than it should be. Other than that it was excellent, right up to dessert and coffee.
We are looking forward to going back, and once we do we can upload a fuller review. This is, after all, only the first impressions review. In the meantime, L'Artiglio gets our thumbs up.
L'Artiglio
Situated within La Falconeria, 64, Melita Street, Valletta
T: 0035622476601
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.lartiglio.com.mt/en/home.htm
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