Al Sale Restaurant

Great and delicious food, well-educated crew, clean and well organised. Food cooked to perfection well done.

This is my strongest and loudest recommendation for people who visit the island of Gozo.This is an incredible place filled with fantastic people. We (a group of 9) visited twice in 5 days, because we all wanted to go back as soon as we left the first time. The food was clearly prepared with care for beautiful products and the service felt so warm and welcoming, plus the chefs came out to have a small talk (and big laughs). Truly a precious experience, and I am grateful I got to be there multiple times in such a short time.

We stumbled onto this place by accident last year and had a wonderful experience. Today, we decided to return and have my last lunch there - I leave for home tomorrow. There were 5 of us. We were seated upstairs. Our meal was amazing - from starters to entree. The wait was a tad long, but we were chatting and enjoying wine, so it was okay. Very enjoyable, food cooked perfectly, waitstaff very attentive and friendly. At times it was a bit loud, but not the entire time.It was a Sunday - very busy. They won a Michelin Star last year - congrats!! Well deserved. Will be back next time I am in Malta.

Truly exceptional in every way. Excellent quality ingredients; friendly, knowledgable and attentive staff; and really delicious food. We had the 8 course seafood tasting menu with wine pairing and it was sublime. The tuna tartare first course was a particular highlight, as was the prawn bisque. The Gozotan Chardonnay was delicious too. It was busy (Friday eve) and had a good atmosphere, but not too many tables packed in. A real gem. Will be back!

Stunning food, with great service and view of the beautiful church and square. They also have a lovely terrace (wasn't open when we went in the afternoon but the staff took us up to see the view). Friendly staff and good value for money.

Thankfully I managed to find this gem of a restaurant while visiting Gozo on a mid-week day in January when most things that were posted as being open were indeed closed. I was greeted by John who provided just the right measure of attentiveness and space.I ordered the fresh calamari to start which I was told was local, freshly cleaned and marinated. It was absolutely tender and delicious. That was followed by the salt crusted sea bream which while delicious I should have waited to order as by the time I finished the complementary Gozo cheese and tomato starter I was too full to truly enjoy. The wine was wonderful and I can see why they have earned their Michelin star accreditation. I certainly would love to visit again when I return to Gozo. Thank you for an absolutely lovely evening.

Walking into Al Sale Restaurant, it became apparent why it has become Gozo’s latest Michelin Star bistro. The comfortable surroundings inside this centuries-old building were as inviting as the staff. Our table on the second-floor terrace overlooked Xaghra’s lively and historic square.Each dish, a masterpiece of freshness and innovation, was a delight for both the palate and the eye. The eight-course fish-based tasting menu, priced at a reasonable 45 per person, and the 35 five-wine pairing left us completely satisfied as if we had received a generous gift.Chef-Patron, Christopher Pace, took a mountainous chance when he opened this taste-tingling restaurant in 2020 during the middle of the pandemic. His efforts have paid off. Nothing will disappoint you in this Michelin Star establishment.This was my partner's birthday. An meal at Al Sale, with a glass of wine will run about 25.

I had a wonderful dinner with my girlfriend there. We got a reservation right at the balcony with a view on the church. Unfortunately it was very windy that evening but nonetheless we enjoyed it very much. We had the grilled calamari and the pasta with pistachio and buratta. Both was amazing and also big portion. We also shared a bottle of the local red wine which was great. Fair prized for such a good restaurant.