Restaurant

Il Carciofo

3, Triq San Bartilmew, Gharghur
21418485/ 79211006 / 99434907
Grill, Maltese, Pasta, Pizzeria
Air Conditioned, Gluten Free Dishes, Live Sports on TV, Vegetarian Options
Tue-Thurs 18:00-22:00. Fri 18:00-23:00. Sat 12:00-14:30, 18:00-23:00. On Sun from 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-22:00
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TUE50
WED50
THU50
FRI50
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SUN30

Dinner

MON50
TUE50
WED50
THU50
FRI50
SAT30
SUN50

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Mrs. Dorianne Agius
Dined on 05-10-2019
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Ms. Angelica Teuma
Dined on 31-01-2019
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Ms. Elizia Marie Vassallo
Dined on 20-04-2018
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very well served at Il Carciofo
Mr. Gary Brincat
Dined on 09-03-2018
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Ms. John Vassallo
Dined on 08-03-2018
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Ms. Clive Gauci
Dined on 17-01-2018
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Excellent Food, Very Friendly Staff & Atmosphere
Ms. Maria Calleja
Dined on 17-11-2017
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Mr. Adrian Saliba
Dined on 04-11-2017
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The food was good, but upon asking for the bill, we were really disappointed when we noticed that the 50% Gusto discount was applied on food prices excluding VAT. The VAT was then re-added to the Total price.What a serious let down. When we brought this to the attention of the owner, he stated that his accountant had told him to carry out such calculation. Gusto team has been informed about the matter and remarked that this was a first time case and that such calculation is incorrect.
Ms. Lara Marie Magro
Dined on 17-09-2017
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Delicious food :) thumbs up!!
Mr. Carmel Scicluna
Dined on 20-04-2017
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Very good all round.
Mr. Matthew Scicluna
Dined on 19-04-2017
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Mr. Andrew Bartolo Parnis
Dined on 17-03-2017
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Ms. Elizia Marie Vassallo
Dined on 03-03-2017
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very well served and food was excellent as usual.
Dr. Charles Borg
Dined on 15-02-2017
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Ms. Annemarie Muscat
Dined on 12-02-2017
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good local traditional restaurant!
Mr. Josef Camilleri
Dined on 26-01-2017
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Satisfied with food.
Mr. Steve Seguna
Dined on 29-01-2017
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worth to visit!!
Mr. Colin Mallia
Dined on 14-01-2017
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Good service with a smile. My ribeye was perfect and the Carciofo Special burger was great too. The desserts were also lovely. No problem with gusto and will certainly visit again
Mr. David Vella
Dined on 07-01-2017
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excellent
Mr. Timothy Zammit
Dined on 17-06-2016
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Good good and big portions
Ms. Leanne Mangion
Dined on 12-06-2016
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Ms. Antonella Aquilina
Dined on 01-05-2016
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Ms. Elizia Marie Vassallo
Dined on 22-04-2016
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food was very good.we will return
Ms. Kellyann Cini
Dined on 21-04-2016
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Great Food. Service with a smile
Mr. Keith Abela-Wadge
Dined on 19-03-2016
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great food and service as usual
Mr. Ronald Attard Pullicino
Dined on 11-03-2016
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Definitely not worth a second try in 2016. Set menu is more expensive than taking same items from a la carte menu
Mrs. Charlene Zammit
Dined on 03-03-2016
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Very relaxed ambience. Friendly staff. Genuine food
Mr. Steve Seguna
Dined on 28-02-2016
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well done to the management of the rest as well - the chef ;-)
Ms. Decoda Buttigieg
Dined on 26-02-2016
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Ms. Rebekah Bajada
Dined on 19-02-2016
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Mr. Sean Lanzon
Dined on 12-02-2016
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Mr. Josef Camilleri
Dined on 12-02-2016
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Ms. Graziella Montanaro
Dined on 30-01-2016
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Good food and service
Mrs. Doreen Agius
Dined on 15-01-2016
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Value for money.
Mr. Kirsten Portelli
Dined on 19-12-2015
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very friendly service and good food
Mr. Paul Calleja
Dined on 12-12-2015
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Good
Ms. Dorianne Buttigieg
Dined on 18-11-2015
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Mr. Simon Grima
Dined on 16-11-2015
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Mrs. Louise Vella
Dined on 29-10-2015
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Ms. Johanna Tanti
Dined on 27-10-2015
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Very pleasant food....fish dishes. Very appetizing. Great staff..very helpful.
Mrs. Rosemarie Mifsud
Dined on 21-10-2015
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Excellent service. Very delicious food and good size portion of food. Staff were very friendly and helpful when we asked for gluten free food.
Dr. Claire Zammit Giuliano
Dined on 08-10-2015
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Mrs. Claire Gauci
Dined on 25-09-2015
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Good value for money. Good food. Good service and very friendly staff.
Mrs. Fiona Bonello
Dined on 02-08-2015
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Good value for your money
Ms. Sarah Aquilina
Dined on 03-10-2015
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Perfect especially the tortellaci porcini e funghi! To die for! Also child friendly came with pushchair an no problems :)
Mr. John Chetcuti
Dined on 09-09-2015
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Good food, but they only offer chips and salad.
Mr. Leonard Gallo
Dined on 21-08-2015
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Nice and genuine people hosting and seeing to your needs. Food was good.
Mr. Kevin & Abigail Mifsud
Dined on 14-08-2015
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Mr. Steve Seguna
Dined on 09-08-2015
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worth to visit
Mr. Paul Zahra
Dined on 26-07-2015
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visited Il-Carciofo for Sunday lunch (set menu). Staff very friendly and helpful. Food very good and to my liking.
Ms. Loranne Camilleri
Dined on 04-07-2015
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it was a lovely evening last saturday with friends .. we got the set menu that was in offer this days .. pasta was cooking good ,,even the ribeye was lovely ..and what can i say about the rabbit ..its soo lovely ..tasty desserts too ... the staff is so friendly .. will be visit again for sure !!!
Dr. David Wain
Dined on 29-06-2015
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Mr. Clive Borg
Dined on 28-06-2015
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We were very well served. He stayed opened for us. Great food . Will defn recommend.
Mr. Steve Seguna
Dined on 18-06-2015
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worth to visit...
Mr. FRANCO CARTIA
Dined on 07-06-2015
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Mrs. Josianne Galea
Dined on 02-06-2015
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very good food and value for money
Ms. Sandra Mezzapelle
Dined on 03-05-2015
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Second visit this week. The reason is simply : the food is very good and the service is excellent. Well done!
Ms. Sandra Mezzapelle
Dined on 28-04-2015
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The chef and the waitresses were very attentive to provide me with a gluten free meal. Portions are large and good value for money. In fact I have already booked my Sunday lunch to visit again. Well done!
Mr. James Psaila
Dined on 28-04-2015
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Great service
Mr. Joseph Camilleri
Dined on 11-04-2015
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Mr. James Mifsud
Dined on 08-04-2015
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Excellent food
Mrs. Doryne Abela
Dined on 28-03-2015
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Visited on a very busy Saturday night and the place was packed. Food was not bad but the place is too noisy like a 'kazin' and the service very casual. Sorry, but not my idea of an enjoyable meal.
Ms. Alexandra-Marie Schembri
Dined on 25-03-2015
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Ms. Michela Marie Mifsud
Dined on 19-03-2015
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Very tasty pasta and pizza! The staff are very nice and helpful. Keep it up!
Mr. Andrea Azzopardi
Dined on 15-03-2015
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Dr. Imed Ben moussa
Dined on 07-03-2015
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Mr. John Williams
Dined on 26-02-2015
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great restuarant. one of those restuarant which i regularly go. the owner is very friendly and the food top class.
Ms. Ingrid Busuttil
Dined on 20-02-2015
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Excellent and friendly service
Mr. Darren Buhagiar
Dined on 25-01-2015
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Good value for money. Large portions. Well presented & cooked perfectly. Starter mushroom & garlic and main course rib eye steak delicious. Friendly & efficient staff!
Mr. Andre` Bugeja
Dined on 13-02-2015
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Il Carciofo is a family run restaurant set in the quiet village of Gharghur, parking is not a problem, we parked right in front of the establishment on a weekend! The menu is varied having a range of pizza, pasta, meat and fish and the prices are really reasonable. Food is very much like home cooking, nothing exceptional or original but good considering the price its all worth it. The service was good and friendly. Only negative is that the restaurant does not display prices for drinks and desserts so make sure you ask for prices if you are unsure. Overall, this restaurant is really worth a try.
Ms. Rachel Caruana
Dined on 30-01-2015
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ambience abit cold. starters need to be more tasty but main course was amazing, starters was a platter and mushrooms and main course was fillet and king prawns. we ordered a fine wine but the glasses we had were different from mine and my partners which is a pity for such a fine wine. will visit again
Ms. Maria Aquilina
Dined on 30-01-2015
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Great food and service will surely dine again.
Mr. Adrian Bonanno
Dined on 25-01-2015
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Value for money. Large portions, efficient staff.
Ms. Lorraine Agius
Dined on 15-11-2014
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Good value for money. Large portions. Well presented & cooked, both meat & pizza. Friendly & efficient staff!!
Mr. Josef Camilleri
Dined on 11-01-2015
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Value for money
Mr. Silvio Zammit
Dined on 21-12-2014
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A nice restaurant in the heart of Gharghur. The service was good and even the food was excellent.
Mr. Henry Fenech Azzopardi
Dined on 07-12-2014
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Very good food in abundance.
Mr. Stephen Simiana
Dined on 12-10-2014
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value for money,,recommended
Mr. Cleaven-Ray Mizzi
Dined on 15-11-2014
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Perfect Food, Nice Ambiance, Starter, Pasta Main Course and Dessert were perfect. Rib-eye quality was a bit inferior though!
Dr. Petramay Attard Cortis
Dined on 19-10-2014
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Family run restaurant. Ideal for families and groups of friends. Food was good with decent portions. Would recommend
Dr. Angel Farrugia
Dined on 29-10-2014
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Food was delicious and the staff was nice and helpful
Ms. Jenise Darmanin
Dined on 26-10-2014
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Very friendly staff and genuine food...
Mr. Simon Grima
Dined on 26-10-2014
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good food, polite service, large portions and very good prices even without gusto
Mrs. Samantha Gerada
Dined on 03-10-2014
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Good food, abundant portions, friendly service
Mr. Clifton Lewis
Dined on 13-09-2014
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The food was very good we took the Spagetti al Mare and BBQ Ribs which both were quite tasty. The place is family run and the service is great as the staff came over quite a few times to ask if everything was okay. We will definitely be visiting again :)
Mr. Mario Mifsud
Dined on 11-09-2014
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Very good food. Great prices. No problems with Gusto. A place to go.
Mr. Jonathan DeBattista
Dined on 19-06-2014
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Relaxed night with wonderful food!!
Mr. Anthony Muscat
Dined on 23-08-2014
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Good value for money. We took fillet of beef as main course and it was cooked to perfection. The waiters were very nice and welcoming
Mr. Jeremy Gerada
Dined on 25-07-2014
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a variety of plates on the menu with great prices and big portions will re visit again!
Ms. Marika Grech
Dined on 11-05-2014
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The food is perfect
Mr. John Williams
Dined on 31-08-2014
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well done to ryan attard.... really friendly owner and run by a family :) will surely return.
Mr. Christian Micallef
Dined on 31-08-2014
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food and service are excellwnt though it is always fully packed with people and sometimes children screming spoil the night! But I would recommend for a family restaurant!
Mr. Stefano Bugelli
Dined on 30-08-2014
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Excellent!
Mr. Jareth Grima
Dined on 27-06-2014
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Our 3rd visit to this restaurant and definitely would visit again. Recommend this restaurant and very good set menus with very good food.
Mr. Andre Curmi
Dined on 18-07-2014
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Good service and food :)
Mr. John Chetcuti
Dined on 16-07-2014
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Very good food.
Ms. Michela Marie Mifsud
Dined on 12-07-2014
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Pizza was delicious, especially the crust! Also worth a visit to the quint village of Gharghur! Keep up the good food!
Mr. Andrea Brincat
Dined on 11-07-2014
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Mrs. Rosemarie Mifsud
Dined on 26-06-2014
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Our 2nd visit. We had the 50% discount set menu. Good size food portions. Will be visiting again soon! Thanks for the service.
Mrs. Rosemarie Mifsud
Dined on 26-06-2014
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Our 2nd visit. We had the 50% discount set menu. Good size food portions. Will be visiting again soon! Thanks for the service.
Mr. Bernard Busuttil
Dined on 21-06-2014
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The shrimp cocktail wasn't that good, the seafood pasta was good. The main courses fried rabbit and fried octopus were to oily.
Dr. Maria De Bono Agius
Dined on 14-06-2014
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Efficient, clean, friendly staff
Mr. Jonathan Galea
Dined on 01-06-2014
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Good food at affordable prices, friendly staff and very good and relatively quick service! Definitely worth a visit!
Ms. Dorianne Spiteri
Dined on 17-05-2014
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Mr. William Hili
Dined on 16-05-2014
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Friiendly staff and great food
Mr. Angelo Vassallo
Dined on 04-05-2014
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very good food, abandant portions and rib-eye steaks cooked to our liking. Good value for money. Very friendly staff.
Mr. Paul Azzopardi
Dined on 24-04-2014
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Exquisite food!! a must visit.
Mr. Emanuel Camilleri
Dined on 13-04-2014
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food is excellent especially the salmon, portions of food are satisfactory and the service is very good .
Mr. Keith Baldacchino
Dined on 30-03-2014
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Great platters and pizza! Will re-visit shortly
Mr. Jareth Grima
Dined on 30-03-2014
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No problem using Gusto and set menu was delicious. Worth another visit in the future.
Ms. Karen Bugeja
Dined on 19-03-2014
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we had the focaccia which was nicely presented. The spaghetti bolognese starter was probably the best I've tasted for a long time. The only minor thing was the rib-eye which we wanted cooked just a bit more. Portions were generous. The people there were friendly and cheerful. Worth checking out for a relaxed family or friends night dinner.
Mrs. Vanessa Farrugia
Dined on 23-03-2014
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Very friendly and efficient staff who provided an excellent service. Food was exquisite and portions very generous. Will certainly revisit.
Mr. Ronald Attard Pullicino
Dined on 14-03-2014
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Average restaurant and food
Mrs. Rosemarie Mifsud
Dined on 04-02-2014
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Delicious food. Fast and excellent service. Very clean and tidy
Mr. Keith Abela-Wadge
Dined on 21-02-2014
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A great family run restaurant with amazing food. Keep it up!
Mrs. Monique Borg Inguanez
Dined on 09-01-2014
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Food was good.
Mrs. Charmaine Orland
Dined on 11-02-2014
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I had pasta as a starter and the sauce was very salty. As a main corse we had a beef steak I ordered it well done and it was all burnt from out side and rare from inside.
Mr. Houston Ebejer
Dined on 17-01-2014
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Geat place for family. Menu was varied and not expensive. Food and service was good too.
Mr. Silvio BONAVIA
Dined on 01-12-2013
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Very helpful staff,food is cooked to perfection
Mr. Karsten Chetcuti
Dined on 17-11-2013
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excellent food will surely visit again
Mrs. Moira Schembri
Dined on 27-09-2013
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Good service and food but nothing to write home about. Tables are too crammed together and a table was also set just outside the toilets!
Mr. Emmanuel Dimech
Dined on 22-09-2013
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Cerna was tender, tasty and excellently cooked. The same goes for the rabbit. Large portions. Compared to same quality restaurants very competitive prices. Definitely recommend it. Sure we will visit again and take friends.
Mr. Anthony Delia
Dined on 13-09-2013
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was busy on friday evening , good food , great portions, value for money . not very impressed with service . half bottles of wine finished, fillet steaks finish so we had to opt for others.
Mrs. Annabel Vella
Dined on 09-08-2013
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Food was very good and the prices are reasonable.
Mr. Jurgen Falzon
Dined on 01-08-2013
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Excellent food, great staff. Very friendly and welcoming.. Been here more than once and we will definitely go again!
Mr. Victor Borg
Dined on 26-07-2013
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Great food.Very good portions also.Service with a smile.Value for money.Keep it up
Mr. Silvio Zammit
Dined on 19-07-2013
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Excellent restaurant, nice ambience and good food. Good value for money.
Mr. Roger Azzopardi
Dined on 14-07-2013
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Food=Excellent. Service was the best ever. would recommand other gusto restaurant owners to go and learn of how to treat gusto members. Will visit again for sure. Highly Reccomended.
Mr. Christian Azzopardi
Dined on 14-07-2013
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Great food and service! A bit too loud if you sit near the kitchen though. Very impressed overall, would highly recommend to anyone. Location is also a plus with plenty of parking options.
Mr. John Chetcuti
Dined on 26-06-2013
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The food was delicious.Very good portion.The service was excellent.Highly Reccomended.
Mr. Keith Galea
Dined on 01-06-2013
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Nice, relaxed, dress down atmosphere. Friendly staff and good value for money.
Mrs. Victoria Bonnici
Dined on 06-06-2013
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This is an excellent restaurant if you want to relax and eat good food at a reasonable price. Good staff maybe due to fact it,s family run. Thumbs up all the way. Will go again for sure.
Ms. Priscilla Caruana
Dined on 31-05-2013
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first time to restaurant very welcoming family and excellant service.The food especially the meat was tender must go back to taste the ribs s as recommanded.
Ms. Sarah Aquilina
Dined on 31-05-2013
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The food was delicious, mushrooms in garlic were very tastey, and rack of ribs was neverending, also rib eye was cooked to perfection! will surely go again!
Dr. Robert Vassallo
Dined on 31-05-2013
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Nice, relaxed, dress down atmosphere. Friendly staff and good value for money.