Best Halal Food in Sliema & Valletta Malta 2026
Best Halal Food in Sliema & Valletta Malta 2026 📅 Updated: May 2026 👤 By HalalMalta Team ⏱ 6 min read 🏷 Halal Food Sliema | Halal Valletta Sliema and Valletta are Malta’s top destinations for halal dining 📍 Sliema and Valletta are the two most visited areas in Malta — and fortunately, both offer…
Best Halal Food in Sliema & Valletta Malta 2026
Sliema and Valletta are Malta’s top destinations for halal dining
📍 Sliema and Valletta are the two most visited areas in Malta — and fortunately, both offer excellent halal dining options. This guide breaks down exactly where to find the best verified halal food in each area, with Google Maps directions included.
Halal Food in Sliema Malta
Sliema is Malta’s busiest shopping and dining district, spread along a stunning seafront promenade. It is the most popular area to stay for tourists and one of the best locations for halal food in Malta. Several of the island’s highest-rated halal restaurants are located here.
✅ Why Choose Sliema
- Highest number of halal options
- Seafront restaurants with views
- Close to Valletta by ferry
- Wide range of cuisines
- Wolt delivery available
📍 Best Halal Areas in Sliema
- The Strand (seafront road)
- Bisazza Street (main shopping)
- Near Ferries (central)
- Upper Sliema residential streets
Best Halal Restaurants in Sliema
🍛 Lahori Dhaba — #1 in Sliema
Malta’s most celebrated Pakistani halal restaurant. Lahori Dhaba serves authentic Lahori street food — Mutton Karahi, Chicken Biryani, Seekh Kebab, Lahori Chana and fresh Naan. Rated 4.9/5 with over 127 reviews — consistently one of Malta’s top-rated halal restaurants overall.
- 💰 Price range: €8–€15 per person
- 🕐 Open: Lunch and Dinner daily
- 🛒 Delivery: Available on Wolt
- 📍 Location: Get Directions →
🍜 Asia Garden Halal — Asian Cuisine in Sliema
Pan-Asian halal dining on the Sliema seafront. Asia Garden serves Malaysian, Chinese and Thai dishes prepared with 100% halal-certified ingredients. A great option for those looking for something different from the usual Pakistani or Turkish options. Rated 4.4/5.
- 💰 Price range: €10–€16 per person
- 🍜 Menu: Chinese, Thai, Malaysian noodles and rice dishes
- 📍 Location: Get Directions →
🧆 Falafel Corner — Arabic Food in Sliema
Popular halal Arabic eatery on Sliema high street. Fresh falafel wraps, hummus plates, tahini and Arabic mezze. Vegan-friendly and halal-certified. Great for a quick, affordable halal meal. Rated 4.3/5.
- 💰 Price range: €5–€9 per person
- 🥙 Menu: Falafel, Hummus, Wraps, Mezze
- 📍 Location: Get Directions →
Halal Food in Valletta Malta
Valletta is Malta’s UNESCO World Heritage capital and the most visited tourist destination on the island. While halal options here are fewer than in Sliema or St. Julian’s, there are several excellent verified halal restaurants within easy walking distance of the main attractions.
Valletta’s halal restaurants are particularly convenient for day-trippers and tourists who are exploring the city’s Baroque architecture, Grand Harbour and St. John’s Co-Cathedral. You can eat well without leaving the city centre.
Best Halal Restaurants in Valletta
🧆 Al Sham Arabic Kitchen — #1 in Valletta
Authentic Syrian and Lebanese cuisine in the heart of Malta’s capital. Al Sham serves freshly made Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, creamy Hummus and Mezze platters. Rated 4.6/5 with excellent reviews for food quality and value.
- 💰 Price range: €6–€12 per person
- 🕐 Open: Lunch and Dinner
- 📍 Location: Get Directions →
🍰 Sweet Kunafa Café — Halal Desserts in Valletta
Malta’s most popular halal dessert café. Sweet Kunafa serves warm Kunafa, Turkish Baklava, Belgian waffles and artisan gelato — all halal-certified. Rated 4.8/5 with over 167 reviews. A must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth in Valletta.
- 💰 Price range: €4–€8 per person
- 🍨 Menu: Kunafa, Baklava, Waffles, Gelato
- 📍 Location: Get Directions →
Sliema vs Valletta — Which is Better for Halal Food?
🏆 Our Verdict
For halal food variety: Sliema wins — more restaurants, more cuisines, more delivery options.
For convenience while sightseeing: Valletta wins — great halal options right next to the main tourist attractions.
Best strategy: Stay in Sliema for the best halal dining base, and visit Valletta as a day trip with Al Sham and Sweet Kunafa on your list.
How to Get from Sliema to Valletta
- Ferry — The Sliema-Valletta ferry runs every 30 minutes and takes just 6 minutes. €1.50 each way. The most scenic and convenient option.
- Bus — Routes 12, 13 and 14 connect Sliema and Valletta. Journey time approximately 20 minutes.
- Taxi/Bolt — Around €7–€10 for a 10-minute ride.
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