Rubino
A century-old restaurant in Valletta, recommended by the Michelin Bib Gourmand, famous for its daily blackboard menu and rabbit stewed in red wine.
Located on Old Bakery Street in Valletta, near St. John's Co-Cathedral, this establishment started in the early 20th century as a Sicilian confectionery and restaurant, and still retains its vintage interior. The menu is written on a blackboard, changing with the seasons and daily ingredients, and the owner personally recommends dishes to first-time guests. The signature dish is the rabbit stewed in red wine sauce (fenek moqli), and the Sicilian cassata is highly praised for dessert. It is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Booking a table in advance by phone is recommended; lunch options can sometimes be limited. The average cost is about €40–€80 per person. Located in the old town of Valletta, it is easily accessible on foot.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 12:30–14:30, 19:00–22:30; Sat 19:00–22:30; Closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Valletta
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Grandmaster's Palace
- Upper Barrakka Gardens & Saluting Battery
- Lascaris War Rooms
- Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum
- Fort St. Angelo
- Sliema & Tigné Point