Eating out with kids in Malta is easy when you know where to go. These restaurants welcome families with high chairs, children's menus, relaxed service, and outdoor seating β picked and reviewed by Maltese parents.
When you're dining with a toddler, the details matter: Is there a high chair? Does the kitchen move fast enough before a meltdown? Is there outdoor space where kids can breathe? Our spots are filtered for these exact criteria, not just "accepts children."
Malta's dining scene is genuinely child-friendly β most restaurants are accustomed to families and won't rush you. Traditional Maltese ftira places, waterfront seafood spots, and inland trattorias all make this list.
Sliema and St Julian's have the highest density of family restaurants with quick service. Marsaxlokk's Sunday market brings together seafood restaurants overlooking the harbour β a favourite for weekend lunches. Gozo's Victoria offers quieter options away from the summer crowds. Use the interactive map to find what's near you.
π Naxxar, Malta
Ages 0-5Dedicated family cafe with an indoor soft play area for under-5s. Healthy kids meals, good coffee for parents, and a relβ¦
See details βπ Tower Road, Sliema, Malta
Ages all agesGelateria and cafe in Sliema loved by kids for their creative gelato and waffles. Small but welcoming, with a few tablesβ¦
See details βπ 1, Bastion Street, Mdina, Malta
Ages all agesFamous for its cakes and the most spectacular views in Malta from Mdina's bastions. Kids love the chocolate cake. Outdooβ¦
See details βπ Bay Street Complex, St. George's Bay, Malta
Ages all agesFamily-friendly restaurant at the Bay Street complex. Kids menu, high chairs, and a relaxed atmosphere. Right next to thβ¦
See details βπ Is-Saqqajja, Rabat, Malta
Ages all agesPerched just outside Mdina's fortifications with panoramic views of two-thirds of Malta. Family-friendly with a kids menβ¦
See details βπ Qawra Point, Qawra, Malta
Ages all agesLovely family bistro overlooking St Paul's Bay, located at the Malta National Aquarium complex. Perfect for lunch after β¦
See details βπ Triq it-Turisti, Qawra, Malta
Ages all agesVoted Malta's most child-friendly restaurant. Mediterranean cuisine along the Qawra coast with a bright indoor play areaβ¦
See details βπ Main Street, St Julian's, Malta
Ages all agesFamily-friendly pizzeria and trattoria in the heart of St Julian's. Generous portions, relaxed vibe, and staff who genuiβ¦
See details βπ Triq il-Marfa, MellieΔ§a, Malta
Ages all agesOne of Malta's most picturesque family spots. Perched on a cliff overlooking MellieΔ§a Bay with a walled-off playground lβ¦
See details βπ Constitution Street, Mosta, Malta
Ages all agesTraditional Maltese restaurant in Mosta known for its rabbit and local dishes. Family-run with a warm atmosphere. Kids gβ¦
See details βπ Marsascala, Malta
Ages all agesTraditional Maltese restaurant with a large outdoor terrace and garden where kids can run around. Rabbit and fish dishesβ¦
See details βπ 91/93 Triq Naxxar, B'Kara, Malta
Ages all agesFamily restaurant in B'Kara with a dedicated kids play area and an extensive children's menu. Popular for birthday partiβ¦
See details βπ 225, St Paul's Street, Valletta, Malta
Ages all agesAuthentic Italian restaurant in Valletta that genuinely welcomes families. Huge pizza portions, colouring sheets for kidβ¦
See details βπ San Gwann, Malta
Ages 1-8Bright indoor playhouse combined with a family cafe. Supervised play area keeps kids entertained while parents enjoy cofβ¦
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