Luna di Sera

Luna di Sera Overview

Luna di Sera, situated within the stately Palazzo Parisio, is a relatively new evening-only bijoux restaurant. It has already won over the harshest local critics and will undoubtedly be an award winning venue setting standards across Malta. The contemporary Mediterranean-influenced cuisine is a joy to sample and the overall dining experience lives up to even the most special of occasions.

Covers are limited to 33 with a maximum of 8 to a table ensuring that the dining experience remains calm and exclusive. Guests can choose from the intimate candlelit interior – crisp white linen, crystal, silver and fine china - or dine al fresco in the floodlit gardens during the warmer months.

The restaurant’s decor is successfully transformed from its daytime guise, Caffé di Luna, into a chic intimate evening place through intelligent lighting. The Luna di Sera staff smartly complement the scene with all black uniforms. They are attentive but discreet, knowledgeable but unassuming and certainly rank amongst the best on the island. The exclusive service of this gem is reflected in the finer details such as menus with no prices for the ladies or appropriate glasses for the various wines available. Talking about wines, you will find a good representation of all the leading European wine producing regions within the extensive list.

The cuisine is decidedly contemporary with a Mediterranean influence making use of fresh local ingredients and garden-fresh herbs. All the food is prepared to order with great care and attention to detail. The Executive Chef Marco Pinelli, who has cooked for the Dorchester in London and the Four Seasons in the Bahamas, heads a brigade of 14 producing some of the most gastronomically delightful dishes.

Within the extensive and very inviting menu, there is no particular signature dish; a quick glance reveals a heady assortment of game, fish and fine selected produce. The Sweets are to die for – and there is an impressive 6-course Gourmet ‘Menu Degustazione’; or you can dine a la carte. Prices are befitting of the venue, aimed at attracting a rather select crowd but still giving very good overall value. Ultimately, Marco has put all of his natural and learned skills, technique, enthusiasm and creativity into the food and the service and surroundings are impeccable.

Entrance to the restaurant, from Victory Square, is through the equally stunning Luna Lounge Cocktail Bar where you can start your evening with aperitivo and canapés or enjoy a post prandial night cap. There’s live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays and Jazz evenings once a month.

Open Wednesday to Saturday (except Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) from 7pm with last orders at 10.45pm. Booking is advisable – either through your hotel concierge or direct.