Nestled in the heart of Valletta, just one street from the iconic St John’s Co-Cathedral, Grana Cucina is an Italian restaurant Valletta locals and visitors return to for fresh flavours and warm hospitality. Our menu is a tribute to the sea and beyond—featuring expertly prepared seafood, handcrafted pasta, and savoury grilled dishes that reflect the richness of Italian cuisine. Comforting breakfast options are also served daily.
Opened in 2022, Grana Cucina is located within the beautifully restored Cumberland Boutique Hotel—a 16th-century palazzo where Maltese history meets contemporary Italian taste. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet dinner, celebrating with friends, or hosting a group event, our elegant rooms and outdoor terrace create the perfect dining atmosphere.
Proud recipient of the 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, Grana Cucina continues to set the standard for Italian restaurants in Valletta.
Explore our seafood-focused Italian menu and book your table today.
Omelette filled with ham and melted cheese, served with toasted sourdough bread
Poached egg on a toasted English muffin with ham, topped with hollandaise sauce and a sprinkle of paprika
Poached egg, smoked salmon, and creamy Hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin
A mix of olives with chilli and olive oil
Fresh mushrooms in garlic, butter, cherry tomatoes and parsley Served with grilled Maltese bread
D.O.P. Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
150g of crispy calamari, served with squid ink mayonnaise
• Fresh tomatoes and basil [G] • Smoked salmon and rocket [G] [F] • Leeks, bell peppers and cream cheese [G] [L]
Delicate fishcakes served with garlic mayonnaise
Fresh mussels cooked in white wine, parsley, garlic and pepper, served with Maltese grilled bread
Thinly sliced raw beef, dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, topped with Grana D.O.P. shavings and peppery rocket leaves
Thinly sliced raw fish of the day, dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, topped with crispy capers, cherry tomatoes and radish.
Mixed leaves, D.O.P. burrata, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and drizzled balsamic reduction
Rump steak, mixed leaves, fennel, radish, cherry tomatoes, spring onions and fresh chilli
Breaded chicken breast, green leaves, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, croutons, Grana Padano shavings and Caesar dressing
Linguine, prawns, squid, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and garlic. Finished with Sicilian breadcrumbs
Pappardelle, homemade beef ragù, Grana Padano and Sicilian breadcrumbs
Mezze maniche pasta, slow braised octopus in tomato sauce, with olives, capers and parsley. Finished with Sicilian breadcrumbs
Egg pasta filled with wild mushrooms, ricotta and mozzarella. Tossed in a creamy white mushroom and porcini sauce
Rigatoni, cured guanciale, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano and black pepper
Potato gnocchi, mozzarella fior di latte, tomato sauce, basil, and Grana Padano
Linguine, mussels, clams, tiger prawns, leeks, tomato sauce and parsley
Caserecce pasta, homemade rabbit ragù, Pecorino Romano
Spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine and parsley
Grilled lamb chops served with mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables and basil oil
Chargrilled 300gr Rib-eye, served with crunchy salad and fries
Stewed rabbit on the bone, bell peppers, olives, white mushrooms, onions and capers, served with roasted potatoes
Chicken breast topped with ham, Emmental cheese, tomato sauce and oregano. Served with roasted potatoes and crunchy salad.
Grilled beef bavette, topped with peppery rocket, cherry tomatoes and Grana D.O.P. shavings, served with fries and seasonal roasted vegetables
Thin veal loin slices, tangy butter sauce. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables and fries.
Black pepper [L] [C] - Wild mushroom [L] - Gorgonzola sauce [L]
Black Angus beef patty, brioche bun, tomato, lettuce, bacon, caramelized onions and Grana’s secret sauce, Grana Padano shavings, crispy onions, served with fries
Black Angus beef patty, brioche bun, tomato, lettuce, caramelized onions, Truffle mayonnaise, brie cheese, served with fries
Crispy seasonal white fish, calamari, king prawns, neonata fishcake. Served with garlic mayonnaise
Seabass fillets, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley and white wine, served with peppery rocket and roasted potatoes
Chargrilled octopus tentacles, crispy capers, Sicilian breadcrumbs served on creamy mashed potatoes
Salmon fillet with a pistachio crumbs’ crust, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal roasted vegetables
Fresh seasonal seafood, cooked in white wine, cherry tomatoes, radicchio, lettuce, garlic oil and fresh herbs. Served with Maltese grilled bread
Please ask our team members for availability, suggestions and prices
