Tartarun Restaurant

"This elegant restaurant on the harbourside of a small fishing village has been run by the Schiavone family for over 10 years. Son James treats diners to a daily changing selection of simply cooked whole fish and other, more modern, imaginative seafood dishes. Apart from fishermen they support the local baker that provides daily bread for the village and a hydroponic farmer which is a few kilometers from the restaurant. Their 150+ bin wine list is renowned locally." - Michelin Inspector

A Day in the Life at Tartarun, Marsaxlokk, Malta

"The small fishing village of Marsaxlokk is the perfect fit for the Schiavone family’s elegant harbourside restaurant, Tartarun, which is all about fish. Having run the place for over 10 years, their restaurant has become an integral part of village life. It’s all about freshness here, and father Joseph sources only the best quality fish to bring to the table. A typical day at Tartarun starts early at the fish market and includes meticulous preparation of the day's catch for the menu's popular main course, 'catch of the day'. The evening winds down with dinner service and finally, time for a team chat. After attending culinary school, James started work in the family business, and in 2009, Tartarun reopened as a smart yet laid-back fish restaurant. The brothers have since elevated the standard of their dishes and polished the service, aiming for customer satisfaction and business sustainability." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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"A fine-dining, seafood-focused restaurant on the Marsaxlokk waterfront prized for excellent whole lampuki and leisurely lunches by the wharf, especially popular with visitors and locals after the Sunday fish market." - Dave Seminara