Luzzu: Your Go-To Italian Restaurant by the Sea in Qawra

When you’re craving comforting bowls of pasta, a beautifully blistered pizza, or the simplicity of fresh Italian food made with love, you naturally start looking for a great Italian restaurant where the flavours speak for themselves..

At Luzzu in Qawra, we bring the heart of Italian cooking to a relaxed, seaside setting that feels like a little escape from the everyday. Our award-winning restaurant is known for casual dining with Mediterranean soul with a bright indoor space, a breezy outdoor terrace, and those gorgeous sea views that make any meal feel special. What’s more, we offer great value, generous portions, and an atmosphere designed to help you unwind.

With so many Italian dishes woven into our menu, it’s no wonder guests often tell us we’re one of their favourite places for pasta, pizza, and relaxed Italian food on the Qawra coast.

Italian Starters to Begin Your Meal Right

Italian cuisine has always excelled at simple, flavour-forward starters, and we proudly reflect that tradition at Luzzu. Our menu features classics like focaccia pomodoro, warm, stone-baked, and topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a perfect, rustic way to open your meal. We also serve indulgent Italian nibbles like cheesy garlic bread, crisp at the edges and bubbling with melted mozzarella.

If you adore true Italian flavours, you can dive into our schiacciatella bufala, baked with mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, and rocket. It’s sunshine on a plate. And for those who love grazing, our Italian-style charcuterie board brings together Parma ham, mortadella, mozzarella di bufala, artichokes, and grissini. These dishes capture that classic Italian spirit and set the tone for a delicious meal at our Italian restaurant on the coast.

Italian Pasta Dishes Full of Comfort and Tradition

If you’re searching for an authentic pasta restaurant in Malta, Luzzu gives you the comforting classics that Italian cuisine is known for. Our dry pasta dishes celebrate the beauty of simple combinations like Penne Pomodoro with sweet tomato sauce and basil; Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino, cooked with garlic, chilli, and golden breadcrumbs.

For deeper, richer flavours, our menu includes Italian staples like Spaghetti Carbonara, made the traditional Roman way with guanciale, pecorino Romano, and silky egg yolk. Seafood lovers can enjoy Linguine Zucchini Vongole, or upgrade to our more luxurious Linguine Scoglio, brimming with mussels, clams, prawns, cherry tomatoes, and white wine. These dishes are why Luzzu is one of the most loved pasta restaurants for relaxed Italian dining in Malta.

Fresh Italian Pasta Made With Care

Fresh pasta holds a special place in Italian food culture, and it’s something we take pride in at Luzzu. Our kitchen team prepares a range of fresh pasta dishes that feel like home. One favourite is our Garganelli Salmon, combining fresh and smoked salmon in a creamy tomato-and-dill sauce. There’s also Garganelli Pollo, a rich blend of chicken confit, porcini mushrooms, peppers, cream, walnuts, and fresh herbs.

For something truly local-meets-Italian, our Goat’s Cheese Ravioli is an elegant nod to Maltese countryside flavours wrapped in an Italian classic. And if you’re a risotto lover, our creamy Butternut Squash Risotto offers a velvety, slightly sweet bowl of comfort. These dishes show why so many diners call Luzzu one of the best Italian restaurant in Malta.

Pizzas with Italian Soul

Of course, no Italian restaurant experience is complete without pizza. And at Luzzu, we take our pizza creations seriously. From beloved classics like Margherita, Funghi, and Capricciosa to more flavourful modern options, our pizzas are made with quality ingredients and a base that strikes the perfect balance of soft and crisp.

Guests love our Bufalina pizza with mozzarella di bufala, mortadella, and crushed pistachios. For something indulgent, there’s the Gorgonzola Dolce, combining honey, walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola. And of course, our Calzone and Mezza Luna give folded-pizza lovers the flavours they crave. With such variety, Luzzu easily doubles as a pizza restaurant that keeps both locals and visitors coming back.

Italian-Inspired Mains

Beyond pasta and pizza, our menu includes mains that showcase Italian influence with Maltese and Mediterranean character. Dishes like Beef Tagliata bring a Tuscan feel to your table. Our oven-baked Sea Bass Fillets with olives, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon feel straight from Sicily’s coast, while our Grilled Swordfish with caper salsa and herbs echoes southern Italian seaside cooking.

Whether you want something light and aromatic or rich and comforting, these dishes show that Italian flavours go far beyond pasta alone. They make Luzzu a versatile choice when you’re seeking an Italian restaurant Malta that offers more than the usual favourites.

Book Your Table at Our Italian Restaurant on the Qawra Coast

If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant that combines authentic flavours, generous portions, and gorgeous sea views, Luzzu is ready to welcome you. Whether you’re craving pizza, pasta, or classic Italian food with a Maltese twist, we’re here to make your meal special.

Reserve your table online via our booking system. Come experience why so many guests call us their favourite Italian restaurant in Qawra. Buon appetito!