AYU, Gzira

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean, Maltese, Asian, Grill, Fusion, Indian, International, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, British, Central European, Japanese, Latin, Middle Eastern, Pasta, Seafood, Chinese, European, Tapas, Mediterranean with a modern twist, South American, Gastronomic, Breakfast, Brasserie, Indian Gastronomy, Cocktails, Small eats & Wine, Spanish

Amenities

Free Wifi Air Conditioning Wheelchair Accessible Street Parking Pets Friendly

Opening Hours

Today: 09:00-00:00
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Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00-00:00
Wednesday
09:00-00:00
Thursday
09:00-00:00
Friday
09:00-00:00
Saturday
09:00-00:00
Sunday
09:00-00:00

Our Menu

Our menu is subject to change and should only be used as an indication of the kind of food and pricing we offer.
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About AYU

Welcome to Ayubowan, or simply AYU, nestled in Gzira, Malta.

A culinary journey born from a profound passion for food and travel, AYU aims to craft experiences that fill hearts with joy and stomachs with delectable delights. Enthusiastic and dedicated, AYU invites you to explore a diverse daytime and evening menu, featuring a range of breakfast options, sandwiches, noodle soups, and plant-based dishes for lunch. As the sun sets, indulge in a selection of plant-based dishes, pasta, ramen, mussels, and steak. AYU aspires to bring the essence of their travels to your plate, sharing the same interests, experiences, joy, and conversations through their meticulously crafted food.

They look forward to welcoming you with warmth and excitement!

Customer Reviews (46 reviews)

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Mark

(2 weeks ago)

Excellent food, ambience and service

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Oana

(1 month ago)

Great

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Daniela

(2 months ago)

Excellent! Recommended

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Marija

(3 months ago)

Great food, attentive staff!

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Stanley

(3 months ago)

Since this restaurant received a Michelin recommend award for 2024 my expectations were much higher.

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Brian

(6 months ago)

Excellent food and service

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Jessica

(6 months ago)

Amazing food and service. Varied menu. The only thing I would change would be slightly bigger tables as it was a very small table for two.

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Ben

(7 months ago)

Enjoyable as usual

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Karen

(1 year ago)

Food was very good and service great.

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Nigel

(1 year ago)

Excellent food- the flavours were truly outstanding whilst the texture was fantastic

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Audrey

(1 year ago)

Food was good. Service was a bit slow

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Josephine

(1 year ago)

Great service, relaxed atmosphere and great food!

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Beverley

(1 year ago)

Excellent food paired with a great service.

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Sarah

(1 year ago)

Consistently excellent food, drink & service. Love it!

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Karolina

(1 year ago)

Everything was good as always

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Chess

(1 year ago)

Booking was done quickly but didn't get the table if requested. I asked one of the guys to let me know when it became available, he didn't. The drink came to the table half empty and the food was very salty/average. It was amazing the first couple of times I went. Disappointed this time round.

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Elena

(1 year ago)

Impeccable food, ambience and service!

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Janelle

(1 year ago)

Excellent food and service!!

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Valerio

(1 year ago)

Good food and nice experience

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Tamara

(1 year ago)

Will definitely return!

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Saviour

(1 year ago)

Great

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James

(1 year ago)

Great as usual

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Elena

(1 year ago)

Excellent food and service

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Grace

(1 year ago)

Amazing place, fab food and the music was great!

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Victoria

(1 year ago)

Awesome vibe, great food, service with a smile

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Daria

(1 year ago)

We enjoyed our meal at Ayu.

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Alison

(1 year ago)

Food is soooo good and the setting is very unique.

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Gianpaolo

(2 years ago)

Nice place and good food. Bill came a bit expensive though

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Jo

(2 years ago)

Loved it. Will be back!!

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ritianne

(2 years ago)

Great experience

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Davina

(2 years ago)

The music is a bit too loud, and the service is slow - the waiters were great there just aren’t enough for all the covers. Also we noticed that someone at the bar was smoking indoors.

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Michael

(2 years ago)

All good

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Laura

(2 years ago)

Great food (especially the Bao buns!), exceptional service and a lovely atmosphere

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Deandra

(2 years ago)

Enjoyed the food and atmosphere but the chairs are a bit discomfort, they need a cushion 😊

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Aldo

(2 years ago)

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Francis

(2 years ago)

Very enjoyable in all aspects

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James

(2 years ago)

Another great experience..Anthony and his staff always offer impeccable service, friendly yet always polite. The menu offers something for everyone's tastes and coupled with a well-varied drinks list makes Ayu one of the best restaurants along the Gzira/Sliema seafront

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John

(2 years ago)

Excellent on every visit.

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James

(2 years ago)

A lovely eating experience with great food, ambience and service!!!

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Denise

(2 years ago)

Great place!

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Jade

(2 years ago)

When it gets crowded, the background music should be lowered slightly as people shout over each other making it very noisy

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Annette

(2 years ago)

Excellent service, delicious food and very helpful and friendly staff

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Doreen

(2 years ago)

Very good!!

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Karen

(2 years ago)

The food was very nicely presented and very good, we had a great time as a group of friends and will definitely return.

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Hani

(2 years ago)

Food was not so special. One of the bao buns was very dry, rigatoni carbonara was a small portion, and chocolate mousse was not a mousse at all it was hard like still frozen. Music was too loud, we had to ask servers to repeat what they were saying as we couldn't understand them. Had high expectations for this place but was overall disappointed.

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Laura

(2 years ago)

Beautiful restaurant. Food is ok, nothing special flavor wise. Chimichurri sauce was more like a chilli oil, not even green in color. However, still good value for money due to reasonable prices

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