L'Istorja
San Lawrenz
About
L-Istorja in San Lawrenz, Gozo, is a gourmet restaurant and steakhouse located within the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz that celebrates the rich culinary history of the Maltese Islands. Led by Culinary Director Trevor Portelli, the restaurant offers an authentic gastronomic experience that blends traditional Maltese and Gozitan flavors with international influences from Italy, France, Spain, Arabia, and Britain. The menu features creative interpretations of classic dishes using high-quality seasonal ingredients and local produce, with a selection ranging from refined starters like Belgian caviar to signature mains like rabbit-filled parsley dough and specialty desserts like a sweet version of Gozo Gbejna. Set in a luxurious vacation atmosphere, guests can choose to dine in the elegantly decorated interior or under the open sky on a terrace that overlooks the Mediterranean landscape. The restaurant's name, which means history in Maltese, reflects its mission to elevate traditional local cuisine into a fine-dining experience within a sophisticated 5-star hotel setting. Whether for a celebratory dinner or a refined evening meal, L-Istorja provides a unique journey through time and the culinary arts.
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Triq ir-Rokon, San Lawrenz SLZ 1040, Malta
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Vanessa Otte
May 2026
What a wonderful experience! We felt very welcome from the beginning til the last bite of our dessert. Great service and delicious food!
Amanda Micallef
Nov 2025
The restaurant's aesthetic offers a tranquil atmosphere where one can enjoy excellent food while relaxing and have a chat in peace. The staff is super professional, friendly and warmly welcomes you. They catered to our needs and requests efficiently. We just cannot wait to be back 🥰
Graham Denton
Oct 2025
Delicious meal - wasn’t planning to have steak but after the explanation of the wide range of dry-aged beef, would have been a missed opportunity. Aside from the beef, which was tender and perfectly cooked, the whole meal was thoughtfully curated - with an amuse bouche, excellent soup, and sorbet between starter and main. Finished off with a desert inspired by Gozo: sweet local cheese mouse, filled with prickly pair syrup, on a layer of carob - so imaginative and tasted amazing. Definitely the stand-out culinary experience of our week in Gozo, even considering we’ve had so much other excellent food elsewhere on the island. Staff were great, particularly Ko ko. Thanks
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