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St. Julians
About
Sabbagata in St. Julian's is a refined bistro offering modern Euro-Sicilian and authentic Italian cuisine. Founded by Chef Salvatore Pavone in 2020, the restaurant is named after a combination of his nickname "Sabba" and his wife Agata’s name. The menu focuses on high-quality, local KM0 produce, featuring creative sea charcuterie, aged fish specialties, and traditional recipes from the chef’s native Messina. With its cozy and professional atmosphere, Sabbagata provides homemade bread and pasta alongside a variety of dietary options, including gluten-free and vegan choices. It is an ideal destination for those seeking innovative Mediterranean flavors and genuine Sicilian hospitality in the heart of Paceville.
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69 Triq Paceville, San Ġiljan, Malta
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Tania T
Jan 2026
We arrived at this restaurant at 8:20 pm. Did not get our food until 9:37 pm. I don’t understand why, the restaurant was empty. -Fried Calamary: Good, however it took over 40 minutes to be served -They offered a small appetizer that was free: bread with mortadella. it was good - Free bread that came with the meal - Ribeye: Bad quality, cold. It had 4 small french fries that looked old and were cold. - Carbonara Pasta: Not good at all -2 Coca Colas -Total bill: €82 + Tip - Our server: Took him 15 minutes to take our order. I don’t understand why. This restaurant only had a few customers. I saw him when he took our order and they when we paid -I still left him an €8 tip, not because he deserved it but because I feared it would have taken us another 20-30 minutes to get our change -I am only upset because the service was bad. I asked for our food numerous times and I was told I had to wait but our food was cold, bad quality, bad preparation. -I hope my review helps management to improve the quality of the food and service.
Michael Vella
Dec 2025
I've been here a few times on different occasions and with different people. Each time we've had a wonderful experience. The food is fantastic and one of the owners is celiac so most of the options are gluten free. I love all the courses, and each time I visit I have to have more than one dessert.
Veronica Falzon
Dec 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic lunch experience! We had a truly lovely lunch at Sabbagata and everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. From the raw seafood to the perfectly cooked pasta and the excellent main courses, every dish was a real pleasure. Even dessert was outstanding! The quality of the ingredients really stands out, and the attention to detail in every plate is clear. On top of that, the prices are very fair for the level of food and service — excellent value for money. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was kind, attentive, and professional without being intrusive. It was the kind of lunch that turns into a memorable experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it!
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