Sottovento Restaurant and Pizzeria, Birgu (Vittoriosa)

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Pizza, Pasta, Platters, Cocktails

Amenities

Free Wifi Wheelchair Accessible Highchairs Available Television Street Parking Pets Friendly

Opening Hours

Today: 12:00-23:00
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Opening Hours

Monday
12:00-23:00
Tuesday
12:00-23:00
Wednesday
12:00-23:00
Thursday
12:00-23:00
Friday
12:00-23:00
Saturday
12:00-20:00
Sunday
12:00-13:00

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 Sottovento Restaurant and Pizzeria

Sottovento Restaurant and Pizzeria was established in the tranquil city of Birgu. The restaurant invites you to enjoy Italian and Mediterranean cuisines.

From perfectly cooked ravioli or spaghetti marinara as a starter and on to the specialty of Sottovento - grilled swordfish. Finish up your dinner with an ice cream which is the unique characteristic of Sottovento. Here you can also degustate delicious house wine, white wine or beer and a great espresso too.

Sottovento is famous for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to serve you.

Customer Reviews (67 reviews)

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Mary

(1 week ago)

Staff was very helpful and attentive.

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John

(2 months ago)

Excellent all round

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Petra

(2 months ago)

HIGHLY NOT recommended for a Sunday lunch. First impression, over booked and understaffed for the venue. Our starters came 1hr and 30mins after we ordered. Drinks were ordered and not given. Toilets were not hygienic and flushing was not working. We were a table of 6 where the food was not served altogether. We had 1 missing plate which was not served as they misplaced the order. We were informed by the waiter that after 2 mins, they were going to get the missing plate- waited for 10mins and the plate didn’t arrive, so we cancelled the food. After being served badly, we weren’t offered something. Never going back there again!

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Rachael

(3 months ago)

Delicious food and always service with a smile.

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Sharon

(4 months ago)

The food and service were EXCELLENT. Very sadly there was no pizza and no focaccia available on the day we went. And I think there could be a little more effort involved for being able to provide gluten free options. All our guests really enjoyed it thank you.

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Marthese

(4 months ago)

A very enjoyable experience

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Anna

(4 months ago)

It was our first time having dinner at sottovento and we really loved the pizza . Even if the place was packed they did not let us wait for too long and the service was very good too. We will definitely come back . Keep it up !

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Claudine

(6 months ago)

Very good

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Shauni

(6 months ago)

Wonderful staff and amazing food!

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Joseph

(6 months ago)

Too early last order. Putting down tents while patrons still eating

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Berniece

(7 months ago)

It took ages for our table to be cleaned and kept calling and noone took any notice

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Rebecca

(7 months ago)

Out waiter was super nice and the vibe of the restaurant was calm and relaxing with an amazing view

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Ray

(9 months ago)

Bookia is a very good booking App and they look after their customers. We arrived on time and were given our table and ordering and food & drinks service was fast. Well done and Thank you Bookia & Sottovento

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Josette

(10 months ago)

The food was simply delicious. Been going there for years, and always enjoyed great food. The only con, is they seem to be under staffed.....for we had to wait for too long ....but apart that, I highly recommend

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Shirley

(11 months ago)

Good food

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Kylie

(1 year ago)

Very good service by the waiters

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V.Fenech

(1 year ago)

Even though it was a very busy day, food shouldn't have taken 1.5 hours to get to the table. Desserts too expensive for the portion served. The menu is extensive, food is very good. I appreciated the service with a smile and also that sides are included with the mains.

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Anna

(1 year ago)

Very good food and service. We are regular clients.

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Josette

(1 year ago)

Always a pleasure to dine here. Very good food and nice staff. Highly recommend 👌

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Pauline

(1 year ago)

Very good food

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David

(1 year ago)

super

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Audrey

(1 year ago)

The food is excellent but the service is very poor. The place is understaffed and we had to wait for a whole hour before we were served our drinks. We had to actually get up from our table and summon a waiter personally to our table...and even then we were made to wait further.

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Audrey

(1 year ago)

The food is excellent but the service is very poor. The place I understaffed and we had to wait for a whole hour before we were served our drinks. We had to actually get up from our table and summon a waiter personally to our table...and even then we were made to wait further.

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Audrey

(1 year ago)

The food is excellent but the service is very poor. The place I understaffed and we had to wait for a whole hour before we were served our drinks. We had to actually get up from our table and summon a waiter personally to our table...and even then we were made to wait further.

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Kathryn

(1 year ago)

Overall it is always a pleasant experience.

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Josette

(1 year ago)

Love this restaurant...been going there, for years. And we were always served great food. Highly recommend 👌

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Josette

(1 year ago)

Been there many times, always a pleasure to dine there.

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Josette

(1 year ago)

A pleasant afternoon, enjoying good food. Highly recommend 👌

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Kathin

(1 year ago)

Super 👍👍👍

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Diane

(1 year ago)

It was a very good meal, the risotto was a bit bland.. but the rest was all good. Service was very good

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Josette

(1 year ago)

The service is very good and the food very delicious

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Claire

(1 year ago)

Very good but they require more service staff as the restaurant was full and there was only 4 to 5 people serving

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Karl

(1 year ago)

Great food and service! Perfect location

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Analise

(1 year ago)

Courteous staff and the food is to die for. Portions are really filling and taste is top

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Sara

(1 year ago)

We enjoyed our family lunch food was very good, waitress was Maltese shocker now a days 😅 and place has nice view

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David

(1 year ago)

Good, but I think over priced

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Karen

(1 year ago)

Good

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Joseph

(1 year ago)

Good Value.

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tonio

(2 years ago)

Friendly staff and good food.

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Catherine

(2 years ago)

Good

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Mark

(2 years ago)

Worth a visit

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Pamela

(2 years ago)

Waiter at table 21 was excellent. Maltese wines were ridiculously expensive. Food was very good

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Pamela

(2 years ago)

Waiter at table 21 was excellent. Maltese wines were ridiculously expensive. Food was very good

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Michael

(2 years ago)

Over priced for thewuality of food presented. Scolio at almost eur20 is s rip-off. Dish not ss I recall it last year, slimmed down on fresh shellfish.

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Elaine

(2 years ago)

We thought only the pizza would be missing from the menu, but there were barley 13 items available. Not even Chicken breat on the menu. And we asked for the meat sauce to be on the side and they refused! Plus there was water coming out of the bathroom under all the tables. All in all the food we ordered was very good. But we have been very disappointed that they had such a tiny menu.

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Estelle

(2 years ago)

Great service and excellent customer service

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ERALDO

(2 years ago)

Everything was great . Just needed some soft music in the background .

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Remenda

(2 years ago)

Good service and good food

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Sammut

(2 years ago)

Not all the food came out at the same time and one waited almost 10 mins more to be served. Some staff seemed overwhelmed

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Sammut

(2 years ago)

Not all the food came out at the same time and one waited almost 10 mins more to be served. Some staff seemed overwhelmed

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Anthony

(2 years ago)

Recommended

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Georvin

(2 years ago)

Good value for money

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Valerie

(2 years ago)

Very friendly service

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Kirsten

(2 years ago)

Food was delicious and very friendly staff

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Maria

(2 years ago)

Great food and service!

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Anthony

(2 years ago)

Excellent

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Estelle

(2 years ago)

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Hayley

(2 years ago)

Very pleasant - good food and great service!

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Vincent

(2 years ago)

Great Restaurant

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Graziella

(3 years ago)

Delicious food and great service. I suggest to book beforehand as well know.

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Renald

(3 years ago)

We had a table outside and there was an infestation of cockroaches!. Food and service was good but it was a disgusting experience!

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Audrey

(3 years ago)

food good but service is not that grat,we had to call them for came to serve us

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Luis

(3 years ago)

Sat outside. Beautiful atmosphere. Good food. It was hot. I suggest more fans to reach the whole area.

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Deirdre

(3 years ago)

Ok food,

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Pauline

(3 years ago)

Good food and good service plus an exellant view.

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Simone

(3 years ago)

Excellent, very enjoyable

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Jesmond

(3 years ago)

Very good.lovely service with a smile.

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