Adesso
At Adesso, we believe that a memorable dining experience is about more than just great food—it’s about creating a perfect harmony between cuisine and ambiance. Our restaurant combines the charm of a classic European bistro with a modern twist, offering a cozy, inviting setting that enhances every meal.
From intimate dinners to lively gatherings, every visit to Adesso is designed to celebrate the present moment. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully crafted to make your dining experience truly special. Join us and savor the essence of Europe in every bite.
A Taste of Tradition and Excellence
At Adesso, the menu offers a curated selection of European classics, with each dish crafted to reflect authenticity and quality. Starting in the sun-soaked regions of Southern Europe, guests can enjoy handmade pasta tossed in rich, velvety sauces and freshly baked bread paired with fragrant olive oil. The culinary experience draws inspiration from traditional recipes, using premium local and imported ingredients to bring flavors from the hills of Tuscany and the coastal towns of Spain to life.
As you move north, the menu expands to feature hearty Alpine dishes, including creamy risottos, succulent roasted meats, and delicate pastries, all complemented by an extensive wine list. Our wines are carefully selected from European vineyards, each chosen to enhance the dining experience and reflect the same dedication to tradition and quality as our cuisine. At Adesso, dining goes beyond food—it’s about creating moments to savor, with personalized service that ensures every visit feels like a celebration of life’s simple pleasures.
What Our Clients Say
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Great restaurant and they look after solo diners - A visit to this restaurant is highly recommended We visited on a Friday evening and received a very warm welcome. We started with delicious bread then I ate the... read more black cod with hummus and nectarine amber followed by the Maltese Trio for dessert. Both are highly recommended. The wine list had a comprehensive selection of local wines and advice was on hand to help you choose the best one for your meal The staff were attentive throughout our visit It was lovely to see someone dining alone there and having a good time. Having dined out alone on many occasions I find some restaurants make you feel comfortable and this is one of them. Lastly the restaurant is in a side street and their prices are very reasonable
March 25, 2022Maltese dishes, with style - We were a group of four at Adesso on a Friday night. We booked ahead - important in Valletta for most good restaurants. I had been before, several... read more years ago and enjoyed it then but it has since been redecorated. There are Maltese tiles on the floor and the walls are a deep blue, resulting in a more grand yet cosier experience. A waiter brought a delicious selection of warm fresh bread to the table and we then had a selection of starters. I had the salmon, which was delicate and fresh. The arancini was also a hit. For main course, most of us chose the rabbit We all really enjoyed it. Despite it being the national dish, I often don’t. But this was lovely and meaty, served on the bone. It had a delicious sauce and fabulous chunky chips to soak it up in. We then chose the imqaret and helwa dessert. Adored the former, found the latter too sweet for me. Many of the dishes on the menu were traditional Maltese recipes, but with a modern twist, which was nice as we had two visitors to Malta on our table. The other lovely thing we experienced was that the waiter would check in with us to see if we were ready for the second course. It meant we didn’t feel rushed and felt we could savour our food and the company,
October 8, 2021Wonderful birthday dinner! - Last week my fiancé and I had dinner at Adesso. The restaurant had caught our eye several times whilst walking in Valletta and stumbled upon it even throughout trip advisor... read more with great reviews. The restaurant is cosy and romantic, whilst in a quiet street with very few people and cars passing by, thus great views with none of the loud interrupting noises outside. We could talk very easily with one another as the atmosphere and music inside were balanced really well. Staff: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very friendly. Service:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very efficient and flowing Food: 😍😍😍😍😍😍 the most delicious meal we had at a restaurant The complementary starter included a maltese traditional food which was great. The main course was delicious and the dessert was a great surprise as it complemented the level of the food, and not just a store bought dessert on a fancy plate. Would highly recommend!
September 29, 2021Quirky but nice - Quirky but very nice - we were seated at a nice table inside. We had to ask for a menu and when the maitre de came to us for... read more our food order we had to ask for drinks. Not a brilliant start but all plain sailing after that. A short but very interesting menu with a couple of similar specials. Ore starters included delicious onion topped and local bread. Our starters included ‘pulled rabbit bau buns’ which were absolutely delicious and I would recommend highly. Four buns for €13 was far too many though. Two would have been plenty. Mains were nice too, my rabbit was excellent and my sons sea bream special was perfectly cooked. We ordered a traditional Maltese mixed pudding which was amazing and accompanied by a complimentary pistachio cake too, in fact all the puddings were given to us complimentary which was a nice touch along with a free Maltese Disderono shot. All very nice and for that reason, I would highly recommend this excellent restaurant. 5 out of 5!
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Fantastic night - We shared a starter (rabbit bao buns), a main (black truffle, veal lasagne) and two small plates (duck ravioli and rigatoni) and a dessert (Malta trio), and had a good... read more glass of wine each. This felt very luxurious and a real adventure but was very reasonably priced for the quality and the experience (We paid €74 so €37 each but we could have eaten for cheaper if we chose to). The manager was attentive and took the time to serve the food course by course as if it were a tasting menu. I would love to come back again and I recommend you go.
August 10, 2021What a Gem! - Visited this very visually appealing restaurant with my partner. We were placed in the cosiest of nooks, lighting was dim and really set the mood. Staff were super, no other... read more word can fit them better- polite, efficient and a little cheeky. We loved it! Lastly, one can really appreciate the freshness in their dishes and the attention they were given. Not to mention the prices, which were unexpectedly very reasonable given the location and ambiance of the restaurant. Will whole heartedly recommend this place to anybody! Unfortunately no picture of the dessert as I couldnt pace myself ☺️
July 26, 2021Very good restaurant - We found this restaurant because we were near to it and the reviews were nice... The atmosphere is very nice, music is good (just a bit too loud) ... read more They have an amazing choice of whiskey(no Glen 15 so the waiter gave me a 18 for the same price instead). My gf took the salmon. Very nice portion, very well cooked and very great taste. I took the duck breast,as french I prefer with pepper sauce but the tomato sweet sauce was very very good, the cooking was soooo perfect (medium rare). Just the lentils were a bit not enough cooked (said my gf, because for me it was okay) We took the chocolate fondant (as the waiter recommanded us) and 2 scoops of handmade ice cream, it was very good. About the waiter ALEX... A VERY nice person, very smiling, entertaining and if you need something he's here for you. So I (we) recommand this place if you're looking for a nice restaurant in LA VALLETTA.
October 3, 2020Amazing Evening at Adesso - We had a memorable Saturday night at such a wonderfully decorated restaurant which while being in the heart of Valletta , is still a peaceful place. The owner welcomed us... read more straight away and made sure we were all comfortable at our table. Service was excellent with the waitress serving us with a smile and helped us in choosing the right dish to our tasting and answering all queries we had on the menu. We were a group of six and starters and all our dishes arrived at the same time. For starters we had The Zekka s with the home made sausage which was out of this world and the tender succulent baby back ribs in finger licken . good sauce . Mains ranged from main pasta dish to home made mouth watering burgers to delicious duck breast. Desserts are very original and irresistable.I recommend this restaurant both for a romantic night, a special occasion of the family etc. Will definitely be back.
July 27, 2020