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£17 - £30
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International, Mediterranean, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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This warmly run, honest little restaurant has been family owned since the 1930s; its name refers back to the time when the current chef’s grandfather p...
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Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
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Reviewed 31 January 2024 via mobile

Quality from start to finish, the staff were amicable and friendly, and the menu was explained so thoroughly. The execution of the beef and the lamb was clinical and cooked to perfection, and the dessert was the headliner, an affogato which was so delicious. An...great pairing of hazelnut ice cream with a shot of espresso neutralised by a biscotti, it gave the rich and bitter tastes something sweet to hold on tooMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 15 January 2024

Amazing food and Wine worthy of the Michelin recommendation Good service although if it is busy, you can be waiting a while for your food, so if visiting ensure your not in a rush. We will visit again when in Malta

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 January 2024 via mobile

Very intimate restaurant, only approx 10 tables. Reasonable selection on the menu and simple food made truly elegant and inspiring. The price was fairly reasonable considering we had 2 x starters, 2 x mains, 1 shared dessert and a decent bottle of wine; came to...€150 Also, head waiter👏More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 19 November 2023 via mobile

Lovely romantic restaurant with absolutely beautiful food and service to match. It’s not cheap but it’s a “must do” experience.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 30 October 2023 via mobile

A nice setting in the square Friendly staff great food the second best in Mehelia after Renekkas. The Duck was excellent

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 18 October 2023 via mobile

We were made very welcome on arrival. The waiter was so friendly and obliging. We were brought some delicious bread and butter and ordered a Maltese rose wine. I had croquettes for my starter and my boyfriend had venison carpaccio. Both delicious. For mains my...boyfriend had the Fish of the Day (Dotte fish) - he said it resembled monkfish - it was served with celeriac, Parmesan, nuts and black garlic. For my main I chose lamb rump which was served with cauliflower purée, pomegranate and almonds. Both mains came with roast potatoes and we also ordered a side of local tomatoes (in chimmicurri/sherry vinegar). Wow!!! My lamb was totally melt in the mouth. Best lamb I’ve ever had. We ordered dessert. I had cheesecake (lime curd, meringue, blackberry sorbet and crumble and my boyfriend had an ice cream sandwich. Both served beautifully. Service was attentive without being over- bearing. It was a treat and we will probably go back again before our holiday ends.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 October 2023

1st time visiting did not book the Maitre d was amazing very friendly gave us 100 % service very knowledgeable about the dishes. Food was outstanding I had the Lamb hubby had duck .it was so good we booked for second visit .

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

Beware service and quality which is questionable. Looking at the other diners reactions I can only think the chef was a novice or having a bad day. 3 out of 4 starters questionable and two of our party of four had the same thing. Long...wait times between courses, which probably had something to do with charred overcooked potatoes and after 2 &1/2 hours we decided to ask for a cheque rather than desserts. Service was erratic with three servers over our time spent, with no service other than order and serve. It takes a little more than using good ingredients to execute fine dining. In all not what any of our party expected. At least good gelato was sold not too far away!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Excellent quality of food Very attentive service Friendly and knowledgeable staff Exceeded all our expectations Thank you- we will return one day

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023

We went for a celebratory meal and had probably one of the best meals we have ever had anywhere. The food was absolutely delicious supplemented by some lovely wine. The staff were attentive to perfection without being overbearing and the setting was wonderful. Whilst not...cheap, it is not overly expensive bearing in the mind the product. Most highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023 via mobile

Amazing food and service! The wine selection was great and the atmosphere was really beautiful! Would highly recommend!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Nothing special to be noticed regarding the food and I didn’t feel like I am in the Michelin star restaurant. I ordered steak and it was well cooked but the mushroom filled with meat, sos, the potatoes were basic. I have ordered also mussels as...a starter and again no flavour, too much vinegar and mayonnaise. Definitely I will not return. Too expensive for what they offer.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 August 2023

Cosy restaurant, lovely food and really friendly hosts. We really liked the food. We recommend the mussels, fish of the day and jummy desserts!!!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023

The finest, tastiest food I had in a long time. Compliments to the chef and whole staff of Commando Restaurant 💜👏🍝

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023

During our June (2023) visit to Mellieha my wife and I had the pleasure of dining at the Commando Restaurant. It was our repeat visit from our last in 2014. At that time the restaurant was just starting to develop as a fine dining destination...under Chef Damian and his wife Rossana who greeted us warmly and gave us a wonderful experience. That visit was reviewed at that time in the Commando’s collection by my wife, Sally D. Our visit this June therefore was full of expectations. Our dinner this time around was excellent as before with impeccable good food and wine along with excellent service. The staff was friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome. Though we expected as much based on past experiences, it was great that nine years had not changed the “Commando” experience. Since 2014 the Commando had undergone several changes and challenges. For one we were happy that the Commando had survived the global change of the pandemic and was awarded (and rewarded) the recognition of a Michelin Bib Gourmand several times since. Though Chef Damian has handed the kitchen to other chefs (sorry I did not get the name of the current one), he and his wife still own and run it and maintain their signature high quality. I was curious how a restaurant like the Commando navigated and survived the pandemic, especially in somewhat remote Mellieha. So, I sifted through their Facebook postings during the pandemic years. There is a great story there on how to fight back with innovation and grit. Among those were doing home delivery of their food in containers suitable for reheating. I understand they even kept a staff member on hand to answer any phone calls customers might have with this method. Also, they reinvented the donut and several other things that kept them afloat. So, I applaud their ability to stay on mission and get back to providing the quality they are known for. We missed not meeting Chef Damian and Rossana on this visit as their role has changed but knowing they are still at the helm; we wish them and their budding family the best. Manuel DMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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My friend is celiac and very gluten intolerant. The staff here were excellent and fully understood her requirements, she had a selection of food to choose from and had the best meal she's he'd since being diagnosed... More
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Yes we parked in the parking bays in on the road outside. That was at about 8pm & we managed to park both hire cars without any problems.
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Commando Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5