The Trattoria AD 1530 is a charming eatery that prides itself in serving traditional and tasty food typical of the name ‘Trattoria’.

Our Menu

Antipasti
Bowl of Mixed Olives
€5.20
Zucchini Fritti with Parmigiano Reggiano
€7.95
Homemade Maltese-Style Arancini
€14.50
Crispy Fried Rice Balls Stuffed with Maltese Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Ġbejna, served with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli & Tomato Sauce
(V) Bruschetta
€12.95
Toasted Maltese Bread, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions & Basil Toasted Maltese Bread, Aubergine Caviar, Pomegranate & Pecorino
Fried Calamari
€18.50
Sauce Tartare, Mixed Leaves & Lemon Wedge
Traditional Octopus Stew
€18.50
Sous Vide Octopus, Calamata Olives, Capers, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, White Wine, Olive Oil, Herbs & Garlic Bread. Served Warm
Maltese Platter
€24.95
A Selection of Marinated Maltese Sausage, Tuna
Sott’Olio, Maltese Soft & Peppered 'Ġbejna',
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Arjoli, ‘Bigilla’, Stuffed Olives,
Local ‘Ftira’, ‘Galletti’, Tomato ‘Kunserva’ & Xara Olive Oil
Focaccia Messinese
€10.95
Anchovy, Tomato , Mozzarella, Rucola & Roasted Garlic Oil
(V) Focaccia Campania
€9.95
Roasted Garlic Oil, Calamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes & Rosemary
Duo of Local Pork Sausages
€13.95
Homemade Traditional Maltese Pork with Fennel Seeds & Red Leicester. Served with Caramelised Onions, Garlic Bread & Fennel Jus
Soup and Salads
(V) Soup of the Day
€8.95
(V) (GF) Poached Pear & Ġbejna Salad
€14.95
Poached Pear in Port Wine, 'Ġbejna’, Roasted Walnuts, Mixed Leaves & a Lemon & Honey Vinaigrette
Burrata & Seasonal Fruit Salad
€18.95
Burrata from Puglia Seasonal Fruit, Parma Ham, Candied Pecans, Herb Croute & Orange Dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
€17.95
Grilled Chicken Breast, Crispy Iceberg Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Grana Shavings, Croutons & Caesar Dressing
(V) (GF) Caprese Salad
€16.50
Mozzarella di Bufola, Beef Tomatoes, Basil Leaves & Local Olive Oil
(GF) Beef Fillet Carpaccio
€18.50
Rucola, Pecorino, Semi-Dried Cherry Tomatoes & Parsley Oil
Pasta and Risotto
(V) Risotto 'Margerita'
€16.95 / €17.95
Tomato Juice, Onion, Smoked Butter,
Burrata Spuma & Marjoram Oil
Garganelli Fegato e Funghi
€18.50 / €19.95
Chicken Liver, Mushrooms, Onion, Garlic, Cream, Marsala & Balsamic Glaze
Linguine Vongole e Peperoncino
€19.95 | €21.50
Vongole, Pepperoncini, Garlic, Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Fish Stock, Fresh Basil
& Mint
Fettuccine allo Scoglio
€19.95 | €22.50
King Prawns, Calamari, Vongole, Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine, Tomato Sauce & Herbs
(V) Gozitan Ravioli
€16.95 / €18.95
Ravioli filled with Gozitan ‘Ġbejna’, Broad Beans & Raisins, ‘Ġbejna’ Velouté, Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli & Flaked Almonds
Rigatoni 'Carbonara'
€19.95 | €21.50
Crispy Guanciale, Pecorino Romano, Egg Yolk & Crushed Black Pepper

Gluten Free Pasta is available at an extra charge of €1.85 per person

Pizza
(V) Margherita
€10.95
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Oregano & Fresh Basil
(V) Parmigiana
€13.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Fior di Latte, Aubergine Caviar, Rucola & Parmesan Shavings
Città Vecchia
€14.50
Square Pizza with Virgin Olive Oil, Mozzarella Fior
di Latte, Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Caramelised Onions, 'Ġbejna' & Sesame Seeds
Città Silenziosa
€15.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Fresh Basil, Spicy Nduja, Pulled Pork & Salami Milano
Pizza Pistacchina
€16.95
Cream, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Mortadella, Crushed Pistachio, Burrata, Pistachio Pesto,
Fennel Seeds & Rucola
Bella Malta
€14.95
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Maltese Sausage, 'Ġbejna', Roasted Potatoes, Caramelised Onions & Fennel Seeds
La Parma
€16.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Cherry Tomatoes , Parma Ham, Rucola, Mozzarella di Bufala & Sesame Seeds
Carbonara
€15.50
Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Pecorino, Guanciale, Cream, Cracked Black Pepper, Chopped Parsley & Egg Yolk Mix
Trattoria A.D. 1530
€15.95
Cream, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Thin Slices of Porchetta & Fennel Seeds. Porchetta served cold
Extra Toppings at €1.50 each

Mushrooms, ‘Ġbejna’, Parmesan Shavings, Rucola, Anchovies, Caramelised
Onions, Cherry Tomatoes

Extra Toppings at €2.50 each

Guanciale, Maltese Sausage , Pulled Pork, Salami, Mozzarella Fior di Latte,
Mozzarella di Bufala

Extra Toppings at €4.50 each

Burrata, Parma ham

Main Courses
Braised Beef Cheeks
€29.95
Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks, Root Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Beef Jus
(GF) Traditional Rabbit Braised with Garlic & Thyme
€27.95
Served with Pea & Onion Gravy, French Fries & a Mixed Leaf & Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
Trattoria Burger
€17.00
In-House Made Angus Beef Patty (200gr) in a Brioche Bun, Crispy Guanciale, Caramelised Onions, Black garlic Aioli, Red Leicester Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes, Crispy Lettuce, French Fries, and Bouquetiere of Fresh Leaves
(V) (GF) Aubergine Parmigiana
€17.95
Baked Layers of Aubergines, Mozzarella, Tomato-Basil Sauce & Parmesan Cheese

The above Mains are served as complete plates with the
accompaniments described.

(V) Root Vegetable Tart
€22.95
Caramelised Onions & Melted Brie
(GF) Baked Local Seabass
€27.95
Served with King Prawn, Vongole, Cherry Tomatoes & Fish Velouté
(GF) Grilled Boneless Chicken Glazed with Honey & Orange
€27.95
Served with Wilted Greens, Grilled King Oyster Mushroom & Romesco Sauce
Herb Roasted Porchetta
€29.00
Parsnip Purée, Apple Gel & Mustard Jus
Grilled Beef Ribeye (350gr)
€34.95
Crispy Onion Rings & Pepper Sauce

All of the above main courses are served with a choice of two of the below side dishes:

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
French Fries
Roast New Potatoes with Fennel Seeds
Mixed Leaf & Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

 

Add an Extra Side for €5.00

Kids' Corner
5 Pieces Breaded Crispy Chicken Breast
€9.00
with French Fries
8 Pieces Breaded Crunchy Chicken Breast
€12.00
With French Fries
Beef Burger
€8.95
With French Fries
Kids Pizza
€10.50
With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & Wudy Sausage
Garganelli Pasta
€8.95
With Tomato Sauce
Dessert
Artisanal Cheese
€12.95
Three types of cheese, Fruit Chutney, Biscuits
Tiramisu
€7.95
Lady Fingers in Coffee syrup served with Mascarpone Spuma
Crème Brûlée
€7.50
(GF, LF) Summer Berry, Pear and Almond Cake
€7.50
Served with Frutti di Bosco Sorbet
Chocolate Fondant
€ 7.95
served with Vanilla Ice Cream
cooking time of 10 minutes
‘Imqaret’
€ 7.50
served with ‘Ġelat tan-Nanna’
'Kannol'
€ 7.50
Sweet Sheep Ricotta, Crushed Pistachios.
Served with Pistachio Ice Cream
Ice Cream & Sorbet 1 scoop
€ 3.25
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Kit Kat, Smarties, Pistachio, ‘Ġelat tan-Nanna’ , Lemon Sorbet, Frutti di Bosco Sorbet
Ice Cream & Sorbet 2 Scoops
€ 4.75
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Kit Kat, Smarties, Pistachio, ‘Ġelat tan-Nanna’ , Lemon Sorbet, Frutti di Bosco Sorbet
Ice Cream & Sorbet 3 Scoops
€ 5.75
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Kit Kat, Smarties, Pistachio, ‘Ġelat tan-Nanna’ , Lemon Sorbet, Frutti di Bosco Sorbet

Beverage Selection

“Some drink to remember, some drink to forget”

All beverage options are showcased in the brochure below.

View Beverage List

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We look forward to having you with us.