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
€5.95
(V) Beetroot Falafel Fritters
€8.95/ €12.95
Chickpea & Beetroot Fritters served with Honey-Paprika-Yoghurt Dip
(V) Duo Bruschetta
€8.95 / €12.95
Toasted Maltese Bread, Tomatoes, Garlic,
Onions and Basil & Grated 'Gbejna' , Avocado, Crushed Chickpeas & Chillies
Fried Calamari
€16.95 / €19.95
Sauce Tartare, Petite Salad & Lemon Wedge
Main Course served French Fries & Salad
Moules-Frites
€21.00
Mussels cooked in White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, Aromatics & Lemon. Served with Toasted bread & French Fries
Duo of Local Pork Sausages
€12.50
Homemade Traditional Maltese Pork with Fennel Seeds & Red Leicester Served with Caramelized Onions, Garlic Bread & Fennel Jus
(V) (GF) Aubergine Parmigiana
€14.50
Baked Layers of Aubergines, Mozzarella, Tomato-Basil Sauce & Parmesan Cheese
Maltese Platter
€24.95
A Selection of Maltese Sausage, Tuna Sott Oljo, Maltese Soft & Peppered 'Ġbejna', Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chickpea Paste, Bigilla, Stuffed Olives, Local Ftira, 'Galletti', Tomato Conserve & 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
Soup and Salads
(V) Soup of the Day
€8.95
(V) (GF) Poached Pear & Halloumi Salad
€14.95
Poached Pear in Port Wine, Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Walnuts, Mixed Leaves & Fig Vinaigrette
Burrata & Caramelized Plums Salad
€18.95
Burrata from Puglia, Caramelized Plums, Parma Ham, Parmesan & Hazelnut Crumble, Candied Pecans & Orange Dressing
Chicken Caesar’s Salad
€16.50
Grilled Chicken Breast, Crispy Iceberg Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Grana Shavings, Croutons and Caesar Dressing
Smoked Duck Breast Salad
€17.95
Thin Slices of Smoked Duck Breast, Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry, Wakame, Crispy Onions, Soy, Sesame & Coriander Dressing.
Octopus Salad
€18.50
Sous Vide Octopus, Calamata, Olives, Capers, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, White Wine, Olive Oil, Lemon Wedge, Herbs & Garlic Bread

'Served Warm'

(GF) Beef Fillet Carpaccio
€17.50
Cucumber Pearls, Radish, Grana Padano Shavings and Orange Dressing
Pasta and Risotto
(V) Butternut Squash Risotto
€15.95 / €17.95
Butternut Squash, Mascarpone, Pumpkin Seeds, Onion, Rosemary, Hazelnut & Parmesan Crumble, Parmesan Shavings
Garganelli Fegato e Funghi
€16.50 / €17.95
Chicken Liver, Mushrooms, Onion, Garlic, Marsala, Balsamic Glaze & Cream
Linguine Vongole e Pepperoncino
€17.50 / €18.50
Vongole, Pepperoncini, Garlic, Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Fish Stock, Fresh Basil & Mint
Fettuccini Gamberi e Zucchini
€18.50 / €19.95
King Prawns, Bisque, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Garlic, Onions, Fresh Herbs & Cream
(V) Cacio e Pepe Filled Ravioli
€16.50 / €17.95
Ravioli Brown Nut Butter, Sage, Kale, Ricotta Salata & Flaked Almonds
Rigatoni Carbonara
€15.95 / €17.95
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 Fiore di Latte, Oregano & Fresh Basil
(V) Parmigiana
€13.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Fior di Latte, Aubergine, Baked Egg, 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
€14.95
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Fresh Basil, Guanciale, Spicy Nduja, Pulled Pork, & Salami Milano
Pizza Pistacchina
€15.95
Pistachio Cream, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Mortadella, Crushed Pistachio, Burrata, Fennel Seeds and Rucola
Bella Malta
€14.95
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Maltese Sausage, 'Ġbejna', Sundried Tomatoes, Caramelised Onions & Fennel Seeds
La Parma
€15.95
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Cherry Tomatoes, Parma Ham, Rucola, Mozzarella di Bufola & Sesame seeds
Carbonara
€15.50
Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Pecorino, Guanciale, Cream, Cracked Black Pepper, Chopped Parsley and Baked Egg
Trattoria A.D. 1530
€15.95
Pumpkin Cream, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Maltese Sausage, Crispy Zucchini, Walnuts, Baked Ricotta and Basil
Extra Toppings at €1.50 each

Mushrooms, ‘Ġbejna’, Parmesan shavings,  Rucola, Baked Egg, Anchovies, Caramelized Onions, Cherry Tomatoes

Extra Toppings at €2.50 each

Guanciale, Maltese Sausage, Pulled Pork, Parma Ham, Salami, Mozzarella di Bufola, Mozzarella Fior di Latte

Main Courses
(V) Root Vegetable Tart Tatin
€22.95
Caramelised Onions, Melted Brie & Crispy Kale
Baked Local Seabass
€27.95
Served with King Prawn, Mussels, Cherry Tomatoes & 'Aljotta' Sauce
(GF) Local Rabbit, Traditionally Braised with Garlic & Thyme
€27.95
Served with Pea & Onion Gravy, French Fries and Mixed Leaf & Tomato Salad
with Basil Oil
(GF) Grilled Boneless Chicken
€26.95
Glazed with Honey & Orange. Served with Wilted Greens, Grilled King Oyster Mushroom & Romesco Sauce
Duo of Local Pork
€29.00
Crispy Belly & Pulled Pork Fritter, Wilted Greens & Fennel Jus
Grilled Beef Rib eye (350gr)
€32.50
Crispy Onion Rings, Sauce Poivre
Braised Beef Cheeks
€28.95
Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks, Root Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Beef Jus
Trattoria Burger
€17.00
In-House Made Angus Beef Pattie (180gr) in a Brioche Bun, Bacon Jam, Mature Cheddar, Fresh Tomatoes, Crispy Lettuce, French Fries and, Bouquetière of Fresh Leaves

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

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Mixed Leaf  & Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

Roast New Potatoes with Fennel Seeds

French Fries

Extra side dishes at an extra charge of €3.95

Kids' Corner
Beef Burger
€8.95
with French Fries
Garganelli Pasta
€8.95
with Tomato Sauce
Kid's Pizza
€10.50
Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce and Wudy Sausage
5 pieces Breaded Crunchy Chicken Breast
€9.00
with French Fries
8 pieces Breaded Crunchy Chicken Breast
€12.00
with French Fries
Gateaux, Cakes and Tarts
Pecan Tart, Pistachio Foam, Hazelnut Cremaux
€7.50
served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Deconstructed Tiramisu
€7.50
Lady Fingers in Coffee syrup served with Mascarpone Espuma
Crème Brûlée
€6.95
Exotic Fruit Mousse, Coconut Cake, Mango Compote (GF, LF)
€6.95
'Imqaret'
€6.95
served with 'Gelat tan-Nanna'
Chocolate Fondant
€7.50
served with Vanilla Ice Cream cooking time of 10 minutes
‘Snickers Bar’
€7.50
Caramelised White Chocolate and Peanut Mousse
served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Ice Cream & Sorbet 1 Scoop
€1.50
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Kit Kat, Smarties, Pistachio, Gelat Tan-Nanna, Frutti di Bosco Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet
Ice Cream & Sorbet 2 Scoops
€3.00
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Kit Kat, Smarties, Pistachio, Gelat Tan-Nanna, Frutti di Bosco Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet
Ice Cream & Sorbet 3 Scoops
€4.25
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Kit Kat, Smarties, Pistachio, Gelat Tan-Nanna, Frutti di Bosco Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet,

Wine Selection

“Wine is like the incarnation – it is both divine and human”

All wine options are showcased in the brochure below.

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Beverage Selection

“Some drink to remember, some drink to forget”

All beverage options are showcased in the brochure below.

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