2 Best Restaurants in Gozo and Comino, Malta

In the villages of Gozo, bakeries have always been a hub of activity thanks to their huge wood-burning ovens. Locals used to bring trays of vegetables and slabs of meat to be cooked in the searing flames—it's still not an uncommon sight today on Sundays and during festivals. Mekren's is especially popular for its wood-fired local pizza (ftira), typically topped with tomato, anchovies, goat cheese, and potato. Unlike other bakeries on the island, it doesn't need to be ordered in advance here—you can just turn up and take it away.

A truly authentic Gozitan experience is enjoying locally produced charcuterie and plates of pasta in this vaulted stone medieval building in the shade of Gozo Cathedral. There isn't an extensive menu—daily specials appear on a chalkboard—but you'll be assured of handcrafted cheeses, crusty bread, local honey, and wine that's traveled only a couple of miles from a local vineyard. The rabbit is reliably good, but it's the goat-cheese-packed ravioli that are truly special. Tours with Gozo Adventures include visits to the farm where Rikardu makes his gbejna cheeselets.