Balkankan Restaurant
Balkankan is a family run Balkan restaurant in Balluta Bay, St Julian’s, Malta, serving authentic Balkan food from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner. Discover a menu featuring traditional dishes, grilled meat, fresh fish, homemade bread, vegetables and savory plates prepared with fresh ingredients. Every dish brings bold Balkan flavours, family tradition and the heart of home cooking to the table. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience by the bay, with generous portions, wine spritzers and Happy Hour. Whether you are looking for a Balluta restaurant, restaurants in St Julian’s or restaurants near me, our team welcomes locals and visitors for a fresh, memorable meal and a true Balkan culinary journey in Malta.
Customer's reviews
Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Malta and an absolute must-try. The food is simply divine, with prices that are very reasonable for the quality you get. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is warm and authentic, and you genuinely feel transported to the Balkans the moment you walk in. Pljeskavica is incredibly unique, arguably even better than what you’ll find in the Balkans and the suckling pig is outstanding, perfectly cooked and irresistibly crispy (served on weekends). Every salad and dessert we tried was delicious as well. The servers are friendly, attentive, and extremely helpful, happily guiding you through the menu and recommending dishes based on your preferences. Overall, a fantastic dining experience from start to finish and highly recommended
~ Emma B
What a great evening at Balkankan.
We started with a selection of meze, pindzur, Macedonian salad, traditional peppers and grilled zucchini... all with proper Balkan rakijas. Everything was fresh, full of flavour and tasted homemade but most importantly authentic.
The highlight of the night was the roasted piglet. Honestly, one of the best we’ve had anywhere in the Mediterranean. Crispy on the outside, tender and full of flavour. Absolutely delicious.
The place itself is lovely too. We sat outside by the waterfront, surrounded by greenery, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Great food, generous portions and friendly service. It’s the kind of place where you can sit back, enjoy your food and take your time.
If you’re in Malta and love authentic Balkan food, Balkankan is definitely worth a visit. We’ll be back for sure. 🇲🇰❤️🇲🇹
~ Nikola A
Jedzenie niesamowicie pyszne,polecam każdemu i nie zastanawiać się bo gwarantuje że jest malo takich miejsc gdzie wszystko tak dobrze smakuje i nie jest to cena z kosmosu jam za taka jakość, dodatkowo jest super podane na płytach. Niesamowite bo mieszkam przy samej restauracji A trafiłem tu w mój 14 ostatni dzień, bardzo żałuję ze tak późno tu trafilem.
~ Adrian X
Blog
Wednesday lunch at Balkankan Restaurant 🍽️
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Posted on: October 7, 2026
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Posted on: October 2, 2026
Dinner in Balluta Bay 🍽️
End September with a relaxed Balkan dinner at Balkankan Restaurant in St Julian’s.
Enjoy grilled meats, kebapi, pljeskavica…
Posted on: September 29, 2026
Contact information
Phone
+356 9978 2217
Address
34 Main Street Pjazza Baluta
St Julian's
STJ1091
Sunday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Monday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Friday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
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