Gusto Review - Blue Creek

Hubby and I have been together for two years :) so we understandably wanted to celebrate in style!! :) Our choice of upmarket restaurant was the Blue Creek in Ghar Lapsi... we had a night to remember!

The location: Though definitely off the beaten track, the Blue Creek is worth the drive. It is at Ghar Lapsi, limits of Siggiewi, right by the sea. If you're driving there at night, take it easy as there is no properly surfaced road! If driving there for lunch, enjoy the splendid views on the way!

The place: Very unassuming facade, though the restaurant is tastefully decorated on the inside. If possible, opt to eat out on the fantastic terrace overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea and the little rock of Filfla in the background :)

The menu: Mmmm... you will be spoilt for choice looking at the fish selection!! Hubby's Italian platter for starters was gorgeous and my home marinated salmon was pink and fresh! For mains we opted for a fresh barracuda (big enough to share) which was cooked to perfection. The chef was extremely helpful in dealing with my finicky inability to deal with fish bones! My double chocolate mousse dessert was heavenly :)

The staff: Extremely helpful and knowledgeable waiting staff, who were polite and served us with a smile, and the occasional joke, all night long! Hats off!!

Gusto: Had no problems getting 50% off our food.. and we saved 30 euro.. of which the waiting staff got a well deserved tip!

P's recommendation: For a romantic dinner, with sumptuous fish, a great atmosphere and excellent staff.. the Blue Creek is the place to go :) And of course, you can save 50% off your food bill by getting your Gusto card here :)

Gusto Review - Cote D'Azur

Since we've recently moved to the south of Malta, hubby and I had limited knowledge of the good places to eat out. We decided to trust Gusto on a busy weekday as I was not in the mood for driving more than five minutes to get to a great eatery! Our choice fell to Cote D'Azur.. and what a find :)

The location: Cote D'Azur is situated in a corner overlooking Marsascala bay and the Marsascala playing field. You get a great view of the harbour and of families having a fun evening out, while being far away enough to avoid the noise! Best spotted when taking the road out of Marsascala as can be overlooked on the way in, being on the other side of the road. Parking is easy on a week day, though considerably more of a hassle after 8pm on a weekend night.

The place: Hip modern decor, more elaborate inside than outside. Bathrooms are B-E-A-U-TIFUL, and you get to them with a couple of steps, under-illuminated with fairy lights! :)

The menu: Understandably specializing in fish, though their steak is not to be snobbed! Great tuna carpaccio starter and a great variety of well-prepared mains including fish, meats, pizza and pasta options.

The staff: Served by a smiling young lady, very knowledgeable about the menu. The owner also popped by to ask if our meal was going well :)

Gusto: Got 50% off our two starters, two mains and two deserts, and saved 37 euro :) They accept the 50% off offer every day except Saturday for dinner and no prior calling/ booking required.

P's recommendation: A stylish place for a good dinner in the south of Malta :) We even repeated the visit with another 5 friends of ours, and no-one was disappointed! So try it out whether for a date or a night out with friends... and save 50% off your food bill for two by getting your Gusto Card here :)