This is a stylish, multi purpose establishment in Tigne Point which appeals to small and large tables alike. Offering fantastic views of Valletta across the Harbour, it has both indoor and outdoor dining areas.

It came with several strong recommendations when we were looking for a venue to host a relatively large birthday party for a relatively petite yet prized friend of ours who can be rather hard to please.

We were a large table of 15 persons and my first comment will be that throughout the few weeks prior to the dinner, I was communicating constantly with the restaurant with frequent changes and was always perfectly handled with nothing but full cooperation. Already at booking stage, especially in such cases of groups with special requirements, consisting of cakes and other specifications, one can already clearly gauge the professionalism of the venue and their desire to please. So absolutely no qualms from this point of view.

We also hassled them a bit with the table, adding a couple of seats, then removing them, then adding them again, but no bad vibes whatsoever were ever sensed.

It was also appreciated that with 15 of us there, we were told that ordering from their normal a la carte menu there and then would not be a problem, which of course we did. Their menu, although not fantastically extensive, is very varied.

So as was to be expected, a large variety of dishes were ordered, both as starters and main courses.

The service throughout was satisfactory and of a very acceptable standard, the food was not served presto, but neither was it annoyingly late, so all in all proceedings were in order.

I also enjoyed the comfortable and intimate sofa on one side of the table which proved to add much joy and comfort throughout the meal, as well as ample photo opportunities, much to the accompanying girls’ delight.

Overall, there were no complaints about the food and every dish was acceptable, however the general consensus seemed to be that it was neither of an impressive standard. I would not go as far as saying that the food was disappointing, but it was not inspiring or spectacular either.

From a pricing point of view I would also say that both food and notably wine and drinks could easily be priced a bit lower, as they are currently at the very top acceptable limit.

We were there until late, we made a nuisance of ourselves and had many a drink for the road, however again the staff were most obliging. With a tiny bit of effort to improve the food to a slightly higher standard, as well as a minimal lower revision of pricing, this could prove to be an awesome groups function establishment.

We still had a great time and after a long and complicated bill paying exercise, we took the birthday girl to party elsewhere where she endeavoured to realise the rude expletives we had inscribed on her cake, which she aptly blowed with a beaming smile.