LUMIERE RESTAURANT

About Us

Lumière Restaurant is a new Mediterranean dining concept with a contemporary style using the finest seasonal produce accompanied with flawless wine pairing to enhance your dining experience. At Lumiere Restaurant, set on the rooftop of Palazzo Bifora, you can enjoy our exquisite menu in an elegant ambiance while enjoying the picturesque views of the Mdina surroundings. Indulge in our Mediterranean-inspired dishes carefully curated by our team of talented chefs. Cocktail bar & lounge at Lumiere Restaurant, Description, and concept: Enjoy a wide range of original and classic cocktails and mocktails by the relaxing sky pool at Lumiere restaurant bar and lounge. Come and try out the carefully crafted cocktails by our expert mixologist and a selection of fine wines and spirits.

The food of heaven

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OUR GALLERY

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Our Menu

At Lumiere Restaurant, the Lunch and Dinner Menu ranges from one-bite tastes to substantial composed dishes, each meant to complement the next. The ultimate result is an integrated and engaging sequence of tastes, textures, and aromas. Executive Chef Matthew Vassallo creates food that captures a sense of wonder. There is an emotional element that interplays with the ingredients and incorporates memories like seasoning.

BREAKFAST
LUNCH AND DINNER

BREAKFAST

Beverages

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice & Water. Selection of Coffees and Selection of Teas

Additional

A glass of Sparking Wine

To Start

Freshly Baked Bakery Basket with our croissant, Danish pastry with local honey and local marmalades

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Basket

On Request

Cereals

PARFAIT

YOGURT – Home-made nutty Granola – NUTS – CHIA CEEDS – SEASONAL FRESH FRUITS – SHAVED NUTS

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please inform a member of our staff.

Option 1

Cold Cuts & Cheese Platter

Artisanal Cold Cuts Cheese Platter

Additional

CURED Salmon Plate

Option 2

Eggs ROYALE

Poached egg with IN HOUSE CURED SALMON, DILL TUILE and CREAMY CONCOCTION OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE & CAVIAR on English muffin

Option 3

Eggs Benedict

Poached egg with Streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin

Option 4

EGG FLORENTINE

Poached egg with A LAYER OF SAUTEED FRESH SPINACH ALL DRAPED WITH RICH CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE on a CRISPY TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN

Option 5

Omelette

With a choice of fillings: Smoked Ham ~ CURED Salmon CONDIMENTS: Tomato – Onion – Mushroom – Cheese – SPINACH

Option 6

Avocado

Poached egg with crushed avocado and CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE on sourdough

Option 7

Full English

HOMEMADE SAUSAGE – BAKED BEANS – BUTTON MUSHROOMS – GLAZED BACON – CRISPY ARTICHOKE GRATIN – CHAR GRILLED TOMATO AND YOUR PREFERRED SELECTION OF COOKED EGGS (Scrambled / Fried / Poached)

Additional

A glass of Sparking Wine

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please inform a member of our staff.

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BREAKFAST

Beverages

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice & Water. Selection of Coffees and Selection of Teas

Additional

A glass of Sparking Wine

To Start

Freshly Baked Bakery Basket with our croissant, Danish pastry with local honey and local marmalades

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Basket

On Request

Cereals

PARFAIT

YOGURT - Home-made nutty Granola – NUTS – CHIA CEEDS – SEASONAL FRESH FRUITS - SHAVED NUTS

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please inform a member of our staff.

Option 1

Cold Cuts & Cheese Platter

Artisanal Cold Cuts Cheese Platter

Additional

CURED Salmon Plate

Option 2

Eggs ROYALE

Poached egg with IN HOUSE CURED SALMON, DILL TUILE and CREAMY CONCOCTION OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE & CAVIAR on English muffin

Option 3

Eggs Benedict

Poached egg with Streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin

Option 4

EGG FLORENTINE

Poached egg with A LAYER OF SAUTEED FRESH SPINACH ALL DRAPED WITH RICH CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE on a CRISPY TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN

Option 5

Omelette

With a choice of fillings: Smoked Ham ~ CURED Salmon CONDIMENTS: Tomato - Onion - Mushroom - Cheese - SPINACH

Option 6

Avocado

Poached egg with crushed avocado and CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE on sourdough

Option 7

Full English

HOMEMADE SAUSAGE - BAKED BEANS - BUTTON MUSHROOMS - GLAZED BACON - CRISPY ARTICHOKE GRATIN - CHAR GRILLED TOMATO AND YOUR PREFERRED SELECTION OF COOKED EGGS (Scrambled / Fried /. Poached)

Additional

A glass of Sparking Wine

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please inform a member of our staff.

DOWNLOAD

LUNCH AND DINNER

TO SHARE

Mediterranean Sardines

Lemon marinated | Yuzu Pearls | Confit Potato

Lobster Tail

Caramel Miso | Lime Gel | Brioche

Seared Scallops

Creamy Soubise | Mango | Dill Tuile

Octopus Carpaccio

Light Soy Cracker | Algae Liquor | Mango Gel

Octopus Tentacle

Prawn | Mango Emulsion | Wakame Liquor

Vegetable Illusion

Cauliflower | Blue Potato | Celery & Spinach

Carpaccio Of Venison

Blackberry Spheres | Truffle | Drunken Onion

Beef Tartare

Hibiscus Coulis | Caper Berry | Cured Egg Gel

Pork Croquette

Garlic Hollandaise | Pecorino | Smoked Pulled Pork

Rabbit Terrine

Black Garlic Butter| Artisan Galette | Blackcurrant Jam

Charred Oak Barbecue

Yellow Curry Amberjack | Beef Yakitori | Smoked Chicken

MAIN

Smoked & Lightly Burned Aubergine

Fermented Honey Garlic & Fig Jam | Apple Compote | Capsicum Sauce

Crab & Scallop Cappellacci

Bouillabaisse | Bisque Foam | Wakame Ash

Catch Of the Day

Apple & Parsnip | Mussels Beurre Blanc | Caviar

Iberico Pork

Chargrilled Leek | Vegetable Mirepoix | Red Wine Sauce

Beef Cattle

Wild Mushroom Tartlet | Tallow Port Reduction | Confit Onion

Potato & Vegetable 7 each

Potato Dauphinoise | Roast Vegetables | Baked Potatoes

sweets & cheeses

Maltese Cheese

Baked Yogurt with Hibiscus Tea

Petit Fours

Chocolate & Mango Mousse

Mystery Nut

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PALAZZO BIFORA

The Boutique Hotel in the heart of Mdina

Palazzo Bifora provides luxurious and intimate accommodation in the highly designed six suites boutique hotel in the heart of Mdina. Bifora is the name of the undamaged Bifora Window located on the first floor of this Palazzo. The rooftop swimming pool, Skypool provides the most tranquil and relaxing experience whilst enjoying the rooftops of Mdina and the neighboring villages.

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Wedding Celebrations & Events

Space to gather. Reasons to celebrate. Give your gathering, product launch, meeting, wedding or social reunion the serene luxurious setting for your event at Lumière restaurant on the rooftop of Palazzo Bifora, the boutique hotel in the heart of Mdina. Lumière restaurant offers three private dining spaces for up to 30 seated guests, for a reception and seated lunch or dinner.

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Culinary Events

Escape to the medieval alleyways of Mdina and indulge in our unforgettable tasting events. Elevate your taste buds as you savour a perfectly curated tasting experience prepared by our talented chefs. Our culinary events have limited availability, so don’t wait to make your reservation!

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OUR TEAM

EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF

MATTHEW VASSALLO

EXECUTIVE SHOUS CHEF

PIERRE FARRUGIA

Senior Chef De Partie

Nenad Gagic

Pastry Chef

Mohammad Aasmeen

Restaurant Manager

Omar Aly

Restaurant Supervisor

Tariq Belbachir

Mixologist

Rabin Sunar

Nenad Gagic

Senior Chef De Partie

Mohammad Aasmeen

Pastry Chef

Omar Aly

Restaurant Manager

Tariq Belbachir

Restaurant Supervisor

Nenad Gagic

Senior Chef De Partie

Mohammad Aasmeen

Pastry Chef

Omar Aly

Restaurant Manager

Tariq Belbachir

Restaurant Supervisor

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SHAWN NAVARRO

Executive Chef

SHAWN NAVARRO

Executive Chef

Meet the mind behind Lumière Restaurant at Palazzo Bifora, the boutique hotel in the heart of Mdina; Shawn Navarro is the Executive Chef and also the Food & Beverage Operations Manager. Shawn doesn’t need much of an introduction to the local culinary scene but here’s a bit of an overview of his professional profile. Shawn has completed his studies at ITS and gained a wealth of experience in the high-end catering restaurant and hotel industry in the past years. He first started with the waterfront hotel, where he served in numerous high-profile events and led a number of the group’s restaurant kitchens. He then moved on to be Head Chef at The Embassy Valletta Hotel, where he helped open its doors for the first time. Passion and Dedication keep me going to push forward in these challenging times. He now looks forward with renewed energy and passion to continue pursuing his dreams where he can express his creativity and love for great food & customer experience.

Matthew Vassallo

Executive Sous Chef

Matthew Vassallo

Executive Sous Chef

Our Executive Sous Chef Matthew Vassallo has a culinary philosophy and passion that reflect the growing trend towards a healthier and down-to-earth lifestyle. Food is not just eating energy, it's an experience! Working with neighbouring farmers to seek out the finest in regional and local produce is the essence of this cuisine. My preference is to allow the natural flavours of food to express themselves. Grown by farmers and inspired for the most beautiful final product. In addition to cooking, my passion is to develop younger students to discover their own talents in the same way that I was encouraged by many great chefs.

Our Team

Expert for DELICIOUS TASTE Award Winning Chefs

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If you can sort out your kitchen, you can arrange your life.

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Matthew Vassallo

Executive Head Chef

Pierre Farrugia

Executive Shous Chef

Nenad Gagic

Senior Chef De Partie

Mohammad Aasmeen

Pastry Chef

Omar Aly

Restaurant Manager

Tariq Belbachir

Restaurant Supervisor

Rabin Sunar

Mixologist

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"Top restaurant! Lovely place, extraordinary cuisine, of excellent quality and certainly one of a kind. All very refined and special. Highly recommended!!!"
Manuela Mincarelli Google

"This place was such a gem! We stumbled upon this wonderful hotel and restaurant and were greeted and welcomed by the owners. It was before opening time, but they were so hospitable and stopped what they were doing to welcome us anyways to the beautiful rooftop restaurant. We came back later and had the most amazing dinner with the most amazing waiter. Sergio was such a pleasure and so knowledgeable and accommodating. Next time we come to the area, we will certainly come back and stay at this beautiful boutique hotel! Five stars all around."
Anna Vaccaro Google

"Wish we knew about this wonderful hidden gem of a property sooner on our Malta stay. The rooftop terrace views and dining experience was everything I would want from our trip to Mdina. The food was as delicious as it was imaginative. The dessert was really the finish line for me, 5 stars. Omar and his staff really have outdone themselves and made us feel like VIP guests even if it was just an evening."
Marco Frasca Google

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Lunch opens on Tuesday to Saturday from 12:30 pm to 6 pm

Dinner opens on Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm

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About Us

The food of heaven

OUR GALLERY

Our Menu

MENU

BREAKFAST

Beverages

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice & Water. Selection of Coffees and Selection of Teas

Additional

A glass of Sparking Wine

To Start

Freshly Baked Bakery Basket with our croissant, Danish pastry with local honey and local marmalades

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Basket

On Request

Cereals

PARFAIT

YOGURT – Home-made nutty Granola – NUTS – CHIA CEEDS – SEASONAL FRESH FRUITS – SHAVED NUTS

Option 1

Cold Cuts & Cheese Platter

Artisanal Cold Cuts Cheese Platter

Additional

CURED Salmon Plate

Option 2

Eggs ROYALE

Poached egg with IN HOUSE CURED SALMON, DILL TUILE and CREAMY CONCOCTION OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE & CAVIAR on English muffin

Option 3

Eggs Benedict

Poached egg with Streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin

Option 4

EGG FLORENTINE

Poached egg with A LAYER OF SAUTEED FRESH SPINACH ALL DRAPED WITH RICH CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE on a CRISPY TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN

Option 5

Omelette

With a choice of fillings: Smoked Ham ~ CURED Salmon CONDIMENTS: Tomato – Onion – Mushroom – Cheese – SPINACH

Option 6

Avocado

Poached egg with crushed avocado and CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE on sourdough

Option 7

Full English

HOMEMADE SAUSAGE – BAKED BEANS – BUTTON MUSHROOMS – GLAZED BACON – CRISPY ARTICHOKE GRATIN – CHAR GRILLED TOMATO AND YOUR PREFERRED SELECTION OF COOKED EGGS (Scrambled / Fried / Poached)

Additional

A glass of Sparking Wine

LUNCH AND DINNER

TO SHARE

Mediterranean Sardines

Lemon marinated | Yuzu Pearls | Confit Potato

Lobster Tail

Caramel Miso | Lime Gel | Brioche

Seared Scallops

Creamy Soubise | Mango | Dill Tuile

Octopus Carpaccio

Light Soy Cracker | Algae Liquor | Mango Gel

Octopus Tentacle

Prawn | Mango Emulsion | Wakame Liquor

Vegetable Illusion

Cauliflower | Blue Potato | Celery & Spinach

Carpaccio Of Venison

Blackberry Spheres | Truffle | Drunken Onion

Beef Tartare

Hibiscus Coulis | Caper Berry | Cured Egg Gel

Pork Croquette

Garlic Hollandaise | Pecorino | Smoked Pulled Pork

Rabbit Terrine

Black Garlic Butter| Artisan Galette | Blackcurrant Jam

Charred Oak Barbecue

Yellow Curry Amberjack | Beef Yakitori | Smoked Chicken

MAIN

Smoked & Lightly Burned Aubergine

Fermented Honey Garlic & Fig Jam | Apple Compote | Capsicum Sauce

Crab & Scallop Cappellacci

Bouillabaisse | Bisque Foam | Wakame Ash

Catch Of the Day

Apple & Parsnip | Mussels Beurre Blanc | Caviar

Iberico Pork

Chargrilled Leek | Vegetable Mirepoix | Red Wine Sauce

Beef Cattle

Wild Mushroom Tartlet | Tallow Port Reduction | Confit Onion

Potato & Vegetable 7 each

Potato Dauphinoise | Roast Vegetables | Baked Potatoes

sweets & cheeses