True Mediterranean cooking can be seen to share a variety of commonailities across countries - with more or less subtle variations - based on having a similar climate and produce, such as olive oil, sheep and goat cheeses, beans, cereals, fish, a sparing use of meats, nuts and the use of regional fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.

Whether you choose their award-winning fine dining de Mondion, perched on Mdina’s bastions, the more relaxed, al fresco Trattoria AD 1530 in the palace’s courtyard or if you’d rather enjoy a sumptuous dinner in the privacy of your room, at The Xara Palace they pride themselves on featuring a cuisine richly steeped in these basic ingredients, yet not bound by the shackles of tradition.