Trattoria AD 1530
Mdina
Restaurant in Mdina, Malta
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose Trattoria AD 1530 for an easy Mdina meal with a stronger hospitality signal than a casual stop, especially at lunch. It is a good first-timer option when location and low-friction planning matter more than a destination tasting-menu experience.
About Trattoria AD 1530
Trattoria AD 1530 is a Mdina dining option open daily from 12–10 PM. It is a practical choice when you want a meal in Mdina and need a broad midday-to-evening window.
The venue has a Relais Chateaux Award for 2026.
Use the daily 12–10 PM window as the main planning fact
Trattoria AD 1530 is open Monday through Sunday from 12–10 PM. That makes it easy to consider for a Mdina meal during the day or evening, depending on how the rest of your visit is structured.
Choose it when the priority is a Mdina restaurant with daily 12–10 PM hours and a 2026 Relais Chateaux Award.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–10 PM
- Location
- L, 2 Triq San Pawl, Mdina MDN 1061, Malta
- Reservations
- Book on ResDiary
- Website
- xarapalace.com.mt/dining/trattoria-ad1530
- Phone
- +356 2546 2413
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and friendly, with a traditional trattoria feel in a picturesque historic square and an elegant courtyard setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- pizza
- pasta
- salads
- grills
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- L, 2 Triq San Pawl, Mdina MDN 1061, Malta
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10 PM
Location
L, 2 Triq San Pawl, Mdina MDN 1061, Malta · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If You Cannot Get In
Try The Medina if price clarity is the priority; its €€ positioning makes it easier to plan around. Choose The de Mondion Restaurant instead if the meal is meant to feel more formal and Mdina-specific.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
For a more formal Mdina dinner, The de Mondion Restaurant is the higher-ceremony choice, especially if Mediterranean Maltese cooking is the priority. Trattoria AD 1530 is the easier recommendation for visitors who want a relaxed meal inside Mdina without building the whole evening around the table.
The Xara Palace leans more traditional in feel, while The Medina gives clearer value signaling with its €€ positioning. If budget clarity matters, The Medina is easier to benchmark; if hospitality recognition matters, Trattoria AD 1530 has the stronger current signal.
Lumière Restaurant and Scala are worth cross-shopping if availability or mood pushes you away from the central old-city trattoria format. For a broader scan, use our full Mdina restaurants guide.
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Where It Fits in Mdina
Trattoria AD 1530 is the practical middle lane: easier and less formal than The de Mondion Restaurant, but with a stronger recognition cue than a simple casual meal. It suits first-time visitors who want Mdina atmosphere without committing to a destination-style dinner.
The Xara Palace is the better match for a traditional Maltese setting, while The Medina is the clearer value comparison because its €€ tier is defined. Lumière Restaurant and Scala belong on the backup list when timing or table availability drives the decision.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trattoria AD 1530 good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if you want a Mdina meal during its 12–10 PM daily hours. The venue is also listed with a Relais Chateaux Award for 2026.
Is lunch or dinner better at Trattoria AD 1530?
It is open 12–10 PM every day, so it can be planned for a meal during that window.
Is Trattoria AD 1530 good for solo dining?
Trattoria AD 1530 is in Mdina and is open daily from 12–10 PM, which gives solo visitors a broad window to plan around.
