Anaalā

For a Valletta dinner, Anaalā is worth shortlisting if the brief is Thai cooking in a $$$$ setting. The basics are direct: the restaurant is in Valletta, the cuisine is Thai, Ian Kittichai is listed as chef/owner.

It is an evening restaurant, open Monday to Sunday from 18:30 to 23:00, with a smart casual dress code. If the plan is a Thai dinner in Valletta at this price level, it belongs on the shortlist.

Choose dinner here, not a daytime compromise

The lunch-versus-dinner question is easy: dinner is the confirmed service. Anaalā operates Monday to Sunday from 18:30 to 23:00, so first-timers should treat it as an evening plan rather than a daytime meal slot.

The cuisine is Thai, under chef/owner Ian Kittichai. No specific menu format or signature dish is confirmed here, so the practical move is to check the current offering directly before booking rather than planning around a particular plate or format.

Who should choose it, who should skip it

Choose Anaalā for a planned dinner where a Thai restaurant in Valletta fits the occasion. The $$$$ price tier and smart casual dress code are the key practical signals to note before booking.

Travellers who want Thai cuisine during a Valletta stay should keep it in mind for dinner. Diners looking for a cheaper or more casual meal may be better served by other dining in Valletta.

The main caution is expectation management: beyond the cuisine, price tier, hours, dress code, Ian Kittichai’s role as chef/owner, specific menu details are not confirmed here.

Where to place it in a Valletta itinerary

For planning, put this on a dinner night and keep the rest of the evening close to Valletta rather than overloading the schedule. Pearl’s broader Malta planning pages can help frame the rest of the trip: start with our full Valletta restaurants guide, then pair dinner planning with our full Valletta hotels guide, our full Valletta bars guide, our full Valletta wineries guide, our full Valletta experiences guide.