Fresh fish and seafood, pasta and dishes from the Sicilian and Southern Italian kitchen
Begin your meal with light, fresh flavours from the Mediterranean
Fresh oysters served in the shell. Subject to availability — ask your waiter for today's selection.
Fresh local Rossi king prawns, served as a starter. Subject to availability — one of Malta's finest seasonal ingredients.
Thinly sliced bresaola carpaccio, dressed with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs.
A trio of three fresh fish carpaccio — a stunning sharing platter showcasing the finest Mediterranean fish, delicately seasoned.
Liska's signature raw fish platter for two — a generous selection of the finest fresh fish and seafood served in their purest form. Subject to availability.
A generous pot of fresh mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, black pepper and fresh parsley. Served with crusty bread.
Crispy fried whitebait fritters — light, golden and full of flavour. A classic Mediterranean starter.
Tender calamari lightly battered and fried to a golden crisp. Served with lemon and aioli dipping sauce.
Freshly baked focaccia topped with anchovies and salmon — a perfect combination of sea flavours on warm, pillowy bread.
Warm focaccia with melted mozzarella and a fresh bruschetta mix of tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Crispy Sicilian rice balls — golden outside, indulgent inside
Striking black arancini made with cuttlefish ink and filled with a rich seafood mixture. A dramatic and delicious Sicilian classic.
Golden arancini filled with basil pesto, lemon zest and creamy goat cheese. Bright, fresh and utterly satisfying.
Indulgent arancini filled with plump prawns and guanciale — a rich and savoury combination of sea and land.
Light and nourishing — from the signature fish soup to fresh Mediterranean salads
Liska's beloved signature fish soup — a rich, deeply flavoured broth made from the daily catch with Mediterranean tomatoes, fennel and fresh herbs. Served with bruschetta.
In-house cured or lightly seared fresh salmon served over a bed of seasonal salad leaves with a light citrus dressing.
Mediterranean salad with crispy feta cheese, toasted almonds, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and a herb vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, parmesan shavings, croutons and house Caesar dressing.
Parma ham and burrata salad — creamy burrata, thin slices of Parma ham, ripe tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of aged balsamic.
Fresh pasta and creamy risottos — heartfelt classics from the Southern Italian kitchen
Fresh linguine with tender clams in a light white wine, garlic and parsley sauce. A timeless Italian classic done right.
Fresh linguine with local Rossi king prawns, garlic, cherry tomatoes and a touch of chilli. The very best of Maltese waters.
Fresh linguine with slowly braised octopus in a rich tomato and white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
Fresh tagliatelle with generous pieces of lobster in a delicate bisque sauce, finished with butter and fresh herbs. A true luxury.
Paccheri pasta with prawns and crushed pistachio — a Sicilian-inspired combination of land and sea that is both rich and elegant.
Handmade garganelli pasta with tender ribeye strips, brown butter, fresh rosemary, parmesan and peppery rocket.
Classic slow-cooked meat ragù with spaghetti, parmigiano reggiano and fresh basil. A comforting Italian staple.
Creamy risotto with a generous mix of shellfish — prawns, mussels, clams and squid — in a rich seafood broth.
Velvety risotto made with dried and fresh porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, fresh thyme and parmigiano reggiano.
Dramatic black tagliatelle coloured with cuttlefish ink, served with a rich seafood sauce of squid, garlic and white wine.
Handmade filled pasta — each one crafted with care in the Sicilian tradition
Handmade ravioli generously filled with creamy mozzarella di bufola, served in a light tomato and basil sauce.
Handmade tortellacci filled with lobster in a delicate cream and bisque sauce. An indulgent pasta experience.
Cuttlefish ink tortellacci filled with fresh salmon, served in a light cream and dill sauce. Elegant and full of flavour.
The day's finest catch — always fresh, always from local and Mediterranean waters
Flamed local Rossi king prawns pan-seared with garlic, white wine and herbs. Malta's prized ingredient at its very best. Subject to availability.
Flamed Argentinian king prawns pan-seared in garlic, butter and white wine. Large, sweet and deeply satisfying.
Whole calamari grilled over high heat with olive oil, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs. Tender, charred and full of character.
Sea bass fillet pan-roasted to a golden crust, served with a light Mediterranean sauce of capers, olives and cherry tomatoes.
Oven-baked salmon fillet with lemon, fresh dill and a light herb crust. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Slow-braised octopus stew with Mediterranean tomatoes, olives, capers, red wine and fresh herbs. Rich, hearty and deeply comforting.
Octopus first braised until tender, then seared in a hot pan to achieve a beautiful char. Served with lemon oil and fresh herbs.
A fresh whole lobster from our aquarium, prepared to order — grilled, thermidor or split with garlic butter. The ultimate seafood experience.
Liska's legendary seafood platter for two: king prawns, octopus, sea bass, whitebait, arancini, mussels, fried calamari and fried prawns. Optional: add whole lobster +€45.00.
The very best of today's catch from the local fish market — ask your waiter for the selection. Prepared grilled, baked or pan-fried to your preference.
All meat mains are served with roasted potatoes and coleslaw. * includes pepper or mushroom sauce.
Mediterranean style chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic, oregano and olive oil, pan-roasted until golden. Served with roasted potatoes and coleslaw.
Argentinian Angus ribeye steak (350g), grilled to your preference. Served with roasted potatoes, coleslaw and your choice of pepper or mushroom sauce.
Prime beef fillet mignon (300g), grilled over high heat. Served with roasted potatoes, coleslaw and your choice of pepper or mushroom sauce.
Grilled beef tagliata (400g), sliced and served on a bed of rocket with parmesan shavings and cherry tomatoes. Includes pepper or mushroom sauce.
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