Situated in the spacious Mġarr piazza, il-Barri Restaurant is a family-run business now in its third generation. Housed on three floors each with different decor, the restaurant lends itself well to private functions, business lunches and product launches, where clients are offered exclusivity and customised packages to suit individual customer requirements.

The hall on the first floor commands beautiful views of the Mġarr church and surrounding countryside. Seating up to 120 patrons, it is ideal for staff dinners, private functions and family get-togethers, as well as product launches and seminars, for which the use of a large screen projector and sound system can be provided.

The ground-floor level offers contemporary decor coupled with amazing scenes of the Mġarr countryside, making for a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Locals popping in for a cup of tea and a bite to eat make the ambience rural and informal. The floor beneath is rustic in its decor, offering a more intimate and warm atmosphere.

The team at il-Barri take great care in selecting local fresh produce. Their speciality is the Maltese fenkata. Starting off with a variety of Maltese appetisers such as snails, home-made bigilla, peppered cheeselets and water biscuits, these are followed by a generous plate of spaghetti with rabbit sauce. Rabbit, which can be fried or in a wine gravy, is served in the traditional way with baked potatoes and fresh vegetables. Other Maltese specialities are the braġjoli and horsemeat, while also on the menu are grills and fresh fish.

Il-Barri Restaurant is open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday between 12pm and 2.30pm; and for dinner from 6pm onwards every day. Phone: 2157 3235,mobile: 7961 7744, e-mail: info@il-barri.com.mt.

www.il-barri.com.mt