Forbes Travel Guide Alliance – 2023
5-star AX The Palace has been recognised as a Forbes Travel Guide Alliance designation by the renowned Forbes Travel Guide. The award is part of the STAR Journey Initiative around Malta and Gozo, which grants hotels and restaurants which uphold excellent service and safety measures year-round.
Blue Riband award from the Wines and Restaurants of Malta (WRMC) Buffet Sunday Lunches at The Tabloid – 2023
AX The Palace obtained a Blue Riband award at the Wines and Restaurants of Malta (WRMC) 2023 Awards Night for its renowned Sunday Lunches at The Tabloid. The Blue Riband recognition was presented to 30 of the best restaurants around Malta and Gozo who provide patrons all year round with delectable cuisine, stylish ambience, value for money, and quality of service.
Bib Gourmand – 2023
Grain Street was awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for the second year running. Located at street level within the 5-star luxury hotel Rosselli AX Privilege in Valletta’s Merchants Street, Grain Street offers unique gastronomy as a sharing concept.
Bib Gourmand – 2022
Grain Street achieved MICHELIN success in 2022, with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award just three months after opening its doors to patrons. With this recognition, Grain became the first brand to house two award-winning Michelin restaurants. A Bib Gourmand recognition distinguishes the good restaurants that offer easy-to-eat refined cuisine at a reasonable price.
Gold and Silver Medal Awards at Malta Kulinarja Competition – Grain Restaurant Team won Three Gold Medals, One Silver Award and Two Trophies for Best in Class at the 2023 ‘Malta Kulinarja’ Competition.
The Grain kitchen brigade and service teams successfully showcased the latest trends and innovations in the catering industry during the competition.
Michelin Star – 2023
Located in the luxurious Rosselli AX Privilege Hotel, Under Grain was recognised for the fourth consecutive year with One MICHELIN star due to its exceptional culinary offerings. Executive Chef Victor Borg and his team consistently deliver the very best, from the exquisite presentation of each dish to the careful selection of ingredients.
Michelin Star – 2022
Under Grain was once again bestowed with MICHELIN Star for the third consecutive year, achiving the ultimate symbol of culinary brilliance across the globe.
Michelin Star – 2021
In 2021, Under Grain was once again awarded the prestigious One MICHELIN Star for the second consecutive year, recognizing the exceptional culinary expertise of Executive Chef Victor Borg and his skilled team. The Michelin Star Annual Awards, which have been highly esteemed in the culinary industry for over 120 years, are a testament to the restaurant’s exceptional gastronomic standards.
Michelin Star – 2020
In the first few months of its opening in 2020, Under Grain obtained the much coveted MICHELIN Star Award.
A Michelin Star guide takes into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine, and the consistency across the entire menu.
Forbes Travel Guide recommended Award 2023
In early 2023 AX The Saint John was listed as Recommended on the same year’s highly prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Awards. The Recommended rating is given to the excellent properties with consistently good service and facilities. The Forbes Travel Guide team visited each property they rated and evaluated them based on 900 objective criteria throughout a stay of at least two nights.