TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

A meal worth recommending often stays with you long after the table has been cleared. It might be a dish you want to order again, a warm welcome or an evening that unfolded exactly as you hoped.

That makes this year’s Tripadvisor recognition particularly meaningful. Six AX Hotels dining venues in Malta have been recognised in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, reflecting the experiences guests have taken the time to share.

Cheeky Monkey Valletta, TemptAsian, Under Grain, Grain Street and Medusa have received Travellers’ Choice awards, placing them among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor worldwide. Minoa has earned the Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award, joining the top 1%.

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period. Travellers’ Choice recognises businesses that consistently receive great reviews, while Best of the Best is Tripadvisor’s highest honour.

The distinction matters because it comes from guests’ own experiences. For our teams, it is a welcome recognition of the care that goes into every service.

Minoa’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award is a special moment for the restaurant and its team.

Set on level 11 of AX ODYCY Hotel in Qawra, Minoa brings together Mediterranean fusion cuisine, rooftop views and an open kitchen that lets you see the chefs at work. Its menu draws on cooking traditions from across the Mediterranean, bringing a creative approach to familiar regional flavours.

For anyone planning a celebratory dinner or an evening exploring Mediterranean cuisine in Malta, Minoa offers a setting that makes time around the table feel special.

Alongside Minoa, five distinctive venues celebrate their place among Tripadvisor’s top 10%. Across Valletta, Sliema and Qawra, each offers its own reason to book a table.

With hearty gastropub favourites, cocktails and a lively atmosphere, Cheeky Monkey Valletta suits an informal meal with friends or an evening out in the capital. It brings an easy sense of fun to the AX Hotels dining collection.

At AX The Palace in Sliema, TemptAsian celebrates Asian fusion cuisine, drawing inspiration from Indian, Chinese, Thai and Japanese cooking traditions. It is a place to explore different flavours together, whether you are marking an occasion or making time for dinner.

For a refined dining experience in Valletta, Under Grain offers an intimate setting within Rosselli AX Privilege. Its considered approach to food and attentive service make it a fitting choice for an evening you want to savour.

Grain Street brings a convivial approach to dining on Valletta’s Merchants Street. Sharing plates and the option to dine al fresco invite you to settle in, order together and enjoy the rhythm of the capital.

At AX ODYCY Hotel in Qawra, Medusa Sky Bar brings another character to the collection. Signature cocktails and a setting on level 10 make it a place to gather for drinks and let the evening linger.

To everyone who has visited, returned with friends or taken a moment to leave a review, thank you. Your feedback helps others discover our venues and gives our teams something to be proud of.

These awards also recognise the people behind each experience, from the kitchen to the colleagues welcoming you through the door. We look forward to sharing many more evenings with you.