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A fresh fish held by hook against a dark backdrop

Marsaxlokk · Fish Restaurant · Est. 2009

The sea
provides.

A local seafood restaurant in Marsaxlokk shaped by the sea and crafted with care. Honest flavours, calm hospitality, and an experience in every bite.

Lunch 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner 19:30 – 22:00
Find us Xatt is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk

Our Story

Born in Marsaxlokk, shaped by the sea.

A continuation of a family legacy — one built on a profound reverence for fish, thoughtful craft, and a love for creating honest, expressive food.

Since 2009, Tartarun has stayed true to its roots: locally caught fish, treated with care, prepared with a blend of Mediterranean heart and Japanese nuance. It’s not fine dining — it’s something more personal.

Read our story
A whole local fish being carefully filleted tableside
Thoughtfully sourced, carefully prepared.

From the kitchen

Expressions of the sea

Pink Prawn Carpaccio
01

Pink Prawn Carpaccio

fleur de sel, white soy, lemon & evoo

Buttermilk-Fried Bream
02

Buttermilk-Fried Bream

snacks with a 'buffalo' sauce

Lobster Ravioli
03

Lobster Ravioli

'vadouvan', black garlic, lobster jus

Whole tuna hanging at the fish display

Mediterranean heart · Japanese nuance

“A space where you can relax, trust, and taste unique expressions of the sea in every bite.”

— Stephen & James
House-cured fish hanging on a hook

Visit us

On the quay at Marsaxlokk

Find us on the seafront promenade, where the day’s catch comes in. Come as you are, let us guide you, and enjoy the experience.

Location
Tartarun, Xatt is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk
Lunch
12:00 till 15:00
Dinner
19:30 till 22:00
Closed
Monday & Thursday · Sunday lunch only
Reservations
+356 99177258