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a Rich
History
The premises housing Caffe Cordina have a long and interesting history. They were known during the Rule of the Order of the Knights of St. John as the ‘Casa del Comun Tesoro’, namely the Treasury of the Order. During the early days of British rule the building was appropriated to various public offices and later converted into the Grand Hotel. At the beginning of the century it was taken over by the Casino Maltese and in World War II the block suffered heavy damage during the blitz of 1942.
Inside, the beautiful decor is highlighted by the unique vaulted ceiling which is embellished with paintings by the renowned Maltese painter Giuseppe Calì. The exquisite paintings symbolize the previous rulers of Malta and the diverse eras in Malta’s history. The Cordina family recently commissioned the final three paintings which represent Malta’s Independence, the birth of the Republic and joining the European Union.
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The founder of Caffe Cordina, the late Mr. Cesare Cordina, relocated his business, which was established in 1837, to Valletta in 1944. Over the years he enlarged the establishment resulting in the caffe you see before you today comprising of tea rooms, pasticceria, gelateria, full bar, an outdoor caffe and outside catering. All Cordina’s genuine products, still made in the traditional way, are available at selected outlets across Malta and Gozo.
Today Caffe Cordina maintains the same high standard of quality and service that Cesare Cordina dedicated his life to, in an atmosphere of charm and elegance. Caffe Cordina’s location in the heart of Valletta, facing Piazza Regina and the impressive Biblioteca, puts it within reach of many places of interest including the Grand Masters Palace, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, The Manoel Theatre, The Museums of Fine Arts and Archeology and Castille, the Prime Minister’s office. All Cordina’s genuine products, still made in the traditional way, are available for takeaway at selected outlets throughout Malta and Gozo. Cordina also produces a selection of
Gourmet products, offering a savoury, authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Our Gourmet range of products includes Artichoke Hearts, Capers in Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Black Olive Paté, Capers Paté, Green Olives Paté, Red Peppers, Rucola and Sundried Tomatoes, Pitted Olives in Oil and Sundried Tomatoes, amongst others. The Sweets range of products includes Honey Rings, Chocolate Krustini, Almond Krustini, Nougat, Nougat Delights, Pastini, Figolli and Caffe Italiano. The Chocolate range includes Chocolate Knights, Seashells and Maltese Postcards.
Mural paintings by
Giuseppe Cali
Mural paintings by Giuseppe Calì: FROM LEFT: paintings depicting the eras of the Romans, the Knights of St. John and the British
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At a Glance Breakfast 6 Salads 6 Hot Snacks 7 Baguettes 8 Sandwiches 8 Focaccia 8 Tortilla Wraps 8 Main Courses 9 Pasta 9 Kids Meals 9 Sweets & Pastries 10 Ice Cream 12 Milkshakes 13 Smoothies 13 Beverages 15 Alcoholic Beverages 15 Coffees 16 Hot Chocolate 16 Teas 16 Maltese Wines 17 Foreign Wines 21 About Valletta 22 Product Guide 25 6
Main Courses
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Breakfast English Breakfast – Served until 11am
€7.45
Continental Breakfast
€5.60
Two eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, beans and toast Plain or chocolate croissant or toast w/butter & jam Fresh orange juice Choice of cappuccino, tea or hot chocolate
Salads Insalata Greca
€7.45
Chicken
€8.95
A mixture of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives & feta cheese (v) Grilled breast of chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg with fresh salad leaves
Parma Ham with Ricotta
€10.45
Parma ham and fresh ricotta cheese with assorted salad leaves
Smoked Salmon
€9.45
Octopus
€9.45
Calamari Salad
€9.45
Smoked salmon, fresh mozzarella, mixed lettuces & tomatoes Marinated octopus with fresh salad leaves and vegetables Deep-fried breaded calamari served on a bed of fresh greens
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All salads are dressed with herb oil & balsamic vinaigrette
Hot Snacks
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Chocolate Croissant €1.95 Maltese Pastizzi – Cheese (v) or pea €0.80 Qassata – Maltese ricotta pie (v) €2.60 Qassata – Maltese anchovy and spinach pie €2.60
Our ‘rustici’ are baked fresh once only every morning and are served subject to availability.
I nostri “rustici” sono infornati freschi ogni mattina e sono serviti soggetto alla disponibilità.
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5 Arancini – Spinach or ham & pea or bolognese €2.30
6 Pizza Siciliana – Delicious savoury pastry
€2.60
filled with tomatoes, ham, cheese & onions 7 Bombette – Spinach, mozzarella and ham €2.60 8 Sausage Roll €2.60 9 Beef or Chicken Pie €2.60
Unsere ‘rustici’ werden nur jeden Morgen frisch gebacken und nach Verfügbarkeit serviert.
Nous cuisons nos “rustici” quotidiennement chaque matin, et les servons jusqu’à épuisement du stock.
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Baguettes
Freshly baked French baguettes served with crisps and garnish
Smoked Salmon
€5.25
with tartar sauce Roast Beef €5.25 with Dijonnaise Tuna Special €5.25 Tuna, mayonnaise, onions, olives & capers Parma Ham & Mozzarella €5.25 with mayonnaise
Sandwiches served with crisps and garnish
Ham or Cheese €2.35
Chicken Breast Smoked
€3.50
Salmon €3.50
Tuna Special
Tuna, mayonnaise, onions, olives & capers
€3.20
Gluten free sandwiches are available at an extra charge of €2.00
Gluten free baguettes are available at an extra charge of €2.00
M alteseF tira Served with crisps and garnish
Ham
€4.45
Tuna Special
€4.45
Chicken Breast
€4.45
with mozzarella & tomatoes Tuna, mayonnaise, onions, olives & capers with sweet & sour sauce Vegetarian €4.45 Aubergines, marrows, peppers & tomatoes with mayonnaise (v)
Tortilla Wraps Served with crisps and garnish
Roast Beef
€6.25
Chicken Breast
€6.25
Maltese
€6.25
with peppers, Dijonnaise, lettuce & tomatoes with bacon, emmenthal cheese, tomatoes & mayonnaise Goat cheese with sundried tomatoes, bigilla, capers & lettuce (v)
Gluten Free Products
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Main Courses
Grilled Rib-eye Steak
€13.95
Mixed Shellfish
€12.95
with salad and french fries served with toasted garlic bread
Chef ’s Burger
€6.70
Chicken Burger
€6.70
Grilled Swordfish
€11.95
topped with onions, bacon and mozzarella served with salad and french fries served with salad & french fries topped with pan fried king prawns served with french fries & salad
Asian Platter
Duck spring rolls, Thai vegetable samosas, shrimp sesame wan-tans, chicken money bags and prawn cracker served with chili sauce.
Farfalle al Salmone
€7.45
Spaghetti con Cozze Nere
€7.95
Smoked salmon, white wine, tomatoes & cream
Spaghetti with fresh black mussels cooked in a white sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
€7.45
Penne con Spinaci
€6.95
Tortellini al Quattro Formaggi
€6.95
Spaghetti con Frutti di Mare
€7.95
The classic tomato and meat sauce Spinach, bacon, gorgonzola, white wine & cream Cheese tortellini served in a creamy sauce made from four different cheeses Spaghetti with mussels, clams and king prawns cooked in a white wine sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, herbs and red chilli pepper
€8.50
Pasta
Gluten free Penne available at an extra charge of €2.00
Kids' Meals
Chicken Nuggets served with french fries
€6.45
Fish Fingers served with french fries
€5.45
Kids' Cheeseburger served with french fries
€4.95
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1. Strawberry Cup
€3.70
2. Kiwi Cup
€3.70
3. Assorted Fruit Cup
€3.70
(when in season) Sponge cake, custard cream and fresh strawberries Sponge cake, custard cream and fresh kiwis Sponge cake, custard cream, panna, strawberry and assorted fruit
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4. Black Forest Cup €3.70
Sponge cake, custard cream and cherries
5. Rum Baba
€2.95
6. Roma
€2.95
Rum soaked sponge filled with custard cream and fruit
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Layered coconut and sweet ricotta topped with cream
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€2.95
Maltese Bread Pudding
8. Chocolate Fudge Brownie
€2.95
9. Chocolate Cake
€2.95
Chocolate cake with pieces of walnuts and chocolate
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Maraschino soaked sponge with chocolate fresh cream and chocolate
10. Lemon Cake
€2.95
11. Tiramisù Cake
€2.95
12. Fruit Tart
€2.95
13. Strawberry Cake
€2.95
14. Lemon Cheesecake
€2.95
Sponge cake, lemon fresh cream and lemon liqueur Chocolate sponge, Tiramisù fresh cream, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder and chocolate chips
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Pastry cup filled with custard and fresh seasonal fruits Maraschino soaked sponge, strawberry fresh cream and strawberries
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Crumb base topped with lemon mascarpone cream
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€2.95
16. Black Forest Cake
€2.95
17. Cream Horn
€2.95
18. Chocolate Éclair
€2.95
19. Diplomatica
€2.95
Crumb base topped with strawberry mascarpone cream
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Chocolate sponge with cherry brandy liqueur, raspberry and blueberry, topped with chocolate and fresh cream Puff pastry horn filled with vanilla cream and topped with hazelnuts Filled with chocolate custard and covered with dark chocolate
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Pastry filled with rum soaked sponge, marzipan & cream
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€2.95
Flaky pastry filled with sweet ricotta
21. Brioche
€2.95
22. Vanilla Swiss Roll
€2.95
23. Apple Pie
€2.95
24. Pasta Frolla
€2.95
25. Kwarezimal
€3.25
Éclair filled with vanilla cream and custard
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Vanilla sponge cake, rolled with cream & candied fruit Shortcrust pastry with apple filling Shortcrust pastry with almond filling
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Traditional Maltese Lent Sweet Hazelnut crumble base with spices, topped with honey and almond
26. Muffins Plain, Choc.Chip, Blueberry
€2.60
27. Almond Macaroon
€2.95
– Light and moist cake. Available in plain, with blueberries or with chocolate drops
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Shortcrust pastry with almond filling
28. Small Honey Ring
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€3.25
A Traditional Maltese sweet made with black treacle, marmalade, orange peel, spices and honey
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Shortcrust pastry with an almond filling and topped with cream.
30. Cassatella Siciliana
Sambuca -soaked sponge, sweet ricotta with chocolate drops topped with marzipan.
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Ice Creams
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1. Torrone Cesarin
€5.95
2. Gran Caffe alle Praline
3. Baci Piazza Regina
Traditional home made nougat ice cream topped with whipped cream and granulated nougat Selected aromatic coffee beans ice cream, whipped cream and melted coffee sauce with pralines ‘Gianduia’ ice cream, granulated hazelnut topped with whipped cream and crunchy nuts
4. Freschezza al Limone Fresh lemon sorbet served with lemon cuts
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Cordina Gelateria offers you an ice cream experience that captures the true flavour of Italian tradition and guarantees pure pleasure. These exceptional ice cream creations are the result of immaculate care, attention to detail and the finest ingredients. Indulge and enjoy!
5. Yoghurt all’Amarena
€5.50
€5.95
6. Fior Fragola
€6.25
€5.95
By The Scoop
€2.25
Extra Fresh Cream
€0.60
€5.25
Fresh yoghurt ice cream rippled with selected black cherries and whipped cream (when in season) Fresh local strawberry ice cream with whipped cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce
A variety of 1-litre ice cream boxes are available for take away
Milkshakes
Smoothies Pineapple Surprise
Extra Thick Shakes
€3.50
Extra Thick Coffee Shake
€3.95
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry
Cranberry Squeeze
Cranberry, pineapple, mandarin, grape
Cherry Buzz Yogie
Sweet cherry, mango, banana, and fat free frozen yoghurt
Currant Crush Yogie
Pineapple, mango, pear
Blackcurrant, redcurrant, banana, and fat free frozen yoghurt
Strawberry, banana, peach
Mango, melon, pineapple and kiwi
Strawberry Delight Blueberry Bliss
Wild blueberry, raspberry, mango, papaya
Tropical Sunshine
Super Berry Heaven
Strawberry, raspberry and blackberry
€4.95
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Coffees &
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Beverages
Fresh Orange Juice
€2.30
Soft Drinks
€1.85
Red Bull / Red Bull Sugar Free
€2.50
Gatorade Lemon / Orange
€2.50
Mineral Water – large glass
€0.95
Mineral Water – large bottle
€3.50
Imported Water – Perrier
€2.25
Imported Water – Vittel
€2.25
Lipton Ice Tea
€2.00
Fresh Milk
€1.60
Santal Fruit Juices
€2.15
peach/lemon
Strawberry, Orange, Apple, Banana, Peach, Pear, Pineapple
Cisk Lager, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Blue Label, Shandy
- half pint
€2.25
- full pint
€4.50
Budweiser / Becks - half pint €2.95 - full pint €5.90
Carlsberg
- half pint
€2.75
- full pint
Scotch – J&B, Bells, Famous Grouse
Alcoholic
Beverages
Chivas Regal Irish Whisky – Jameson’s Vodka, Gin, Rum
€5.50 €2.90 €3.50 €2.90 €2.90
Aperitifs/Digestifs
Campari, Sherry, Pernod, Martini, Cynar, Port, Averna, Fernet Branca, Grappa
Liqueurs
Amaretto, Baileys, Cointreau, Sambuca, Tia Maria
Cognac
€2.70 €2.90 €2.90
Maltese Liqueurs Bajtra, Madlien, Lejla, Honey Liqueur
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Hot Chocolate
Coffees by
Hot Chocolate served in a tall glass
Cappuccino €1.85
With fresh cream €3.05
Espresso coffee and frothy steamed milk (approximately equal proportions). Should have a nice brown ring around the white of the foamed milk.
Decaf Cappuccino
€2.45
€2.00
Cappuccione €3.00 Double Cappucino
Espresso €1.60 The ultimate coffee brew:full-bodied , rich in flavour and aroma, with an exquisitely pleasant aftertaste. The successfully extracted cup of espresso will be known by the creamy beige layer floating on the top called crema.
Decaf Espresso
€1.75
Espresso Macchiato
€1.60
Espresso topped with a dash of steamed milk
Espresso Royale
€2.30
Americano €1.85 Espresso with hot water added
Caffe Latte
Espresso poured slowly into a tall glass filled with frothy steamed milk. A layer of coffee will form half way down the glass.
€2.90
Decaf Caffe Latte
€3.05
Flavoured Caffe Latte
€3.25
(Amaretto, Nocciola, Cream Caramel)
Caffe Mocha
Espresso, chocolate & steamed milk
Iced Coffee
€2.35
Chilled coffee with ice
Pot of Tea
Iced Coffee with €3.50 Vanilla Ice Cream
Irish Coffee
Espresso coffee with steamed milk, whipped cream and a shot of whisky
Tia Maria Coffee
Espresso coffee with steamed milk, whipped cream and a shot of Tia Maria
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Teas
€3.60
€4.50 €4.50
Green Tea, Earl Grey, Mint or Camomile Decaf Tea
€1.75 €1.90 €1.90
Maltese
Wines
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Marsovin is a household name in Malta, synonymous with the production of premium wines. The roots of this well-earned status were planted almost a century ago when Chev. Anthony Cassar founded the company under the name A&G Cassar, in 1919. Marsovin was incorporated in 1956 as a family run company which grew to become a significant part of the history of wine-making in Malta. During the ensuing years Marsovin continued to expand andmoderate, maintaining its high quality reputation which makes the winery the leading producer and exporter of wines in Malta. Marsovin has set major inroads in viticulture and winemaking in Malta and established the current high standards which Maltese wines enjoy internationally. The high standard of Marsovin wines is attributed partly to Malta’s favourable climatic conditions but also to the stringent controls maintained by experts from the viticultural aspect and vinification process in order to ensure that the optimum level of quality is achieved. Today, Marsovin owns 175 tumoli of land which make up their five estates. The Marsovin estates are a testimony to Marsovin’s commitment to the culture of wine. These estates are owned by Marsovin and are specifically intended for the production of premium quality, single-estate wines.
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Maltese White Wines 1
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1. La Valette Blanc
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€2.50 (glass) €5.50 (half Bottle) €7.50
An elegant light wine with fresh tropical fruit aromas, with a balanced acidity and substantially long finish.
2. Caravaggio Chardonnay
€9.50
3. Caravaggio Chenin Blanc
€11.25
4. Caravaggio Moscato (sweet)
€11.25
5. Antonin Blanc
€19.50
6. Ulysses Chenin Blanc Chardonnay (Gozo)
€11.25
This dry wine exhibits a bright lemon colour with refreshing aromas and flavours of a citrus fruit character of ripe lemons with delicate, floral, aromatic hints, and a crisp level of acidity. Preferably served cool at 12 degrees. This wine harmonises with light salads, pork, veal and fish dishes. A dry white wine with aromas reminiscent of apples, peaches and apricots well balanced with refreshing levels of acidity. Ideal to accompany light food dishes including salads, fish, poultry, veal and pork dishes.
A luscious sweet wine with typical aromatic fruit of orange blossom, and intense grapey aromas, with hints of peaches and apricots. It has a refreshing acidity on the palate with good concentration of fruit, structure and balance. Serve cool at 8 to 10 degrees. This wine accompanies most desserts and sweet dishes as well as poultry and white meats based on sweet spices, honey and fruit.
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A fine quality Chardonnay barrel fermented for 3 months in new oak produced from a single estate in Ramla Valley, Gozo. This wine has a fine balance of acidity, complex oak and soft buttery aromas and flavours. Antonin Blanc is full and round in the mouth with aromas of sweet vanilla and burnt toast.
Produced entirely from hand picked grapes harvested in family owned vineyards in Gozo, this medium bodied dry white wine has a pale lemon bright colour, aromas and flavours of a citrus and stone fruit character of lemons, limes and peaches. It has a refreshing acidity that is in balance with the fruit flavours. Ideal to serve with seafood, salads, fish and various white meat dishes such as poultry, veal and pork.
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Maltese Rosé Wines 7. Verdala Rosé
€2.50 (glass) €5.50 (half Bottle) €7.50
Verdala Rosé is an elegant blend of grape varieties namely Montepulciano and Uva Troia. It is a smooth and well-balanced Rosé that combines a fruity aroma with a crisp and refreshing palate.
8. Sottovoce Ġellewża Rosé
This semi-sparkling Rosé wine is made from the Maltese grape Ġellewża. It has a smooth, well-balanced aroma and is slightly sweet.
9. Odyssey Grenache - Shiraz (Gozo)
€8.50
€7.95 (half Bottle) €11.25
This fine Rosé has an intense aroma reminiscent of fresh apple and warm spice, it is medium bodied and is best served lightly chilled accompanying veal, pork and poultry dishes.
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Maltese Red Wines 10. La Valette Rouge
€2.50 (glass) €5.50 (half bottle) €7.50
La Valette Rouge has been one of Malta’s most popular wines since 1967; it is a full-bodied red wine with a mature fruity complex.
11. Caravaggio Merlot
€9.50
12. Caravaggio Cabernet Sauvignon
€9.50
13. Cheval Franc
€18.00
14. Antonin Noir
€19.50
15. Marnisi
€19.50
16. Guze Passito 0.50cl (sweet)
€35.00
17. Ulysses Shiraz (Gozo)
€11.25
A medium bodied, dry red wine with a purple, ruby colour with a red soft fruit character of plums and raspberries, combined with ripe soft velvety tannins.
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A dry, full-bodied, robust red wine with a deep ruby colour, aromas and flavours of a black fruit character of blackcurrants and blueberries rounded with high levels of tannin. Made from quality Cabernet Franc and Syrah grapes from the heavily clay soils of the Cheval Franc Estate. A very complex full bodied red wine very rich in quality black fruits, with aromatic complexities of crispy herbaceousness and peppery hints. Fruity characteristics of cherries, blackcurrants and blueberries make this wine enjoyable in its youth while the 12 months ageing in French oak barrels gives it a velvety finish on the palate and excellent ageing potential.
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This wine has a deep colour intensity, an aroma of a black fruit character with oak barrique maturation, and complex hints of leather, smoke and spice, giving a longer ageing potential.
Guze Passito is a naturally sweet, intense and complex red wine produced from partially raisined, locally grown Shiraz grapes. It is reminiscent of intense black fruit, chocolate aromas with sweet, spicy, jammy prune flavours. Delicious with cheese, game and chocolate based dessert. A full-bodied red wine produced from authentic Gozitan Syrah. A bright ruby red wine with aromas of a black fruit character of blackberries and a peppery spicy hint, with well integrated tannins.
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Sparkling Wine
18. Cassar De Malte
The only Methode Traditionnelle produced on the Maltese islands, which is highly acclaimed for the quality and awards won. The chardonnay grape picked early from the Wardija Estate has a good level of acidity expressive of citrus lemon fruit, and an elegant quality sparkle. 22
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Foreign
White Wines
Bolla Soave Classico DOC, Veneto
€12.25
Fontanafredda Gavi DOCG, Piemonte
€15.75
This wine is clean, young, fruity and pairs well with a wide range of food. It has fresh aromas of apricot and pepper. In the mouth, the wine is soft, dry with clean flavors of apple, melon and pear. Trebbiano di Soave grapes add body and complexity. The finish is very clean with a long aftertaste.
Straw-yellow with greenish highlights, it has an ample nose, with an intense bouquet featuring flowers, vanilla, lemon, lily of the valley and bitter apples. Its nicely dry taste is full, well-balanced and elegant.
Red Wines
Bolla Valpolicella DOC, Veneto
€12.25
Regaleali Nero d’Avola Tasca d’Almerita Sicilia
€15.75
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and other local grapes are hand picked to produce this Valpolicella classico. This wine is garnet red in color and has bouquet of black pepper, cedar hints, fresh fruits (grapes, berries) and walnuts. Valpolicella is medium bodied, has long persistence with a smoky character.
One of the most famous Nero d’Avola wines of Sicily. From the heart of the island, from gentle hills cultivated with wheat and grapes as they have been for thousands of years, Regaleali Nero d’Avola expresses all the style and class of the best-known European wineries. Nice and jammy, plenty of black fruit and liquorice cover the bouquet. The finish is fat, full and continuous.
Rosé Wines
Bolla Bardolino Chiaretto DOC, Veneto
A fresh-tasting dry rosé with attractive fruit flavours (cranberries, cherries), well balanced with refreshing acidity.
Sparkling Wines
€12.25
Prosecco Astoria Baby Lounge 20cl
€5.00
Prosecco Torralta, Conegliano
€16.50
The Astoria Prosecco is just slightly sweet with intense aromas and flavours of lemon-lime and honey but finishes crisp and dry with the palate swept clean by the surge of bubbles.
Yellow straw in colour. The bouquet is fruity with hints of wild apple. On the palate the Prosecco is light bodied, slender, gentle and with a pleasant crisp aftertaste.
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About
Valletta
The capital of Malta since the 16th century, Valletta lies on Malta’s North East Coast, in the denser part of the island. As capital cities go it is relatively modern, being built at the time of the Knights of the Order of St John, after the Great Siege of Malta. The fortifications were started in 1566 by Grand Master Jean Parisot de la Valette and 3 years later Photos courtesy of MTA: www.visitmalta.com
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the fortifications were almost complete. Valletta was built using a grid layout, with Republic Street and Merchant Street being the main roads, running from City Gate and Fort St. Elmo. Today these are the hub of commercial and retail activity on the island, paralleled only by the streets of Sliema.Â
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of Interest VALLETTA’S BUS STATION: the hub for bus transport on Malta, this is located just out side City gate in Valletta’s City walls. In the centre of the station, one can also see the Triton Fountain, with its three mermen. CITY GATE: this is the main entrance to Valletta. The current gate was built in 1964, replacing the previous gate built in 1853 by the British. The latter looked far more impressive than the current one, however was relatively smaller and had to make way for vehicles to go through.
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*1. N ATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY: This museum displays an exceptional array of artefacts from Malta’s unique prehistoric periods starting with the first arrival of man in the Ghar Dalam phase (5200 BC) and running up to the Tarxien phase (2500 BC). The collection is housed in the Auberge de Provence, one of the first and most important buildings to be erected in Malta’s baroque capital city, Valletta, after the Great Siege in the late 16th century.
FLEA MARKETS: the city hosts a daily flea market (in Merchant Street), with a much wider market on Sunday (in the ditches of the city walls). PALAZZO FERRERIA: found opposite the ruins of the Royal Opera House, this majestic building’s façade resembles that of a venetian St John palace. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: today hosting Malta’s finest collection of arts, this splendid palace was also known as Admiralty House during the British period and was originally erected in 1570 and restored in the 1960s.
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*2. ST JAMES CAVALIER: As a millennium project, this fortification from the times of the Knights was transformed into a Centre for Creativity, adapting internal spaced to modern use providing a backdrop for numerous exhibitions, recitals, concerts, festivals and cinema shows.
*3. MANOEL THEATRE:
NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM: located at Fort St Elmo, this museum has a permanent exhibition of relics and personal memorabilia of World War II, including the famous war plane Gloster Gladiator – christianed Faith – and the George Cross. 3
Built in 1732, the Teatru Manoel in Valletta is not only Malta’s oldest theatre, but one of the oldest in Europe. Embellished over the centuries, this theatre is a true architectural gem. Today, the theatre is one of Malta’s foremost performing spaces, offering a wide range of productions including opera, ballet, contemporary dance, music, children’s performances and drama. 25
*4. Auberge de Castille
The Auberge de Castille was the official seat of the knights of the Langue of Castille, Leon and Portugal – one of the most powerful of the Order, its Head being the Grand Chancellor. The Knights of this Langue were responsible for the defence of part of the fortifications of Valletta, known as the Bastion of St Barbara. The Auberge de Castille is situated at the highest point of Valletta and originally looked on the rolling countryside beyond, giving it a unique vantage-point unsurpassed by any other building in the city. The building is the finest work of eighteenth century baroque architecture in Valletta. Following the departure of the Knights of St. John, the Auberge de Castille served as the headquarters of the French occupation forces between 1798 and 1800 and as the British army headquarters after 1800. It became the Office of the Prime Minister in 1972.
*5. GRANDMASTERS’ PALACE: Converted from a smaller house, the Palace was designed by Gerolimo Cassar in 1571. From the time of its completion until the end of the Order of St. Johns reign in Malta (1798) the palace was used by all the Grand Masters. In 1800 it became the official residence of British Governors. The Palace contains some fine examples of medieval Armour and weapons used by the Knights of St. John and their adversaries. The
*7. ST JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL:
*6. T HE UPPER BARRAKKA GARDENS: Situated near Auberge de Castille, these gardens offer extensive views accross one of the world’s larges and deepest natural harbours, Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. 26
The highlight of Valletta, this cathedral is a must to visit. Described as the first complete example of the high baroque anywhere, it epitomises the role – spiritual and military - of its patrons. The austere façade is reminiscent of the fortifications of Valletta, the fortress city in which it stands; while the exuberant and lavish baroque interior shows the Knights’ deep appreciation and patronage of culture and the arts. The Cathedral is testimony to the talent of Maltese military architect, Gerolamo Cassar, and to Mattia
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Palace is now the Presidential Office and Malta’s Parliament House. Within the Palace, whose grand rooms are used for state occasions, is a wealth of splendor.
Preti, the Calabrian artist and Knight. Preti designed the intricate carved stone walls and painted the vaulted ceiling and side altars with scenes from the life of St John. The Cathedral houses also one of Europe’s most impressive and famous art works, Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John the Baptist. The Cathedral is a shrine to the Knights in another sense. Many sons of Europe’s noble families from the 16th to 18th centuries lie buried here. Their intricate, marble-inlaid tombstones form a magnificently crafted pavimento. The inscriptions relate the story of the lives and valiant deeds of the Order.
Product Guide All Cordina’s genuine products, still made in the traditional way, are available for takeaway at selected outlets throughout Malta and Gozo. Cordina also produces a selection of Gourmet products, offering a savory, authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Our Gourmet range of products includes amongst others a very good selection of authentic pates made from the best natural products, jams, herbs, extra virgin olive oils and more. The Sweets range of products includes Honey Rings, Chocolate Krustini, Almond Krustini, Nougat, Nougat Delights, Pastini, Figolli and Caffe Italiano. The Chocolate range includes Chocolate Knights, Seashells, Maltese Postcards and Maltese Euro Coins.
TYPICAL MALTESE
Sweet & Gourmet Products available inside SPECIAL OFFER BUY 3 Cordina
pre-packed Sweets or Gourmet Products and get the 4th FREE
TIPICI MALTESI
Prodotti Dolciari & Gastronomici in vendita all’interno OFFERTA SPECIALE COMPRA 3 Cordina
prodotti dolciari o gastronomici preconfezionati e ricevera il 4. In OMAGGIO
TYPISCHE MALTESISCHE
Suessigkeiten & Feinkostspezialitaeten im Laden erhaeltlich SONDER - ANGEBOT KAUFEN SIE 3 Cordina
vor-verpackte Suessigkeiten oder Feinkostspezialitaeten, dann erhalten Sie eine 4. GRATIS
SPECIALITES MALTAISES
TÍPICO MALTÉS
Confiseries et produits gourmets en vente a l’interieur
Dulces y productos gourmet disponibles en el interior de nuestra tienda
OFFRE SPECIALE ACHETEZ 3 Cordina
OFERTA ESPECIAL COMPRE 3 productos
confiseries ou produits gourmets preconfectionees et vous recevez un 4em
preempaquetados Cordina y llévese el 4º
店内で伝統的な
マルタ菓子や特産品を
ご購入頂けます
スペシャルオファー Cordina 箱詰め商品
３点ご購入の上、
４点目が無料になります
GRATIS
GRATUIT
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CHOCOLATE KNIGHTS / CHOCOLATE SHELLS A selection of premium chocolates.
€7.50
CHOCOLATE POSTCARDS Rich milk chocolate wrapped in gold foil depicting Maltese icons.
€6.95
NOUGAT
200 g
A favourite sweet of the Maltese due to its popularity and association with local traditional festas.
€5.50
NOUGAT DELIGHTS
175 g
A selection of nougat delicacies in 4 flavours: chocolate, orange, lemon & vanilla.
PASTINI 275 g Pastini are one of the most
€5.95
popular Maltese specialities. Contains an assortment.
€6.50
MQARET A favourite sweet of the Maltese due to its popularity and association with local traditional festas and other outdoor activities.
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ĦELWA TAT-TORK This Maltese speciality may be enjoyed with wine or as a dessert.
€5.95
Also available KRUSTINI ALMOND 200 g
KRUSTINI CHOCOLATE 200 g
Delicious Maltese biscuits
Tasty Maltese almond biscuits
made from pure almonds.
with chocolate pieces.
€5.95
€5.95
HONEY RING 325 g
MALTESE FIGOLLI 200 g
A traditional Maltese sweet
Maltese sweet made from
made with black treacle,
pure almond, presented in the
marmalade, orange peel,
shape of the Maltese Cross.
spices and honey.
€5.95
€5.50
PATÉ 200 g Sundried Tomatoes, Capers, Green Olives, Black Olives.
€6.95
JAMS 250 g Fig, Prickly Pear, Pomegranate, Carob Syrup
€6.95
CHEESES 200 g Gozo Peppered Cheese in Oil, Gozo natural cheese in oil cubed, Tre colori peppered cheese
€7.95
OTHERS 200 g • Olives stuffed with Gozo cheese • Sundried Tomatoes • Capers in oil • Olives mixed with Herbs • Olives stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes
PURE WILD HONEY
€9.95
250 g
SALTS Herbs for fish, meat, aromatic salts & sea salt flakes.
€5.50
€7.50 €6.95 €6.95 €7.50 €6.95
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
20 cl
€8.95
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TYPICAL MALTESE Sweet & Gourmet Products available inside.
TIPICI MALTESI Prodotti Dolciari & Gastronomici in vendita all’interno.
SPECIAL OFFER BUY 3 Cordina pre-packed Sweets or Gourmet Products and get the 4th FREE.
OFFERTA SPECIALE COMPRA 3 Cordina prodotti dolciari o gastronomici pre-confezionati e riceverà il 4. in OMAGGIO.
Special Offer
TYPISCHE MALTESISCHE Suessigkeiten & Feinkostspezialitaeten im Laden erhaeltlich.
SPECIALITES MALTAISES Confiseries et produits gourmets en vente a l’interieur.
TÍPICO MALTÉS Dulces y productos gourmet disponibles en el interior de nuestra tienda.
SONDER - ANGEBOT KAUFEN SIE 3 Cordina vor-verpackte Suessigkeiten oder Feinkostspezialitaeten, dann erhalten Sie eine 4. GRATIS.
OFFRE SPECIALE ACHETEZ 3 Cordina confiseries ou produits gourmets pre-confectionees et vous recevez un 4em GRATUIT.
OFERTA ESPECIAL COMPRE 3 productos preempaquetados Cordina y llévese el 4º GRATIS.
店内で伝統的な マルタ菓子や特産品を ご購入頂けます スペシャルオファー Cordina 箱詰め商品 ３点ご購入の上、 ４点目が無料になります
TYPICAL MALTESE SWEET & GOURMET PRODUCTS AVAILABLE BUY 3 AND GET THE 4TH FREE
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