Villager by Munchies Mellieha

BRUSCHETTA (G) (M) (N) (SFH)

stracciatella – confit tomatoes – pesto – Parma ham

CRISPY HOMEMADE FALAFEL (G) (SES) (V) (VG)

baba ganoush – pomegranate – coriander – chilli oil

AEGEAN SPREADS (G) (M) (SFH) (V)

caramelised onions & sour cream – sun-dried tomatoes & artichokes – avocado & Greek cheese dips – paratha bread & pita gyro

CALAMARI FRITTI (CL) (G) (CR) (E) (L) (MOL) (SFH)

chilli – ginger – cilantro – spring onions – caper mayo

BLACK MUSSELS (CL) (G) (CR) (F) (M) (MOL) (SFH) (A)

rich fish broth

PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND BRIE ARANCINI (CL) (G) (E) (L) (M) (V)

truffle mayo

PIZZA DOUGH ROLL (G) (M) (V)

garlic butter – cherry tomatoes – fior di latte mozzarella – basil – Sicilian extra virgin olive oil

HOMEMADE OVEN BAKED FOCACCIA (G) (M)

mozzarella – Tropea onions – pork – rosemary – Sicilian extra virgin olive oil – black pepper – Himalayan salt

TOMATO, TAGGIASCA OLIVES & BURRATA (M) (N) (SFH) (V)

heirloom tomatoes – burrata – olives – pinenuts – basil – red wine vinaigrette

CHEF’S SOUP

ask your server for the daily soup

STICKY CHICKEN (G) (P) (SES) (SFH) (SY)

marinated chicken thighs – lettuce – white & red cabbage – cucumber – carrots – spring onions – coriander – edamame – avocado – crispy rice – peanut rayu dressing

MAPLE HALLOUMI (G) (M) (SFH) (V)

grilled halloumi – char-grilled red peppers & lemon pearl couscous – roasted sweet potato – cherry tomatoes – lentils – pomegranate – baby spinach – avocado – cinnamon and maple dressing

LEMON PEPPER & HONEY SALMON (G) (F) (SFH) (SES)

pan-fried marinated salmon – lettuce – cucumber – red onions – cherry tomatoes – rucola – pomegranate – baby spinach – radichio – green onions – sesame seeds – lemon pepper and honey dressing

SPICY BAYOU BEEF (G) (M) (SES) (SFH) (SY)

seared Cajun spiced beef – lettuce – roast corn – red onions – cucumber – coriander – Greek yoghurt – edamame beans – avocado – feta cheese crumbs – sesame seeds – sweet green dressing

TEMPEH CAESER (G) (SES) (SY) (V) (VG)

lettuce – crispy chickpeas – baby spinach – cucumber – red onions – quinoa – pomegranate – vegan parmesan cheese – tahini dressing

ORECCHIETTE AL RAGÙ (A) (CL) (E) (G) (M) (SFH) (SY)

beef ragù – stracciatella

STROZZAPRETI (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

bacon – chicken – radicchio – sultanas – parmesan cheese cream sauce

RISOTTO AMATRICIANA (CL) (M) (SFH)

aged guanciale – tomato sauce – pecorino Romano

GARGANELLI AL BOSCO VERDE (A) (E) (G) (M) (SFH) (V)

forest mushrooms cream – baby spinach – thyme – truffle oil

MACCHERONI (G) (CL) (M) (SES) (SFH) (A)

mac ‘n’ cheese sauce – spicy pork ragù

SPAGHETTI VONGOLE (G) (CL) (CR) (F) (M) (MOL) (SFH) (A)

vongole veraci – garlic – chillies – white wine – fish & prawn broth – fresh herbs – extra virgin olive oil – lemon pangrattato

LINGUINE ALLO SCOGLIO (A) (CL) (G) (CR) (E) (F) (M) (MOL)

vongole – calamari – mussels – prawns – herbs – white wine – garlic tomato sauce

CACIO E PEPE RAVIOLI (G) (E) (M)

guanciale – sage butter – pecorino cheese shavings

gluten free pasta available

CLASSICAL (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

pure beef burger – crispy onions – smoky mayo

AMERICAN CHEESY (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

pure beef burger – twice American cheese – tomato jam – crispy onions

MEXICAN (G) (CL) (E) (M) (SFH)

our signature chilli sauce – beef burger – red Leicester cheese – streaky bacon – crispy onions

BACONNAISE ANGUS (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

Irish certified angus 100% beef burger – pepper jack cheese – baconnaise sauce – fried onions

SMOKY & SWEET ANGUS (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

Irish certified Angus 100% beef burger – Gouda cheese – smoky-sweet onion mayo – red onions – pickles

TRUFFLE (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

beef burger – grilled king oyster mushrooms – truffle paste – smoked scamorza cheese – crispy onions

HOT HONEY CRISPY CHICKEN (G) (CL) (E) (M) (SFH)

hot honey glaze – ranch dressing – green cabbage & onion slaw – pickles

CHAR SIU PORK BELLY (G) (E) (M) (SY) (SFH)

pan-grilled glazed pork belly – bacon rashers – char siu ketchup – crispy onions – spring onions – jalapeño

CRISPY HALLOUMI (G) (E) (M) (CL) (SES) (SFH) (V)

sesame coated halloumi cheese – red onions – lettuce – mushrooms – sticky chilli sauce

all burgers are served with potato fries (G) (M) (V) and house sauce (G) (E) (M) (V)

GRILLED SALMON (G) (F) (M) (CL)

pea purée – orzo pasta – parmesan velouté – zucchini - peas

PAN-FRIED SEABASS (G) (CR) (F) (M) (SFH) (A)

creamed potatoes – heritage carrots – beetroot – broccoli – prawn velouté

AJILLO PRAWNS (G) (F) (M) (CL) (CR) (MOL) (SFH) (A)

garlic – arbol chilli – dry sherry – Spanish sweet papryka – lemon zest

SMOKY YOGHURT-MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS (G) (M) (SFH)

zucchini - toasted corn – red onions – basil – tzatziki sauce

CRISPY PORK BELLY (G) (M) (SFH)

fennel & apple purée – red cabbage salad – pork jus

COFFEE-RUBBED CANADIAN A3+ FLAP MEAT (G) (M) (SFH)

beef tagliata – kale – shallots – mushrooms – chimichurri butter

GRILLED ARGENTINE BEEF RIBEYE (M)

purple sweet potato purée – roast vegetables

GRILLED FILLET OF BEEF (M)

purple sweet potato purée – roast vegetables

SAUCES

mushrooms sauce (M) (MU) (SFH) (A) pepper sauce (M) (SFH) (A) homemade BBQ sauce (SFH)

all mains are served with potato fries (G) (M) (V)

CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS (CL) (G) (M) (MU) (SY)

FISH NUGGETS AND CHIPS (CL) (G) (M) (SY) (F)

SPAGHETTI TOMATO SAUCE (G) (M) (V)

PENNE CREAM SAUCE (G) (M) (V)

KIDDIES PIZZA (G) (M) (SFH)

tomato sauce – mozzarella – ham – cocktail sausages

MARGHERITA (G) (M) (V)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – basil

MISTO FUNGHI (G) (M) (V)

fior di latte mozzarella – porcini mushrooms purée – white mushrooms – caciocavallo cheese – truffle oil

CAPRICCIOSA (G) (E) (M)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – mushrooms – arrostino ham – eggs – artichokes – olives

QUATTRO STAGIONI (G) (E) (M)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – mushrooms – salami – eggs – peas – olives

PROFUMO DI MARE (G) (CR) (F) (M) (MOL)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – prawns – black shell mussels – calamari – vongole – tuna – olives – fresh herbs

IL-PROPJA MALTJIJA (G) (F) (M)

fior di latte mozzarella – sliced tomatoes – roast potatoes – anchovy fillets – onions – olives – basil oil

FRESCA (G) (M) (N) (V)

pesto Genovese – fior di latte mozzarella – stracciatella – grated cheese – semi-dried tomatoes – pine nuts – basil

FORMAGGI E PERE CON NOCI (G) (M) (N) (V)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – provolone – gorgonzola – pecorino – pear chutney – walnuts

BURRATA & POMODORI (G) (M) (V)

fior di latte mozzarella – burrata – yellow & red cherry tomatoes – spinach leaves – crushed pepper – extra virgin olive oil

SCAMORZA & SPICY NDUJA (G) (M)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – smoked scamorza – spicy nduja sausage – fig chutney – rucola

PEPPERONI E CIPOLLA (G) (M)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – pepperoni salami – onions

SOLO CARNE (G) (M) (CL)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – chicken thighs – bacon – Maltese sausage – pepperoni salami – caramelised onions

PIZZA CARBONARA (G) (E) (M) (SFH)

fior di latte mozzarella – pecorino Romano – aged guanciale – carbonara sauce

PISTACHIO & MORTADELLA (G) (M) (N)

fior di latte mozzarella – stracciatella – mortadella – pistachio pesto – basil

PARMEGGIATA (G) (M)

fior di latte mozzarella – baby tomatoes – grilled aubergines – Parma ham – grated grana cheese – rucola – basil oil

TONNO E CAPPERI (G) (M) (F) (SFH)

fior di latte mozzarella – tomato sauce – basil – sun-dried tomatoes – tuna – spring onions – capers

AMATRICIANA (G) (M)

fior di latte mozzarella – tomato sauce – guanciale – pecorino Romano – chilli flakes

AL PONTE (G) (M)

tomato sauce – fior di latte mozzarella – spicy chicken – green peppers – pimentos – bacon – leeks – peas

BUFFALO CHICKEN (G) (M) (E) (MU)

fior di latte mozzarella – tomato sauce – chicken thighs – peppers – sweet corn – leeks – cheddar cheese – ranch dressing

GUANCIALE SALSICCIA (G) (M) (CL) (SFH) (A)

fior di latte mozzarella – braised pork cheeks – sliced garlic – Maltese sausage – roast potatoes – onions – thyme

gluten free pizza available at supplement charge of €2.25

Full English

Beef and pork sausages, smoked streaky bacon, fried eggs, baked beans, sauté of mushrooms, grilled tomato and toasted bread

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast sausage and bacon, wrapped in an egg and parmesan omelette, set on oven baked tomatoes, accompanied with baked beans and slices of buttered Maltese bread

Eggs Benedict

Toasted brioche bread, topped with poached eggs and finished with hollandaise sauce Suggested Toppings: Smoked Salmon €4.00, Crispy Bacon €2.50 or Baby Spinach’ €1.50

Shakshuka

A mixture of capsicums, onions, garlic and chilli, topped with eggs and fresh coriander, baked in an oven casserole and served with toasted bread

BLT Breakfast Muffin

Buttered English muffin, topped with fried eggs, grilled bacon, mixed salad leaves and tomato slices

Sweet and Savory

Two fluffy pancakes topped with crispy bacon and maple syrup

Ham and Cheese Toastie

Butter, sandwich ham and edam cheese, accompanied with crisps and creamy ranch

Ham Toastie

Butter and sandwich ham, accompanied with crisps and creamy ranch

Cheese Toastie

Butter and edam cheese, accompanied with crisps and creamy ranch

Ciabatta Mortadella

Mortadella, burrata and crushed pistachio

Focaccia Prosciutto

Basil oil, rucola, prosciutto and parmesan shaving

Tuna Fritta

Tomato paste, mixed salad leaves and tuna salad mix

Ciabatta Melanzana

Grilled aubergines, mozzarella fior di latte and tomato chutney

Ciabatta Genovese

Chicken strips, pesto Genovese and smoked provolone cheese

Ciabatta Tre Colori

Mozzarella di bufala, sliced tomatoes and basil

Chic-Ado Wrap

Mixed salad leaves, chicken strips, avocado cheese sauce and mayo

Nutella

Chocolate and hazelnut spread (Nutella), dusted with powdered sugar

Banana Nutella

Chocolate and hazelnut spread (Nutella), chopped banana and crushed hazelnuts, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate sauce

Banoffee

Dulce de leche, fresh banana slices and whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar

Pistachio

Pistachio cream and pistachio granules, dusted with powdered sugar

Approximate waiting time 20 minutes.

Flavours of Malta for Two

Sundried tomatoes, local peppered cheeselets, Maltese bigilla, butter beans marinated in garlic and parsley, tomato paste, preserved olives and sausage, served with water biscuits and rustic bread

Meat and Cheese Board for Two

A selection of fine cured meats, salumi and cheeses from around the world, served with honey, red wine poached figs, thyme poached figs, toasted nuts, water biscuits and bread

Fritto Misto for Two

A mixture of calamari, tail-on prawns, white fish fillets and neonati, coated in a light batter and served with tartar sauce

Double Smashed Burger

Two smashed home-made beef and pork patties, topped with smoked cheese, gherkins, onion jam, classic burger sauce, lettuce leaves and tomato slices, served in a brioche bun and accompanied with rosemary salted fries

Farmhouse Chicken Burger

Grilled chicken breast, topped with crispy onions, bacon and farmhouse cheddar, served in a brioche bun, mixed salad leaves and tomato slices, accompanied with a side of French fries

Bruschetta Classica

Tomato concasse, onions and fresh basil, marinated in olive oil, served on toasted sourdough bread

Calamari Fritti

Breaded calamari served with classic tartar sauce.

Cacio e Pepe Arancini

Crispy arancini served on artichoke and lemon pesto, topped with a crispy guanciale

Chicken Satay Tacos

Soft shell tacos filled with a flavourful mix of chicken, onions, garlic and bell peppers, all coated in a rich satay sauce and topped with toasted cashew nuts for a satisfying crunch

Baked Brie

Whole brie studded with garlic and rosemary, baked until molten, then drizzled with honey, served with fig jam and warm crusty bread

Duo of Rabbit

Grilled rabbit sausage and a side of fried rabbit ravioli, accompanied with silky garlic purée and onion jam

Neonati Fritti

Crispy fried whitebait, served with a zesty tartar sauce and garnished with delicate wakame seaweed

Duck Salad

Dried figs poached in red wine syrup, pickled onions, fancy salad leaves, topped with slices of inhouse smoked duck breast and toasted sesame seeds, accompanied with orange segments and red wine vinaigrette

Charred Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken roast served over baby greens with, shaved fennel, crumbled feta and toasted pecans, finished with a house-made chilli-honey vinaigrette

Salmon and Avocado Salad

Smashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and lemon parsley vinaigrette, topped with oven baked salmon chunks and guanciale crumble

Sweet Potato and Ricotta

Baby spinach tossed with marinated sweet potatoes, black olives and sundried tomato dressing, topped with fresh ricotta cheese and chopped pecan nuts

Spaghetti Carbonara

Tossed with egg yolks and pecorino cheese, finished with crispy guanciale

Spaghetti Rabbit

Slow-simmered rabbit sauce prepared in the authentic Maltese style, tossed with spaghetti

Strozzapreti Brisket and Porcini

Strozzapreti pasta tossed with slow cooked beef brisket, porcini mushrooms, rucola and red wine jus, finished with pecorino

Linguine allo Scoglio

Linguine pasta tossed with mussels, clams, prawns and razor clams, cooked in garlic, lemon zest, white wine and tomato court bouillon

Crab and Lobster Agnolotti

Delicate two-toned agnolotti filled with a rich blend of crab and lobster, tossed with sweet confit cherry tomatoes, hint of ginger and chilli, finished with a luxurious prawn bisque

Linguine al Polipo

Tossed with onions, garlic, olives, white wine, chopped octopus, sundried tomatoes and soft herbs

Risotto ai Funghi

Creamy arborio risotto slow-cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with white truffle oil and mascarpone, topped with a crisp parmigiano tuile and fresh herbs

Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled chicken breast marinated in traditional souvlaki spices, served with tomato-cucumber salsa, lemon-dill yogurt and warm garlic-thyme fougasse

BBQ Pork Ribs

Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich BBQ sauce, served with creamy coleslaw and rosemary-salted fries

Beef Tagliata

350g raw, cooked to your liking and accompanied with rucola, confit baby tomatoes and puffed parmesan, served with French fries

Duck Breast

Pan-seared barbary duck breast, served on mashed potato, accompanied with seasonal veg, blueberry and fig compote

Mediterranean Red Snapper

Baked with olives, capers, cherry tomatoes and white wine, served with feta cheese, spinach leaves and baked potatoes

Fried Rabbit

Local rabbit fried in garlic, onions, white wine and herbs, served with fries and pan jus

Honey Roasted Squash

Oven baked with thyme honey, topped with walnut and za’atar dukkah crumble, chickpea and aubergine stew and wilted garlic spinach, served with a side of rosemary roast potatoes

Margherita

Tomato basil sauce, mozzarella

Pepperoni

Tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni salami

Capricciosa

Tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, black olives, artichokes, boiled eggs

Margherita Regina

Tomato basil sauce, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, mozzarella di bufala, basil oil

Villager

Tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, Maltese sausage, peppered cheeselets, sundried tomatoes

Guanciale

Mozzarella, guanciale, crumbled potato, smoked scamorza cheese, pecorino cream

Breaded Chicken Chunks

Breaded chicken bites served with chips

Rigatoni al Ragu

Rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich beef and pork ragu

Deconstructed Tacos

Grilled chicken breast accompanied with carrot and cucumber sticks, green pesto mayo and soft taco shells

Crunchy Ocean Rings

Crispy, golden-fried calamari, coated in our signature seasoned flour, served with tartar sauce and fries

Smashed Beef Burger

Inhouse beef and pork patty topped with melted cheddar cheese served in a brioche bun and accompanied with fries

Nutella and Oreo Pancake

Two pancakes topped with Nutella and crushed Oreo cookies