Piccolo Padre

Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville


This casual, family-friendly pizzeria has fabulous sea views; try to snare a coveted table on the enclosed balcony. Pizzas are crunchy and tasty – the house speciality is decorated with tomato, mozzarella, Maltese sausage and Gozo cheese. Also available are good pasta options, salads and burgers.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville attractions

2. St Julian's Tower

0.27 MILES

A fortified coastal tower, built in the 17th century by Grand Master de Redin.

3. Portomaso Apartment & Marina Complex

0.37 MILES

The glitzy development of Portomaso is overlooked by the towering Hilton Hotel, and centres on a marina ringed by restaurants and bars. It's a popular…

4. Sacred Heart Church

0.44 MILES

Built in 1872 by Paul Vella, a Valletta priest. During WWII, the church's Franciscan friary was bombed and 23 people were tragically killed.

5. Palazzo Spinola

0.45 MILES

Once St Julian's was rural, with just a few grand houses, of which this was one, built for the Italian knight Rafael Spinola. It is surrounded by a walled…

7. Sliema Beach

0.53 MILES

The Sliema waterfront is edged by flattish rocks, with stepped access at various points. It's a good place to swim from, though the water tends to be deep…

8. Stella Maris

0.55 MILES

'Our Lady Star of the Sea' was built in 1877. On the third Sunday in August, the church's revered Our Lady Stella Maris statue is paraded through nearby…