The Art of
Perfect Meat
Primitivo Grill was born from a love of quality meat and Italian tradition. In the heart of St. Julian's, Malta, we created a place where every cut tells a story of craftsmanship and passion.
Every dish is a tribute to the simplicity of Italian cuisine: few ingredients, carefully selected, treated with respect for the raw material. Because quality needs no disguise.
Every Dish,
A Work of Art
Curated
Wines
A curated selection of over 42 Italian labels, chosen to enhance every cut of meat. From the great Supertuscans to the wines of Southern Italy, every bottle tells a story of terroir.
Sassicaia 2013
Bolgheri · Toscana
Elegant structure, notes of blackcurrant and cedar.
Le Serre Nuove
Ornellaia · Bolgheri
Ripe fruit, sweet spices, silky tannins.
Primitivo di Manduria
Byzantium · Puglia
Warm and enveloping, ripe plum, dark chocolate.
Nero d'Avola
Fina · Sicilia
Organic. Black cherry, pepper, Mediterranean character in a bottle.
Rosso del Milio
CasePaolin · Veneto
Fresh and lively, red fruits, wildflowers.
What Our
Guests Say
Hours &
Location
Address
33, Triq Paceville
Saint Julian's, STJ1012
Malta
Opening Hours
Dinner18:30 — 23:30
Frequently asked
- What type of restaurant is Primitivo Grill?
- Primitivo Grill is a premium Italian steakhouse at 33 Triq Paceville in St Julian's, Malta. The kitchen specialises in dry-aged prime cuts, Wagyu, and Mediterranean-Italian grill cookery over charcoal. The menu is built around named breeds and provenance, paired with a curated list of Italian labels across Piedmont, Tuscany and Sicily. Price range is premium (EUR EUR EUR).
- Where is Primitivo Grill located?
- Primitivo Grill is at 33 Triq Paceville, Saint Julian's, Malta STJ 1012. The restaurant sits on Paceville's main strip, five minutes on foot from the InterContinental Malta and the Portomaso area. The closest car park is the Paceville Main multi-storey, and the restaurant is easily reached by taxi or the Malta Public Transport bus network.
- Do I need to book a table at Primitivo Grill?
- Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner service and weekends. You can book directly through EatApp from the website or by calling +356 2122 3333 during opening hours. Walk-ins are accepted when seating is available but cannot be guaranteed during peak season (May to October) or holiday periods.
- What are Primitivo Grill opening hours?
- Primitivo Grill is open for dinner seven days a week from 6:00 PM, with last orders at 11:00 PM and service closing around 11:30 PM. From Friday to Sunday the restaurant also serves lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Holiday-period hours and closures are published on the Visit section of the website.
- How is the beef dry-aged at Primitivo Grill?
- Prime cuts are dry-aged in-house in a dedicated humidity-controlled cabinet for a minimum of 30 days, with selected reserve cuts held for longer. Dry-aging concentrates flavour and tenderises the muscle by enzymatic breakdown, producing the characteristic nutty crust the kitchen finishes over charcoal. Provenance, breed and ageing time are disclosed on each reserve cut.
- Does Primitivo Grill cater to dietary restrictions?
- Every menu section lists allergens and the kitchen routinely adapts preparations for gluten-free, dairy-free, and pescatarian guests. Vegetarian options are available across each course, and the chef accepts advance requests for fully plant-based tasting sequences. Please inform your server of any allergy at the start of service so the grill line can be briefed.
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