ION Harbour by Simon Rogan has retained its two Michelin stars, remaining the only restaurant in Malta to hold this prestigious accolade. The achievement reinforces ION Harbour’s position at the forefront of Malta’s culinary scene and its reputation for exceptional gastronomy.
In celebration of ION Harbour retaining two Michelin stars, Chef Simon Rogan said, “Maintaining our two Michelin stars is a testament to our team’s continued dedication to excellence. We’ve worked tirelessly to bring something unique to Malta’s dining scene while staying true to our core values. Our commitment to sustainability and our farm-to-table philosophy, alongside our close collaboration with local suppliers, remains fundamental to our success.”
The retention of two Michelin stars cements Malta’s position as an emerging world-class dining destination, with ION Harbour leading this culinary renaissance. Since March 2023, Chef Simon Rogan and Executive Chef Oli Marlow have brought their acclaimed farm-to-table philosophy to the Mediterranean, creating a menu that celebrates the finest local ingredients.
Standout dishes showcase this commitment to excellence, including its signature raw, retired Charolais dairy cow, aged and dressed in coal oil, caper jam, and pickled kohlrabi. For a sweet finale, the chocolate mousse, crafted with cocoa miso, caramel, and wild myrtle from Mellieha, perfectly demonstrates the kitchen’s innovative approach to regional produce.
Environmental responsibility remains at the heart of ION Harbour’s philosophy. Under the guidance of Head of Sustainability Keith Abela and Executive Chef Oli Marlow, the restaurant champions hyperlocal ingredients and ethical practices throughout its operations.
The team regularly participates in educational foraging trips to discover wild local ingredients, while ION Harbour’s innovative menu and drinks programme demonstrates a zero-waste philosophy by creatively using surplus kitchen produce, such as fruit peels, stalks, and stems.
Executive Chef Oli Marlow added, “Working alongside Simon Rogan since 2012 has been an incredible journey of opening restaurants worldwide. Maintaining our two Michelin stars at ION Harbour marks another incredible milestone for us both and for our teams here in Malta.”
Set on the rooftop of Iniala Harbour House on the picturesque St Barbara Bastion, ION Harbour by Simon Rogan provides the perfect vista of the harbour and historic Three Cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea.
Iniala Harbour House & Residences is a five-star gem in the heart of Valletta, Malta’s vibrant capital. The property spans four beautifully restored Maltese townhouses, with original vaults dating back to the 1600s, offering sweeping views of the iconic Grand Harbour.
Iniala Harbour House, Malta’s sole Forbes Five-Star hotel, alongside ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, the island’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant, is continuing to provide unparalleled hospitality and dining excellence in the region.
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