About Us
Sip on cocktails and relax at the Cave Bar, which is one of Mellieħa’s most popular venues. Guests can revel in a unique and unexpected setting: an actual cave which features a fully-stocked bar, complete with atmospheric lighting and a panoramic terrace. Cave Bar is the ideal place for people who want to enjoy a light lunch, a late afternoon snack or prefer to dine outdoors during the warmer months. Throughout summer the Cave Bar also doubles as the hotel's pool bar.
The outdoor terrace is perfectly suited for summer barbecues, weddings, and other private functions.
Menu
Day Menu
Morning Selection
Served until 12:00hrs
Cave Toast
Melted cheese, smoked gammon, English mustard, and potato crisps
Scrambled Eggs On Toast
Brioche topped with freshly made scrambled eggs, avocado, and chives
Classic English Breakfast
Grilled pork sausages, local bacon, fried sunny-side-up eggs, grilled tomato, baked beans, sautéed mushrooms, and toasted bread
Eggs Royale
Toasted English muffin, poached egg, smoked salmon, Hollandaise sauce, and caviar
Bacon Steak & Fries
3.50z roasted bacon steak, potato rosti, HP sauce, baked beans, and toasted Maltese bread
Hazelnut Nutella® Pancake
Triple-decker pancake, digestive biscuits, and Nutella®
Tasty Nibbles
Mexican Nachos
Melted cheese sauce, tomatoes, onions, coriander, and lime wedges
Deep-fried Duck Spring Rolls
Served with Hoisin sauce
Piggy Bao Buns
Pork belly, sticky sauce, sesame seeds, cilantro
Salmon Tartare en Croûte
Fresh salmon, dill leaves, avocado, caviar, and soy sauce mayonnaise
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried calamari, served with Marie Rose sauce
From the Bakery
All served with potato crisp
Classic Maltese Tuna Ftira
Tomato paste, tuna chunks, olives, capers, local peppered "ġbejna", and herb oil
Maltese Sausage & Camembert Ciabatta
Local Maltese sausage patty, melted Camembert cheese and our own house-made BBQ Sauce
Greens & Salads
Greek Salad
Feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, onions, cucumber, black olives, basil leaves, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil
Chicken Caesar Salad
Local chicken breast, croûtons, Caesar dressing, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and crispy lettuce
Smoked Salmon Macédoine
Mixed garden leaves, melons, dried apricots, cherry tomatoes, pickled beetroot and smoked salmon
We Be Burgerin'
All our beef burgers are made with USDA beef chuck and brisket, served in a brioche bun, with fries and coleslaw.
Gluten-free burger bun available at a supplement of €2.00
Avocado & Sriracha Mayo
Vegan crusted avocado and sweet corn burger, lettuce, tomatoes, and fresh onions
Mature Cheddar & Onion Burger
Beef patty, caramelised onions, mature cheese, pickles, and chef-made burger sauce
S.F. Chicken Burger
Smoked paprika mayo, lettuce, and fresh onions
Smokey Jack
Beef patty, roasted bacon, Jack Daniel's® BBQ sauce, fresh onions, and lettuce
The Natty Burger
Beef patty, sweet tomato jam, Provolone cheese, lettuce, and fresh onions
Pasta
Gluten free pasta available at a supplement of € 2.50
Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Slow-cooked beef ragù, tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
Garganelli Chicken and Mushrooms
Pancetta, chicken, button mushrooms, garlic, fresh cream, Parmigiano Reggiano
Mezzelune Ricotta e Spinaci
Roasted pumpkin purée, white truffle oil, summer peas, crispy Parmesan
Amberjack Ravioli
Fresh ravioli filled with Japanese amberjack, served with creamy prawn bisque, and preserved lemon
Spaghetti Al Mare
Tender octopus, calamari, black olives, garden herbs, tomatoes sauce, garlic
Main Dishes
All main dishes are served with fries
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Cisk® tempura sea bass, mushy peas, and tartar sauce
Chicken Supreme
Mushroom and spinach cream sauce, crushed walnuts, and salted butter
Pork Belly Ribs
Full rack, slow-cooked and marinated in our own chef's BBQ sauce, served with battered onion rings
Scottish Salmon Fillet
Pan-seared in butter, prawn bisque, courgette, chorizo, and nori
Grain-fed Beef Tagliata
Rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a drizzle of olive oil
Pizza
Vegan mozzarella available at a supplement of € 2.50
Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, and oregano
Pepperoni & Salami Calabrese
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni, and salami Calabrese
Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, mushrooms, ham, olives, artichokes, and eggs
Pizza Tonn Taż-Żejts
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, tuna chunks, garlic, black olives, capers, oregano, and onions
BBQ Chicken
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, chicken breast strips, onions, sesame seeds, BBQ sauce, and sweet bell peppers
Il-Maltija
Tomato sauce, local goat's cheese, Maltese pork sausages, sliced roasted potatoes, sesame seeds, and roasted onions
Salmon & Caviar
Fior di latte, caramelised onions, smoked salmon, sesame seeds, rucola, caviar, and olive oil
Noni’s Calzone (closed pizza)
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, onions, tomatoes, Parma ham, Pecorino Romano, rocket leaves, olive oil
Pistacchio e Mortadella
Fior di latte, mortadella, mozzarella di Bufala, crispy onions, pistachios, and Parmigiano Reggiano
Sweet Craving
Tropical Mousse
Mango Mousse, caramelised pineapple, passion fruit syrup
Apple & Apricot Tart
Warm apple crumble, apricot jam, served with vanilla bean ice-cream
Maltese Traditional Imqaret
Deep-fried date fritters served with cinnamon ice-cream
Dubai Chocolate Doughnut
Brioche doughnut filled with Dubai chocolate ice-cream, and pistachio sauce
Evening Menu
Starters
Fish Soup ‘Aljotta’
Traditional Maltese fish soup with black mussels
Salmon Tartare en Croûte
Fresh salmon, dill leaves, avocado, caviar, and soy mayonnaise
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried calamari served with Marie Rose sauce
Prawn Carpaccio
Grapefruit, semi-dried cherry tomatoes, infused herb oil
Wild Sea Bass Ceviche
Pressed pineapple, pickled beetroot, citrus dressing
Duck Prosciutto
With pickled baby beetroot, puffed seeds and balsamic pearls
Burrata di Bufala
Pressed watermelon, mint leaves, preserved lemon
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available at a supplement of € 2.50
Mezzelune Ricotta e Spinaci
Roasted pumpkin purée, white truffle oil, summer peas, and crispy Parmesan cheese
Amberjack Ravioli
Fresh ravioli filled with Japanese amberjack, served with creamy prawn bisque and preserved lemon
Spaghetti al Mare
Octopus, calamari, black olives, garden herbs, tomato sauce, and garlic
Carnaroli Risotto with Bottarga and Prawns
Creamy prawn bisque, bottarga, and hand-minced prawn tartare
Trio of Pasta - To Share
Tagliatelle with fresh mussels, garlic, and cherry tomatoes
Linguine with fresh clams, herb oil, and preserved lemon
Tagliatelle with white fish, king prawns, and prawn bisque
House Favourites
Scottish Salmon Fillet
Pan-seared in butter, served with prawn bisque, zucchini, courgette, and nori
Misto Frutti di Mare
Golden deep-fried squid, bogue (vopi), octopus, and local white fish, served with a Marie Rose dip
Poached Black Shell Mussels
Garlic, Sauvignon Blanc, cherry tomatoes, a hint of chilli, lemon juice, and toasted Maltese bread
Char-Grilled Octopus
Braised chicory, tomato fondue, preserved lemon, and garlic
Sea Bass al Cartoccio
Whole sea bass cooked in Sauvignon Blanc, garlic, lemon, and cherry tomatoes
Brown Meagre
Courgette, chorizo, 'nduja cream, and tempura prawn
Fresh Daily Catch
Please ask your server for today's fresh seasonal fish. Served with fish beurre blanc and a rocket leaf salad
Price varies according to weight
More Delicious Mains
All mains are served with fries or roasted potatoes
Cave’s Burger
Beef patty, sweet tomato jam, Provolone cheese, house-made BBQ sauce, and sweet potato fries
Chicken Supreme
Mushroom, cream, and spinach sauce, crushed walnuts, and salted butter
Duck Breast
Beetroot, red wine jus, black garlic, and parsnip
Grain-Fed Beef Tagliata
Rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a drizzle of olive oil
Side Orders
Beef Jus
Black Pepper Jus
Mushroom Sauce
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Fries
Rocket & Cherry Tomato Salad
Seasonal Vegetables
Buttered Asparagus
Desserts
Apple & Apricot Tart
Warm apple crumble, apricot jam, served with vanilla bean ice cream
Tropical Mousse
Mango mousse, caramelised pineapple, and passion fruit syrup
Traditional Maltese Imqaret
Deep-fried date fritters served with cinnamon ice cream
Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Brownie
Served with Dubai chocolate ice cream
Prosecco
Maschio Called’Oro Bianco
Prosecco Extra Dry Treviso D.O.C.
Glass of Prosecco
Aperitifs
Mixer Top-Ups at € 2.00 each
Aperol
Campari
Martini Bianco | Dry | Rosso
Spritz
Included in the Happy Hour Offer
Available also frozen
Best paired with our selection of nibbles
Aperol Spritz
Campari Spritz
White Rum Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Bajtra Spritz
Classic Cocktails
Included in the Happy Hour Offer
Negroni
Gin, Campari, Martini Rosso
Americano
Campari, Martini Rosso, soda water
Blue Lagoon
Vodka, blue curagao, lemonade
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, orange juice, grenadine
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime
Available in different flavours & frozen
Daiquiri
Rum, triple sec, lemon juice
Available in different flavours & frozen
Cuba Libre
Rum, Coca-Cola, lime juice
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, egg whites
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
Little Island Maltese Iced Tea
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, Kinnie, citrus
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, Coca-Cola, citrus
Mojito
White rum, fresh mint, lime, brown sugar, soda water
Available in different flavours
Piña Colada
Rum, Malibu, pineapple juice, coconut cream
Available in different flavours
Sex on the Beach
Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime
Manhattan
Whiskey, Martini Rosso, Angostura bitters
Mule Collection
Moscow Mule
Vodka, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, ginger beer
London Mule
Gin, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, ginger beer
Caribbean Mule
Rum, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, ginger beer
Maltese Mule
Zeppi's Bajtra liqueur, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, ginger beer
Mixologist's Creation
Mango Chilli Smash
Pickled jalapefio, mango liqueur, vodka, orange liqueur
Bahamas Daiquiri
Dark rum, Malibu, Kahlua, pineapple juice, espresso ristretto
Agua De Coco
White rum, coconut water, lime juice, soda water top-up
Me Gusta La Siesta
Tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice, salted Peri Peri rim
Gold Elixir
Bourbon, honey liqueur, lime juice, golden glitter
Blue Grotto
Bacardi, Malibu, pineapple juice, Créme de Coco, blue curaçao
Hot Honey Guava Margarita
Guava juice, honey liqueur, tequila, orange liqueur, lemon juice, salted Peri Peri rim
Tiramisu Martini
Espresso, vodka, Baileys Tiramisu, amaretto, ladyfinger biscuit, dusted cocoa powder
Non-Alcoholic & Mocktails
Virgin Mojito
Fresh lime, mint, brown sugar, soda water
Virgin Piña Colada
Pineapple juice, coconut syrup, cream
Cucumber Mint Refresher
Pitted apple, cucumber, mint, soda water
Berry Fizz
Mixed frozen berries, lime, soda water
Citrus Cooler
Orange juice, fresh lemon juice, lime, simple syrup, soda water
Spiked Iced Tea Collection
Vodka | Gin | Rum | Spiced Rum
Sangria
Red, White or Rosé Sangria
Minerals & Juices
Still Water
Sparkling Water
Coca-Cola | Coca-Cola Zero
Fanta
Sprite | Sprite Zero
Kinnie | Kinnie Zero
Iced Tea Peach | Lemon
Tonic Water
Soda Water
Ginger Ale
Bitter Lemon
Juices
Orange | Apple | Pineapple | Peach | Cranberry
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Premium Ginger Beer
Red Bull Classic
Red Bull Tropical
Red Bull Watermelon
Smoothies
Tropical Sunshine
Mango, melon, pineapple, kiwi
Berry Bliss
Blueberry, raspberry, mango, papaya
Passion Paradise
Passion fruit, mango, pomegranate, pear
Green Detox
Mint, apple, cucumber
Freshly Made Iced Teas
Lemon | Peach | Strawberry | Mango | Raspberry | Green Apple | Elderflower | Mint & Lemon
Hot Beverages
Espresso
Espresso Lungo
Espresso Macchiato
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Pot of Tea
Available in different flavours
Deluxe Hot Beverages
Hazelnut Cortado
Orange Zest Latte
Mint Chocolate Coffee
Espresso Affogato
Choco-Pistachio Espresso Affogato
Milkshakes
Oreo®
Vanilla
Chocolate
Strawberry
Caramel
Pistachio
Local Beer
Featured Selection
Cisk Lager Draught Beer
Blue Label Ale
Cisk Excel
Double Red Strong Ale
Cisk Chill
Shandy
Hopleaf Pale Ale
Beer Tower
Can be served with any of the local beer mentioned above
Imported Beers & Cider
Heineken
Corona
Sol
Moretti
Erdinger
Guinness
Heineken 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic)
Somersby Cider
Apple | Blackberry | Mango & Lime
Classic Liqueurs
Mixer Top-Ups at € 2.00 each
Amaro Ramazzotti
Amaro del Capo
Amaro Averna
Fernet-Branca
Fernet-Branca Menta
Cynar
Disaronno
Frangelico
Baileys Irish Cream
Baileys Chocolate
Baileys Tiramisu
Kahlua
Malibu
Passoã
Archers Peach Schnapps
Cointreau
Créme de Cacao
Créme de Menthe
Drambuie
Grand Marnier
Galliano
Limoncello
Pernod
Sambuca
Grappa
Jägermeister
Triple Sec
Maltese Liqueurs
Bajtra (Prickly Pear)
Honey
Anisette
Rum
Bacardi
Captain Morgan Dark | Spiced
Havana Club White
Port
Cockburn’s Fine Ruby
Vodka
Smirnoff Red
Absolut
Belvedere
Grey Goose
Gin
Gordon's London Dry
Gordon's Pink
Bombay Sapphire
Hendrick’s
Japanese Gin
Tenjaku
Roku Gin by Suntory
Suggested Premium Tonics
Mediterranean Tonic
Indian Classic Tonic
Tequila & Mezcal
José Cuervo Especial Silver
José Cuervo Especial Gold
Del Maguey Mezcal
Montelobos Mezcal
Brandy
Hennessy Cognac
Courvoisier
Martell
Rémy Martin
Whiskies & Malts
Mixer Top-Ups at € 2.00 each
Bell
J&B
Jim Beam
Johnnie Walker Red Label
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Green Label
Jack Daniel’s
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey
Jameson
Southern Comfort
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old
Glenfiddich
Premium Single Malts
Oban 14 Year Old
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old
Japanese Premium Whiskies
Mixer Top-Ups at € 2.00 each
Akashi Meïsei
Tenjaku Pure Malt
Nikka Yoichi
Map & Contacts
Mellieha, MLH 2014