About Us
MÉZ Restaurant draws inspiration from the historical spice trade between civilizations in Asia, Northeast Africa, and Europe. It celebrates the ancient use and exchange of spices like cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, pepper, nutmeg, star anise, clove, and turmeric. This trade route expanded, connecting Rome, northern Africa, the Indian Ocean, and China, with India at its centre.
Vasco da Gama's discovery of an alternative route to Southeast Asia in the 15th century led to the establishing of a spice empire with Goa as its hub. Indian cuisine spread to Southeast Asia, while Southeast Asian cuisine went to India and Sri Lanka.
At MÉZ, we seek to rediscover and honour the culinary traditions shaped by the Indian Ocean, traditions that have left a profound imprint on global food history.
Menu
Nibbles
Spiced Olives
4.00 €Marinated Nocellara del Belice olives in toasted spices
Inspired by the centuries-old trade between the Mediterranean and India, where spices like cumin and coriander travelled along the same routes as ancient mariners navigating the Indian Ocean.
Poppadoms
5.00 €Crispy fried chips served with mango and mint chutney.
Poppadoms trace their origins to the Indian subcontinent, evolving on the spice routes that connected India with Persia, Rome, and the Middle East, where condiments like chutneys became staples.
Masala Fries
8.00 €Crispy sweet potato fries, peppered with gunpowder spice.
"Milagai podi," is a Southern Indian blend that arose from the spice markets of Tamil Nadu, once a centre for the global trade in black pepper and chili.
Savour & Share
Malabar Spiced Chicken
10.00 €Fragrant and crunchy chicken marinated in Southern spices with curry leaves.
Evoking the exchange of spice between Kerala’s Malabar Coast and traders from China and Arabia, who traded spices like black pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom, that form the backbone of this dish.
Mauritian Chilli Poppers
10.00 €Split pea fritters, chilli peppers, cilantro, cumin, fresh garlic naan.
Reflects the influence of Indians brought to Mauritius during the British colonial period, where traditional cooking techniques merged with local ingredients, creating a unique Indo-Mauritian fusion.
Lombok Wings
10.00 €Chicken wings seasoned with Indonesian spices served with crème fraiche and local peaches.
The island of Lombok was part of the Spice Islands, renowned for nutmeg and cloves. Indonesian cuisine was influenced by Indian traders, who introduced new flavours and techniques to the region.
Cumi Cumi
12.00 €Calamari tossed in turmeric, Deggi mirch, toasted black pepper, and served with burnt lemon.
Inspired by the Indian Ocean’s vibrant ports, where Indian spices like turmeric and black pepper were carried by the Arab dhows that dominated the Indian Ocean trade routes.
Chicken Tikka
13.00 €Clay oven-roasted chicken marinated in coastal spices, paired with Balado sambal.
A tribute to India's tandoor mastery tracing traces its roots back to Mughal India and Indonesia's vibrant spice fusion, where traders introduced chili, which became integral to Indonesian cuisine.
Lamb Seekh
14.00 €Minced lamb skewers seasoned with garlic, green chili, coriander, and garam masala.
This dish represents the Persian influence on India’s cuisine, during an era that saw the elevation of humble spices into royal feasts during the Mughal Period.
Goan Prawn Rissois
16.00 €Creamy shrimp patty enclosed in a crispy panko crumb crusted pastry.
Travel to Goa, where Portuguese settlers introduced their love of seafood and pastries, creating unique blends with Indian spices.
Tandoori Prawns
19.00 €Clay oven-baked tiger prawns served with Moilee cream and charred lemon.
Tandoori cooking techniques were brought to India by the Mughals, while Moilee, a coconut-based sauce, has deep roots in Kerala, which thrived on the spice trade with Arab and Chinese merchants.
Tandoori Platter
35.00 €Assortment of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Sheekh, Tandoori Prawns, Tandoori Salmon and Naan.
A true reflection of the Indian subcontinent's culinary diversity, this platter pays homage to the clay ovens introduced by the Mughals and the spices that arrived through centuries of maritime trade.
Signature Plates
Thai Baked Fish
16.00 €Local sea bass, coconut milk, aromatic Asian spices.
A reflection of the ancient trade between India and Southeast Asia, where Indian merchants introduced their cuisine to Thailand, contributing to the development of rich, coconut-based curries.
Massaman Curry
18.00 €Chicken and potato in a mildly sweet and savoury curry with fragrant spice.
Massaman curry originated in the Thai court, influenced by Persian traders who brought spices like cardamom and cinnamon to South Asia, linking Thailand and India through shared culinary heritage.
Chettinad Chicken Curry
18.00 €South India’s Chettinadu region-style spiced chicken curry, made with 16 different aromatic spices.
Chettinad, a coastal region of Tamil Nadu, was a hub of maritime trade, where merchants perfected this dish using the wealth of spices exchanged through their vast networks.
Beef Sukka
20.00 €Fresh curry leaves, mustard, cumin seeds, coconut onion, and tomato.
A journey through India’s Western Ghats, particularly the Mangalore coast, where Indian and Arab traders exchanged goods and ideas, influencing flavours that define this hearty, coconut-based dish.
Beef Korma
21.00 €Beef curry in rich brown onion and cashew nut gravy.
Korma was introduced to India by the Mughals, whose love for luxurious, slow-cooked dishes combined with the subcontinent’s vast array of spices, leaving a lasting mark on Indian cuisine.
Goan Prawn Curry
20.00 €Tangy, mildly sweet coconut-based curry with coastal flavours.
Goa’s prawn curry encapsulates the culinary legacy of the Portuguese, who brought vinegar to Indian cooking, merging it with local coconut and spices to create a dish that’s both tangy and rich.
Prawns with Idli
21.00 €Pan-seared masala prawns served on a rice cake, aromatic herby rasam soup.
Idli, a South Indian staple, reflects the region’s deep culinary history, where rice and lentils have been combined for centuries. A journey to South India’s coastal kitchens, where seafood and traditional rice cakes are steeped in spice and history.
Doi Maach
21.00 €Medley of salmon, octopus, and prawn simmered in a Bengal-style light yogurt gravy.
A classic from India’s Eastern Coast, this dish is influenced by the Islamic traders who brought yogurt-based dishes to India, while incorporating the seafood bounty of Bengal’s river deltas.
Tandoori Octopus
21.00 €Tandoor oven-baked spiced octopus, garlic yogurt, orange, and grapefruit salad.
Octopus, a Mediterranean favourite, meets Indian tandoor traditions, which were perfected by the Mughals, creating a fusion of two great culinary worlds.
Tandoori Salmon
21.00 €Mustard-spiced salmon served with pineapple chutney.
This dish highlights Bengal’s love of mustard and reflects the influence of the spice trade, which brought fruits like pineapple to Indian shores through Portuguese traders.
Lamb Chops
22.00 €Australian lamb chops marinated in Indian signature spices, grilled in a clay oven.
A testament to the global cuisine, from the pastures of Australia to India’s spice markets.
Lamb Curry
23.00 €Lamb shank prepared with red chili and yogurt.
A slow-cooked masterpiece that reflecting centuries of culinary tradition starting from the Persian empire through to the Mughal period, when royal kitchens were filled with aromatic dishes.
Méz Signature Lobster
31.00 €Grilled local Maltese whole lobster marinated in MÉZ signature spices, served with Naan.
A luxurious dish that reflects the global journey of spices, from the coasts of East Africa to the Mediterranean, where lobsters thrive, combined with Indian tandoor traditions and aromatic spices.
Moilee
A tribute to Kerala’s rich maritime history, where Moilee sauce was perfected by local chefs influenced by Portuguese settlers who brought tomatoes and cooking techniques to the Malabar coast.
Butternut pumpkin simmered in coconut milk
12.00 €Local sea bass served in rich coconut sauce and fresh tomato
17.00 €South African Inspired Bunny Chow
Bunny Chow was born in South Africa, when Indian laborers working in sugar plantations created this portable curry dish, blending their ancestral flavours with the ingredients available in their new home.
Maltese bread served with Indian aromatic potato masala bhaji
13.00 €Maltese bread served with Chicken Tikka Masala
18.00 €Accompaniments
Beetroot Raita
4.00 €Maltese beetroot, Greek yoghurt, pomegranate, cumin and smoked paprika
Smoked Eggplant Dip
4.00 €Local eggplant, Greek yoghurt, Bumbu chilli oil, spice blend
South Indian Masala Potatoes
9.00 €Turmeric potatoes tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaf, ginger and chilli
Zucchini Thoran
11.00 €Stir fried zucchini and beans, curry leaf, red onion and fresh coconut
Tandoori Malai Broccoli
12.00 €Broccoli marinated in cashew and cheese paste, prepared in clay oven
South Indiain Dal
10.00 €Yellow lentil tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
Clay Oven Baked Naans
Roti
4.00 €Butter Naan
4.50 €Malabar Paratha
5.00 €Garlic Naan
5.00 €Cheese Naan
6.00 €Chilli Garlic Naan with Tzatziki
6.50 €Biryani and Rice
Lemon Rice with Peanuts
5.00 €Steamed Basmati Rice
4.00 €Chicken Biryani
17.00 €Spiced chicken, aromatic basmati rice
Prawns Biryani
20.00 €Coastal spiced prawns, aromatic basmati rice
Sweets
Mango Sago
5.50 €Sago pudding with pureed mango, Fresh fruits and coconut cream
Berry Malai
8.00 €Steamed Greek yoghurt and condensed milk, Stewed berries
Digestifs Liqueurs
Limoncello
3.00 €Amaretto
3.00 €Frangelico
3.00 €Jägermeister
3.00 €Kahlua
3.50 €Cointreau
3.50 €Baileys
3.50 €Taylor’s 10 Tawny Port
3.75 €Red Wines
Australia
Jim Barry The Atherley
23.00 €Full bodied with vibrant berry and plum on both the nose and palate
New Zealand
Babich
35.00 €Aromas of dark berries, plum and boysenberries and scents of toasty oak
Portugal
Quinta Do Crasto
25.00 €Aroma is delicate balance of tropical and citrus fruits
Spain
Carlos Serres Crianza Bodegas
23.00 €Flavours of chocolate, oak and black cherry
Chile
Montes limited Selection
Glass 6.00 € | Bottle 23.00 €Potent notes of ripe red fruits, cherries in syrup and jam
Montes Limited Selection
23.00 €Flavours of chocolate, vanilla oak, hints of earthy notes
Argentina
Kaiken Estate
21.00 €Intense and bright red colour with violet tones
France
Francois Jeantet Cote du Rhône
Glass 5.00 € | Bottle 21.00 €Full bodied with liquorice, ripe fruit and mild spices with fine silky tannins
Malta
Eno DOK Katerina
Glass 6.00 € | Bottle 23.00 €Bursting with jammy cherry and cassis flavours with strong note of pepper
Antonin Noir DOK
31.00 €Smooth, rounded with ripe velvety tannins and well balance
Italy
Tombacco Del Beneventano
Glass 5.00 € | Bottle 21.00 €Hints of cherry and red berries fragrance
Agriverde Riseis Organic
19.00 €Red fruits flavours including cherries, cranberry and red plum
Intrigo Piantaferro
19.00 €Intense deep ruby red in colour, leads with mature black berry notes
Santa Cristina
23.00 €Has scents and tastes of raspberry, black cherry, green tea and spice
12 E Mezzo Del Salento
23.00 €Aromas of rich ripe fruit and spice with a smooth vanilla finish
Antinori Prunotto Fiulot
27.00 €Youthful and grapey with fruity aromas of plums and cherry
Sedara Donnafugata
29.00 €Full bodied wine, subtle with red berries, tomato leaf with lingering finish
Antinori Peppoli
Half Bottles 20.00 € | Bottle 32.00 €Ruby red in colour with purplish highlights and red currants on the nose
Michelle Chiarlo Langhe Nebbiolo
32.00 €Brilliant garnet red colour with wonderful varietal character on the nose
Sancaba Vini Franchetti 2019
110.00 €Flavors of red fruits, sea bed minerality and ripe, juicy finish
Antinori Tignanello 2020
170.00 €Delicate aromas of herbal tea with notes of red fruits, dried flowers and liquorice
Rosè
Eno Suzanna
Glass 6.00 € | Bottle 23.00 €Robust and bold, with honeyed aromas of jackfruit a fleshy tropical fruit
Lumera Donnafugata
28.00 €Fragrant bouquet with fruity notes of wild strawberry and pomegranate
Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
Prosecco Borgo Col Alto
Glass 6.00 € | Bottle 23.00 €Balanced, Delicate with hints of green apple and honey
Bernard Remy Blanc de Noir
68.00 €Note of summer fruits, pear, quince, candied fruit
Devaux Grand Reserve Brut
81.00 €Floral perfumes with hints of stone fruit and apricot on the nose
Pommery Brut Royal
85.00 €Vivacious and cheerful, has notes of citrus and white flowers
White Wines
South Africa
Merendal Estate Range
Glass 5.00 € | Bottle 21.00 €Nose of stone grapefruit, apple, lemon zest and wet slate
Chile
Montes Limited Selection
25.00 €Intense, complex nose offers tropical fruits such pineapple and ripe mango
Montes Alpha
35.00 €Intense, complex nose offers tropical fruits such pineapple and ripe mango
Australia
Jim Barry
27.00 €Pervasive nose with lingering notes of tobacco and hints vanilla
New Zealand
Babich
31.00 €Aromas of lemon blossom, lime and blackcurrant with a touch of guava
Malta
Eno DOK Margherita
Glass 6.00 € | Bottle 23.00 €Citrus fruits such lemons, orange and satsumas
Isis DOK
Half Bottles 19.00 € | Bottle 31.00 €Straw yellow colour with pale green rim, complex bouquet of grapefruit
France
Gustave Lorentz ~ Riesling
31.00 €Soft and well balanced on the palate, pleasing bitterish twist
Gustave Lorentz ~ Gewurztraminer
36.00 €Floral notes with some hints of roses, fragrance apricot
Domaine Servin AOC
38.00 €A fresh, vivacious style with intense floral aromas and perfect balance
Pouilly Fume AOC Domaine
45.00 €Aromas of grapefruit and white flowers with crisp acidity
Italy
Canapi DOK
Glass 5.00 € | Bottle 21.00 €Intense and tropical bouquet, citron and tropical fruity palate
Fratelli ‘Aresca fiore’ D’Autunno
Glass 5.00 € | Bottle 21.00 €Sweet and persistent with balanced acidity
Tombacco Terre Di Chieti
Glass 6.00 € | Bottle 23.00 €Antinori Santa Cristina
20.00 €Delight with intensely fruity aroma and tropical fruits
Giusti Longheri IGT
26.00 €Intense fruity with notes of pear and banana
Anthillia Donnafugata
30.00 €The nose offers fresh and fragrant bouquet with notes of white pulp fruit
La Scolca Gavi dei Comune di Gavi
32.00 €Light straw with gold hue, herbaceous accompanied with white fruits
Sur Sur Donnafugata
35.00 €Fresh and soft on the palate with fruity floral aromas of cut grass
Lighea Donnafugata
38.00 €Rich aromatic bouquet in which floral notes of orange blossom
Hot Beverages
Espresso Illy
2.00 €Decaf Coffee
2.00 €Tea’s
2.00 €Americano
2.50 €Cappuccino
2.50 €Latte
2.50 €Espresso Macchiato
2.50 €Iced Coffee
3.00 €Tea Freddo
White Tea
3.50 €Peach Tea
3.50 €Lemon Tea
3.50 €Fruit Drinks
Galvanina Pomegranate
3.50 €Galvanina Lemonata
3.50 €Galvanina Blood Orange
3.50 €Galvanina Black Carrot and Blueberry
3.50 €Soft Drinks
Pepsi Cola
2.25 €Pepsi Diet
2.25 €Kinnie
2.25 €Sprite
2.25 €Fanta
2.25 €Ginger Ale
3.00 €Ginger Beer
3.50 €Mocktails
Spiced Mango Mule
6.00 €Mango Puree, Honey, Fresh Lime, Ginger beer
Chai Spritz
6.00 €Chai, Kinnie spritz, Sour mix
Berry Lemonata
6.00 €Lemonata, Lime Juice, Fresh Berries
Oriental Splash
6.00 €Mix Fruits, Berries Syrup, Cranberry Juice
Ginger Fizz
6.00 €Brewed Ginger, Sour Mix, Ginger beer
Juices
Pineapple
2.75 €Orange
2.75 €Mango Apple
2.75 €Cranberry
2.75 €Waters
Levico Still
Small Bottle 1.50 € | Medium Bottle 3.75 €Levico Sparkling
Small Bottle 1.50 € | Medium Bottle 3.75 €Cocktails
Bali-Ni
8.50 €Prosecco, Mango, Sour mix, Amchur
Jakarthyme
8.50 €Gin, Lime juice, Thyme syrup, Ginger beer
Bandrek Mule
8.50 €Vodka, Lime, Ginger, Cinnamon, Lemongrass
Javanese Negroni
8.50 €Indonesian spiced infused gin, Vermouth, Campari
Lombok Palm
8.50 €Vodka, Palm fruit, Sour mix, Ginger beer
Jimbaran Mojito
8.50 €Rum, Tangerine marmalade, Mint leaves, Cidrata
Lycheerisima
8.50 €Rum, Fresh lychee, Amaretto, Lemon juice
Smoked Hibiscus Martini
8.50 €Gin, Hibiscus tea, Balinese herbs, Egg white
Kadek Manhattan
8.50 €Pandan leaf infused Whiskey, Tawny port, Bajtra, Bitter
Méz On The Beach
8.50 €Gin, Egg white, Bajtra, Peach liqueur
Balutta Lagoon
8.50 €Vodka, Wild berries cider, Sour mix, Blue curacao
Aperitifs Liqueurs
Aperol
2.50 €Cynar
2.75 €Averna Amaro
2.75 €Pernod
2.95 €Campari
3.00 €Martini Bianco
3.00 €Martini Rosso
3.00 €Ramazzoti Black
3.00 €Vecchio Amaro Del Capo
3.25 €Grappa
4.00 €Beers
Cisk
250ml 2.50 € | 500ml 4.50 €Heineken
250ml 2.50 € | 500ml 4.50 €Cider - Pear
3.00 €Cider - Wild berries
3.00 €Cider - Passion Fruit
3.00 €Cider - Strawberry & Lime
3.00 €Cider - Mango & Raspberry
3.00 €Birra Moretti
3.50 €Kingfisher
4.50 €Blue Label Ale
4.50 €Cognac/Armagnac
Hennessy VS
4.50 €Courvoisier VS
4.50 €Remy Martin VSOP
5.50 €Gin
Gordons
3.00 €Tanqueray
3.50 €Bombay Sapphire
3.50 €Malfy Rosa
3.50 €Malfy Arancia
3.50 €Island 8
3.75 €Euphoria Cannabis
4.00 €Roku
4.50 €Silent Pool
4.75 €Hendricks
5.00 €Gin Mare
5.00 €The Botanist
5.50 €Tarquin’s Grapefruit & Elderflower
5.50 €Etsu
6.00 €Vovis
6.25 €Sipsmith
6.25 €Rum
Captain Morgan Spiced
3.00 €Havana Club 7 Years
3.00 €Bacardi White
3.00 €Plantation Rum
4.00 €Diplomatico Reserve
5.50 €Vodka
Smirnoff red
3.25 €Absolut blue
3.50 €Choppin
4.25 €Grey Goose
4.50 €Belvedere
4.50 €Tequila
Jose Cuervo
3.00 €Tequila Rose & Strawberry
3.00 €1800 Añejo
6.25 €Blended Scotch
Famous Grouse
3.00 €J & B Rare
3.00 €Johnnie Walker Red
3.50 €Johnnie Walker Black
4.25 €Chivas Regal 12
4.50 €Usa
Jack Daniels
4.00 €Woodford Reserve
5.50 €Japanese
Akashi
3.50 €Irish
Jameson
3.50 €Single Malts Scotch
Talisker 10
3.25 €Glengoyne 10
4.00 €Auchentoshan American oak
4.00 €Glenmoray
4.00 €Tamnavulin double cask
5.00 €Oban little bay
7.50 €Macallan 12
12.00 €Indian Single Mats Whiskies
Paul John Single Malt
6.50 €Amrut Single Malt
6.50 €Festive Menu
3 Courses Set Menu
Valid the 24th, 25th, 31st of Dec and the 1st of Jan.
From 12 to 9:30 pm
Appetizer
Main Course
Mains served with selection of rice or naan bread
Dessert
Private Event Finger Food Menu
Minimum 20 persons
Vegetarian
Crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with spices
Flavourful patties made with fresh spinach and sweet corn
Delicately spiced soft and creamy yogurt patties
Marinated paneer cubes grilled with green herbs
Spicy and crispy paneer bites
Non-Vegeterian
Tender chicken marinated in a smoky spice blend
Crispy chicken wings tossed in a spicy sauce
Juicy chicken pieces marinated in traditional spices
Flavourful lamb skewers marinated in aromatic spices
Fish fillet coated in a spiced gram flour batter
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Map & Contacts
St. Julian's, STJ 1350