FESTIVE SEASON 2026
VILLA CORINTHIA
Gather at Villa Corinthia Festive dining by Francesco Mazzei This festive season, Villa Corinthia comes alive under the culinary direction of world-renowned Chef Francesco Mazzei. Celebrated for his authentic Italian flair and passion for seasonal ingredients, Mazzei brings his unmistakable touch to every dish, ensuring your festive gatherings are nothing short of extraordinary. Discover our festive menus, thoughtfully crafted for memorable moments around the table.
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Festive Afternoon Tea EUR 35 PER PERSON
Available daily from 1 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 | 3pm to 4:30pm
DAINTY LITTLE SANDWICHES
DAINTY LITTLE SANDWICHES
Roasted turkey, cranberry jam, brown bread
Spiced pumpkin, walnut, white bread
Spiced pumpkin, walnut, white bread
Cucumber, dill, cream “cheese”, wholemeal bread
Roasted vegetables, hummus, chilli jam, barley bread Smoked salmon, avocado mash, white bread
Roasted vegetables, hummus, chilli jam, barley bread Tofu coronation, chopped chives, white bread
Honey roast ham mousse, pan brioche
Sicilian caponata, spinach bread
HOME-BAKED GOODS
HOME-BAKED GOODS
CLASSIC SCONES
Served with seasonal orange marmalade and clotted cream
HOME-MADE PASTRIES
Indulge in a selection of sweet delicacies: CASSATA SICILIANA
Ricotta, citrus zest and chocolate GOLDEN BREW CUP (GF,LF)
Coffee and caramel pudding
CLASSIC SCONES
Served with seasonal orange marmalade and whipped soft “cheese”
HOME-MADE PASTRIES
Indulge in a selection of sweet delicacies: GOLDEN BREW CUP (GF)
Coffee and caramel pudding PISTACHIO (GF)
Pistachio sponge and praline
TRONCHETTO DI NATALE
Maltese traditional Christmas log
MINCE PIES
Home-baked classic mince pies
MINCE PIES
Home-baked classic mince pies 10
MATCHA MADELEINES
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Christmas Day Buffet EUR 95 PER PERSON
25 December 2026
STARTERS & SALADS HOME-MADE TURKEY MEATBALLS
Seasonal herbs, Grana Padano, spicy sauce TENDER SLOW-COOKED VEAL
Tuna and capers sauce, soft-boiled quail eggs SMOKED LAMPUKI SALAD
Sicilian oranges, black olives, dill and mustard dressing RED WINE OCTOPUS SALAD
Maltese potatoes, tomatoes, in-house tangy mix of pickled vegetables, black olives, basil flavoured CREAMY BURRATA D’ANDRIA AND BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
Seasoned with aromatic oil and Calabrian oregano TRADITIONAL FRESH GBEJNET WINTER LEAVES SALAD
White and red chicory, radicchio, aged Aceto Balsamico di Modena SELECTION OF COLD CUTS
Culatello, Tuscan soppressata, wild boar salami, ‘Nduja
SOUP & PASTA BINT L-IRJIEH PUMPKIN SOUP
Pumpkin soup, crispy chestnuts, sage BAKED CONCHIGLIONI PASTA
Ricotta and spinach filling, tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano PACCHERI
With seafood based sauce, garlic, chilli and parsley CLASSIC THREE MEATS BOLOGNESE LASAGNA
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CARVERY STATION APRICOT AND WALNUT TURKEY ROAST
Served with all the trimmings AGED BEEF SIRLOIN
Thyme flavoured veal jus ROSEMARY AND SAGE CRISPY PORCHETTA HERB CRUSTED ATLANTIC SALMON
SIDES OVEN BAKED POTATOES
Rosemary and thyme CAULIFLOWER GRATIN BUTTER GLAZED PARSNIPS AND CARROT
DESSERT PANETTONE TIRAMISÙ
A variant of the Italian classic TRADITIONAL MINI MINCE PIES ZEPPOLA
Vanilla pastry cream and amarene cherries HAZELNUT PROFITEROLES
Dark cocoa sauce and crunchy nuts SELECTION OF MALTESE AND ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREATS
Torrone, Panforte, Pudina
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Christmas Early Breakfast EUR 50 PER PERSON
After Midnight Mass | 25 December 2026
BAKERY
CHEESES
XIKLUN BREAD
MATURE CHEDDAR
BREAD ROLLS
RED LEICESTER
BAGUETTE
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
PUMPKIN SEEDS
FETA
SESAME SEED BUNS
EMMENTHAL
BANANA BREAD
FRESH, DRY AND PEPPER ĠBEJNA
CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
MOZZARELLA
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS FRESHLY BAKED CAKES MINI CROISSANTS MINI PAIN AU CHOCOLAT MINI RAISIN SWIRLS MINI PECAN AND MAPLE SYRUP LATTICE
SEASONAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MELON, ORANGES GRAPEFRUIT, KIWI APPLES, BANANA GRAPES, PINEAPPLE TOMATOES
COLD CUTS BRESAOLA ROASTED TURKEY MORTADELLA SALAMI NAPOLI
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CARROTS CUCUMBERS BELL PEPPERS BABY GEM LETTUCE CHICORY RED AND WHITE
FROM THE HOT BUFFET SALMON BREAKFAST SALAD
Eggs, green beans, tomatoes, olives CHICKEN BREAST TAJINE
Thin slices of chicken breast with wine sauce, olives and capers POLPETTE E MASCARPONE
Beef meatballs, mushrooms and mascarpone sauce PANCAKES
EGGS MENU EGGS PURGATORIO
Soft boiled quail eggs, soft poached eggs In a spicy tomato, peppers and ‘nduja sauce EGGS BENEDICT
Poached eggs on toasted English muffin ham and Hollandaise sauce OMELETTES
With a choice of: Ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, spinach
With a choice of chocolate spread, berry compote, maple syrup, mascarpone cream ROASTED SAUSAGES BAKED BEANS ROASTED MUSHROOMS GRILLED TOMATOES SCRAMBLED EGGS
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New Year's Eve Dinner EUR 185 PER PERSON
31 December 2026
WELCOME APERITIVO AND GLASS OF FERRARI AT MIDNIGHT • STUZZICHINO • HALF A LOBSTER GRATIN
Garden leaves, apple salad • ROASTED PORCINI LASAGNA
Norcia truffle, Parmigiano fonduta • ROCK FISH RAVIOLI
Vegetable ragout, Saffron sauce • SGROPPINO AL LIMONE • ROASTED FILLET OF VEAL AND OSSOBUCO CANNELLONE
Celeriac and winter vegetables • PISTACHIO TORRONE SEMIFREDDO
Madagascar vanilla sauce and wild berry coulis • SICILIAN HOMEMADE PICCOLA PASTICCERIA • COTECHINO AND LENTILS
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New Year's Day Buffet Lunch EUR 95 PER PERSON
1 January 2027
STARTERS & SALADS HOME-MADE TURKEY MEATBALLS
Seasonal herbs, Grana Padano, spicy sauce BRESAOLA CARPACCIO,
Rocket, aged balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano shavings SMOKED SALMON
Brown bread, cucumber salad MIXED FISH AND SEAFOOD SALAD
Celery, carrots, lemon and chives in-house made tangy mix of pickled vegetables, black olives, basil flavoured CREAMY BURRATA D’ANDRIA AND BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
Seasoned with aromatic oil and Calabrian oregano TRADITIONAL FRESH GBEJNET PINZIMONIO
Crispy vegetable sticks, avocado mousse, lemon and mustard dressing SELECTION OF COLD CUTS
Culatello, Tuscan soppressata, wild boar salami, ‘Nduja
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SOUP & PASTA
CARVERY STATION
GREEN LENTIL AND
APRICOT AND WALNUT TURKEY ROAST
WILD MUSHROOMS SOUP
Served with cotechino
Herb oil RICOTTA AND SPINACH FILLED TORTELLI
Grana Padano, butter and sage PACCHERI
Seafood based sauce, garlic, chilli and parsley
AGED BEEF SIRLOIN,
Thyme flavoured veal jus ROASTED RACK OF LAMB
Mint salsa verde STEAMED VEGETABLES
CLASSIC THREE MEATS
AND STONE BASS
BOLOGNESE LASAGNA
Saffron and lemon mayo
SIDES
DESSERT
OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATOES
ZABAGLIONE CHRISTMAS LOG
Rosemary and thyme
TRADITIONAL MINI MINCE PIES
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
BABÀ NEGRONI
BUTTER GLAZED PARSNIPS AND CARROT
Mascarpone and vanilla cream HAZELNUT PROFITEROLES
Dark cocoa sauce and crunchy nuts SELECTION OF MALTESE AND ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREATS
Torrone, Panforte, Pudina 19
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Children's Festive Menu EUR 35 PER PERSON
STARTER MOZZARELLA ARANCINI AND POTATO CROQUETTES (V) SALMON FINGERS AND MASH TURKEY MEATBALLS, MUSHROOMS AND MASCARPONE
PASTA LASAGNA CLASSICA HOME-MADE GNOCCHI AND PARMIGIANO REGGIANO (V) PUMPKIN RISOTTO (V)
MAIN COURSE POACHED COD FILLET, MASH AND GREENS AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA (V) ROASTED BRONZE TURKEY AND TRIMMINGS
DESSERT PANETTONE TIRAMISU (V) SPICED PANNACOTTA AND BERRIES MINCE PIES (V)
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