FESTIVE SEASON 2026
Your home for the holidays Since opening its doors in 1968, Corinthia Palace Malta has been a place to gather, celebrate and savour life’s special moments. Set among lush gardens opposite San Anton Gardens, this elegant villa-turned-hotel invites you to enjoy the festive season through memorable dining, enchanting musical evenings and moments of relaxation. From cherished traditions to new memories, discover a season of warmth, timeless elegance and togetherness at the Palace.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE
The festive season at a glance FES TIVE AF TERN O O N TE A | 1 D EC EMB ER TO 10 JAN UARY
Available daily in Villa Corinthia, 3:00pm - 4:30pm EUR 35 PER PERSON
WRE ATH MAKIN G WO RKS H O P BY B J O RN | 5 D EC EMB ER
Details coming soon PIAN O REC ITAL BY G AB RIJ EL CAS SAR | 6 D EC EMB ER
Gabrijel Cassar at Villa Corinthia, followed by a reception EUR 70 PER PERSON
C HRIS TMAS E X TR AVAG ANZ A C O N C ER T | 20 D EC EMB ER
Christmas concert in the Ballroom followed by a buffet at Villa Corinthia EUR 70 PER PERSON
C HRIS TMAS DAY LU N C H | 25 D EC EMB ER
Francesco Mazzei at Villa Corinthia EUR 95 PER PERSON
NE W YE AR ' S E VE G AL A D INNER | 3 1 D EC EMB ER
Dinner and showstopping entertainment at Villa Corinthia EUR 185 PER PERSON
NE W YE AR ' S DAY LU N C H | 1 JAN UARY
Francesco Mazzei at Villa Corinthia and live music by the harpist Jacob Portelli EUR 95 PER PERSON
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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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FRANCESCO MAZZEI AT VILLA CORINTHIA
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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FRANCESCO MAZZEI AT VILLA CORINTHIA
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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FRANCESCO MAZZEI AT VILLA CORINTHIA
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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FRANCESCO MAZZEI AT VILLA CORINTHIA
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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FRANCESCO MAZZEI AT VILLA CORINTHIA
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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CHRISTMAS AT CORINTHIA PALACE
The Sounds of the Festive Season Celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year with live music across Corinthia Palace Malta, adding a special touch to festive dining and moments shared with loved ones. FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA | 5, 12 & 19 DECEMBER VILLA CORINTHIA
Live entertainment accompanies Festive Afternoon Tea, creating the perfect excuse to dress up, linger over tea and make an afternoon of it. CHRISTMAS EVE | 24 DECEMBER CAPRICE LOUNGE
Piano performance by Sergio Micallef. CHRISTMAS DAY | 25 DECEMBER VILLA CORINTHIA
Live Christmas choir performance. NEW YEAR’S EVE | 31 DECEMBER CAPRICE LOUNGE - Piano performance by Sergio Micallef. VILLA CORINTHIA - Live Festive entertainment
NEW YEAR’S DAY | 1 JANUARY VILLA CORINTHIA
Live harp performance by Jacob Portelli.
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PALACE CONCERTS
Music at the Palace Enjoy enchanting live performances throughout December, bringing music, festive spirit and memorable moments to Corinthia Palace Malta.
PIAN O REC ITAL | 6 D EC EMB ER
One of Malta’s most promising young pianists, Gabrijel Cassar brings musicality, technical assurance and expressive depth to an intimate December recital at Villa Corinthia. Following the concert, continue the evening with a standing reception featuring free-flowing wines and a specially curated buffet by renowned Chef Francesco Mazzei.
C HRIS TMAS E X TR AVAG ANZ A | 20 D EC EMB ER
Celebrate the festive season at our Christmas Gala, featuring opera, musical theatre, sacred music and seasonal favourites, performed by a 16-piece orchestra and the Choir of the School of Visual and Performing Arts in the Corinthia Palace Ballroom. Afterwards, enjoy a Christmas buffet at Villa Corinthia, curated by renowned chef Francesco Mazzei.
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FESTIVE STAYS
Holiday treat Sometimes, the most memorable escapes are closer to home. This winter, Corinthia Palace invites you to slow down, savour the season and enjoy an escape filled with warmth, flavour and calm.
THE HI G HLI G HT S
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Enjoy 15% savings on your stay.
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Receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, excluding suites.
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Enjoy early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability.
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Be welcomed with a festive amenity upon arrival.
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Relax with access to the Athenaeum Spa, indoor pool and Fitness Centre.
BOOK DIRECT VIA OUR WEBSITE OR SPEAK TO OUR RESERVATIONS TEAM CALL +356 2544 3322 OR EMAIL RESERVATIONS.PALACE@CORINTHIA.COM
All offers and benefits are subject to availability, blackout dates may apply.
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CORINTHIA PALACE GIFTING
Give something to look forward to Some gifts are best enjoyed long after the wrapping paper is gone. From memorable dining experiences to leisurely moments by the pool, a Corinthia Palace Malta gift voucher opens the door to something special. A thoughtful gesture, an occasion to look forward to, and a little luxury to enjoy in their own time. Explore our gift vouchers and find something special for someone you love.
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