Impasta
Italian restaurant · St Julian's, Malta
Tucked away on Triq Paceville in the heart of St Julian's, Impasta has earned a loyal following among discerning diners, with a solid 4/5 rating from over 1,400 reviews. Its unassuming location belies the quality of the Italian fare on offer, where fresh pasta takes centre stage. As Lee Cooper put it, "This restaurant serves wonderful, fresh pasta, made to order.
It really deserves to be packed, with people queuing up waiting for a table, but that wasn’t the case and we were seated and served very quickly."
Diners can choose from an array of pasta shapes, each paired with a sauce of their choosing, creating a truly personalised dining experience. The menu offers vegetarian options alongside classics like lasagna and carbonara, with prices ranging from €15 to €30 per head. For those seeking a relaxed meal, Impasta is open daily from noon until 10 PM, with extended hours until 11 PM on Saturdays.
The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere is complemented by its convenient amenities, including dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services, as well as the option to reserve a table in advance. Wine and beer are available to accompany your meal, making it an ideal spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Just 20 metres away, Il Pirata offers another Italian dining option for those exploring the area.
What Diners Say
"This restaurant serves wonderful, fresh pasta, made to order. It really deserves to be packed, with people queuing up waiting for a table, but that wasn’t the case and we were seated and served very quickly. It’s wonderful that you pick out which pasta you like, and then decide which sauce you wan..."
— Lee Cooper · 3 months ago · via Google
"We arrived and were seated quickly, and our order was taken right away. We ordered bruschetta, followed by lasagna and carbonara. The food took a little longer than expected to arrive, but it was absolutely worth the wait. The bruschetta was light, fresh, and full of flavor. The lasagna was delicio..."
— Samuel Pereira · 4 months ago · via Google
"I truly don’t know why everyone is praising the carbonara pasta, maybe it was just for me, but the bacon was BURNT so the pasta tasted horrible. But my friends ordered Caprese salad which was good and the Bolognese pasta which was actually really good. The service was good and the atmosphere was gre..."
— Maria-Elena Grigoras · 4 months ago · via Google
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Menu prices and opening hours are correct as of July 2026 and are subject to change. Always confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
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