ION HARBOUR BY SIMON ROGAN RETAINS POSITION AS MALTA'S ONLY TWO MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT (Malte)
Today, the Michelin Guide confirmed that ION Harbour by Simon Rogan has retained its coveted two Michelin stars, remaining the only restaurant in Malta to hold this prestigious accolade. |
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ION HARBOUR BY SIMON ROGAN RETAINS POSITION AS MALTA'S ONLY TWO MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT (Malte)
Today, the Michelin Guide confirmed that ION Harbour by Simon Rogan has retained its coveted two Michelin stars, remaining the only restaurant in Malta to hold this prestigious accolade. |
Catégorie : Europe - Malte - Expériences exclusives
- Gastronomie
- Récompenses, remises de prix, concours - Gastronomie
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In celebration of ION Harbour retaining two Michelin stars, Chef Simon Rogan comments: “Maintaining our two Michelin stars is a testament to our team's continued dedication to excellence. We have worked tirelessly to bring something unique to Malta's dining scene while staying true to our core values. Our commitment to sustainability and our farm-to-table philosophy, alongside our close collaboration with local suppliers, remains fundamental to our success"
The retention of two Michelin stars cements Malta's position as an emerging world-class dining destination, with ION Harbour leading this culinary renaissance.
Since March 2023, Chef Simon Rogan and Executive Chef Oli Marlow have brought their acclaimed farm-to-table philosophy to the Mediterranean, creating a menu that celebrates the finest local ingredients. Standout dishes showcase this commitment to excellence, including its signature raw, retired Charolais dairy cow, aged and dressed in coal oil, caper jam, and pickled kohlrabi.
For a sweet finale, the chocolate mousse, crafted with cocoa miso, caramel, and wild myrtle from Mellieha, perfectly demonstrates the kitchen's innovative approach to regional produce.
Environmental responsibility remains at the heart of ION Harbour's philosophy. Under the guidance of Head of Sustainability Keith Abela and Executive Chef Oli Marlow, the restaurant champions hyperlocal ingredients and ethical practices throughout its operations.
The team regularly participates in educational foraging trips to discover wild local ingredients, while ION Harbour's innovative menu and drinks programme demonstrates a zero-waste philosophy by creatively using surplus kitchen produce, such as fruit peels, stalks, and stems.
Executive Chef Oli Marlow adds: “Working alongside Simon Rogan since 2012 has been an incredible journey of opening restaurants worldwide. Maintaining our two Michelin stars at ION Harbour marks another incredible milestone for us both, and for our teams here in Malta."
Set on the rooftop of Iniala Harbour House on the picturesque St Barbara Bastion, ION Harbour by Simon Rogan provides the perfect vista of the harbour and historic Three Cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. Iniala Harbour House & Residences is a five-star gem in the heart of Valletta, Malta's vibrant capital.
The property spans four beautifully restored Maltese townhouses, with original vaults dating back to the 1600s, offering sweeping views of the iconic Grand Harbour. Iniala Harbour House, Malta's sole Forbes Five-Star hotel, alongside ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, the island's only two Michelin-starred restaurant, is continuing to provide unparalleled hospitality and dining excellence in the region.
ION Harbour
Curated by the award-winning Chef Simon Rogan, ION Harbour marks where seasonality and local produce inspire an ever-changing menu. From the vantage point on the fourth floor of Iniala Harbour House, guests can take in the most spectacular views of Valletta's GrandHarbour whilst enjoying an unforgettable dining experience. Simon and his team are on a quest to fully explore what the island has to offer so that each dish champions the abundant Maltese
produce.
Iniala Harbour House
Spread over four Maltese houses and their ancient vaults below in Valletta, Malta, Iniala Harbour House has brought an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to the island. Iniala Harbour House marries history with innovation to offer an eclectic mix of design concepts that subtly reflect Valletta's unique heritage and charm, with features such as picture windows, iconic Maltese balconies and private plunge pools. As Malta's only Forbes five-star hotel and home to Malta's only two Michelin-starred restaurant ION Harbour, Iniala Harbour House along with ION Harbour, is setting a new standard for luxury hospitality and sustainable gastronomy on the island.
Umbel Restaurants
Simon Rogan MBE is an internationally renowned, award-winning chef, recognised as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement. In 2002, Simon opened his debut restaurant L’Enclume in The Lake District village of Cartmel, with a focus on hyperlocal and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant currently holds three Michelin stars as well as the top ranking in La Liste with Simon Rogan being the first British chef to achieve this award. Nowadays, with a portfolio spanning the UK, Malta, Hong Kong, and Thailand, UMBEL - the restaurant group founded by Simon Rogan - is home to some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, which collectively hold nine Michelin stars and two Michelin Green Stars.
 Crédit photo © ION Harbour
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