Food & Drink • 9–12 min
Under Grain Restaurant Guide
A guide to Under Grain in Valletta: opening hours, dress code and age policy (as listed by the restaurant), and how to plan it as your ‘special night’ in the city.
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Highlights
- ✦An intimate fine-dining experience in Valletta
- ✦Restaurant-listed hours and dress code notes
- ✦Great if you want a high-end meal without overplanning your whole day
- ✦Easy to pair with a sunset viewpoint sequence first
At a glance
- Best for
- A refined ‘big night’ dinner
- Hours (restaurant)
- Tue–Sat 19:00–22:00; Sun/Mon closed
- Dress code (restaurant)
- Smart casual (no shorts / flip flops)
- Age policy (restaurant)
- Children over 12 (per official page)
What Under Grain is
Under Grain is positioned as an intimate, elegant fine-dining experience in Valletta. The official page frames it as contemporary cooking built around seasonal premium ingredients and a strong wine program.
It’s a good choice when you want the ‘special night’ feeling but still want to keep the rest of your trip walk-first and flexible.
Hours, dress code, and age policy (restaurant-listed)
Always confirm the latest details before you book, but the official page provides clear baseline guidance for planning.
- Hours listed: Tuesday to Saturday 19:00–22:00; Sunday and Monday closed
- Dress code listed: Smart casual (no shorts, no flip flops)
- Children over 12 are listed as welcome, subject to parental responsibility
How to plan it as a Valletta ‘big night’
Your best experience comes from pacing. Do your walking and viewpoints earlier, then arrive calm and on time.
- Golden hour: harbour viewpoints first
- Reset: short break before dinner
- Dinner: Under Grain
- After: a slow night walk if you’re up for it
If you’re choosing between multiple Michelin picks
For decision-making: choose based on vibe, time window, and how formal you want the night to feel. Under Grain sits comfortably in the “intimate fine dining” lane, with clear dress-code expectations.
FAQ
Is Under Grain open on Sundays?
The restaurant’s official page lists Sunday (and Monday) as closed. Confirm before you book in case of seasonal changes.
Do I need to dress up?
The official page lists a smart-casual dress code and explicitly notes no shorts or flip flops. If you’re unsure, bring a slightly smarter outfit for your dinner night.