Experience authentic Italian food at Don Royale, a must visit restaurant in St Julians. Savour the riviera feel as you enjoy a superior Italian dining experience with a signature contemporary twist created by our chef patron, Marvin Gauci. Featuring pizza, pasta, grill and cocktails, Chef Marvin and the team has ensured Don Royale has something for everyone.
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Don Royale Burger €15.00
Home-made Angus beef burger, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, mustard mayo, served with homestyle fried potatoes. Add-ons available in the burgers section.
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Don Salsiccia Diavolata €14.00
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte," basil, salami Calabrese (pork), salami cacciatore (pork).
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Timpana Royale €17.00
Traditional baked pasta with beef ragu, tomato sauce & mozzarella. Baked in puff pastry.
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Bruschetta €6.00
Toasted home-made sourdough bread served with garlic, fresh tomato and basil.
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Bruschetta Royale €8.00
Toasted home-made sourdough bread served with garlic, brie, tomato chutney, and drizzled with honey.
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Garlic Bread €5.00
Toasted home-made sourdough served with garlic, butter and parsley.
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Focaccia Rosemary €10.50
Served with rosemary, rock salt, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, rucola and parmesan.
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Gamberi in Pastella €16.00
Tiger prawns in beer-batter, drizzled with honey and pepperoncino emulsion and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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Calamari Fritti €15.00
Served with home-made "twistees" lemon tartar mayo.
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Arancini €9.50
Sicilian rice balls "in bianco," creamy mozzarella filling, tomato chutney and grated gran.
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Cheeky Chicken Wings €12.00
Marinated chicken wings, honey and pepperoncino glaze, spring onions and toasted sesame seeds, blue ranch dressing.
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Zuppa del Giorno €9.00
Freshly made local vegetable soup, served with toasted home-made sourdough bread.
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Parmigiana €12.00
Eggplant layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and basil.
Add €3 for main course.
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Don Royale Burger €15.00
Home-made Angus beef burger, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, mustard mayo, served with homestyle fried potatoes. Add-ons available in the burgers section.
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Don Salsiccia Diavolata €14.00
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte," basil, salsiccia (pork), salami Calabrese (pork).
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Timpana Royale €17.00
Traditional baked pasta with beef ragu, tomato sauce & mozzarella. Baked in puff pastry.
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Chicken Caesar €17.00
Grilled chicken served with crispy salad, cherry tomatoes, roasted croutons, crispy smoked pancetta, parmesan and caesar dressing.
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Roasted Beef Salad €18.00
Roasted beef carpaccio served with crispy green salad, cashew nuts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, spring onions, onion chutney and citrus honey dressing.
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Bufala Royale €17.00
Fresh buffalo mozzarella served with crushed pistachios, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, crispy green salad, cucumber, ruccola, citrus honey dressing, and aged balsamic.
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Gbejna Salad €17.00
Local Maltese cheeselet, breaded with panko crumbs, drizzled with local honey and served with crispy salad, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, cucumber, tomato chutney and citrus honey dressing.
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Smoked Salmon Salad €18.00
Smoked salmon served with crispy salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, spicy mayo, cream cheese and citrus honey dressing.
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Don Gherita €10.00
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte", basil.
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Don Fungi €12.00
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte", chestnut mushrooms.
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Don Vegetariana €12.50
Mozzarella "fior di latte", chestnut mushrooms, fresh tomato, onions, garlic and basil, topped with ruccola and parmesan shavings.
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Don Boscaiola €13.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte", chestnut mushrooms, roasted salisccia (pork).
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Don Salsiccia Diavolata €14.00
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte," basil, salsiccia (pork), salami Calabrese (pork).
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Don Mortadella e Pistachio €14.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte", mortadella (pork), crushed pistachios, basil pesto, oregano.
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Don Capricciosa €15.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella "fior di latte", oregano, chestnut mushrooms, smoked ham (pork), boiled egg, black olives, artichoke hearts.
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Don Carlo €16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella "fior di latte", beef mince tossed in cumin, honey and chilli.
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Don Mare €16.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte", mussels, clams, calamari & prawns.
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Don Porchetta €15.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella "fior di latte", basil pesto, porchetta (pork), onions, oregano.
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DON POLLO EE GUANCIALE €15.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte", guanciale(pork), sweecorn, chicken, BBQ sauce.
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DION NAPOLI €13.00
Tomato Sauce, mozzarella "fior di latte", anchovies, capers.
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Don GORGONZOLA €13.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte", gorgonzola, walnuts, home-made fig jam.
Healhty/Allergen options available @ €2 extra-condensed
Gluten Free doug / Charcoal (Black) dough
Lactose free Mozzarella di Buala / Vegan cheese
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Don Bianca Tartufata €17.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte," truffle cream, parmesan, rucola, fresh black truffle pesto.
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fior di Salumi €17.00
Star shaped dough, mozzarella "fior di latte," parma ham (pork), porchetta (pork), maltese sausage (pork), spianata (pork), cherry tomatoes, ruccola, parmesan.
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Don Carbonara €17.00
Cured guanciale (pork), egg yolk zabaione,, pecorino, parmesan.
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Don Maltese €17.50
Tomato sauce, mozzarella "fior di latte," local pulled rabbit, confit garlic paste, cherry tomatoes, home-made rabbit BBQ sauce.
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Don Arrosto €17.00
Mozzarella "fior di latte," crushed sundried tomatoes, cashew nuts, roast beef, grana shavings, Home-made fig jam, ruccola.
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Don Rucola & Bufala €16.70
Mozzarella "fior di latte," ruccola, cherry tomatoes, grana shavings, bufala mozzarella.
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Don Stracciatella €17.50
Mozzarella "fior di latte," mortadella (pork), crushed pistachios, basil pesto, stracciatella.
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Calzone Classico €14.50
Closed pizza filled with tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte", ham (pork), topped with Grana shavings.
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Calzone Maltese €16.50
Closed pizza filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella "fior di latte", Maltese sausage (pork), basil. Topped with grana shavings.
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Calzone di Lelle €16.50
Closed filled with Mozzarella "fior di latte", mortadella (pork), crushed pistachio, basil pesto. Topped with Grana shavings.
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Calzone Vegetariano €15.00
Closed pizza filled with tomato sauce, Mozzarella "fior di latte", rucola, tomato, onions, mushrooms. Topped with grana shavings.
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Piadina Mortadella & Bufala €17.50
Mozzarella "fior di latte", mortadella (pork), crushed pistachios, basil, buffalo mozzarella.
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Piadina Royale €18.50
Mozzarella "fior di latte", crushed sundried tomatoes, cashew nuts, Roast beef, Grana shavings. Home-made fig jam.
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Piadina Caprese €14.50
Mozzarella "fior di latte", Roasted plum tomatoes, fresh ruccola, grana shavings.
Add Parma ham for €3.00.
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Rigatoni all’Amatriciana €14.50/17.50
Tomato sauce,e guanciale (pork), pancetta (pork), crushed black pepper, pecorino.
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Spaghetti carbonara €15.50/18.50
Cured guanciale (pork), egg yolk, pecorino romano.
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Spaghetti Bufala €16.50/19.50
Pistachio pesto, olive oil, parmesan, with whole bufala mozzarella.
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Rigatoni Ragu €14.50/17.50
Italian beef ragu, basil.
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Ravioli €14.50/17.50
Ravioli filled with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, basil & parsley.
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Rigatoni all’Arrabbiata €12.00/16.00
Tomato sauce, fresh pepperoncino, basil.
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Rigatoni Funghi e Tartufi €14.50/17.50
Chestnut mushrooms, funghi porcini, truffle cream.
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Rigatoni Beef & Truffle €16.50/19.50
Roast beef, chestnut mushrooms & truffle cream.
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Spaghetti Mare €16.50/19.50
Garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes, mussels, prawns, calamari, clams, citrus & basil oil.
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Spaghetti puttanesca €16.50/19.50
Pulled seabass (fish), anchovies, olives, capers, tomato sauce.
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Spaghetti Maltese €15.50/18.50
Spaghetti with pulled local rabbit, and grandma's spiced tomato sauce.
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Rigatoni Pollo & Gorgonzola €14.50/17.50
Pulled chicken, gorgonzola sauce, crushed walnuts.
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Timpana Royale €17.00
Traditional baked pasta with beef ragu, tomato sauce & mozzarella. Baked in puff pastry.
ALL PASTA IS GARNISHED WITH BLACK PEPPER + GRATED CHEESE
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ALSO AVAILABLE @ €2 EXTRA
*Please be advised that some dishes may contain bones. We urge our guests to exercise caution while consuming these items to avoid any discomfort or injury. We strive to ensure the quality and safety of all our dishes and appreciate your understanding.
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DON ROYALE BURGER €15.00
Home-made Angus beef burger, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, mustard mayo, served with homestyle fried potatoes.
Burger add-ons: Bacon, American cheese, Blue cheese, mushrooms (+ €2.50 each).
Carbonara (egg zabaglione & guanciale crisp) (+ €3.50). -
Chicken Burger €15.00
Charcoal burger bun, southern-fried crusted breast, peanut butter mayo, Candied bacon (pork), American cheese, lettuce, tomato, served with homestyle fried potatoes.
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Beef Tagliata €28.50
Black Angus Beef, ruccola and parmesan.
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Angus Beef Ribeye alla Griglia €29.50
Angus beef ribeye, ruccola.
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grilled chicken €20.50
Chicken thighs in Italian marinade.
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Rolata di Pollo €21.50
Chicken breast roulade filled with smoked ham, crushed sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, served on a salsa roza.
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stuffed pork fillet alla griglia €22.50
Pork fillet stuffed with walnuts and figs with a chestnut mushroom & truffle sauce
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Smoked Pork Ribs €23.50
Slow-cooked pork ribs rubbed with BBQ seasoning, home-made apple and mango chutney BBQ sauce.
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Pesce Spigola Acqua Pazza €27.50
Filleted sea bass cooked in white wine, cherry tomatoes, garlic oil, citrus.
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Octopus Stew €28.50
Octopus cooked in garlic, parsley, white wine, tomato sauce, fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon.
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Rabbit Stew €22.50
Local rabbit (bone-in) with red wine, garden peas, and grandma's spiced tomato sauce.
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Bragioli Stew €23.50
Beef minute steak rolled with pancetta (pork), hard boiled eggs, parsley & onions, slow cooked in spiced tomato sauce.
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Tiramisu €7.95
Lady fingers dipped in coffee mascarpone cream. Topped with chocolate dome. Finished with espresso at table.
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Cannoli €7.95
Home-made ricotta cheesecake, toffee ice-cream, salted caramel drizzle, crushed pistachio.
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Chocolate Brownie (GF) €7.95
Rum, raisin, cashew nut and chocolate brownie served warm with vanilla ice-cream.
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Local Imqaret €7.95
Traditional Maltese pastry filled with dates, fig ice-cream, drizzled with honey and confectioner sugar.
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DON'S ISLAND
Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, Triple Sec, syrup, Pepsi, lime, and mint.
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Aperol Royale
Aperol, Prosecco, soda, and orange.
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Don Daiquiri
Rum, lime juice, and juice flavors: strawberry / mango / passion fruit.
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Don Star Martini
Vodka, passion fruit, Prosecco, Passoa, and lime.
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Mojito Royale
White Rum, Triple Sec, syrup, mint & flavours: strawberry / lime.
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Don & Tonic
Gin & tonic infusion: forest fruit berries / lime & rosemary.
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Doncello Spritz
Limoncello, Prosecco soda, and lemon.
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Milano Mule
Fresh mint leaves, Limoncello, ginger beer, and lemon.
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Negroni Royale
Gin, Campari, Martini Rosso, and orange.
All cocktails at €9
All mocktails at €7
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Spritz Tree Uno
A showstopper for the table. Enjoy 12 refreshing spritzes, your choice of Aperol, Limoncello, or local Kinnie Spritz!
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Spritz Tree Trio
Can’t decide? Why not try them all! This trio offers 4 Aperol, 4 Limoncello, and 4 Kinnie spritzes, beautifully served on a tree stand for easy sipping and sharing. A balanced, zesty experience for the curious palate.
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Grande Spritz Royale
Go big and bubbly! Our 2-litre Aperol Spritz is designed to share! A royale pour served in a giant goblet or jug, packed with ice, orange slices, and pure spritz joy. Ideal for groups and celebrations.
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