The First Impression
The Lady of the House welcomes you into her home; Casa Ellul, where three-generations-later; Risette is the most inviting host.
A woman of great hosting skills, Risette was known to cook up a feast accompanied by warm hospitality. Risette Restaurant honours this custom with a fine dining experience highlighting Chef Scicluna’s seasonal menu, featuring signature family recipes elevated to Michelin Guide status.
Accompanied by premium wines curated by Director Matthew Ellul and thoughtful service by the Risette team; an experience at Risette is part of Valletta’s history.
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Old Theatre Street, a grey door, number 81. You ring the bell, open the wrought-iron gate and step inside what was once called home.
Soothing lighting, the iconic marble tables and curated artworks meld together as every course takes its cue, a pour of wine directing your dinner. The journey at Risette is personal, a performance just for you.
And to those who pay a visit; Risette will always deliver a memorable experience of genuinity. A feeling of home.
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Our Philosophy
The Way We Cook
The Risette kitchen plays with technique and flavour as the guidelines for every dish. Inspired by experience, palate and the legacy of The Lady of the House; every protein, every sauce, every garnish is an ode to simplicity in its most complex form.
The Way We Source
The Risette menu is a reflection on the way we source. Quality is king in our kitchen and when it’s local quality we cook with a little more pride. Focusing on the prime produce of the seasons, every ingredient procured for Risette is intentional.
The Way We Change
The Risette team is hungry to be inspired. Our communicative approach gives space for new dishes, new techniques and playful interpretations inspired by the people who make Risette Restaurant what it is. Our aim is to consistently enlighten you with the evolving house palate.
The Chef
Steve Scicluna is a Maltese Chef whose art is manifested via the Risette kitchen. Born and raised in Marsaxlokk, Chef Scicluna holds quality sourcing close to his heart, philosophy and practice; with locally sourced proteins from land and sea and seasonal produce from Malta and Gozo’s farmers, producers and purveyors.
Rooted in French training, Chef Scicluna’s menus take new form through Japanese technicality and his mindful eye to detail.
The kitchen philosophy at Risette is to give diners an experience that lingers in their memory. Chef Scicluna’s commitment to that is in tailoring a story through every course; honouring The Lady of the House and bringing his personal admiration for the Maltese Islands.
“The beauty of the kitchen is being able to create outside the lines. Every dish becomes a new adventure of flavour, technique and presentation. My goal is for every guest of Risette to eat outside the lines.”
Casa Ellul
The Valletta that stands today is a treasure trove of Baroque antiquity, Casa Ellul a pearl in Old Theatre Street, housing Risette Restaurant.
The living museum of Valletta incorporates modern entertainment and cultural living; set against the limestone fortifications of Malta’s military past. This World Heritage City delivers cosmopolitan standards at Mediterranean pace.
Casa Ellul is a segment of that history and heritage. Built in approximately 1830 and fluent in Victorian architectural features, this boutique hotel is one of the most luxurious in the City. Calling Casa Ellul your home in Malta translates to elevated comfort, breathtaking suite-views and discreet attention to every detail.
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