The winners of the Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants 2026 survey have been announced, with several people receiving prizes for submitting their reviews and ratings of local restaurants.

Conducted in September, the survey rewarded reviewers who submitted some of the funniest, most relevant and most informative comments.

Gino Chetcuti Debono won the top prize of an overnight stay for two at Iniala Harbour House, including breakfast and dinner.

Stephanie Vassallo received an overnight stay for two at DoubleTree by Hilton Malta, while Kurt Galea won a stay at The Phoenicia Malta.

Maria Grech Gerada and Peter Galea each received a €150 hamper from J Calleja Ltd, while Joseph Xuereb won a €300 gourmet hamper from Dical House.

Keith Camilleri also received a set of Riedel wine glasses worth €59.

Meanwhile, ten runners-up were selected to receive copies of the 2027 edition of The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo.

The survey attracted responses from 6,075 diners who eat out on average once or twice a week, with their reviews representing an estimated 473,850 dining experiences a year.

The 26th  Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony will take place on 8th December at Xara Lodge, after which the new edition of the Guide will be launched.

Awards will be presented across several categories, including Best Food, Best Service, Best Ambience, Best Maltese Food Restaurant, Best Restaurant in Gozo, Most Romantic Restaurant, and Best Newcomer.

Other awards will recognise restaurants specialising in local fish, Maltese wines and locally sourced produce, as well as outstanding chefs, cafés and child-friendly establishments.