Knowing the best place to find your favourite takeaway is one of those pieces of local knowledge that really makes you feel settled into your new home. There is nothing worse than treating yourself to an indulgent food delivery and then discovering that your dinner’s really not that great. For delivery services, Time to Eat, Wolt and Bolt Food all provide quick and efficient service across almost all of the island and all of our suggestions below are covered by at least one of these companies. We recommend downloading all three apps to compare speed of delivery and range of options. For what to order, however, read on for Mini Malta’s five favourite takeaways, no matter what cuisine you love.

A couple of weekends ago, my husband and I were in need of some serious comfort food. Our twins were both ill (tonsillitis times two is NOT fun) and we were naturally worrying about the COVID boogie monster, getting them better and getting some sleep. On the recommendation of a Mini Malta reader, we ordered some burgers from Bianca’s in Gzira and our weekend suddenly got a whole lot better! Not only was the ordering and delivery process extremely fast and easy but, oh my goodness, these burgers were incredible. Delicious, juicy and clearly very good quality meat, plenty of fresh and flavoursome salad and accompaniments, and buns which didn’t fall apart while you ate. They were excellent…and the chips weren’t half bad too! For a really naughty but very nice takeaway burger, we are not sure you could do much better than this excellent restaurant and takeaway – they are really amazing!

Website: www.biancasmalta.com

The Tiffin Box in Sliema is a very well nominated choice among our readers and the Mini Malta team love it too! So what makes this restaurant situated in The Plaza in Sliema so special? It is very clear that the team at The Tiffin Box are passionate about what they do. The menu is interestingly diverse, extremely tasty, and very lovingly prepared. Meat and vegetables are high quality and generously portioned and the paneer is made in-house and utterly delicious. In addition, the breads are all totally fresh and the perfect accompaniment to your curry. Stand out dishes are the incredible Calcutta Kathi Rolls and the creamy, dreamy Dal Makhani. But you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu from The Tiffin Box as it is all so very, very good.

Another very well nominated option, Eeetwell is the place to go if you want a really healthy and yet totally delicious takeaway. With a large and constantly evolving menu (their seasonal options are out of this world!), Eeetwell offers you a tasty and interesting dinner without having to compromise on your healthy goals. Favourites include the filling and very yummy Billie Bean Salad, the Buckaroo Chicken Wrap and the refreshingly unusual Green Soltan juice. You will not be disappointed by this shrine to healthy eating – in fact, you will have the added satisfaction that your takeaway treat is doing you plenty of good!

Website: https://eeetwell.com

The best thing about Zest, and the feedback you gave us time and again about them, is that it is so wonderful to be able to order a really wide range of Asian food options in one place. Whether you are dreaming of sushi, satay or dumplings, it is all here to enjoy on one order form. Our favourite, the delicious Hawaiian Poke bowls, are well worth a try if you are looking for something healthy but filling, and the Pad Thai is always an absolute winner. Zest food is fresh, high quality and full of flavour. The only problem is that it is almost impossible to narrow down your selection – prepare to over-order as your eyes will be bigger than your stomach!

Website: www.zestflavours.com

Finding a standout pizza delivery in Malta is a pretty big challenge. Not because there aren’t any but because there is some seriously tough competition in this field. Malta’s proximity to the home of pizza and, indeed, our love of the stuff means that plenty of places know how to make a very good pie! That said, Vecchia Napoli always stands out. Whether it is the pizza dough which is expertly made in house or the quality of the toppings, there is something pretty magical about a Vecchia Napoli pizza. Available for delivery using one of the delivery apps, Vecchia Napoli recommend that you pop your pizza into a hot oven on arrival to recreate some of that pizzeria flavour that might have been lost in transit. Although we are sure that they taste even better in their restaurants, make no mistake that these are absolutely delicious when enjoyed at home.

Website: https://vecchianapoli.com/