26 Cities with the Best Street Food Scenes in the World

Lisette Marie

June 5, 2025

25. Valletta, Malta: Mediterranean Island Flavors

Is-Suq tal-Belt is a 19th-century market hall located in Valletta, Malta. The market hall on Merchants Street was reopened at the beginning of January 2018 after a renovation. The old market hall stood empty for a long time. Today the focus is on the use. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Benreis

Valletta, Malta's stunning walled capital, offers a delectable street food experience infused with Mediterranean and North African influences. Grab a flaky pastizzi (savory pastry with ricotta or peas), a hearty ftira (Maltese flatbread sandwich), or fresh seafood from market stalls. The narrow, golden-hued streets are perfect for a culinary wander, leading you to hidden bakeries and bustling squares. It's a taste of island life and history, where every bite reflects Malta's unique position at the crossroads of civilizations.

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26 Cities with the Best Street Food Scenes in the World

25. Valletta, Malta: Mediterranean Island Flavors

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