From Earth
to Plate

Set in the outskirts of Mgarr, overlooking Zebbiegh church, Verbena is a family-run, restaurant offering a Local Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu features local and seasonal products which are combined together to produce a symphony of heavenly tastes. Moreover, we offer an extensive selection of wines which can be paired with any desired dish. Above all, here at Verbena we thrive to offer our diners a thrilling yet relaxing experience with divine food, excellent service, and a warm and cozy pleasurable ambience.

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Wholehearted Approach

12th October 2019 marks the opening of Verbena. After all the acquired expertise gathered throughout the years, Manuel felt that it was time for a new milestone in his career – that of opening his own family-run restaurant. And here, we heartily welcome you to Verbena, where together we aspire our best to give our diners an unforgettable experience whilst tickling taste buds through Manuel’s heavenly dishes.

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3 Steps to Perfection

Always Fresh

Fresh ingredients supplied from our surroundings.

Eco Products

Taking environmental friendly measures by avoiding pesticides and plastic packaging. Decreasing transportation emissions through the use of locally sourced ingredients.

Local Produce

Encouraging local young farmers by using their supply.

Our Chef Patron

Manuel Schembri

Manuel commenced his career in 2003 at the age of 16, where he initially started working in Trattoria Santa Rosa situated in Mistra Bay. Later, he studied catering at ITS Malta between 2003 and 2006. Also, Manuel broadened his culinary knowledge when he attended 3 stages in foreign Michelin star restaurants namely, Belmond Le Manoir in Oxfordshire, Wild Honey and Hibiscus in Mayfair. After finishing his studies, he joined the Radisson Blu Golden Sands brigade as a commis chef and continued to grow and gain experience for 13 years, where he finally ended up leading the A` la carte outlets of this five star hotel, namely Agliolio and Essence restaurants. Manuel took part in several local and foreign competitions, where he was even classified as the 3^rd Best Mediterranean Chef.