Another milestone for the Barracuda Restaurant

The Barracuda Restaurant, a well-known family-run establishment, today celebrates another milestone in its 36 year success story, as Chef Andrew Pace joins the team, introducing a new menu and style that promises to continue to delight and surprise the restaurant’s regulars and new patrons.

“We are delighted to have Andrew on board and are excited about the new direction the kitchen at the Barracuda will be taking.” said Walter Cassar, Chairman of the WGC Group. “Lavish food, good wine and great company. That’s what the Barracuda has always been about.”

“I fell in love with the Barracuda, its position on the local market, the history of the restaurant.” said Chef Andrew Pace. Under Andrew’s direction, the kitchen at the Barracuda has remained true to its Mediterranean roots with an emphasis on locally sourced, incredibly fresh ingredients, however the new menu he has recently introduced bears a marked difference in style. The new menu is a take on Andrew’s best signature dishes, rethought and elevated to complement the restaurant’s setting and ambiance

“I like to be different and experiment with flavours. The menu I have designed for the Barracuda is all about simplicity.” said Andrew. “It is all about respecting the ingredients and knowing how to pair different flavours to expose their strengths without overdoing it. I like to walk the restaurant floor and speak with patrons and am happiest when the clients do not choose something from the menu and leave the choice of food and wine pairing to me” he added.

Andrew has previously worked in other leading restaurants in Malta and also had a number of great experiences in Italy and France. Having cooked for Roberta Corradin from Gambero Rosso as well as Michelin director for Italy, Fausto Arrighi and receiving full marks is one of his greatest satisfactions.