Myself and my better half ate at Margo's yesterday lunchtime. I have to say if it wasn't for the recommendation of a business associate I wouldn't have gone near the place as I don't carry much affection for Palazzo Santa Rosa (it's sister establishment) which really doesn't live up to its own hype.
However be that as it may we turn up at a cavernous restaurant with a charming patio area and are greeted warmly and seated promptly. The menus, when they arrived, are short and, shall we say the "enthusiasm to illustrate superiority" over other mere restaurants shines through clearly. If you want an example of what I mean go to the palazzo santa rosa website which is a false modesty free area.
My better half has a little difficulty communicating to the waitress that she doesn't eat meat, a point that needed repeating before it hit home. However with our orders taken we settle back to enjoy the magnificent surroundings. They really do have a lovely location.
When the food arrives quickly (which surprises me as the service, whilst warm and friendly is not overly prompt) we are confronted with two pizzas of generous proportions. They were superb, absolutely first class. One of the best I have had in my three years of living here. The base was beautiful and just the right texture, the tomato puree/sauce really shrieked tomato flavour and the quality of the buffalo mozzarella and the meat (cured on the premises naturally) really shone through.
I ate every scrap on the plate which is unusual for me. My girlfriend wasn't as enthusiastic about her choice but she still devoured it all (well she left the olive stones).
The prices are shockingly reasonable and the bill came in at under thirty Euros including water and beers. Like I say the service was very friendly and relaxed so this isn't a place to take in a 'quick bite', do plan on spending some time here.
In fact the only downside to the meal was the loud animated conversation from a nearby table where a Finish Actor was holding court discussing, quite audibly, his upcoming roles to the shrieks of one of the assorted female sycophants. However isn't that always the case, you try to go out for a quiet relaxed meal and there is inevitably a Scandinavian Thespian or two to detract from the serenity of the surroundings. If only I had a dollar for every time that happened....in all seriousness they were fine, just one woman was a tad loud.
To sum up, Margo's is well worth a visit. Take the kids as there is plenty of space for them to entertain themselves without being a nuisance to others, the prices are very reasonable and the pizza is absolutely excellent. There is one other place on the island that has comparable pizza (Vechia Napoli in Sliema) but Margo's knocks them into a crocked hat with their location and produce.
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