Inspirations

Valletta


The cafe of the St James' Cavalier arts centre, Inspirations has a long menu of sandwiches, pizzas, ftiras (Maltese bread) and salads, but the main reason to come here is for the outdoor terrace that overlooks Valletta's opera house.


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