Welcome to Caffe Cordina
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Welcome to Caffe Cordina Dear Patrons, From the very start of the business in Cospicua Over time, the family also developed the space in 1837, Caffe Cordina has set a high standard of beneath the building, and transformed it into a quality for Maltese traditional and contemporary dolceria. This is where all of Caffe Cordina’s name- cuisine, taking pride in the use of local produce brand artisanal products are crafted and outside and the finest ingredients. catering food for weddings, corporate and private functions is prepared. The premises in Valletta were first acquired by the family in 1944 and were originally part of the We are proud to present a selection of dishes we extensive Casino Maltese which had long been know you will love. These include traditional an iconic destination in the capital. From the Maltese specialities as well as comforting treats moment my father, Cesare Cordina, took over the and desserts from our famously-extensive range of property, he was determined to maintain, and even cakes, sweets and cookies. Our constantly updated heighten, Caffe Cordina’s status as a sought-after menu also ensures that we have something to suit venue in the capital, and the Cordina family has every taste, age and preference. never waivered from that. In fact, what started This iconic Valletta outlet is today a cherished as a café with just a few tables has grown into second home and meeting place to generations of the establishment that seats 350 people – with Maltese and tourists alike. Today, Caffe Cordina tables inside within the café itself, as well as the pays homage to its eclectic past while also magnificent Pjazza Regina. embracing current and future trends. A drink or Over the decades, this space has also seen all sorts meal here, will give you the time to consider the of innovation. For instance, Caffe Cordina was the history this building has been part of. All this can first café to introduce the popular Italian ‘tavola still be admired in the gilded walls, arched ceiling calda’ concept in Malta, which was served at the and beautiful artworks specifically commissioned striking central bar in the main part of the café. by the Cordina family. Alternatively, sitting outside, allows you to admire the prominent façade of the building and enjoy the Capital's vibrant life. Caffe Cordina's reputation was not built over night, but is the result of strong determination, passion and client focus - values that our family has always kept close to its heart for over a 180 years. I look forward to the generations to come. John Cordina PAGE 2. | PRODUCTS GUIDE Caffe Cordina Products Guide (available inside) Chocolate Knights 130g Biskuttini tar-Rahal 150g Giant Chocolate A selection of premium chocolate Traditional clove and aniseed Maltese Euro Coin 90g flavoured cookies covered in swirls Made from fine €9.00 of royal icing Belgian chocolate €5.50 €5.50 Nougat Pastini 220g The Maltese Figolla 400g Delights 155g One of the most popular Maltese A hand-made sweet pastry with pure A selection of nougat specialities made from pure natural almond filling delicacies in 4 flavours: almonds. Contains an assortment €8.75 chocolate, orange, of 16 pastini lemon and vanilla €9.00 €7.75 Mqaret 190g Chocolate Postcards 90g Sesame Biscuits in a Valletta A favourite Maltese sweet filled with dates, Rich milk chocolate wrapped in gold Celebrative Mug 75g associated with local 'festas' foil depicting Maltese icons 6 Maltese sesame biscuits presented in an illustrated mug celebrating €7.75 €8.25 Valletta’s vibrant culture and heritage €8.75 Helwa tat-Tork 250g Nougat 180g A Maltese speciality made A favourite sweet of the Maltese due to its popularity from sesame seeds, and association with local traditional 'festas' sugar and almonds €7.50 €7.75 SPECIAL OFFER - BUY 3 Cordina pre-packed Sweet or Gourmet products and get the 4th FREE PAGE 3. | PRODUCTS GUIDE Multi Flora Honey 250g Krustini Krustini Almond 150g Chocolate 150g €11.50 Delicious Maltese biscuits Tasty Maltese almond made from pure almonds biscuits with chocolate pieces €7.75 €7.75 Premium Honey Ring 285g Sovereigns of Malta Roast Coffee 100g A traditional Maltese sweet made with black Chocolate Mini Bars 84g A unique blend of Arabica treacle (għasel iswed), marmalade, orange Bite-sized bars made from fine and Robusta coffee infused peel and spices Belgian chocolate with chicory, cloves and aniseed €7.25 €5.25 €6.50 Pâtés 225g Cheeses 200g Sundried Tomato, Caper, Gozo Pepper Cheese in Oil, Gozo Natural Cheese in Oil, Green Olive, Black Olive Tre Colori Pepper Cheese in Oil €8.75 €9.00 Jams 250g Others 200g Fig, Prickly Pear, Green Olives stuffed with Gozo Cheese, Sundried Pomegranate, Carob Syrup Tomatoes, Capers in Oil, Green Olives in Oil with Herbs, Green Olives stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes €8.75 €8.25 Extra Virgin Herbs Olive Oil 200ml and Salts in Maltese Pottery Produced from Maltese Herbs for Fish 38g grown olives Herbs for Meat 38g €11.50 Aromatic Salts 60g Sea Salt Flakes 60g Sea Salt infused with Cinnamon and Orange 60g Teddy Bear Sea Salt infused with Gozo Merlot Wine 60g with Chocolate Coins 55g €8.75 €7.25 TYPICAL MALTESE TIPICI MALTESI TYPISCHE SPÉcialitÉS TÍPICO MALTÉS 店内で伝統的な Sweet and Gourmet Prodotti Dolciari MALTESISCHE MALTAISES Dulces y productos マルタ菓子や特産品を products available e Gastronomici in Suessigkeiten und Confiseries et produits gourmet disponibles ご購入頂けます inside. vendita all’interno. Feinkostspezialitaeten gourmets en vente à en el interior de im Laden erhaeltlich. l’intérieur. nuestra tienda. SPECIAL OFFER OFFERTA SPECIALE SONDER - ANGEBOT OFFRE spÉciale OFERTA ESPECIAL スペシャルオファー BUY 3 Cordina COMPRA 3 Cordina KAUFEN SIE 3 Cordina ACHETEZ 3 Cordina COMPRE 3 productos Cordina 箱詰め商品 pre-packed Sweet or prodotti dolciari o vor-verpackte confiseries ou produits preempaquetados 3点ご購入の上、 Gourmet products gastronomici pre- Suessigkeiten oder gourmets pre- Cordina y llévese el 4º 4点目が無料になります and get the 4th FREE. confezionati e Feinkostspezialitaeten, confectionees et vous GRATIS. ricevera` il 40 in dann erhalten Sie eine recevez un 4ieme OMAGGIO. 4. GRATIS. GRATUIT. PAGE 4. | BREAKfast & SANDWICHES (served till 11:00am) Breakfast Full English Breakfast .......................... €8.75 Eggs Benedict ...................................... €7.50 Two fried eggs, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, Two soft poached eggs with bacon relish served on two Cumberland sausages, bacon larders, hash browns, toasted English muffin bread, finished with hollandaise baked beans and toast. sauce and a hint of paprika. Muesli ................................................... €4.50 Eggs Royale .......................................... €8.50 Muesli mixed with roasted sunflower seeds and pumpkin Two soft poached eggs served with smoked salmon, seeds topped with banana, fresh local yogurt and honey, finished with hollandaise sauce and dill. served with a choice of warm or cold milk jar. (V) Eggs Florentine .................................... €6.50 Create your own Omelette ................... €7.00 Two soft poached eggs served with spinach on toasted Our signature omelette mix filled with two choices of English muffin bread, topped with hollandaise sauce and ingredients (ham, cheese, tomato or mushrooms). chives. (V) (extra topping at €1.00 each) Breakfast Crespelle ............................... €4.00 Breakfast Bun ........................................ €5.00 Vanilla scented crespelle with fresh banana and local Local fresh, soft bun filled with a mix of sautéed arrosto figs, topped with crushed hazel nuts, honey and strips with a hint of paprika, sunny side up fried egg, strawberry puree. (V) tomato, baked beans and cheddar cheese. Sandwiches (served till 12:00pm) Ham or Cheese ...................................... €3.00 Smoked Salmon .................................... €4.60 Ham and Cheese ................................... €3.25 Tuna Special .......................................... €4.30 (sundried tomatoes, onions, green olives and capers) Chicken Breast ...................................... €4.25 All the above are served with crisps - Brown or white bread available - Can be toasted ALLERGEN GUIDE (G) GLUTEN FREE At Caffe Cordina, we are committed to making the experience for every guest, including our guests with food allergies, an exceptional one. (V) VEGETERIAN Because all our dishes are prepared-to-order, our normal kitchen and bakery operations may involve shared cooking and preparation areas. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that any menu item can be completely free of allergens. Our menu items are freshly prepared in our kitchens, which Allergen Declaration are not free of gluten. We aim to accommodate the dietary needs of our guests, but we cannot ensure that these items, although gluten free, will not Our food is produced in an environment pick up a few grains of flour in the process. where fish, seafood, wheat flour, gluten, Before placing your order, please inform your server of your allergies so that we can inform the kitchen. Not all the ingredients are listed on the milk, eggs, peanuts, lupin, nuts, soya, sesame menu and presentation of items may vary. We thank you for visiting Caffe Cordina and hope you will have a pleasant experience. seeds, sulfur dioxide, celery and mustard have been used. The Kitchen Brigade PAGE 5. | HOT SNACKS Hot Snacks (served till 12:00pm / available only for take-away after 12:00pm) 1/2 03 04 05 06 07 1. Plain Croissant.....................................................€2.00 A light, flaky pastry with a buttery flavour