Food · Xewkija

Pinza, sharing platters and homemade food in Gozo

Casual, honest food at a corner table: a freshly baked pinza, a platter for two, pastizzi, bagels and ftira, and cakes and scones from our own oven. Lunch, a light dinner or just a slice with your coffee.

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Pinza

Pinza is a baked flatbread, topped to order — ours comes out of the oven warm and made for sharing. It is the centre of Fridays at the Corner, our quiet alternative to a crowded Friday night.

Our pinza

Mortadella & Pesto Pinza · €10.00Fresh pesto, premium mortadella, cherry tomatoes, rocket (rucola), and Grana Padano flakes.

Sharing platter for two

Cured meats, cheeses, olives and more, set out in the middle of the table. The platter for two includes two complimentary glasses of house wine (red, white or rosé), which makes it a simple answer to a light dinner or an aperitivo. Booking is not required; for groups, please call ahead.

Platter for two

Good food tastes even better when shared.

Sharing Platter · €22.50 includes 2 complimentary glasses of house wine (red, white or rosé)Prosciutto Crudo, Speck Affumicato, Salami Milano, Mortadella, Spianata Romana, Scamorza, Grana Padano, Gorgonzola, Feta, olives, sundried tomatoes, peperoncini al tonno, bigilla (traditional Maltese bean dip), cherry tomatoes, fresh grapes, dried apricots, walnuts, honey and mango chutney. Served with crispy water biscuits and artisan grissini breadsticks.

Lunch: bagels, wraps, ftira and pastizzi

For something quicker, there is a lunch list of bagels, wraps, tuna ftira, pastizzi and small plates. Vegetarian options include the pea and ricotta pastizzi, scones and cakes; the bagels, wraps, ftira and pinza contain meat or fish — ask at the counter.

Bagels, wraps & ftira

Parma & Fig Bagel · €7.50Premium Parma ham, sweet figs, and creamy Brie cheese.
Smoked Salmon Bagel · €7.50Smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh rocket (rucola), and dill upon request.
Breakfast Wrap · €8.00Sausage, egg, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and mango chutney.
Grilled Chicken Wrap · €8.00Grilled chicken breast, coleslaw, marinated vegetables, cold rice, and fresh mixed salad.
Traditional Tuna Ftira · €5.00Authentic Maltese ftira bread filled with tuna, tomato paste, fresh basil, peppered cheeselet (ġbejna tal-bżar), onions, white beans, capers, and olives.

Small plates

Arancini with Bolognese Sauce · €3.50Crispy fried rice balls filled with mozzarella and beef ragù, served with rich bolognese sauce.
Ham & Loaded Cheese Toastie · €5.00Toasted ham and cheese sandwich served with crisps.
Maltese Pastizzi · €0.80Traditional Maltese flaky pastries with a choice of ricotta or pea filling. Golden, crisp, and freshly baked.

Homemade cakes, scones and Maltese coffee

What comes out of the oven changes day to day — orange cake, scones with jam and clotted cream, croissants and pastries. With traditional Maltese coffee, it is the afternoon stop people return for. See the whole menu.

From the oven

Baked in-house. Ask for today’s selection and prices.

Homemade Orange CakeZesty, moist, made with love. A slice of sunshine — perfect with coffee and art.
Homemade SconesWarm, buttery, golden and soft. Freshly baked and served with jam and clotted cream.
Cakes, croissants & pastriesThe morning line-up: croissants, chocolate-filled pastries and cake by the slice.

Eat here, then stay for a drink

Pair the food with wine by the glass or a spritz — see wine, beer and spritz in Gozo. We are in Xewkija, on the street of the Rotunda: the cafe in Xewkija.

Questions people ask

Where can I get pinza in Gozo?

The Cozy Corner Art Cafe in Xewkija bakes pinza fresh and serves it at the table, with a platter for two and a glass of wine.

Do you have sharing platters?

Yes. The sharing platter for two has cured meats, cheeses, olives and more, and includes two complimentary glasses of house wine.

Can I have a light dinner there?

A pinza or a sharing platter works well as a light dinner, especially on Fridays and Saturday evenings. Check opening hours and call ahead for a group.

Do you have vegetarian food?

Pea or ricotta pastizzi, the homemade orange cake, scones, croissants and pastries are vegetarian. The bagels, wraps, ftira, arancini and the pinza contain meat or fish.

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