Lifestyle Group Opens Seven-Venue Dining Complex in Malta with Ronaldo-Backed TATEL
The Maltese hospitality operator is debuting international brands including Bagatelle, Paradiso, and TATEL alongside four original concepts at St. George's Bay
Lifestyle Group, Malta's leading hospitality operator, is launching a seven-venue dining and entertainment complex at St. George's Bay this summer, introducing several internationally acclaimed restaurants and bars to the island alongside original concepts developed in-house.
The development marks a significant expansion for the Valletta-founded group, which made its international debut in autumn 2025 with AKI London. The new St. George's Bay destination will feature three established global brands making their Malta debut: Bagatelle, the French Riviera beach club; TATEL, the Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant co-founded by Cristiano Ronaldo; and Paradiso, which won The World's Best Bar in 2022 and has consistently ranked in the top five of The World's 50 Best Bars ever since.
Paradiso, led by founder Giacomo Giannotti, will operate as an immersive cocktail destination with submarine-inspired interiors. Bagatelle will offer Mediterranean dining with day-to-night programming combining refined cuisine with high-energy nightlife in a beachfront setting. TATEL will deliver Spanish-Mediterranean gastronomy paired with live entertainment.
Alongside the international imports, Lifestyle Group is launching four original concepts. TANVI will present modern Indian cuisine developed in consultation with the co-founders of London's Kricket, Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell. KIRU will operate as an interactive Korean fusion steakhouse and barbecue with tableside grilling. St George Pub will function as a contemporary British gastro-pub serving elevated comfort food and craft beers. MATTO will operate as an all-day Italian restaurant with pizza kitchen and bay views.
Located in St. Julian's on Malta's northeast coast, the venue sits approximately 20 minutes by car from Valletta and overlooks St. George's Bay's beach. Robert Debono, Director and CEO of Lifestyle Group, stated: "With the launch of Lifestyle Group at St. George's Bay, we are redefining Malta's position on the global hospitality map. By bringing together world-class icons like Paradiso, TATEL, and Bagatelle, alongside our own innovative original concepts, we are creating a sophisticated, year-round destination that balances high-energy glamour with authentic culinary excellence. Following our successful international debut in London with AKI, this summer marks the next chapter in our journey to make Malta one of the world's top gastronomic destinations."
Malta's recent addition of direct flights from New York has increased accessibility for North American travelers, positioning the Mediterranean island as a more viable leisure destination for affluent diners seeking international dining experiences.