Three years later, the one80 brand expanded to Malta’s sister island of Gozo with the opening of the one80 Kitchen at Mġarr Yacht Marina. To further diversify their offering, one80 introduced a seasonal floating restaurant in the heart of the Mġarr Yacht Marina and, most recently, added the entertainment destination Ix-Xatt by one80 and a haven for Japanese Street Food, one80 Izakaya to their Gozitan venues. one80’s newest venture finds itself in the vibrant capital city of Valletta! Located at one80 St. Christopher Street, one80 ‘Tal-Belt’ offers a unique and unforgettable experience that revolves around genuine, premium produce and personalized service.
Although each destination offers a unique concept, the overall one80 experience promises excellent quality throughout!
Over a period of 15 years, Rouvin climbed the ranks from a bartender to Food & Beverage Manager at the Radisson Blu in St Julian’s and Operations Manager at a local 5-star hotel chain, two experiences which would later contribute to one80’s success. Apart from his dedication to his work, Rouvin loves to spend quality time with his wife, Graziella, and their two children, Ella and Kai. Naturally, he enjoys dining out, sampling new wines, travelling and fashion. You can always find him ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest trends, which he creatively applies to the one80 brand.
Jesmond was keen to return to Malta to work as Bistrot Manager at the newly-opened Radisson SAS in St Julian’s. He furthered his training in the United States and went on to cement his stellar reputation among the local 5-star hotel scene, before channelling his expertise into the one80 brand. When he’s not at the restaurant, Jesmond loves spending quality time with his family, travelling and reading – albeit mostly about wines! You can also be certain that he won’t miss a match played by his beloved team, Liverpool F.C.
Our strength lies in the quality of the ingredients that we source for our restaurants – from local fish and premium beef to international wines and homemade desserts.
We strive to support local farmers and fishermen by working with Maltese and Gozitan suppliers renowned for their high-quality produce. Each of our venues is designed to create a welcoming ambience where guests can feel right at home while enjoying a freshly prepared meal among friends.
Our kitchens and bars are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and technology, which are handled by our talented and respected chefs. To truly understand the one80 experience, we invite you to visit one of our outlets in Malta and Gozo.
Andrea began his culinary career in Brazil, where he worked at an Italian restaurant in the city of Fortaleza that fused traditional dishes with Brazilian flavours. He picked up this technique while working at the popular ‘Churraschiera’ restaurant, also in the same Brazilian state. Later, he moved to Bologna where he finessed his skills and continued his training at a 2-star Michelin restaurant, ‘Osteria del Sole’, where he seriously developed his palate and passion for top quality produce.
Since then, Chef Andrea has worked in several leading restaurants between Italy and Malta. Ambitious by nature and well-seasoned in his craft, Andrea is a born leader who now heads all kitchen operations from our Mellieħa restaurant and is responsible for maintaining the high standards behind the one80 concept.
Andrea’s genuine and humble attitude is carried through from the kitchen to his daily life. He believes that luxury lies in simplicity and appreciates whatever comes his way, surrounded by his loved ones.
A strong work ethic has led Maheshwor to achieve his goals, and he is constantly motivated by the positive experiences he has gained along the way. As a chef, Maheshwor enjoys communicating with different people and sharing his experiences, as well as learning more about service, bars and management too. After moving to Malta, Maheshwor became a core part of the one80 team and was promoted to Head Chef and Assistant Restaurant Manager. He found the freedom to apply his skills in the one80 kitchen, where he enjoys working with local top-quality products for sushi blend infusions alongside his team of passionate colleagues.
At home, Maheshwor enjoys cooking traditional Nepalese and Newari foods to enjoy a taste of home with his family. His adventurous streak also leads him to spend his free time camping, walking in nature, visiting new places and enjoying great food and drinks, of course!
For Luke, cooking revolves around fresh, local and seasonal produce. He incorporates techniques and flavours from all over the world to create something special. In 2010, he enrolled in Culinary School at the Institute of Tourism Studies to further hone his skills. This led him to interning at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland where he worked with two 2** chefs, Daniel Galmiche and Eric Chavot, and also worked at the hotel’s 2AA Rosettes restaurant. After completing his internship, Luke returned to Malta to work in various hotels and restaurants. He gained experience working in Australia while travelling and eventually found his way back to Gozo where he joined one80 as Head Chef, leading the buzz and great energy in our kitchen!
Luke received the title of ’Best Culinary Chef of the Year’ in October 2022 and his passion and dedication continues to shine through his work.
For Thomas, every day on the job is different and that is what excites him most about his work. Meeting different clients daily, surprises can pop up around every corner. Thomas is always up for a challenge and loves satisfying client demands and creating tailored solutions for specific requests – he thrives on guest satisfaction. But in his spare time, Thomas enjoys winding down with family and friends or getting his hands dirty working on his cars in the garage!
After hearing about one80, Bojan paid a visit to the restaurant and instantly felt a connection to the atmosphere and audience. A few weeks later, Bojan joined the team and found his place at the newly-opened Gozo outlet!
Now, Bojan is in charge of ensuring all one80 operations are running smoothly, and that every guest has a pleasant experience when dining at any of the brand outlets. When not leading the team towards success, Bojan can be found trying out different restaurants, fishing or travelling the world with his better half.
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