On Thursday 4th April, The Michelin Guide Malta announced that ION Harbour by Simon Rogan had become the first and only restaurant on the island to receive two Michelin stars.
This prestigious two Michelin star award for ION Harbour comes just one year after Simon Rogan took the helm, adding to the six other Michelin stars his restaurants hold worldwide:
L’Enclume ***, Rogan & Co *, Aulis London *, Roganic Hong Kong *, as well as a Michelin Green star at L’Enclume and Roganic Hong Kong in recognition of their efforts towards sustainability.
ION Harbour received its first Michelin star less than six months after opening its doors in November 2020 and retained its one-Michelin star status every year since. Since taking over stewardship of ION Harbour in March 2023, Simon, alongside executive chef Oli Marlow, has made it his mission to share and adapt his renowned farm-to-table ethos, perfected at L’Enclume, in the Lake District, UK. The menu at ION Harbour is strongly guided by hyperlocal, seasonal ingredients that are harvested, fished and foraged by the best, ethical and sustainable local producers. From the moment ingredients are sourced to the final presentation on the plate, every aspect of the restaurant’s operations reflects their deep-rooted ethos of environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing.
“Receiving news that ION Harbour has received two Michelin stars today is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my career so far. My team and I arrived here just over a year ago, knowing that we wanted to bring something different to the island’s restaurant scene, continuing to share the farm-to-table ethos we are known for globally. Most importantly, we wanted to ensure we worked as closely as possible with the suppliers and the produce on this beautiful island, whilst keeping sustainable practices front of mind.
I am so proud of what we have achieved here so far, alongside my executive chef Oli Marlow and the Iniala and ION Harbour team. It’s been a real joy to be part of the community and to have been so warmly welcomed by the locals and our guests who come to dine with us from all over the world. Knowing that we are the first ever two Michelin Star restaurant in Malta makes this all the more special.”
– Simon Rogan
