Must-see restaurants in Cyprus

  • Rüstem Kitabevi

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    Traditional Cypriot home cooking is served in the upstairs salon of North Nicosia's most famous bookshop, with a daily changing menu of simple classic…

  • Sham Food

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    There are plenty of shawarma (meat sliced from a rotating spit) sandwich joints on the island, but this may just be the best one. Have the mixed (chicken…

  • Aspava Restaurant

    Cyprus

    Always bustling with tourists at lunchtime and locals during the evening, this vine-draped courtyard restaurant dishes up meze followed by a bevy of…

  • Oasis Restaurant

    Cyprus

    Looking over the cliffs and next door to the Agios Filon church, this little place serves up char-grills and the peninsula’s best freshly caught fish,…

  • Seven St George's Tavern

    Pafos

    The exceptional meze available here attracts a steady stream of diners. Owner George and his family have grown, dried or pickled (organically) everything…

  • Bunch of Grapes Inn

    Cyprus

    This tranquil, atmospheric place in the village centre offers excellent dining under the thick shade of grapevines and fig and mulberry trees. Feast on…

  • Pezema Tavern

    Troödos Mountains

    A reassuringly brief menu features traditional grilled dishes and Cypriot specialities, such as keftedes and souvlakia. The new chef-cum-owner obviously…

  • Village Cafe

    Cyprus

    Maria and her partner Zino, a talented artist, are committed to treating customers to produce from their vegetable patch, eggs from their chickens and…

  • Two Friends

    Cyprus

    Two Friends prides itself on its homemade cuisine. Everything is made from scratch, including the cheese ravioli, filled with haloumi cheese and mint, and…

  • Chris Blue Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Cyprus

    A local favourite on Kourion Beach, with vast picture windows, a vast parking lot and a vast number of noisy families, particularly at weekends. Select…

  • Skylight Restaurant Bar & Pool

    Troödos Mountains

    On a warm summer's day, especially with kids in tow, this is the best choice in town. Where else can you enjoy your meal in between taking a dip in the…

  • Il Gusto

    Cyprus

    Definitely something to write home about, II Gusto serves superb cuisine that’s an innovative twist on classic Italian cooking. Try the roast pork stuffed…

  • Artima Bistro

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    A fashionable, upbeat restaurant with Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu includes lots of zesty pasta choices, plus sushi and seafood options with…

  • Meze Taverna

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This charming family-run taverna is a timeless classic serving up a traditional comfort-food menu of Greek dishes. Expect uncomplicated, fresh flavours in…

  • Bono Bar & Restaurant

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Bono’s owner spent several years in the US, where he learned how to whip up serious cowboy-size burgers and cheesecake that's reputed as the best in town…

  • Ousia

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Set in the former stables of the castle, Ousia has a varied and contemporary menu that's far from medieval. Choose from dishes such as vegetable tagine…

  • Old Stables

    Cyprus

    Run by a mother-and-daughter team, Old Stables is the place to try tavas (lamb stew with cumin, potatoes, onions and tomatoes), a speciality here. It’s…

  • Paradise Place

    Cyprus

    Look out for this place as you approach the centre; it gets particularly lively in August, when there is a jazz and reggae festival over two consecutive…

  • Pyrgiana Beach

    Cyprus

    Overlooking the harbour, and part of an older hotel (desperately in need of an update!), this restaurant continues to dish up some of the freshest seafood…

  • Walnut Tree

    Cyprus

    Locals swear by this taverna, owned by a Cypriot–Liverpudlian couple, in a tranquil corner of the village square. The menu is essentially Cypriot, with…

  • Pyxida Fish Tavern

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Enjoy ocean views twinned with an elegant interior of white linen and fresh flowers at Pyxida, an upmarket seafood tavern and oyster bar that consistently…

  • Chloe’s

    Pafos

    The best Chinese restaurant in town, with a menu that reads like a book and includes all the standard dishes, including plenty of vegetarian choices. The…

  • Village Tavern

    Troödos Mountains

    Open views from the terrace, a cosy taverna-style interior and tasty traditional food served in good-sized portions make this a pleasant spot to recharge…

  • Viklari

    Cyprus

    If you haven’t brought a picnic, excellent food is available near the entrance of Avgas Gorge at Viklari, better known as the Last Castle. For €12 you get…

  • Kyrenia Tavern

    Kyrenia (Girne)

    If you like your dining experiences authentic and eccentric, this garden restaurant serving Cypriot favourites is the spot for you. There's no menu, just…

  • Plato

    Pafos

    This slick contemporary wine bar complements its tipple with a menu that concentrates on sushi and features all the classics, including sashimi,…

  • Syrian Arab Friendship Club

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    A delight for all lovers of Arab cuisine, the SAFC puts on some of the best meze in Cyprus. Have a nargileh (water pipe) afterwards for the full…

  • Christakis

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    This rough-and-ready canteen across from the bus station buzzes with locals tucking into cheap and cheerful souvlaki, grilled to perfection. A mixed grill…

  • Stou Rousia

    Larnaka

    Despite indifferent service, we recommend this little taverna because it's one of few places in central Larnaka that dishes up proper home cooking. Daily…

  • Linos Inn

    Troödos Mountains

    An atmospheric restaurant (part of the same-name hotel) with excellent meze and great local reds. Meze dishes are priced individually, which can equal a…

  • Tasties Cafe

    Cyprus

    With its blue shuttered windows and a gorgeously restored blue-and-white old-world interior, including original ornate lintels and cornice detailing, this…

  • Hondros

    Pafos

    This is the oldest traditional restaurant in Pafos, dating back to 1953, and still in the same family. Highlights include a succulent souvla (spit-roasted…

  • Limoncello Deli-Bar

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Deli by day, casual bar-restaurant by night, Limoncello is all about fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Its main suppliers – the grocers and butchers of…

  • Beyti Restaurant

    Kyrenia (Girne)

    When local workers clock off for the night, they head here, away from the harbour hullabaloo. This kebap (kebab) house has the full caboodle of grilled…

  • Sedirhan

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    Enjoying prime position within the Büyük Han, Sedirhan is the lunchtime hub for day-tripping tour groups. Don't let that put you off, though. Despite the…

  • To Patrikon

    Cyprus

    It's meze, but with a twist. To Patrikon infuses a modern-Med approach to classic Cypriot meze (minimum two people), adding touches of creative flair…

  • Quadro

    Agia Napa

    Agia Napa's best bet for Italian offers great pizza (we're a tad partial to the not-entirely-authentic Pizza al Greco, served with feta, olives, oregano…

  • Eminem Restaurant

    Cyprus

    If meze feasting tops your to-do list, then head to this family-run restaurant, just off the Kyrenia–Çatalköy (Agios Epiktitos) highway. The fresh…

  • Kybele

    Cyprus

    Even if the food was so-so, the atmospheric garden setting and fantastic views of Bellapais Abbey next door would still make Kybele the prime spot for…

  • Tea For Two

    Pafos

    Just the ticket for nostalgic Brits hankering after yesteryear, with house-made classics such as lemon meringue pie and apple crumble, plus a classic…

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