Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This Italian bistro bustles at weekend lunchtimes with families and couples who come here for the generous portions of pasta and pizza. Pick your pasta…
Must-see restaurants in Cyprus
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This bustling contemporary-style tavern does big meze spreads (minimum two people) with live music thrown in for the full experience. This is not the…
Cyprus
This friendly cafe-restaurant occupies an old madrasa (Islamic religious school) and arched Christian building right next to the Lala Mustafa Paşa mosque…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This contemporary space features glossy black and soothing cream decor, and a long bar with stools, perfect for sipping predinner cocktails. Dishes are…
Cyprus
This beach restaurant enjoys an ace position right on the beach. Avoid those predictable international offerings on the menu and ask for the fresh fish…
Lemesos (Limassol)
This snazzy cafe attracts Lemesos’ hipster set with its menu of pasta, sushi, steaks and light bites. It caters well for a thirsty clientele, with a vast…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Traditional Cypriot cooking is dished up with unbeatable harbourside views at this restaurant beside the castle. Grab a table on the rooftop, or – even…
Lemesos (Limassol)
Don’t be put off by the touristy look of this place. There is a refreshing lack of chips and a huge choice of salads, as well as some tasty sandwich and…
Larnaka
This cute little cafe, tucked away just off the main coastal drag, has colourful ceramic plates decorating the walls inside and seating that spills out…
Cyprus
Good burgers, juicy steaks, a smattering of seafood, brunch favourites of eggs Benedict and French toast, plus cracking Mediterranean views. It's no…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Reservations are recommended to dine on the meze in this former mansion of a wealthy Armenian, where meals are served in a leafy courtyard or in a choice…
Lemesos (Limassol)
Tucked away by the mosque on a pedestrianised street, this is a reliably good, low-key establishment with tables that spill out onto the cobbles at night…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
During summer this small Italian restaurant has an outdoor terrace right on the Venetian walls. There's proper wood-fired pizza and plenty of pasta on…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Hands up fellow Levantine cuisine fans. We've found you the best muhammara (hot red-pepper paste) flatbreads in town. The felafel sandwiches make for a…
Larnaka
This seafood tavern is known for its fish meze (two people minimum, and well worth splashing out for), but we also like the fisherman's kebab and the…
Tarihi Değirmen Historic Mill Cafe
Cyprus
Follow the signs from the road up Bellapais hill from the abbey and you’ll find this cafe, set in an old mill (with grinding machines on show) where…
Troödos Mountains
With gaucho-themed decor and an Argentinian chef and owner, Tziellari is authentic and unpretentious. If you like cowboy-sized quality steak, you will…
Troödos Mountains
This bakery and deli serves a vast range of breads, cakes, halva, nut brittle and the like, most happily available for tasting. Try the local apkatena…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Aegeon continues to draw in a faithful following of fashionable local devotees, who come here to feast on meze and drink ouzo in the vine-draped courtyard…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Stone Arch is all starched white tablecloths and romantic lighting. The small menu offers seafood (king prawns and salmon feature in a few dishes) and…
Larnaka
When we're in town we always pull into Alasia for a quick lunch of koupes (mince-meat stuffed pastries) or a sneaky afternoon loukoumades (Cypriot honey…
Lemesos (Limassol)
Noodle House’s menu fuses Singaporean, Thai and Chinese favourites for a trip through Asia. If you like spicy – ask; the kitchen tends to tame the heat…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Burgers get a gourmet overhaul here, with pairings such as blue cheese, fig and gherkins (don't knock it until you try it) and caramelised goat's cheese…
Pafos
Kyra Frosini is a relaxed place, with a pretty courtyard shaded by palm trees and a cosy winter interior. Owner Andri is famed for her Greek classics like…
Cyprus
Offers authentic and flavourful Mediterranean dishes. The stand-out item is the lamb souvla (large chunks of meat cooked on long skewers over a charcoal…
Larnaka
This intimate venue is a local favourite for anyone with a hankering for pasta. The extensive menu covers all the authentic Italian bases – loads of…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Squirrelled away at the back of an arcade, this bistro takes classic Mediterranean produce and gives it a fusion makeover in dishes such as haloumi with…
Cyprus
A traditional taverna with stone walls, rustic decor and a simple menu of local dishes, including a huge and excellent meze (€19). Wash it down with…
Cyprus
Recover from trooping between the church ruins by grabbing a refreshing homemade lemonade and a börek (stuffed savoury pastry) or piece of cake, and…
Kyrenia (Girne)
This poolside garden restaurant offers home-cooked delights such as pork with peppercorn, and stuffed calamari. Its simple menu is accompanied by…
Cyprus
The terrace in front of this little cafe makes for a relaxing pit-stop while meandering Karmi's lanes. There is decent coffee, excellent homemade cakes…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The most famous ice-cream parlour in town, in business since 1939. Get stuck into classic flavours such as coffee and Irish cream, or go completely local…
Troödos Mountains
Close to the southern end of the Kaledonia Trail from Troödos, this restaurant receives many hungry hikers. It has an adjoining trout farm, from which it…
Cyprus
This rustic, homely restaurant overlooks the rocks on Horseshoe Beach. It's known for its simple meals of barbecued seafood; the perfect lunch after a…
Troödos Mountains
Set in a large stone building, this family tavern serves such traditional dishes as kleftiko (oven-baked lamb) and souvla (skewered meat, usually lamb)…
Troödos Mountains
This place has a wooden terrace overlooking the village, and provides good and simple summer meals, such as fresh salads, fassolia (white beans) and faggi…
Cyprus
Our pick of the lunch spots along the west coast, Karabetça is known for its super-fresh seafood, friendly service and good value. It also has a prime…
Cyprus
Located on the Boǧaz harbour area with great sea views, reasonably priced Kiyi serves fresh fish (caught daily) with large portions of chips. Service is…
Agia Napa
The best place in town to stock up on supplies for the road or picnics, or just pop in for a quick lunch. Great croissants and seriously tasty pies and…
Cyprus
This small family-run place on the edge of the main square rustles up a mighty fine piece of cake and some good sandwiches, accompanied with chatty,…
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