Cyprus Restaurants
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There's no printed menu at Ladas, an elegant lunch and dinner choice in a historic carob factory sitting smack in the center of Limassol's Old Port; instead, simply trust the pleasant waitstaff to bring you the freshest fish and seafood on offer that day. You'll always start off with a fresh Greek salad tossed tableside and a selection of dips served with warm pita, followed by an appetizer like grilled calamari with lemon, before reaching the main course of a simply prepared yet succulent fish, such as whole sea bass for two, already deboned. Ladas's sophisticated air and polished presentation provide a welcome break after a morning of shopping and strolling on Agiou Andreou, just a block away.
This restaurant has not only the most delicious food in Paphos, but it is also the most charming place to dine. Everyone from locals to tourists in the know come to experience owner George's inventive Cypriot cooking, which includes a preponderance of fresh, seasonal, and often organic ingredients, and lots of options for vegetarians. St. Georges has no written menu, just a prix-fixe offering of meze—a seemingly endless parade of small plates from cheeses to vegetables from the restaurant's own garden to meats smoked in-house, along with tasty homemade wine. The friendly servers will keep bringing the food until you tell them to stop.
Cyprus celebrity TV chef Roddy Damalis serves up small plates of Cypriot fusion cuisine—Ta Piatakia translates as "little plates"—in a lively atmosphere with festive colored tassels dangling from the soaring ceilings and a young, mainly local crowd. For an average price of €7 to €8 a plate, sample house specialties—many featuring local products—like duck in walnut sauce, halloumi (the local Cyprus cheese) with oregano and artichoke hearts, and prawn souvlaki. Round out your meal with a Cypriot wine pairing from a well-stocked upstairs cellar.
A classic meze tavern, opened in 1938, Zanettos is tucked into a side street in Nicosia's atmospheric Old City and filled with a mix of tourists and old-timers. The restaurant dishes up plate after plate of fresh and tasty food for a low, fixed price. Pictures of Cypriot celebrities embracing the chef and his son stare down at you from the walls as you devour superfresh salads, salty halloumi cheese, and tangy olives; hearty veggies like beets, potatoes, and mushrooms; tender meat dishes such as chicken kebabs and veal; and even succulent snails. Be sure to save room for dessert: Lebanese mahallepi, a unique rose-flavored creamy concoction.
In what is surely one of the most convivial atmospheres in Limassol, with a wide patio attached to the Limassol Nautical Club and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, take your pick from an extensive menu of seafood. For instance, the Crab-Crab features a crabcake paired with a soft-shell crab and mango dressing, while the spaghetti with either lobster or shrimp won't disappoint. There are also a handful of catches of the day to choose from, as well as a daily-changing tartare. It's the perfect locale for gawking at the scene around you—both the other enthusiastic diners, often celebrating birthdays and other special events, and the beautiful sea. Spend time perusing the fantastic wine list, filled with interesting picks—many organic—from wineries both within Cyprus and around the world.
It's worth venturing a block inland from the beach for well-prepared Cypriot food in a charming traditional setting—an old tavern that was formerly a livestock pen, now decorated with overhead grapevines and a waterfall. Mandra is especially known for tender souvla (lamb cooked over charcoal and served on a skewer) as well as a filling meat meze for a fixed price; they also offer a tasty prix-fixe seafood meze for a bit more. Vegetarians will appreciate the veggie moussaka, a rarity in meat- and fish-centric Cyprus.
If you're looking for a simple, inexpensive meal with pretty views and friendly service, you can't do better than Mattheos, a tiny family-run lunch place near Faneromeni Church. Relax in the square at one of their five or six tables (or inside, if the weather's poor, though the atmosphere isn't as lovely), and choose from a short menu of fresh offerings that may include a legumes plate (white beans, celery, parsley, potatoes, zucchini, and onion, or whatever is available) or tender lamb served with okra and spinach. The smiling owner will bring you her complimentary dessert of the day as a final treat. Though tourists have definitely discovered Mattheos, it still remains a respite of calm within the often-frenetic Old City.
This meat-centric restaurant is popular with locals for both lunch and dinner; it's well-known for its homemade meze and other Cypriot specialties. If you're daring, opt for the liver and intestines of lamb, the salted pork, or the lamb's head. To play it safe, you can't go wrong with the tavas—pieces of lamb and beef cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and spices; the souvla (roasted pork in wine); or the moussaka. But best of all for those with hearty appetites is the meze—plate after plate of salad, olives, cheese, seafood, and meats, all for a reasonable fixed price. Sit on the terrace for lovely views of the sea.
If you're simply looking for a relaxing, well-designed place to lunch, eat a casual dinner, or get a quick snack, perhaps while checking your email, Pingouino Cafe fits the bill. This modern, airy café, a block in from the beach, offers free Wi-Fi and seating on cushioned wicker chairs and comfy couches. The menu features a mixture of international standards sprinkled with a few Mediterranean specialties, plus lots of veggie and even gluten-free choices. Try the halloumi salad or chicken tandoori wrap, or just cool off with a milkshake made with your choice of 20 different kinds of ice cream, including a Cypriot specialty, rose.
The fare is Italian at this well-regarded and distinctly friendly spot, and those who dine here will also find no shortage of advice available on any topic relating to Cyprus. Choose from an extensive selection of pasta, fish, and meat dishes, and enjoy service in the lush courtyard outside in nice weather (which is most of the time in Cyprus). Complimentary antipasti such as proscuitto and vegetables are offered every day from 6 to 8 pm when you order wine or a cocktail. It's open from 12 pm till late for drinks.
The pairing of food and wine is a challenging craft to master, but this wine and tapas bar has managed to perfectly balance the two, making the dining experience here at Vino Cultura a gastronomic delight. Located in Nicosia, Vino’s array of mouthwatering tapas certainly knows how to please the fussiest palate. From their delectable salmon bruschetta served with a touch of raspberry coulis to their Retro Crevettes à l’Ouzo enriched with fresh tarragon and herby shrimps, this eatery certainly knows how to serve up platters that cater to every taste, including non–meat eaters. And with a wine selection that perfectly enhances the flavor of each dish, eating at Vino is definitely a culinary affair to embark on.
At this family-run restaurant, in the tiny village of Kathikas, about 20 min north of Paphos, taste authentic Cyprus country cooking and experience old-fashioned hospitality. There's usually roast chicken and lots of fresh meze on the menu. Call ahead to make sure it's open on the day you plan to visit.
The well-established tavern serves only fish (the catch of the day) and fish mezes.
A varied menu of international and Cypriot dishes, such as foukoudha barbecue (grilled strips of steak) and trout baked in prawn and mushroom sauce, is served in this (completely) renovated donkey stable. On many nights you'll be entertained by soft live music.
Just off Makarios Avenue, the city's main thoroughfare, this restaurant serves some of the best steaks available in Cyprus.
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