3 Best Restaurants in Cyprus

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. Sample house specialties—many featuring local products—like duck in green walnut sauce, grilled halloumi (the local Cyprus cheese) drizzled with honey, and prawn souvlaki. Round out your meal with a Cypriot wine pairing from a well-stocked upstairs cellar.

The pairing of food and wine is a challenging craft to master, but this wine and tapas bar has managed to balance the two perfectly. Inventive, international, and modern, Vino’s array of mouthwatering tapas caters to the fussiest palate. From fish tacos, hearty bruschetta, to tasty tagliata (sliced) steaks, Vino serves up platters that cater to every palate, including vegetarians. A wine selection that perfectly enhances the flavor of each dish is offered by the bottle and by the glass.

The Limassol Marina is where it is happening; superyachts dock and tenders zip in and out of the harbor, their wealthy clientele perusing the big, international brands on offer at the shops that sit cheek by jowl here. At the heart of it all is Pyxida, directly on the water with a pleasant, airy, wooden terrace overlooking the water. The freshest fish and seafood is the strategy here; aquariums bubble with live lobsters and oysters imported from France, cockles and clams sit on ice alongside the catch of the day. Choose to have your fish freshly grilled, or, more theatrically, wrapped in vine leaves, baked in salt and then cracked open at your table.