Huzur Ağaç (Tree of Idleness) Restaurant
Cyprus
Across the road from Bellapais Abbey, the shady verandah at Huzur Ağaç is Bellapais' most famous lunch spot, with a large menu of sandwiches, kebabs and…
Must-see restaurants in Cyprus
Cyprus
A great place to chill out after walking in Cape Greco National Park or following a long day at the beach. This cafe-bar has snaffled prime position on…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This relaxed cafe-restaurant serves up a small modern-Med menu that cherry-picks influences from Cyprus, Italy and Greece. Dishes such as grilled sea bass…
Cyprus
Easy to find, at the heart of the village, this traditional taverna has wonderful views from the courtyard (look for the giant hanging gourds). Expect…
Troödos Mountains
At this taverna, tucked up a side street away from the tourist clamour, head for the terrace shaded by a magnificent walnut tree. Dishes are made to order…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Part of the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, this sophisticated restaurant is suitably decorated with striking paintings and sculptures. The menu includes…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The khachapuri (bread stuffed with haloumi and eggs) and spanakopita (spinach, feta cheese and eggs wrapped in filo pastry) are both good, and the…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Known throughout town for its superb Syrian dishes and a fabulous sultan’s-palace-style setting, Sawa has an elaborate carved-stone exterior, bubbling…
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…
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…
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)
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…
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…
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…
Cyprus
Good burgers, juicy steaks, a smattering of seafood, brunch favourites of eggs Benedict and French toast, plus cracking Mediterranean views. It's no…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Akamas Peninsula
One of the first seafood restaurants to open here, back in 1939, this enduringly popular place is located at the entrance to the harbour, with a large…
