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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

With emphasis on fresh local ingredients, a pungent mix of herbs and spices and a light spattering of olive oil, Cypriot food is essentially Mediterranean, characterised by a similarity to Greek food and enriched by a hint of the Middle East and Asia Minor's culinary traditions.

Both poets and travellers have praised the flavours of the island. The grains and pulses, sun-ripened fresh fruit and vegetables, high-protein fish, lean meat and poultry, olive oil and wine are local temptations that have been extolled by health specialists for their virtues.

A cornucopia of restaurants, taverns and cafes, many with outdoor seating and a stunning background, forms a culinary extravaganza with a taste of traditional and international cuisines.

Piatsa Gourounaki (Nicosia)

Piatsa Gourounaki (Nicosia)

Located in downtown Nicosia, Piatsa Gourounaki gathers Greek specialties and grilled meat and cheese, creating a menu that is a great insight into Cypriot traditions. The popular restaurant attracts a great crowd, being one of the most-loved in town.

Pyxida Fish Tavern (Nicosia)

Pyxida Fish Tavern (Nicosia)

A restaurant that focuses mainly on mouth-watering seafood specialties, a welcoming atmosphere and reasonable prices - Pyxida embodies the concept of the old-style fish-tavern re-interpreted with a modern touch. Featuring a restaurant and an Oyster Bar in Nicosia and one in Limassol, Pyxida has become an institution in town.

Fat Mama's (Paphos)

Fat Mama's (Paphos)

The spectacular location on Tomb of King's Avenue, just a few steps away from the seaside, and an outside seating area that has gained popularity throughout Fat Mama's twenty years of service are some of the highlights of one of Paphos' favourites. Serving American-Italian cuisine, Fat Mama's is unrivalled in taste and fun for the entire family. Kitsch is the name of the game.

Maqam Al-Sultan (Larnaca)

Maqam Al-Sultan (Larnaca)

A restaurant that plays heavily on vegetarian mezze and mixed grill, comprehending a wide insight into specialties of the Lebanese tradition — Maqam Al-Sultan offers hearty dishes and excellent hospitality skills. Pop in on a Friday or Saturday night, when belly dancing and exotic Lebanese-style interiors contribute in creating a one-of-a-kind experience.

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