CyprusRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Cyprus: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Zanettos Tavern

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CYPRIOT MEZE

Must Try:Cypriot Meze
02

Seven St Georges Tavern

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SEASONAL CYPRIOT MEZE

Must Try:Seasonal Cypriot Meze
03

Militzis

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SHEFTALIA

Militzis sits on a sunlit Cypriot hillside, whitewashed walls reflecting golden light. Terracotta roofs frame narrow streets where bougainvillea spills over stone walls. The air carries sea breeze mingled with the aroma of fresh herbs from nearby gardens.

Must Try:Sheftalia
04

Mousikos Tavern

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN SOUVLA

Must Try:Chicken Souvla
05

Pyxida Fish Tavern

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:FISH MEZE

Must Try:Fish Meze
06

Rous

CUISINE:MODERN CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CHARD OCTOPUS ORBS

Must Try:Chard Octopus Orbs
07

Vivaldi By Mavrommatis

CUISINE:GREEK CYPRIOT
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SEA BASS CARPACCIO

Must Try:Sea Bass Carpaccio
08

Karatello Tavern

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SLOW-COOKED LAMB KLEFTIKO

Karatello Tavern sits on a sunlit square in Larnaca, its stone faΓ§ade framed by bougainvillea. Wooden shutters and a low clay-tiled roof create an intimate, timeless setting. Inside, rustic tables and open-air seating blend seamlessly with the Mediterranean breeze and the aroma of fresh herbs.

Must Try:Slow-cooked lamb kleftiko
09

Agora Tavern Paphos

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:MODERN CYPRIOT MEZE

Must Try:Modern Cypriot Meze
10

Oniro By The Sea

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SEAFOOD PLATTER

Must Try:Seafood Platter
11

Artima Bistro

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SEAFOOD MEZE

Must Try:Seafood Meze
12

Ta Piatakia

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CREATIVE SMALL PLATES

Must Try:Creative Small Plates
13

The Blue Pine

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CLAY OVEN LAMB

Must Try:Clay Oven Lamb
14

Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:GRILLED SEA BASS

Must Try:Grilled Sea Bass
15

Kalamies Restaurant

CUISINE:CYPRIOT SEAFOOD
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:FISH MEZE

Must Try:Fish Meze
16

To Kazani Traditional Tavern

CUISINE:CYPRIOT
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN SOUVLA

Must Try:Chicken Souvla
17

Koutourou Ouzeri

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
MUST TRY:OVEN-BAKED HALLOUMI WITH HONEY
SPECIALTY:MODERN CYPRIOT MEZE AND VINTAGE AMBIANCE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT

Koutourou Ouzeri sits on a quiet street in Limassol, its minimal wood and stone interior framing soft morning light. The air carries the rich scent of freshly roasted beans. Small tables and low shelves create a calm, private feel, where conversations drift around the hum of espresso machines.

Must Try:Modern Cypriot Meze and Vintage Ambiance
18

Alley

CUISINE:MODERN MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CRISPY AUBERGINES

Tucked away in a narrow Limassol street, Alley serves modern Mediterranean plates in an industrial yet warm setting. The kitchen relies heavily on fresh Cypriot produce and daily seafood catches. Bright citrus and local olive oil elevate simple ingredients into sophisticated dishes.

Must Try:Crispy Aubergines