Restaurants in Cyprus

You can’t go wrong with Cypriot food – delicious meze and souvlaki are the hallmarks of a cuisine infused with Mediterranean and traditional local flavours.

For the full Cyprus dining experience, head to Fetta’s Corner in Paphos: this traditional eatery won the Best Taverna gong in the latest Time Out Eating Awards. Alternatively, try out Gravella je Kapnia in Nicosia, which won the Time Out award for Best Kebab.

To sample a combination of Greek and Cypriot food and entertainment, take a walk down bustling Ledra Street where the Karvounomageiremata taverna offers live music on most nights.

Fish lovers can choose between Paliovarka in Limassol or Kalamies in cosmopolitan Protaras, a fantastic seafood restaurant that overlooks the area’s busiest beach.

Those in search of a good but less expensive meal should check out the popular fish and sushi chain Ocean Basket, which has restaurants in every city on the island. The ‘Nice Price’ category also encompasses Artisan’s Burgerbar in Nicosia with its succulent freshly made burgers and iced Hoegaarden beer.

For Michelin-standard cooking, look to the three restaurants at the Four Seasons Hotel: the Asian Seasons Oriental, the Mediterranean Vivaldi and the gourmet Mavrommatis. The island’s best wine list and one its top sommeliers can be found at Risto La Piazza in Paphos. Finally, for a combination of good food and drink, sometimes at the bar, check out either Vino Cultura or Bastione in Nicosia or Alati By The Sea in Protaras, which is only open in the summer.