The taverna is set in what was once the schoolhouse in the village of Anavargos; its owner attended school here. She cooks meze in what once formed part of...
Anavargos opposite the churchThis rustic taverna offers meat and fish meze and an à la carte menu, featuring traditional dishes as well as more creative propositions. There is a good...
Cleious 6
This old, long-established eaterie is located in a traditional stonebuilt house, decorated with ancient tools and artifacts. It offers a 25-plate meze that...
Georgiou Kleanthous 17Tucked away in Templos (Zeytinlik), 15 minutes from Kyrenia, the Archway has managed to remain a well-kept local secret. Opt for the full meze with kebab...
Dereboyu Sokak 5This well-known family-run establishment serves traditional grub, including village sausages and meaty stews, at a reasonable price and in a lively, flowery...
Polystipos
The 20-dish meze (€16.20) is put together according to your tastes, from a list that includes snails, wild asparagus, spare ribs, beef liver, sausages and...
Ioanni Agroti 33Owned by one of the two permanent residents in this museum-village, Giannakou's restaurant serves good Cypriot coffee throughout the day and traditional...
FikardouIf you're in need of a break from the traditional village food served in the mountains, this is the place to pick up a takeaway pizza. Pizza is, of course,...
Palaichori
One of the best, most reliable tavernas around, Konia serves a slap-up meze as well as individual mixed grills, lamb chops and very good grilled chicken...
Konia
Authentic Cypriot cuisine is served in hearty portions at this good-value taverna. Excellent choices include kid goat baked in a clay pot, pork with...
Charalambous Mouskou 1 & Evagora Pallikaride
A short trek out of town, Koutsonikolias makes every kilometre worthwhile. It's housed in a traditional coffee shop and serves exceptional meze including...
Kalo ChorioThis typical Cypriot kitchen offers a rich meze of 30 plates, including meat and fish dishes. To listen to live traditional music as you dine, come on...
Archiepiskopou Makariou III 126BWhen this place is open during the daytime it offers frappés and snacks. At night it serves succulent meze, washed down with Cypriot wines.
Kato Geitonias 35Invariably packed with locals, Loxandras is always lively, with tables lining the pedestrian street leading to Faneromeni church in summer. The food is good...
Faneromenis 67-69
This restaurant is part of its namesake hotel, but the food served here is renowned the island over. The 'special trout' comes recommended, while the...
Mylou 8