Aigaio has been holding the fort in the old town since the 1980s, before anyone else dared venture into what was then a dark, dead-end part of town. It has...
Ektoros 40This 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
Deceptively large thanks to the charming garden area at the rear, this taverna has the enviable reputation of being the best in town. Unusually, an à la...
Gladstonos 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...
Fikardou
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
A hot destination hidden away in the old town, this beautiful little taverna showcases genuine Greek flavours. The chef is well versed in Greek cuisine and...
Votsi 8-10
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 8This converted schoolhouse is set in a shady, wonderfully peaceful forested area. It boasts a fantastic selection of stuffed vegetables, accompanied by...
Pano GialiaOne of the few good dining options around, this restaurant serves a selection of time-honoured Cypriot dishes such as kebabs, grills and village salads. The...
Vasou HadjiioannouThis taverna's USP is its five-piece band, which on Saturday evenings serenades diners with folk music and rembetika - a Greek equivalent of the blues.
Theodosi Pieridi 2