Greek

Tonys Taverna in Ayia Napa is a traditional choice I would pick when I want Cypriot food, meze and a proper tavern meal. It feels familiar, generous and useful in a busy holiday area.

The restaurant It has a relaxed tavern atmosphere that suits groups, families and visitors who want local food. I like it when a taverna keeps things simple and lets the plates do the work.

The menu It centres on Cypriot classics: meze, souvlaki, sheftalia, grilled meats, dips, salad, halloumi, potatoes and seafood options. I would order meze if the table is hungry.

To Elliniko in Nicosia is a Greek and Cypriot choice I would pick when I want familiar grilled food, meze and a relaxed table. It feels traditional, direct and easy to enjoy.

The restaurant It has a warm, casual tavern atmosphere, the kind that suits groups and long meals. I like it when the place feels local and the food is made for sharing.

The menu It leans toward meze, souvlaki, sheftalia, grilled meats, dips, salads, halloumi and potatoes. I would order meze or a mixed grill to get the best variety.

Thymari in Limassol is a grill and salad spot I would choose when I want something fresh, simple and still filling. It feels like a good middle ground between a light meal and proper grilled comfort food.

The restaurant It has a casual, clean atmosphere that suits lunch or an easy dinner. I like it when a place can do grilled food without making the meal feel too heavy.

The menu It leans toward grilled meats, salads, wraps, bowls, sides and simple Mediterranean flavours. I would order grilled chicken or meat with salad and potatoes, depending on how hungry I am.

Souvlaki Livadias is exactly the kind of place I would choose when I want a straightforward souvlaki meal. It is simple, familiar and built around grilled meat, pita, salad and potatoes.

The restaurant It feels casual and local, with the focus on quick service and dependable food. I like places like this when I want something Cypriot without turning it into a big dinner.

The menu It centres on souvlaki, sheftalia, gyros-style plates, pita, salads, fries and dips. I would order a classic mixed pita or a plate if I was especially hungry.

Proavlio in Limassol is a traditional choice I would pick when I want Cypriot food, meze and a relaxed table with friends or family. It feels familiar in the best way.

The restaurant It has a warm tavern atmosphere, casual and welcoming, with the kind of setting that suits a long shared meal. I like it when the food arrives gradually and the table stays busy.

The menu It fits classic Cypriot eating: dips, salads, halloumi, souvlaki, sheftalia, grilled meats, potatoes and meze. I would order meze or a mixed grill to get the best spread.

Karatello in Limassol is one of those traditional places I would choose when I want Cypriot food in a lively old-town setting. It feels warm, confident and built for sharing, which is exactly how this kind of meal should be.

The restaurant It has a charming, traditional atmosphere with enough energy to make dinner feel special. I like it for visitors, family meals or any night where I want Cypriot food to feel like the main event.

The menu It is strongest with meze, grilled meats, dips, halloumi, salads, potatoes, souvlaki and local dishes. I would order meze here, because it gives the best mix and keeps the table active.

Muse Paphos is one of the restaurants reviewed on Foodie.cy.

The restaurant Muse in Paphos is one of those places where the view almost becomes part of the menu. Set above the old town, it is especially popular for sunsets, cocktails and long meals on the terrace. Reviews repeatedly praise the panorama, the modern decor and the polished atmosphere.

The menu The menu is broad, with Mediterranean dishes, pasta, salads, brunch, burgers, grilled meats, desserts and drinks. The strongest comments are for generous portions, good pasta, chicken kebab, salmon, vegan burger options and attractive presentation. The main caveat is consistency: some guests report slow or indifferent service during busy periods, and a few feel prices run ahead of the food.

This is a proper tavern with a courtyard, warm service and the Cypriot comfort cooking and generous hospitality.

The restaurant feels homely, relaxed and traditional without needing much gloss. It is the kind of place where the room and the welcome matter together.

The menu is focused on tavern staples, grilled dishes, shared plates and familiar Cypriot flavours. It should be ordered slowly and generously.

PlusSea (Plus Sea) is one of the restaurants reviewed on Foodie.cy.

The restaurant is located right on the beach of the Amara hotel, just after Amathus ruins. It offers relaxing and cozy atmosphere and comfortable sunbeds, too. The space has been renovated in May 2023 and has been given a fresh look. They have lounge music playing all the time, which isn't as loud as in many other 'party' beach venues. The service is not quick by any means but it's well managed, just allocate enough time for the visit. There's a parking space just nearby, as well as free showers and beautiful toilets.

The menu is a blend of Greek, Mediterranean, Italian and a bit of Russian cuisine. It's quite impressive how they manage to take the best from all of those countries and keep the cuisine tasty at the same time. PlusSea offers plenty of salads, pasta, grill, burgers and the deserts are also quite impressive.

Proavlio Tavern is one of the restaurants reviewed on Foodie.cy.

The restaurant Proavlio Tavern in Parekklisia has a strong setting: a modern Cypriot tavern with traditional touches, a village feel and an outdoor courtyard near the church. Reviews praise the ambience and the idea of a slightly more polished village meze, though the overall feedback is more mixed than the setting suggests.

The menu The menu leans into Cypriot classics such as meze, moussaka, kleftiko, halloumi, souvlaki and local wines. The best reviews mention tasty meze, good portions and dishes with small twists, while critical reviews point to mild flavors, limited variety, slow or awkward service and prices that can feel high for what arrives.