Greek

Onar in Paphos is the kind of restaurant I would choose when I want a polished but relaxed meal with a Mediterranean feel. It has the right mood for dinner that feels a little special without becoming stiff.

The restaurant It feels warm, modern and comfortable, with a setting that works for couples, friends or a slower family meal. I like it when a place can feel elegant but still easy.

The menu It suits Mediterranean plates, seafood, salads, grilled dishes, pasta and sharing starters. I would start with something light, then order fish or a grilled main depending on the mood.

Chris Blue Beach is the sort of place I would pick for a relaxed meal by the water, especially when fish and seafood are the plan. It feels casual, sunny and easy, with the food matching the setting.

The restaurant It has a laid-back beach atmosphere that works best during the day or around sunset. I like places like this when they keep things simple: a nice table, a bit of breeze, and food that does not try too hard.

The menu It naturally leans toward seafood, fish, calamari, prawns, salads, dips and grilled dishes. I would order fish or seafood meze rather than something too heavy, because the location makes lighter, fresher food feel right.

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.

This is a friendly Germasogeia bar with a stronger review profile than its modest setup might suggest. Guests often praise the hospitality, drinks and relaxed dine-in mood.

The restaurant feels neighbourhood-like and informal. It is more bar-first than restaurant-first, which is part of the appeal.

The menu seems to support the drinks rather than compete with them: simple food, beer, spritzes, cocktails and easy plates for a low-key night.

Mallon Glikis in Limassol is a sweet stop I would choose for dessert, coffee and a relaxed treat. It feels like the kind of place where the meal can be as simple as something sugary and a good conversation.

The restaurant It has a casual cafe-dessert atmosphere, comfortable enough for a quick stop or a slower sit-down. I like it when I want something light-hearted rather than a full restaurant meal.

The menu It leans toward sweets, pastries, cakes, crepes, waffles, ice cream, coffee and drinks. I would go for something from the dessert side and share if the plate is rich.

This is the Greek taverna on the sea-road of Limassol owned by real Greek (not Cypriot) family.

The restaurant might look like your average touristic area taverna, but believe me, it's worth the visit. The owner and the other staff are very friendly. The service speeds are on a slower side so don't go there if you're in a rush. The place is clean and tasty so you wouldn't want to leave soon anyway. In the winter they turn the wooden log fireplace on.

The menu contains all Greek clichees - moussaka, kleftiko etc., as well as a great choice of the grilled dishes - both meat and fish. The menu is well-balanced and you might find yourself coming here for a few times to try everything out.