Dinner's Handbook
Dinner's Handbook
✔ Remember to plan ahead and make reservations, especially during peak hours, as seating can fill up quickly.
✔ Most restaurants open their doors after 18:00, welcoming guests to their memorable dining experience.
✔ All restaurants offer menus in both Greek and English languages; however, if you are not local it’s advisable to consider the waiter’s recommendations.
Culinary DestinationsNicosia
- Taverns
- Restaurants
- Wineries
- Pastry
Zannetos Tavern
Kathodon
Aigaion House
Beba Restaurant
Pralina Experience
Aes Ambelis
Santa Irene Winery
Giagia Victoria
Hurricane
Street Food
Street Food
✔ Sheftalia: These traditional Cypriot sausages are made from minced pork or lamb mixed with onions, parsley, and spices
✔ Loukoumades: These are small, deep-fried dough balls, drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon or sesame seeds.
✔ Koupes: A savory snack that’s often sold in street stalls, koupes are fried bulgur wheat shells stuffed with minced meat or mushrooms.
✔ Daktyla (Ladies’ Fingers): Another sweet option, these are finger-shaped pastries filled with a mixture of almonds, walnuts, and cinnamon, then baked and drizzled with syrup.
After-Dark Adventures
Nicosia
Nightlife Essentials
Nightlife Essentials
✔ Cyprus is a generally safe place, even at night.
✔ In city centers, you’ll find designated taxi stands.
✔ While locals might not be enthusiastic about global dance hits, they often enjoy dancing to Greek music
✔ If you are visiting Cyprus in the summer and love clubbing, Ayia Napa is the place to be.
Coffee Spot AreasNicosia
Makariou Street
- Henry’s
- Istoria House
- Bean Bar 360
Old City
- Pietto
- Erma
- Ifantourgeio
Parks
- Athallasis Park
- Akademias Park
- Akropolis Park