Restaurants in Cyprus
When in Cyprus, slow down, and feel yourself slipping into the Cypriot pace of life. Indeed, why rush, when you can relax and enjoy your food?
This Cyprus restaurant guide gives an indication on some specialities you may wish to try. Our Cyprus shopping guide will give you an indication of some food or beverages you may wish to purchase to give you the taste of Cyprus when you get home. We have also provided more local information and suggestions on where to enoy a meal in Limassol and Paphos.
Food & Cuisine in Cyprus
The fact that Cyprus is an island nation, along with its turbulent past, have meant that it has become very self-sufficient. Most families in the countryside still make almost everything they need, from cured meats to cracked wheat, from cheeses to baked bread.
One thing you will definitely get to enjoy in Cyprus is meze, which consists of a number of little dishes of food (which can number up to 30!), encompassing everything from simple vegetables and dips to fish and meat plates.
Seafood meze dishes include:
- Calamari
- Octopus in red wine
- Barbouni (red mullet)
- Sea bass
Finally are those which are common with almost every meal, including:
- Taramosalata - fish roe, blended with pureed potatoes, parsley, lemon juice and onion
- Talatouri - similar to tzatziki, it is a cool mint and cucumber flavoured yogurt with a hint of garlic
- Greek salad - tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, feta cheese, green olives and local herbs
- Moussaka - minced meat and eggplant covered in bechamel sauce
- Souvlakia - pork, lamb or chicken kebabs
