Restaurant Reviews

Real chippy draws in Larnaca crowds Sometimes you just don’t know what you fancy for lunch and can’t be bothered to decide what to have and prepare it. ...

Following a major refurbishment last year, Firis has reopened in the centre of Konia just outside Paphos. Unless somebody directed you there, it would be hard to find, and it ...

By Andrea Kouyiali I wasn’t sure what to expect at Kaji to be honest. My excited other half couldn’t wait to go but that only made me more ...

Unlike most of my restaurant visits, this one was spur of the moment. I was out for a walk, luckily accompanied by my faithful dining companion, and we both realised ...

I enjoy walking along Finikoudes in Larnaca, especially now it stretches all the way to Mackenzy. But some of the restaurants have the reputation of being a tourist trap, and ...

When the team behind the very successful Oniro by the Sea decided to launch another restaurant, it would have been straightforward for them to repeat the same winning formula. However, ...

We visited Sherlock’s Home Bar, nestled in the heart of Limassol, on Anexartisias street, during what was one of the coldest weeks of the year, which was fitting, because ...

I realised lately I miss London. Not just the hustle and bustle of a big city, the constant excitement and the myriad of choices every day in every aspect of ...

I love being by the sea; the sound of the waves and the sea breeze, which is why I frequently stroll along the seafront, which has become more enjoyable in ...

January can be a strange month in Paphos for eating out. Many places are quite rightly closed for a well-deserved break, but what is annoying is when this information is ...

By Andrea Kouyali In the land of overpriced everything, in the heart of Limassol’s tourist area lies the Syrian Restaurant. Around for years, it is home to the best ...

Tucked away in Engomi, one of Nicosia’s most residential areas and amidst a burgeoning enclave of eateries, Tode Ti – a modest yet inviting haven boasting the culinary treasures of ...

I’m usually a sucker for lunch by the sea or somewhere with a view. I feel content and it enhances my dining experience. However, for an ad hoc lunch ...

Forgetting the obvious operatic association when you say to your friends, ‘Let’s meet at Don Carlo’, you run the risk of sounding like you are in an episode of ...

Seated at The Shopkeeper & Co’s communal table, with headphones on, the music serving as a sufficient block between your own thoughts and any adjacent conversations, you could be ...

Nestled on Nicosia’s unassuming Armenia street, Impasto is quickly gaining traction. Despite not fitting the traditional definition of a restaurant, the new spot has garnered widespread attention, all thanks ...

Always on the lookout for a new dining experience, I was pleased to see somewhere new on the scene whilst going for a stroll one day through town. There was ...

Everyone knows that Pissouri is a prominent summer destination, but surprisingly, it comes into its own out-of-season. As we drive along the highway, it is very easy to forget it ...

By Andrea Kouyiali Komsi Komsa describes itself as an authentic Belgian brasserie for travel lovers – though with a bit of an identity crisis, calling itself as a French restaurant in ...

I’m one of those people whose Instagram feed teems with food (and dogs!) – not something I’m particularly proud of, especially considering Big Tech’s ominous awareness of my ...

Restaurants come and go but some past the test of time and become well established. If you live in Larnaca, you will definitely know Zephyros, which has been in operation ...

A Cypriot taverna serving Chinese food might sound strange, but stay with me on this one. Klimataria Taverna is positioned on the pretty central square of Mandria village and has ...

The Limassol culinary scene has recently expanded with the addition of two new establishments: Salone, an Italian restaurant specialising in pizzas and pasta dishes, and Shibui, an Asian gourmet restaurant. ...

Old Market in Larnaca’s Old Town, a place dear to my heart, blurs the line between bar and restaurant with a finesse that inexplicably reminds me of one of ...