Taste tradition in Cyprus

An explosion of flavours, and aromas blend new with the old at your table with one-of-a-kind cuisine that can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. 

The selection of restaurants on the island is vast, with first class quality in Mediterranean, Asian and international dishes that will certainly make your mouth water.  This is the place where fine dining lovers can devour the delicious Cyprus Meze with a twist of nouvelle cuisine beneath the city sky; or relish authentic traditional tastes where the waves meet the golden sand.

Meze is similar to what the Spanish call Tapas but in a broader sense. The Tapas are meant to stimulate your appetite before the main course, while the Meze consists of small plates that constitute your whole meal. They add a huge variety in flavour, colour, and aroma for your palette, always topped with Cyprus homemade dessert.  Besides the meat lovers, vegetarian or vegan visitors are guaranteed to be pleased too.  You will get to taste each aspect of the island’s heritage and history in every plate, where each cooking method tells a story.  The arousing spices find their roots in historical moments, embracing you into a fascinating journey in time, tradition and culture.  A feast of intriguing dips, stuffed vegetables, slow cooked meats, mouthwatering sauces, cured meats and cheeses will blow your mind away.  The notorious Halloumi will undoubtedly have you research on the disputes it caused at the political assemblies of the EU. 

Cypriot, and in general Mediterranean cuisine, has always been known for its strong and rich flavours, but what’s most exciting is that the options are not limited to only these.  Significant influence from the Middle East and Asia also makes its presence notable of a tangy falafel or a creamy butter chicken masala, filled with pure ingredients that can truly elevate your taste buds.

Each corner of the island offers a different indulgence but all of them embody the same elegance and outstanding quality. The coastal cities will stimulate surprise in you with fresh seafood that came right out of water the same morning.

For those who wish to try out the mountain side, hidden away in the island forests, picturesque and historical villages host the most charming taverns with genuine island cuisine. Local wine is always served from the nearby vineyards and wineries that sprout all over the countryside. The celebrated Zivania, with its piercing but healing attributes and made of grape pomace through distillation, is a “must” at least once. 

Without doubt Cypriot restaurateurs will take good care of you, on one condition; a satisfied palette and a full stomach on the way out.