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Restaurant Reviews: Limassol

Discover the best restaurants in Limassol with Cyprus Mail’s expert reviews, from traditional Cypriot tavernas and trendy brunch spots to upscale fine dining restaurants and international cuisine. Explore Limassol’s vibrant culinary scene with honest reviews, recommendations and insights into the city’s top places to eat for every taste, budget and occasion.

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Introducing our new Restaurant Reviews Hub: Discover the best places to eat by district

We’ve made it even easier to find your next great dining experience. Our new Restaurant Reviews Hub brings together all our restaurant reviews in one place, conveniently organised by ...
image Restaurant review: American comfort food kept simple

American comfort food kept simple

When Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote his famous line about the best-laid plans often going awry, I doubt he had fried chicken in mind. The plan that went awry? Eating ...
image Restaurant review: Top Asian eatery that won’t leave you destitute

Top Asian eatery that won’t leave you destitute

The day before I visited ChimChim, I was still racking my brain for a new place to try out. You see, while Limassol isn’t short of dining options, I’...
image Restaurant review: Casual and well-priced simplicity

Casual and well-priced simplicity

What’s on offer at Thymari in Limassol? Souvlaki and other forms of grilled meat, primarily. There are three of the restaurants across the city. The one we visited in ...
image Restaurant review: Sunday roast hard to improve on

Sunday roast hard to improve on

With the winter weather bringing colder temperatures, our craving for warm, hearty dishes increases. Nothing says winter food more than a traditional roast dinner. It has been ages since we ...
image Restaurant review: A Forsos of Limassol dining

A Forsos of Limassol dining

They say that repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of stupidity. In the context of visiting the same restaurant multiple times ...
image Restaurant review: Good food at reasonable prices

Good food at reasonable prices

Is it cheating if you visit a restaurant knowing you’ll like it before you have even tried a morsel of its food? Perhaps. But revisiting a place you’ve ...
image Restaurant review: Comfort food to warm the soul

Comfort food to warm the soul

I have walked past this restaurant hundreds of times strolling up and down Limassol’s Molos. Its distinctive sign, RED Restobar, always caught my eye but I never went in. ...
image Restaurant review: Burgers well done without distractions

Burgers well done without distractions

This review has been long in the making. When we visited Hungry Angry in Limassol’s Germasogeia area one crisp Autumnal evening last year, the place was packed. While this ...
image Restaurant review: Wanax Mediterranean Tapas Bar, Limassol

Wanax Mediterranean Tapas Bar, Limassol

I have no issues with fine dining. I am as partial to unholy amounts of butter being used as the next person, and I certainly appreciate a chef who has ...
image Restaurant review: Karatello Tavern, Limassol

Karatello Tavern, Limassol

Perhaps it was the music that drew us in. Two local artists performing Cypriot and Greek folk songs for patrons enjoying a meal outside. Whatever the reason, our impromptu visit ...
image Restaurant review: 5 Eucalyptoi, Limassol

5 Eucalyptoi, Limassol

Many of the fine establishments reviewed in these pages are the result of single visits, often with the specific intention of trying something new. However, there are also cases where ...
image Restaurant review: Shakespeare, Limassol

Shakespeare, Limassol

This is my consumer conundrum. As with everyone else, I have certain expectations when I give any business my hard-earned money. However, I also do not want to see long-running ...
image Restaurant review: La Petite Maison restaurant & bar at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol

La Petite Maison restaurant & bar at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol

Nestled within the luxurious grounds of Limassol’s Parklane, Limassol, La Petite Maison Restaurant & Bar offers more than just a meal – it delivers a curated experience of French-Mediterranean finesse, ...
image Restaurant review: Rio Bravo Saloon, Limassol

Rio Bravo Saloon, Limassol

To call the Rio Bravo Saloon a Limassol staple would be an injustice. Although it first opened in 1998, it feels like it has been around for much longer, considering how ...
image Restaurant review: Embers, Limassol

Embers, Limassol

It was unplanned, but I dined at Limassol restaurant Embers twice in seven days. But doing so gave a more representative impression than perhaps going once only would have. I ...
image Restaurant review: Como Osteria Lounge & Bar, Limassol

Como Osteria Lounge & Bar, Limassol

The weather continues to shape my culinary choices. Even before we sat down for a meal at Como, a sea-facing restaurant and bar on Limassol’s coast road, I knew ...
image Restaurant review: Catrinas, Limassol

Catrinas, Limassol

Upon entering Mexican restaurant Catrinas on a cold weeknight evening we noticed that the staff outnumbered the patrons who were currently sat down with their meals. No surprises there: the ...
image Restaurant review: Curry Club, Limassol

Curry Club, Limassol

The Limassol Agora opened its doors approximately four years ago, having been renovated and transformed from the old-school Pantopoleio into a modern all-day venue. Not much has since changed since ...
image Restaurant Review: Nanas Brunch & More, Limassol

Nanas Brunch & More, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyialis Some places feel like home even before stepping in. There’s a warm cosiness to Nanas Brunch in Trimiklini that can’t quite be summed up with ...
image Restaurant review: Harat’s, Limassol

Harat’s, Limassol

There’s something particularly enjoyable about unplanned joy. A recent visit to Harat’s, an Irish pub in Limassol’s tourist area, was a spur-of-the-moment decision when another restaurant across ...
image Restaurant review: Jam, Limassol

Jam, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyiali Nestled in a little corner of Limassol’s old town, Jam Restaurant is secluded from the main bustling streets. With greenery and fairy lights on the outside, ...
image Restaurant review: The Seablings, Limassol

The Seablings, Limassol

Having scanned our phones for somewhere to eat while on holiday in Limassol we came across The Seablings that specialises in pizza. Who doesn’t like pizza? On the Limassol ...
image Restaurant review: Salone, Limassol

Salone, Limassol

Salone and Shibui opened more or less at the same time last year, and have since been joined by a third sibling, Greek-inspired fish restaurant Porto Ydra. All three restaurants ...
image Restaurant review: Gazebo Mare, Limassol

Gazebo Mare, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyiali Nothing says Limassol more than a restaurant next to the beach. Sunbeds and umbrellas in full for those who want to enjoy a cocktail by the waves, ...
image Restaurant review: The Cookhouse, Limassol

The Cookhouse, Limassol

Before we get into the specifics of the review, let me invite you to take a walk in my proverbial shoes, or sandals, since this is Cyprus. It’s an ...
image Restaurant Review: Ayios Epiktitos tavern, Limassol

Ayios Epiktitos tavern, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyiali Taverns are usually associated with the best of traditional Cypriot food – and it goes without saying that meat is front and centre of the feast. What happens ...
image Restaurant review: WOKnROLL, Limassol

WOKnROLL, Limassol

Have you ever found yourself driving past a restaurant on an almost daily basis and wondering why you’ve never stopped to try it out? This was the case with ...
image Restaurant review: Kaji Fusion Bar & Grill, Limassol

Kaji Fusion Bar & Grill, Limassol

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 ...
image Restaurant Review: Sherlock’s Home Bar, Limassol

Sherlock’s Home Bar, Limassol

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 ...
image Restaurant review: Syrian Restaurant, Limassol

Syrian Restaurant, Limassol

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 ...
image Restaurant review: The Shopkeeper & Co, Limassol

The Shopkeeper & Co, Limassol

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 ...
image Restaurant review: Komsi Komsa, Limassol

Komsi Komsa, Limassol

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 ...
image Restaurant review: Shibui, Limassol

Shibui, Limassol

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. ...
image Restaurant review: Anaïs, Limassol

Anaïs, Limassol

Limassol’s culinary scene has a dazzling newcomer. Nestled within the opulent confines of the City of Dreams casino resort, Anaïs offers a taste of France’s elegant and ...
image Restaurant review: Pepperoni Pizza, Limassol

Pepperoni Pizza, Limassol

I can vividly spot the wry smiles forming on the face of both colleagues and patrons alike, even before I have finished the first paragraph of this review. “Why would ...
image Restaurant review: Tiflis, Limassol

Tiflis, Limassol

If I had to sum up the food at Tiflis Restaurant with one word, it would have to be hearty. The dishes have so much depth of flavour, they are ...
image Restaurant review: Library Bar, Limassol

Library Bar, Limassol

Can a venue change so much in accordance with seasonal demands that it may merit two distinct assessments? Sometimes yes, albeit the way it adapts translates to more of an ...
image Restaurant Review: Strofi sti Gefsi, Limassol

Strofi sti Gefsi, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyiali The word ‘authentic’ encompasses so much when it comes to food. But it’s not just the food, it’s the place where it’s found, the ...
image Restaurant review: Biergarten Hofbrau Munchen, Limassol

Biergarten Hofbrau Munchen, Limassol

The first time I visited Hofbrau Munchen in Limassol, the Cyprus franchise of the famous German chain of beer halls, I was left feeling somewhat underwhelmed. Not to belabour what ...
image Restaurant review: Jamie Oliver Kitchen, Limassol

Jamie Oliver Kitchen, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyiali It was a long day and both of us were starving. Making the best of the sunny weather, after a walk along Limassol’s promenade our eyes ...
image Restaurant review: Cicchetteria, Limassol

Cicchetteria, Limassol

As we stepped inside the dimly-lit, wood-laden interior of the renovated, stone-built, erstwhile traditional Cypriot house that is the Cicchetteria, I thought of how fitting it was to be inside ...
image Restaurant review: Le Frenchie, Limassol

Le Frenchie, Limassol

Ah the French. Love them or hate them, but the food is an experience all on its own. I have to admit that after visiting Paris over the summer, I ...
image Restaurant review: Sumo Sushi & Bento, Limassol

Sumo Sushi & Bento, Limassol

We visited Sumo Sushi & Bento on a particularly frigid weeknight, with the type of cold in the air that forces you to re-evaluate every decision that resulted in you ...
image Restaurant review: Coya, Limassol

Coya, Limassol

By Andrea Kouyiali Limassol has quite a bit of glitz and glamour and the exterior of Coya on the coastal road seemed to put it firmly in that category. So ...
image Restaurant review: Bakery Kafeneio, Limassol

Bakery Kafeneio, Limassol

We visited Bakery Kafeneio on a slow-paced Sunday morning, taking advantage of a bright, nippy November day to combine a leisurely stroll through the Limassol city centre with a light ...
image Restaurant review: Wagamama Limassol

Wagamama Limassol

After some heavy rains and thunderstorms, some warm Asian food seemed to be very inviting. And Wagamama, within the Limassol marina, seemed a great option to venture to – a central ...
image Restaurant review: The Woodman, Limassol

The Woodman, Limassol

Revisiting a restaurant is always tricky. If your previous experience was positive, it raises expectations and thus widens the scope for disappointment. On the other hand, if things weren’t ...
image Restaurant Review: Ousia, Limassol

Ousia, Limassol

First impressions can often paint a distorted picture, particularly when it comes to restaurants, however, in this instance they were very much on point. As we were shown to our ...
image Restaurant Review: The Smuggers, Limassol

The Smuggers, Limassol

While I can only speak for Limassol, I am more than certain that other cities around Cyprus experienced what I jokingly like to refer to as the great burger boom ...
image Restaurant review: Matsuhisa Limassol, Amara hotel

Matsuhisa Limassol, Amara hotel

By Paul Lambis Meeting a legend is not something that happens every day, so when the opportunity arises, you seize it. For over three decades, world-renowned chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa ...
image Restaurant Review: The Porterhouse & Co, Limassol

The Porterhouse & Co, Limassol

By Kyriacos Nicolaou The Porterhouse is a somewhat recent addition to Limassol’s culinary scene but quickly caught my attention, although pictures of beautifully marbled cuts of beef tend to ...
image Restaurant review: Le Bordeaux, Limassol

Le Bordeaux, Limassol

Though there is a misperception that negative criticism implies honesty, I am delighted when things align in such a way that an experience is overwhelmingly positive. Our visit to French ...
image Restaurant review: The Noodle House, Limassol

The Noodle House, Limassol

The Noodle House has been going strong in Limassol for a few years being one of the earlier entrants in the city’s old town regeneration. Found in one of ...
image Restaurant review: Pitot, Limassol

Pitot, Limassol

As seemingly the last Limassol resident to have not eaten at the popular Israeli restaurant, visiting Pitot was long overdue. I did once attempt to visit Pitot but unluckily happened ...
image Restaurant review: Chesters bar and restaurant, Limassol

Chesters bar and restaurant, Limassol

Perhaps it was an unconscious decision prompted by the surprisingly vicious cold snap currently gripping the island, an unwitting turn towards familiarity and reliability, but visiting Chesters recently was not ...
image Restaurant review: Café Calma, Limassol

Café Calma, Limassol

This Limassol establishment’s self-appointed cafe moniker is somewhat misleading. While the decor alludes to more casual places, and indeed the overall vibe is relaxed enough to make you feel ...
image Restaurant review: Saffron, Limassol

Saffron, Limassol

We visited Indian restaurant Saffron on a blisteringly cold weekday evening, the cuisine serving to complement the innumerable layers of clothing we had donned for our outing. Because once you ...
image Restaurant review: Gerrard’s Kitchen & Bar, Limassol

Gerrard’s Kitchen & Bar, Limassol

It seemed quite fitting to visit a restaurant called Gerrard’s on a night when Liverpool faced Everton. The restaurant gradually filled up with the raucous noise of Liverpool fans ...
image Restaurant review: Tokio, Limassol

Tokio, Limassol

First and foremost, all praise be to late September and early October for providing some of the finest nights of the year. When we visited Tokio, a bar and restaurant ...
image Restaurant review: Bella Ciao, Limassol

Bella Ciao, Limassol

There are numerous definitions to the word easy, not all of them positive. Lack of sophistication, unceremonious, bereft of effort and forethought. None of these apply to the Limassol-based eatery ...
image Restaurant review: Premium Burgers by The Steak House, Limassol

Premium Burgers by The Steak House, Limassol

While The Steak House is a very apt and to-the-point description for the upscale restaurant found in the Old Port area adjacent the Limassol Marina, specialising in Black Angus and ...
image Restaurant review: Black Rabbit, Limassol

Black Rabbit, Limassol

A recent visit on an uncharastically breezy evening to the Black Rabbit bar and restaurant marked a much-anticipated return to maskless, indoor dining, courtesy of the recent relaxation in pandemic ...
image Restaurant review: Hobo Mediterraneo, Limassol

Hobo Mediterraneo, Limassol

It would be cliche to reiterate how important location is for a business, particularly one operating in the service industry but a recent visit to Limassol’s Hobo Mediterraneo hammered ...
image Restaurant review: La Boca, Limassol

La Boca, Limassol

La Boca has been operating for some time in Limassol having opened its first location at the Columbia Plaza. It added a second location in Kapsalos a few years later ...
image Restaurant review: Blue Apple, Limassol

Blue Apple, Limassol

By Kyriacos Nicolaou A walk through Limassol’s old town on Thursday revealed many an empty seat at the various establishments that chose to open that day, most of them ...
image Restaurant review: Limassol: Zeit W Zeitoon

Limassol: Zeit W Zeitoon

My main concern with ordering from restaurants amid the lockdown is that it can do a major disservice to establishments that have poured significant effort and resources into interior and ...
image Restaurant review: The Ship Inn, Limassol

The Ship Inn, Limassol

Writing about restaurants amidst a lockdown does all of us a disservice as the experience is severely distorted through the prism of having to have your food delivered to you ...