Restaurant Reviews

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 ...

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 ...

Some economic theories dictate that companies should set up close to their competitors. Why? If consumers want something specific, they will all head to a particular location knowing they will ...

By Sarah Coyne Since the name Oasis is overused for restaurants in Cyprus, I guess that is why this new one has the addition of Lounge Bar added to the ...

Spoiler alert, you are about to read a lot of praise and virtually no criticism whatsoever. As far as I am concerned, the recently opened Kritamo in Strovolos, which replaced ...

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 ...

A catch-up with old friends always sets you up for an enjoyable evening. My friend suggested a restaurant in Dhekelia that I had not heard of before so it was ...

With the high temperatures of summer upon us and the ever increasing humidity, we all look for an escape to cooler climes. The golden rule is to go higher, and ...

Living in Nicosia means one is rarely exposed to touristy places. Bar a few restaurants in the old town, especially near the Ledra crossing, no establishment can pride itself as ...

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 ...

Not that much of an excuse for going out is ever needed, so a birthday lunch felt like a good enough reason to try something new. I had heard of ...

Sometimes we listen to our friends a little too much regarding restaurant recommendations and general advice. They do not always get the facts right. Indeed, this is the case when ...

Over the past few years I came to realise that I have a real soft spot for family-run restaurants. Perhaps it’s a sign of my advancing old age or ...

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 ...

I hadn’t heard about Noesis Restaurant before but noticed it by chance one evening when taking a stroll along the walkway that connects Phinikoudes beach to Mackenzy. From the ...

By Liz Casey What makes us try a particular restaurant for the first time? I was recently shocked when a friend told me that, above everything, the most crucial factor ...

Sometimes, just sometimes, living in the only city away from the sea in Cyprus, Nicosia of course, can be quite tedious. Yes, I know, first world problems. After all, the ...

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 ...

I’ve always been keen on Lebanese and Syrian food but hadn’t had it for a while until a little over a month ago. I realised how much I ...

The old town of Paphos continues being modernised at rapid speed. Blink, and a new shop or restaurant has opened. One such eatery recommended to me many times is Agora ...

We often get caught up in what we believe to be a good restaurant. But over recent years, the world has changed so much that the very definition of it ...

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 ...

Having finished a few tedious errands one morning we were really not in the mood to go home and prepare lunch so, not really needing much of an excuse, we ...

By Sarah Coyne As the summer kicks in, it is time to return to our favourite restaurants suited to sunnier days. One such restaurant is the family-owned Yialos Tavern by ...