of Cyprus - ente nazionale per il turismo di cipro
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lefkosiaTavernaki tou Pamboua taverna for <strong>di</strong>nner, it serves fresh, seasonal foodsuch as pulses, casseroles, lamb cooked in theoven as well as tra<strong>di</strong>tional desserts such as spoonsweets and a delicious custard-f<strong>il</strong>led f<strong>il</strong>o pastry.The décor, a combination <strong>of</strong> classic and modern,together with its tra<strong>di</strong>tional Cypriot cuisine, makeit an ideal place for a unique eating ex<strong>per</strong>ience.Booking recommended.Stavros tis AsinouChurch <strong>of</strong> the Virgin Mary (Panagia tisAsinou), (22852000, 22852500, 99352500)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 9.30am-6pm. Main courses €6.50-€13 (€17 for meze). Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Set a truly idyllic location in the forest opposite theChurch <strong>of</strong> the Virgin Mary (Panagia tis Asinou),it serves great tra<strong>di</strong>tional <strong>di</strong>shes based on uniqueCypriot recipes.(To) Steki tis Loxandras67-69, Phaneromeni St. Old Town (22675757)Open Mon-Sat 7pm-12pm. Main courses€6-€28. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Always packed with locals thanks to the good foodand the picturesque surroun<strong>di</strong>ngs. Loxandras isalways lively, with tables lining the pedestrianisedstreet lea<strong>di</strong>ng to the Phaneromeni church in thesummer. Booking essential at weekends.Stoa tou Demetri28 E, Dighenis Akritas Ave. (22343030)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-4pm. Main courses€6-€10 (€16 for meze). Cre<strong>di</strong>t No.A simple eatery in the middle <strong>of</strong> the city whereyou can go for a lunch <strong>of</strong> your favourite legumesor roast lamb and potatoes.Tavernaki tou Pambou35, Achaion St. Agios Andreas (22781083)Open Mon-Sat 12 noon-3.30pm, 7.30pm-11pm.Main courses €5.90-€10 (€18 for meze).Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.The owner Bambos has put his heart into this little2010 Time Out Eating Award-winning taverna.Go for the hearty meze that comprises some 22<strong>di</strong>shes for about €14 or for local specialities likethe local cold cut lountza (smoked pork loin). Ifyou’re more daring than most you’ll want to trythe sna<strong>il</strong>s and various kinds <strong>of</strong> game.Theodosis36, Archbishop Makarios III Ave., Deftera(22621537) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 7.30pm-late. Maincourses €15 for meze. Cre<strong>di</strong>t No.You should reserve a table well in advance becauseTheodosis has a reputation for his incomparableroast lamb. Sit in the cool green garden and watchas the table begins to creak under the weight <strong>of</strong>the Cypriot <strong>di</strong>shes such as stuffed vine leaves, p<strong>il</strong>afand potatoes cooked in a wood-fired oven. If youlike sna<strong>il</strong>s you’ll love them in tomato sauce.Tsimpoura<strong>di</strong>ko sti StoaOld Town Hall Square (22875827/www.emporikistoa.com)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-3pm & 7pm-12midnight (Closed Mon evening). Main coursesMeze €20 for 2, <strong>di</strong>shes €2-€10.Cre<strong>di</strong>t V.Ex<strong>per</strong>tly-cooked Greek meze <strong>di</strong>shes are servedda<strong>il</strong>y in this nicely decorated place. At lunchtimeWed, Fri, Sat, Sun there’s live music.Vas<strong>il</strong>iki28A, Dighenis Akritas St. (22349803) OpenMon-Sat 12 noon-4pm. Main courses €6-€9.50.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Vas<strong>il</strong>iki, winner <strong>of</strong> a 2010 Time Out Eating Award,is a tra<strong>di</strong>tional eating place, well-known for its delicioushomemade vegetarian <strong>di</strong>shes, freshly-cutsalads and a wide variety <strong>of</strong> meats. You w<strong>il</strong>l haveto look carefully for it under a small arcade behindthe Agios Antonios municipal market but the foodcertainly makes the search for it worthwh<strong>il</strong>e asdoes its simplicity, cleanliness and excellentorganisation. Open for lunch only.InternationalPros<strong>il</strong>io2, Elia Papakyriakou St. (22350520)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-4pm & 8pm-1am.Buffet €13.40 lunch/€15.50 <strong>di</strong>nner. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, MC, V.With comfortable rooms and an impressive menu,it is located in a pretty spot in the Engomi suburb.Thanks to quality <strong>of</strong> both the service and the food,it has already become established as a specialrestaurant <strong>of</strong> lasting value.ItalianDa Paolo52, Constantine Paleologos St. (22438538)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 8pm-12 midnight. Main courses€7.80-€12.20. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Italian pizza and pasta with pizzas cooked in atra<strong>di</strong>tional brick oven. Cosy and friendly, Da Paoloalso has a small al fresco <strong>di</strong>ning area across theroad from the restaurant overlooking the moatoutside Lefkosia’s Venetian walls.Il Bacaro131 D, Prodromos Ave. (22676969) OpenDa<strong>il</strong>y 10am-4pm, Fri-Sat 7pm-12.30am. Maincourses €5.50- €8. Cre<strong>di</strong>t DC, MC, V.22 Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> | Eating Guide 2013
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