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lefkosiaInternationalPalia Elektriki19, Apostolou Varnava St. (22432559) OpenTue-Sat 11am-2.30pm, 7pm-12 midnight, Sun11am-3pm. Main courses €9.50-€25. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, DC, MC, V.A gorgeous little place nestled deep in the heart <strong>of</strong>the old town, Palia Elektriki is housed in a formerElectricity Authority bu<strong>il</strong><strong>di</strong>ng adjacent to the LefkosiaMunicipal Arts Centre. The tra<strong>di</strong>tional Cypriot an<strong>di</strong>nternational <strong>di</strong>shes and desserts on the menu areundeniably enticing but the real winner here is thedelightful verdant courtyard – a lovely place for anevening meal on a balmy summer night.T.G.I. FridayÕs12, Diagorou St. (22674411) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y12 noon-12 midnight. The Mall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cyprus</strong>(22815776) Open Mon-Sat 7am-1am, Sun 8am-1am. Main courses €10-€21.80. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx,DC, MC, V.Part <strong>of</strong> the worldwide chain serving Americanstylehamburgers and steaks. Every <strong>di</strong>sh arrivesat your table with the fanfare that has becomeT.G.I. Friday’s trademark. You must try one <strong>of</strong>their huge cockta<strong>il</strong>s or non- alcoholic smoothiesand leave room for one <strong>of</strong> the typically gargantuandesserts.ItalianLa Pasteria9, Spyros Kyprianou Ave. (22460460) OpenDa<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-12 midnight. Main courses€10-€25. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.A popular trattoria-style Italian Restaurant inthe heart <strong>of</strong> Lefkosia. It serves a large variety <strong>of</strong>pasta and salads plus chicken, fish and meat onthe gr<strong>il</strong>l, all prepared in an open kitchen. Idealfor business lunches and nights out. Reservationsrecommended.Marzano27, Diagorou St. (22663240) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12noon-12 midnight. Main courses €6.70-€24.65.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Part <strong>of</strong> the Pizza Express chain, it <strong>of</strong>fers a variety<strong>of</strong> gourmet pizzas, pastas, fresh salads andhomemade desserts. Good food and pleasantsurroun<strong>di</strong>ngs. There’s live music with soul andblues nights (Fri) and international hits (Sat).Special events for ch<strong>il</strong>dren Sat-Sun.Tavolino35, Onasagorou St. (22663199)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12noon-3pm & 7pm-11pm (Closed Mon lunch).Main courses €12.50. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, MC,DC, V.When the Italian pasta <strong>di</strong>shes and the wood-firedoven pizzas arrive on your plate, you’ll feel as ifyou are in the narrow streets <strong>of</strong> Rome and M<strong>il</strong>an.Very reasonable prices.Tutto Il Giorno Romantica13, Evagoras Pallikarides St. Lykavitos(22377276) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-12 midnight.Main courses €10-€25. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC,MC, V.One <strong>of</strong> the oldest restaurants in the capitalhas begun a new page in its long history followinga major facelift. Reserve a table in thecool garden or ask the chef to recommendsome Cypriot/Me<strong>di</strong>terranean-style <strong>di</strong>shes (ifyou go for lunch) that you w<strong>il</strong>l remember fora long time afterwards. In the evening you’llbe served quality Italian food with style andcharacter but don’t ignore the fabulous salads,home-made pasta <strong>di</strong>shes, risottos and tendersteaks. The tiramisu and the lemon mousse aremust-have desserts.VivereHoliday Inn, 70, Rigainis St. (22712712)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-11pm.Main courses €14-€35. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC,MC, V.The authentic Italian menu has been especiallyprepared by chefs recruited from some <strong>of</strong> thefinest Northern Italian restaurants. Only freshand all-natural imported ingre<strong>di</strong>ents are usedand it shows. More expensive than most <strong>of</strong> theother Italian restaurants in the capital but worththe extra. Good wine list.JapaneseSushi La27, Pindarou St. Agios Antonios (22375036)Open Mon-Sat 12 noon-12 midnight, Sun6pm-12 midnight. Main courses €12-€35.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.This is where you can enjoy one <strong>of</strong> the hippest,most satisfying nights out anywhere in the capital.The all-white futuristic design has a chic ’60s vibeto it, the sushi is good, the cockta<strong>il</strong>s are excellentand the eclectic music policy (from Royksopp toNina Simone) is simply the best on the island. Theal fresco <strong>di</strong>ning area is very pleasant.MexicanEl Torito39A, Kallipoleos St. Lykavitos (22757340) OpenTue-Sat 7pm-12 midnight. Main courses €16-€32.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Great Mexican food in the heart <strong>of</strong> Lefkosia.The restaurant is housed in an old tra<strong>di</strong>tionalCypriot residence painted in classic Mexicancolours. Cute and cosy, with good food, thougha little pricey.Steak housesRancho106. Archbishop Makarios III Ave., Lakatamia(22454454) Open Mon-Sat 8pm-12 midnight.Main courses €10.20-€23.85. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx,MC, V.Offers a large range <strong>of</strong> chargr<strong>il</strong>led menu optionsand steak <strong>di</strong>shes. Cosy Tex-Mex style décorindoors and a large <strong>di</strong>ning area with tall palmtrees, w<strong>il</strong>lows and a fountain outside.26 Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> | Eating Guide 2013
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