RokulemesosIl Gusto74, Queen Elizabeth II St., Akrotiri(25952638/ www.carobm<strong>il</strong>l-restaurants.com)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 5.30pm-11pm. Main courses€8.90-€27.50, Italian meze €19. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx,DC, MC, V.You haven’t tasted pasta t<strong>il</strong>l you’ve tried Il Gusto’spasta. Mouth-watering, rich and flavoursomesauces and service with a great big sm<strong>il</strong>e.La Brezza2, Promachon Eleftherias St. (inside CrownePlaza Hotel) (25851515) Main courses€14-€38. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, MC, DC, V.A refined Italian restaurant with a sea view inside theCrowne Plaza Hotel, it serves excellent <strong>di</strong>shes thatcome with their own special gastronomic twist.San Lorenzo106, Amathus Ave. (25322922) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y10am-12 midnight. Main courses €10-€25.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.The new Italian restaurant in Lemesos w<strong>il</strong>l impressyou before you have even tasted the food thanksto the large veranda and the glamorous interiordecoration. Start with the carpaccio <strong>di</strong> manzo, thentry the oven-baked aubergines with parmesan,mozzarella and bas<strong>il</strong>, and if you’re a pasta fan, trythe lobster <strong>di</strong>sh. Excellent wine list.JapaneseAkakikoLouis Apollonia Beach Hotel, Amathus Ave.(25323351) www.louishotels.com Open Da<strong>il</strong>y12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Main courses€9.33- €16.51. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Sushi isn’t something you want to scrimp on, andwhen it’s this cheap in a classy restaurant, it’shard to resist. Other great <strong>di</strong>shes include sashimi,tempura, and teppan-style platters.Benzai253, 28th October St., Limassol (25588282)Open Tue-Fri 11am-3pm, 7pm-11pm, Sat 7pm-11pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Main courses €4.90-€35. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, MC, DC, V.A modern sushi bar with a wide range <strong>of</strong> specialitiesfrom sushi and maki to tasty hot <strong>di</strong>shes.KyoshiGrand Hotel & Resort, Amathus Ave.(25634333/www.grandresort.com.cy) OpenWed-Mon 7.30pm-10.30pm. Main courses€13.50-€23.50. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Luxurious surroun<strong>di</strong>ngs add to the pleasureat this restaurant which specialises in flavoursomesushi.Tokyo Teppan Yaki80B, Amathus Ave. (25873333) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y12.30pm-12 midnight. Main courses €13.70-€31.20. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.The sk<strong>il</strong>led teppanyaki chefs are a joy to watch inthis restaurant where the food tastes every bit asgood as it looks. The tra<strong>di</strong>tional décor providesa nice ambience.Expect To PayApproximately œ30 plus <strong>per</strong> <strong>per</strong>sonAsianAsiachiAmathus Beach Hotel, Amathus Ave.(25832000/www.amathus-hotels.com) OpenTue-Sun 8pm-11pm. Main courses €17.80-€36.36 Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> | Eating Guide 2013
Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.This oriental restaurant specialising in Asiancuisine was originally set up in the Pafos AmathusBeach Hotel but due to its success theLemesos hotel now boasts it’s own Asiachi.There’s a phenomenal tem<strong>per</strong>ature-controlledall-glass wine cellar on <strong>di</strong>splay as you <strong>ente</strong>r.Delicious food.ChineseChi Lounge194, Amathus Ave. (25636357) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12noon-12 midnight. Main courses €15.50-€37.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.One <strong>of</strong> the best Chinese restaurants on the islandand its award-winning Malaysian chef w<strong>il</strong>l delightyou with the home-made <strong>di</strong>m sum, the variety <strong>of</strong>great starters, the Peking duck, wasabi prawnsand hal nanese pork. Great service and an excellentwine list. You won’t be able to resist taking aphoto <strong>of</strong> the glamorous surroun<strong>di</strong>ngs.Seasons OrientalFour Seasons Hotel, Amathus Ave. (25858000/www.fourseasons.com.cy) Open Wed-Mon7pm-11pm. Main courses €12-€48. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, DC, MC, V.Undoubtedly one <strong>of</strong> the best restaurants in<strong>Cyprus</strong>. Award-winning chef Kenny Keunginvites you to try authentic Cantonese cuisineserved with a creative flair. The spring rolls,the <strong>di</strong>vine Peking duck, the sweet and sourchicken or the lemon chicken are all amazing,as is the wonderful ginger crème brulee at theend. Excellent service and a wine list worthy<strong>of</strong> such a 5-star restaurant.FrenchLa Maison Fleurie18, Christaki Kranou St. (25320680/www.lmfcy.com) Open Mon-Sat 12 noon-3pm &7pm-12 midnight. Main courses €10-€29.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.For the second consecutive year, this exclusiverestaurant has won a 5-star Diamond award fromthe American Academy <strong>of</strong> Hospitality Sciences<strong>of</strong> New York. Oysters and foie gras remain firmhouse favourites. Best to make a reservationespecially at weekends.InternationalBeige238, Saint Andrew (Agiou Andreou) St.(25818860) Open Mon-Sat 6pm-12 midnight.Main courses €25-€45. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC,MC, V.As you <strong>ente</strong>r this 1844 mansion, notice the fiveTime Out Eating Awards that this restauranthas won, a clear in<strong>di</strong>cation <strong>of</strong> its high standard<strong>of</strong> cuisine and service. We suggest you start withhalf a dozen G<strong>il</strong>lardeau oysters, wash them downwith a ch<strong>il</strong>led Ruinart rosé, continue with sushi,mussels in white wine sauce or home-made foiegras terrine with Asian style king prawns. Andwhatever you do, don’t miss the lobster pasta.MavrommatisFour Seasons Hotel, Amathus Ave. (25858000)www.fourseasons.com.cy Open Four days aweek (call to check) 7.30pm-10.30pm. Maincourses €25-€60. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.This 2008 Time Out Eating Award Winner inthe Best Hotel Restaurant category is a sisterrestaurant to the very highly prized Parisianeatery <strong>of</strong> the same name. The menu comprisesgloriously simplified gourmet versions <strong>of</strong> Greekand Cypriot tra<strong>di</strong>tional <strong>di</strong>shes. A somewhat priceybut extremely worthwh<strong>il</strong>e <strong>di</strong>ning ex<strong>per</strong>ience.ItalianCaprice at LondaLonda Hotel, 72, George 1 st St. (25865555/www.londahotel.com) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12.30pm-3pm & 7.30pm-11pm. Main courses €14-€34.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.With stunning sea views and comfortable yetluxurious surroun<strong>di</strong>ngs, this hotel restaurantserves up Me<strong>di</strong>terranean-inspired <strong>di</strong>shes preparedby a chef who is clearly a master at his craft. OnSundays the BBQ platters are fabulous value, an<strong>di</strong>f you stay unt<strong>il</strong> the afternoon the resident DJ w<strong>il</strong>l<strong>ente</strong>rtain you with ch<strong>il</strong>lout music by the pool.Vival<strong>di</strong>Four Seasons Hotel, Amathus Ave. (25858000/www.fourseasons.com.cy) Open Four days aweek (call to check) 7.30pm-10.30pm. Maincourses €44 for two course menu. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, DC, MC, V.Undoubtedly one <strong>of</strong> the best restaurants in <strong>Cyprus</strong>and deservedly a Time Out Eating Award winnerfor two years in a row. The extremely tal<strong>ente</strong>d chefprepares a wonderful cold tomato soup with bas<strong>il</strong>sorbet wh<strong>il</strong>e his ravioli with porcini mushroomsand some absolutely <strong>di</strong>vine desserts w<strong>il</strong>l have youwanting to return again and again.JapaneseRoku28, Pr<strong>of</strong>itis Elias St., Yermasoyia (70009777)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 7pm-11.30pm, Sun 12 noon-3pm &7pm-11.30pm. Main courses €22-€46. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, DC, MC, V.An impressive new Japanese restaurant boastinga suitably minimalist decor. JapaneseMaster chef Daizo Hashida and chef Arai Mitsuteruguarantee authentic <strong>di</strong>shes from theirhomeland.Zen Room194, Amathus Ave. (25812659/www.zenroom.biz) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-12 midnight.Main courses €8.30-€60.80. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx,DC, MC, V.The food here is nothing less than <strong>di</strong>vine. An openkitchen allows you to watch your <strong>di</strong>shes being preparedby ex<strong>per</strong>t chefs. The 2008 Time Out EatingAward winner as Best Japanese Restaurant.lemesosEating Guide 2013 | Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> 37
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