AmmochostosAmmochostosAbacusThe big international fast food chains naturally have a highly visiblepresence in the popular tourist resorts <strong>of</strong> Agia Napa and Protaras butyou wonÕt need to look very far to <strong>di</strong>scover an ever-increasing number<strong>of</strong> restaurants <strong>of</strong>fering high quality cuisine and a fabulous <strong>di</strong>ningex<strong>per</strong>ience. If you take a short drive to Sotira when youÕre feelingpeckish, you wonÕt regret it. The v<strong>il</strong>lage is fast becoming the ÔinÕ placefor food thanks to some great tavernas.Where to eatExpect To PayApproximately œ10-20 <strong>per</strong> <strong>per</strong>sonCypriot/GreekAbacus16 , Kryou Nerou St., Agia Napa (99637299)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 3pm-11pm & Lounge bar OpenDa<strong>il</strong>y 9am-1am.This recently renovated restaurant/lounge barnext to the Thalassa Museum is best known forits succulent steaks.Archontiko tou Kosti13, Grigoris Afxentiou St. Liopetri (23943322)Open Mon, Wed-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 12 noon-11pm. Main courses €16 for meze. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, DC, MC, V.A meal in this gorgeous tra<strong>di</strong>tional taverna is a realstep back in time. Located within a renovated oldhouse, it serves highly authentic tra<strong>di</strong>tional <strong>di</strong>shesin clay pots (just as they <strong>di</strong>d 100 years ago). Onlythe freshest and highest quality ingre<strong>di</strong>ents areused to create a value-for-money meze that w<strong>il</strong>lbe hard to forget and a <strong>di</strong>ning ex<strong>per</strong>ience thatyou just can’t fault.KyklosProtaras Ave., Protaras (99272712) OpenDa<strong>il</strong>y 3.30pm-11.30pm. Main courses €9-€14Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.The style is Greek island, located on a large verandaoverlooking Protaras Avenue. Whether you choosethe Greek meze or a main <strong>di</strong>sh, we recommendyou start with a tra<strong>di</strong>tional salad, aubergine salad,tzatziki and cheese croquettes, followed by theparticularly tasty lamb and bouyiour<strong>di</strong>. Wash itdown with Retsina, <strong>of</strong> course.Mousikos6, Kyriakou Matsi St., Sotira (23828833) OpenMon-Sat 6.30pm-11.30pm. Main courses €8-€14(€17 for meze). Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.A new, authentic, tra<strong>di</strong>tional taverna with a pleasantatmosphere. Good quality food, which you canenjoy as part <strong>of</strong> a meze or by choosing from the54 Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> | Eating Guide 2013
KyklosNapa TavernArchontikoà la carte menu. Fast service and outside seatingduring the summer months.Napa Tavern15, Democratias St., Agia Napa (23721280)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 4pm-12 midnight. Main courses€8.75-€20.50 (€16 for meze). Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC,MC, V.The first thing to do when visiting this tra<strong>di</strong>tionalold mansion (dating back to 1900) is put yoursignature on the walls and/or arches. Then youcan focus on the Cypriot meze! Succulent koupepia(stuffed vine leaves), crispy meatballs, sausagesand kleftiko slow-cooked lamb in a clay pot are justsome <strong>of</strong> the meze <strong>di</strong>shes that w<strong>il</strong>l make you wantto taste a lot more Cypriot cuisine.(To) Ploumin Tavern3, 28 th October St., Sotira (99658333/www.ploumin.com.cy) Open Mon-Sat 5pm-12 midnight.Main courses Meze starts from €14.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Using the owners’ organically-grown vegetablesin everything, this quaint taverna <strong>of</strong>fering Cypriot<strong>di</strong>shes from times past as well as modern-dayrecipes allows you to choose which ones youwould like in your meze. Book on weekends toavoid <strong>di</strong>sappointment.San... ÔStou PsyrriÕ17, Agias Marinas St., Paralimni (23828777)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y noon-12 midnight. Main courses€5.50-€12.90. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, MC, DC, V.An attractive meze tavern serving choice <strong>di</strong>shes,lovingly prepared with fresh, pure ingre<strong>di</strong>entsbased on exciting Greek recipes.Ttappis92, Sta<strong>di</strong>ou St., Paralimni (23821959) OpenDa<strong>il</strong>y 5.30pm-11pm. Main courses €7-€11.95(€18.50 for meze). Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.This pretty tra<strong>di</strong>tional taverna, decorated with oldand antique items, is a particular favourite with thelocals. Don’t worry about the menu because witha choice <strong>of</strong> 8 <strong>di</strong>fferent meze options (meat meze,fish meze, vegetarian, etc.) there is somethingfor everyone.Vangelis48, Grivas Dighenis Ave., Paralimni (23821456)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 7pm-11pm. Main courses €17 formeze. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.You’ll need to reserve a table here since, as well aslocals and tourists, the place is a favourite haunt <strong>of</strong>Cyprot politicians, actors and artists. The specialitiesare meat and fish meze but if you’re a fan <strong>of</strong> gameyou’ll have come to the right place.AmmochostosEating Guide 2013 | Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> 55
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