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I thought to give you the name of some Cypriot dishes and explain what each one represents so that you know exactly what it is when you are at a Cypriot restaurant.
You can of course photo copy and have it with you on your trip.
Afelia: it is pork cooked in red wine crushed coriander seeds
Arni: it is lamb
Avgolemono: egg and lemon soup
Bourekia: small puff pastries with meat, or cheese and cream with a cheese filling.
Daktyla: almong finger pastries
Elioti: olive bread or pie
Elies tsakistes: cracked green olives with coriander seeds, lemon and crushed garlic.
Fangri: sea bream
Fasolia: haricot beans cooked in a casserole
Feta: salty white cheese usually crumbled on village salads.
Flaounes: Cypriot Easter cakes made with cheese and spices
Glyko: preserved fruits in syrup
Halloumi: firm goats or ewes milk cheese, often served grilled.
Hirino: pork
Horiatiki salata: village salad of white cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, capers, olives, onion, etc.
Houmous: dip from soaked, crushed chick peas
Kalamari: squid
Kapari: pickled caper
Karaoli yahni: snails in tomato sauce
Keftedes: meat balls
Kleftiko ofto: lamb or goat wrapped in foil with herbs and baked in a sealed oven
Kolokotes: pastries stuffed with red pumpkin, raisins and pourgouri
Kotopoulo: chicken
Koupepia or dolmades: stuffed vine leaves
Koupes: cigar shaped wheat cases with meat filling
Loukoumades: doughnuts in syrup
Loukanika: Cyprus sausages
Loukoumia: Wedding shortbread
Lountza: smoked and marinated loin of pork
Marida: whitebait
Moungra: pickled cauliflower
Moussakas: a pie made from layers of minced beef, spices and vegetables with cheese topping
Octopodi krasato: octopus in red wine
Pitta: flat envelope of unleavened bread
Pourgouri pilafi: pilaf of cracked wheat
Psari: fish
Ravioli: pastry stuffed with halloumi and mint
Rizi: wheat and lamb pilaf, served at weddings.
Sheftalia: minced pork and herb rissole
Souvla: large chunks of lamb cooked on a spit
Souvlakia: kebabs
Stifado: rich beef and onion stew
Tahini: sesame seed paste, served as a dip
Taramosalata: dip made from smoked cods roe
Trahanas: soup from cracked wheat and yoghurt
Tzantziki/or Talatouri: yoghurt, cucumber and mint dip
Vodino: beef
Yemista: baked stuffed vegetables with rice and minced beef
Zalatina: brawn
Written Apr 15, 2011
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Ask the taverna owner what they are cooking that day and what is available for you to try.
Whatever they are cooking, they will be eating themselves so you can be SURE it will be fresh.
They will also be using seasonal fruit and vegetables so you can be certain you will never have the same meal twice.
Fondest Memory: Lucky to be a Cypriot myself, and YOU as visitors - being in Cyprus!!!!
We have the freshest fruit and vegetables imaginable.
Everything TASTES so good, as most Cyprus food is freshly picked the morning you buy it.
As the quality of the produce is so good, it follows that you will get a great meal in most tavernas.
THE BEST FOOD is made by taverna owners who have one love in life - FOOD!
Now don't expect white table cloths or fancy cutlery in the mountain villages AND don't expect to be offered a huge menu.
In fact, don't even bother to ask for the menu!
Updated Apr 15, 2011
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Tourists won’t be disappointed with the cuisine and the countless restaurants in Agia Napa.
There are indeed countless restaurants that specialize in a host of cuisines from around the world, everything from the romantic and traditional, to fast food and pub-grub being on offer.
Whether it is a Big Mac, Fish n’chips, a Chinese or formal French restaurant, everything is within short distance. They are centrally located and it is up to you to choose where to go to.
I will advice you to try the Cypriot Traditional Restaurants before your holidays are over. In fact I suggest you visit these first. I am sure you will want to go there again and again. There is a variety of different dishes, especially if you ask for “mezedes”.
I highly recommend the typical Cypriot ‘meze’ made up of between 15 to 20 island dishes.
Updated Apr 15, 2011
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THE FISHING RESTAURANTS AND TAVERNAS
AT THE LIMANAKI AREA
(Limanaki means small port)
Here at the port area, Vassos Taverna, or Faros Beach Taverna and the one opposite the boats (main picture) are all nice Restaurants. I suggest that you try them one evening out.
They are kind of more expensive and where it comes to fish or lobsters the bill can get really expensive. If you want a special night out I would recommend any of the three.
I have eaten one or two evenings out here, the service was great and the people very kind.
The one in the main photo which is next to the boats is also a Snack and Cocktail Bar and Cafe so I suggest that you come and have a snack or an ice cream here and ask for the price list for either lunch or dinner.
The view is great in all three Restaurants, which will pay you off whether you have an ice cream, a snack or a proper menu.
Try eating cheaper in more centrally Restaurants.
Favorite Dish: I had a Grilled fish,
A fried Kalamari, and a Mixed Green Cypriot Salad.
I enjoyed the meal because both the Kalamari and the Fish seemed very fresh to us.
Updated Apr 17, 2010
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Although I have not tried eating at this Restaurant which is a Cafeteria at the same time serving Cocktails and snacks because we had F/B at our hotel, yet I can say that it is quite popular with reasonable prices. I always think that if a shop has many customers while some others none, it shows that people have tried it.
One of my photos shows prices as well, just to give you the picture.
Updated Apr 17, 2010
Address: At the Limanaki area.
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Located near the rich beauty of the local Mediterranean Nissi beach with all it's golden splendor. Near sea front, opposite Nissi Beach Hotel.
We offer a large variety of food for all your tastes, from Fresh fish of the cost of Cyprus.
Traditional Cyprus dishes, Steaks, Grills, pasta, pizza, salads as well a fine selection of wine
And also has a mini luna park,verry good place if u have children,you can eat and have fun and your children can play
Favorite Dish: i like all,kleftiko,sea food,meze
Written Dec 14, 2009
Address: nissi avenue
Phone: 23816231
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To be completely honest, one of the reasons we wanted to return to Cyprus was to go to this restaurant. It took us a while to find it again, but it was worth it. Although the original owner has now sadly passed away, and not as many of the walls are covered in graffiti, it is still one of the best restaurants we've ever been to. The service is fantastically friendly, not too pushy but helpful and welcoming. The food is divine, and the wine is wonderful.
Last time I was there I had the sea bass, and it literally melted in my mouth - they also cooked some of the best chips (! - yes - I know!) I've ever tasted - Cypriot potatoes are just wonderful chipped.
It's most popular dishes are Meze - however you can get some other meals too.
It seats around 100-150 - and I'd advise booking in advance.
Favorite Dish: Too hard ...
The sea bass was gorgeous - melted in the mouth.
The meze is INSANE - the first time we went there with another couple. My husband and the couple were meat eaters and I don't eat meat but I do eat fish. We ordered the meze and with me just eating the fish and vege dishes I was stuffed to the gills. But it was a wonderful stuffed! Really really really tasty. We were the last diners and I helped them clear the plates, taking them into the utterly pristine kitchen.
The swordfish is lovely too - never overcooked and really tasty.
A three course meal with wine is around £20 a head - which - for this type of food - is not bad at all! It's about average for a decent meal - obviously more expensive than bar food and Burger King - but worth it for the type of food you get :)
Written Sep 23, 2008
Address: 15 Democratias Street, Ayia Napa
Phone: 23 721280
Website: http://www.kapparis.info/biz/tavernanapa/index.html
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the restaurant is amazing, it came recommended by the tour reps, but so lived up to it!!
You hav to book, we just wondered in and were lucky, only having to wait 40 mins cus the Euro 08 final was on, but be sure to book so as not to miss out.
the food was amazing, and soooo affordable, the other review was wrong about the cost being above average. my mate ordered the pork ribs, at about 9 euro, she literally had half a pig on her plate.
well worth it
(plus we got free entry to carwash from our waiter!!)
Written Jul 7, 2008
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Hi
I now where is your hotel and is not far away from the townhall about10 min whit the car, because fao sure you need one!!
Also i now a nice place for you to have the reception if you didin t dicede all ready and is close to your hotel! They are recomanded to me also and i was have a look on they website and i am very impressed. So have a look
www.thegardenofedencyprus.com
info@thegardenofedencyprus.com
Good luck!!
Favorite Dish: prawns greco-flambe in ouzo an cream sauce and rice
blue cheese steak,ostrich steak russell, spanish paella etc
Written Mar 25, 2008
Address: nissi avenue 144
Phone: +35723724810
Website: www.thegardenofedencyprus.com
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If you don't want to spend a lot of money, I suggest you visit the Sacramento Restaurant. It's very cheap but you get good food. Well done to its waiters cause they are really nice with the people.
Tip: Complimenting your dinner, don't miss out on ordering a caraffe of their home-made sangria. Really Delicious.
Written Nov 19, 2007
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