12 new arrivals across Cyprus worth visiting
Over the past few months, various little shops have opened across the island, offering guests great new choices for their time out.
The new arrivals are located across the island, and range from new places to grab a souvlaki or great local food to cafés to stop in and get dessert and coffee.
Balcon8
This shop is located in a renovated building across from the Limassol Municipal offices, and functions as a bar that serves signature cocktails with a twist. Guests can enjoy their cocktails, while listening to the smooth sounds of jazz and sampling dishes with Mediterranean flavours.
Guests can sit on the ground floor of the two-storey building or on the balcony, which has been covered during the winter months. Balcon8 is open in the afternoon and in the evenings.
For more information call +357 96 593615.
Oraia Ellas
Oraia Ellas in Larnaca is a meze tavern and serves traditional Greek cuisine, with a particular emphasis on dishes served in the country’s islands. The tavern serves fish as well, all of which is sourced from the Aegean Sea. The menu consists of appetizers, smoked fish, seafood, and Greek dishes, including beans, pastistio, moussaka, and meats. On Fridays the tavern has live Greek music.
For more information call +357 24 817676.
FOR BURGERS
RocoMamas Cyprus
This South African franchise opened its first store in Cyprus a few weeks ago. The chain started in Johannesburg and they have now come to Nicosia. Their menu offers burgers, salads, nachos, ribs, and wings. For dessert guests will be able to enjoy milkshakes and waffles.
For more information call +357 22 766069.
FOR SOUVLAKI
Anammena Karvouna
This is a new arrival in the Ayios Dometios area of Nicosia and it offers souvlaki and sheftalia as well as other grilled meat options. It is a small space that is ideal for a relaxed evening out.
For more information call +357 22 777747.
O Peinaleon
This is a new arrival in Paphos and close to the mall that serves Greek and Cypriot cuisine. The tavern is housed in a large space decorated with traditional items and it offers great seasonal dishes. Here guests can select the dishes that they wish to make up their meze.
For more information call +357 96 212644.
FOR SUSHI
La Sushi Tsia
If you are looking to get sushi, then look no further then this new arrival to the Latsia area of Nicosia. La Sushi offers take-away and delivery exclusively. This is an ideal choice for people looking to get a great tasting take-away meal during the week.
For more information call +357 22 260051.
Sushitime
This is a quaint arrival in Nicosia’s centre and is ideal for take-away or delivery, as the shop has only a few tables to sit and eat. There is a small menu including salads, special rolls, platter, sushi, and sashimi.
For more information call +357 22 610100.
FOR COFFEE
Jasmine Micro Roastery
Jasmine Micro Roastery in Larnaca has brought with it the latest trends in making coffee, offering fresh roasted coffee with intoxicating scents. They make fresh coffees and use organic products to make their desserts.
For more information call +357 99 870998.
Dear All
This new arrival in Limassol offers guests and locals what they seek on a daily basis, a cup of coffee, a small snack for the morning, and a filling option for lunch. Dear All is a small café with a few tables and a menu with many options for breakfast and lunch.
For more information call +357 25 353325.
FOR ETHNIC FOOD
Hummus Bar
This shop in Limassol offers a wide variety of dishes from the Middle East, and they also make different varieties of hummus, as well as, falafel, salads, and other street food. Make sure to try the date nut smoothie.
For more information call +357 25 005522.
Pokéloha
This is a new arrival in Limassol and in Cyprus. Pokeloha is the newest addition to the Columbia Restaurants group, and the concept is and the philosophy behind the dishes served is all inspired by the islands of Hawaii. The name Pokeloha comes from a combination of two Hawaiian words, poke which mean cut into small pieces and aloha, a greeting in Hawaii. Pokeloha allows you to make your own dish and mix your ingredients in a Poke bowl. First you select the size of the bowl and the base. You can pick from sushi rice, quinoa, wild rice or vegetables. Then you select your protein: miso tofu, prawns, chicken, raw tuna, or raw salmon, which you mix with a sauce. Aside from the make your own bowl there are signature bowls (€9.50-€13.50) as well, with pre-set styles.
For more information call +357 25 278000.
FOR CHOCOLATE
Feelings Chocolate & Wine
A new chocolate shop in Nicosia, Feelings focuses on the handmade chocolates it offers, with different fillings including, cardamom, cherry, almonds, oranges, and strawberries. They also offer wine from the Burgozone, a boutique winery on the Danube.
For more information call +357 99 85215.
