A great night out at these village taverns in Troodos
Winter in Cyprus is all about heading up to the villages of Troodos and taking in the beautiful lush green landscape covered in a blanket of snow.
The villages offer great taverns with a cosy atmosphere and food that is sure to satisfy all appetites, and the following places in Platres, Omodos, and Foini are a great choice to spend an evening enjoying a meal with family or friends.
PLATRES
Skylight
This is one of the most well-known restaurants in Platres. The tavern is decorated with traditional accents, and provides a family-friendly atmosphere and great services. Skylight serves Cypriot fare and other international favourites. They offer various meat dishes, kleftiko, stifado, fish and smoked trout. The restaurant also has a pool.
For more information call +357 25 22244. Open Monday-Sunday 09:00-23:00
Address: 524 Arch. Makarios III, Platres, Limassol.
Psilo Dentro
The tavern is another well-known location in Platres, and you will find it just outside the village. Psilo Dentro is located in the forest and is a short distance from the Caledonia Falls trail. The house specialty is trout, and it is known for serving good sized portions.
For more information call +357 25 813131. Open Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00.
Address: Pano Platres, Limassol
Caledonia Rotis
This is a tavern known for its friendly service and traditional dining. There is a veranda outside, for guests to take in the beauty of the village, and souvla is served every Sunday and on holidays. The restaurant serves meze, Cypriot dishes, keftedes, moussaka, stuffed vine leaves, and trout.
For more information call +357 25 421019. Open Monday-Sunday 10:00-23:00.
Address: 31 Olympou Street, Pano Platres, Limassol.
The Village Tavern
The tavern serves fresh Cypriot cuisine, and guests can enjoy a great view of the area and the village. The Village Tavern is a classic Cypriot restaurant.
For more information call +357 99 663772.
Address: 26 Arch. Makarios III Street, Pano Platres, Limassol.
Ayios Dimitrios
This tavern is located near the church in Kato Platres and is known for serving Cypriot cuisine and meze, and other grilled options.
For more information call +357 99 718373. Open Monday-Sunday 09:00-23:00.
Address: Kato Platres, Limassol.
OMODOS
Katoi
Omodos is known for its quaint streets and the beautiful scenery that surrounds the village, and this tavern blends into the village’s character. Here you can enjoy Cypriot cuisine, including meat, halloumi, and zucchini with eggs, all prepared the traditional way.
For more information call +357 25 423033. Open Tuesday-Thursday 12:00-16:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-23:00 and Sunday 12:00-16:00.
Address: 25 Linou Street, Omodos, Limassol.
Stou Kir Yianni
The tavern serves authentic Cypriot cuisine, and is great if for visitors with a big appetite. Meals are accompanied by live music.
For more information call +357 25 422100. Open Monday-Sunday 10:00-02:00
Mavres Chines
This tavern is an ideal place to spend a Saturday night, as the restaurant has live music. The restaurant is housed in a traditional stone-built structure and is known for the meze.
For more information call +357 99 342826.
Ambelothea
This is a great restaurant to get a panoramic views of the village. The tavern serves a buffet and other Cypriot dishes a la carte.
For more information call +357 25 421366.
FOINI
Near the village of Platres lies Foini. There are two excellent taverns in the village, and both serve Cypriot cuisine. There is Neraida (+357 99 442110) and Phini Tavern (+357 25 421828).
