Seven restaurants in the mountains for a Sunday meal
Now that the weather is slowly cooling down and the traffic in the mountains is slowing down, there is no better time for a trip to the villages to enjoy delicious snacks and local wine in the picturesque taverns.
Hence we have collected 7 beautiful mountain taverns / restaurants all over Cyprus for beautiful excursions to enjoy fine souvla.
Ta Fanaria tis Maroullous – Paleochori, Nicosia
One of the most renowned haunts of the Nicosia district that has more than 40 years of history. The menu includes a wealth of Cypriot dishes with many a la carte options, as well as lamb souvla (€13), chicken and pork (€10) along with many other delicious Cypriot dishes.
For more information call +357 22 642349.
To Palio Sinema – Kalopanayiotis, Nicosia
A cosy, family-run tavern, with delicious Cypriot cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh produce. The tavern serves very good meats, homemade makaronia tou fournou, and juicy roasts! In the summer the tavern with panoramic views also serves ofto kleftiko.
For more information call +357 99 130275.
Pericles’ Taverna – Nata, Paphos
Pericles’ taverna has a beautiful view as it is elevated and surrounded by tall trees. A welcoming, cool place ideal for an afternoon away. Indeed, at Mr Pericles’ festive buffet, you will find a selection of 25 different salads, meats, eight types of oven fresh dishes including pork, lamb, and chicken skewers, sweets, fruits and coffee (€18).
For more information call +357 26 423344.
Two Flowers – Pedoulas, Nicosia
Everybody has something to say about the delicacies made by Mrs Froso, as well as Mr George’s awesome souvla at Two Flowers restaurant in the beautiful Pedoulas. Every day, but also on Sundays, the ovens burn and pans are filled with well-cooked meals, made with love and care. Always with the freshest that the surrounding area has to offer and following authentic, traditional recipes!
For more information +357 22 952372.
Forviotissa Asinou – Nikitari, Nicosia
In Nikitari, at Forviotissa Asinou’s restaurant you will eat lamb, pork and chicken souvla with meze, such as meatballs, pilaf, and mushrooms (€16) and much more.
For more information call +357 22 999922.
Louis Restaurant – Prodromos
Two restaurants operate in the village, both located next to the roundabout in the centre. Louis restaurant has great mountain views and a warm, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is known for the souvla, the kleftiko and the delicious, homemade moussaka. It is open at noon and evening and on weekends. There they also make homemade spoon sweets and have fresh fruit and the best apples for sale.
For more information call +357 25 462049.
Amiandos Gardens – Amiandos, Limassol
Every Sunday at noon in the cool village of Amiandos, this restaurant prepares the richest buffet (€17.50 per person & €10 for children without of drinks), with souvla and Cypriot cuisine.
For more information call +357 25 552691.
