The 4 places serving the most delicious sheftalia
Sheftalia is an essential part of any souvla, or souvlaki you get in Cyprus, with the best choice at your favourite tavern always being a mix souvlaki, which includes sheftalia along with the meat, onion, tomato, cucumber, cabbage, and parsley.
The Cypriot sheftalia is mince-meat, rolled into a large meatball with spices, and then wrapped in caul fat, which adds an extra-layer of juiciness for meat-lovers.
They are then grilled on the spit and served with plenty of lemon.
The following four places make some the biggest and most juicy sheftalia on the island, and if you are craving a mix souvlaki then be sure to try them out.
‘Gravella tzai Kapnia’ – Nicosia
Here you can order as many sheftalia as you want in a plate or with souvlaki, and they are exceptionally delicious, you will want more.
For more information call +357 22 358060.
Ttapis Tavern – Paralimni
The tavern is well known in the area among locals for it great Cypriot cuisine, and the sheftalia is well-balanced and cooked just right. They are part of the meze or can be ordered with your souvlaki.
For more information call +357 23 821959.
Melis’ Tavern – Limassol
Sheftalia here is served as part of a platter with other delicious meats, and they are exceptionally juicy and delicious. They are so good that you are sure to fall in love with the large, exquisite grill item.
For more information call +357 25 635253.
Old Simos Tavern – Sotira
Here you can get sheftalia that is so good, you will be wondering when you can reserve a place again to try them. They are very large and juicy, as well as filling that you will be in a personal contest to finish as many as you can.
For more information call +357 23 730189.
