favourite resteraunt

[thornaby]

I know this is an old favourite topic but it worth getting members views.

The Bella Moon in Bellapais is one of the best.

Family run with excellent food.

Fantastic people

Please try it you won't be disappointed.

[Patara29]

I agree Bella Moon makes my list, along with Efendis,Kamares & Tango to Budha.
Very interested to hear about other members favourites so we can give them a try.

[martandjen]

Would not recommend Kamares at lunchtime. Last time we went then, only half the menu was available. Unfortunately the half we wanted !!

[the butlers wife]

Efendis is our favourite and then St Tropez. Tried Park Marina the other evening and the food was very good, only a fish restaurant but beautiful setting the service however, could do with some improvement.


The butlers wife

[Owl Lady]

Bellapais Gardens still my number 1

[Groucho]

Would not recommend Kamares at lunchtime. Last time we went then, only half the menu was available. Unfortunately the half we wanted !!

Only chillies then!

[Snoopy]

Merit Royal is very good.

[wibow]

Must say ONE of our favourite restaurants

is Veni Veci in Lapta

everytime we have been there we have never been disappointed

food excellent, staff very friendly

Nadine and Richard always make you feel welcome

[Mozgor]

Our favourite is Ambiance for a special occasion and for more regular meals The Blue Song in Lapta also The Punjab in Lapta either for a fantastic curry or a great British Sunday lunch.

[geroff]

Sunday roast at the punjab is not good at all, washed up mash, tinned carrot and meat fit for a dog., yorkshire pud dry or over cooked, it was once good but not now. curries are the best from Indian restaurant.

[mrsgee]

Went last night to the new one opened up by the roundabout on the Lefkosa/Girne road and by pass. Efl i kefi or something like that. The food is fabulous. They are Turkish from Adana, don't speak much English but we got by just fine. They bring a HUGE kebab, between however many people, 3 min, on a trestle in the middle of the table. Some very nice background music too, from a duo. All in all a fabulous experience, and not expensive.

Apart from that, recent favourites are, Ibelli in the old quarter, proper Italian food. Lintons up past Green Heights, and Erols is always an old favourite for really good lamb chops and steaks.

[mrsgee]

Oh and the recently opened Dragon Chinese in the little shopping precinct by Karakum Lemar.....very nice.

[Steve C]

I like the Corner House in Ozankoy, food is always good especially the steak.

[thornaby]

Do intend to try the dragon in Karakum.
Love the old silver restaurant in girne.

[Panchocat]

East of town and roundabout town our choices would be;
Dragon, Efendi,The House and Bellapais Gardens for special meals
Rafters, Al Shaheen and Shayna for reliable weekday food and service.
Al Shaheen for winter Sunday lunch.
I Belli for Italian.
Eminem, Arch House and Patina for meze and shish.
Lots of little local lamucin and kebab houses round and about that we all know.
Happy Valley for chicken Bhoona and steak pie.
Shooters and Artisan for coffee and cake.
Manipenni and Spaghetti Junction for quick pasta and pizza.
Hemmingways for continental ambience and lunch on the Karpaz route.
My kitchen for fusion cuisine, ie: my Northern and hubby's southern tastes!!!

Bound to have missed some but hey, we are spoilt for choice

[mrsgee]

Found another little gem yesterday. The Tower Restaurant and Bar on the harbour front right by the castle walls. Fabulous seafood pasta, and mussels in wine excellent, and home made from looking at the ingredients in the sauce. Will definitely go again. We don't usually do the harbour as it is over priced and the food not that good, but this was something else.

[Mozgor]

Sunday roast at the punjab is not good at all, washed up mash, tinned carrot and meat fit for a dog., yorkshire pud dry or over cooked, it was once good but not now. curries are the best from Indian restaurant.

It's the best we've found so far, so where would you recommend?

[geroff]

Dont really know the best place for Sunday lunch as havent had a good one any where. Stick to kebabs or eat at home .

[Aysesdaddy]

Our two favourite places to eat are Ikimiz and Tree of Idleness. Ikimiz is in a lovely secluded courtyard and the food is amazing.. Tree of Idleness is in the most tranquil setting overlooking Bellapais Abbey.. Looking forward to visiting both several times when we arrive in sunny Kyrenia soon.

[Owl Lady]

Just come home from lovely lunch at Ikimiz, good food, lovely setting and friendly family.

[niceone]

Bo Thai at Catalkoy, great Thai food plus a few European dishes, sunday meals are not traditional roast but still very good and very popular.

For curry my favourite is Sheraz

Pizza Manipennys

Turkish bergamut

pasta spaghetti junction

[Johnny Lee]

Merit Royale every time. Fantastic value and sheer quality (and quantity if you desire) .

[icklepix]

Ikimiz for traditional Cypriot fayre
Rafters for a good curry
Cenap for a blow out on meze and full kebab
Alesta for when we don't want to travel too far.

[davedee]

Veni Vici for me followed by Tervetuloa.

[Owl Lady]

Old Silver has now closed!!!The chef who used to be there a while back, Sahin, is now down at the harbour, round past the harbour master's office up the hill to town. Newly opened and called Glory Days. Not been yet, but friends have and enjoyed it.

[Hedge-fund]

Thanks Owl Lady.

Can everyone else please give rough location/directions please.

I'd love to try some of these but have no idea where to start!

[davedee]

Veni Vici is on the Lapta strip.

[Tandh]

Erols for me great food great setting, amazing T bone, and all the trimmings

[Muad_dib]

Never had a bad meal in 10 years at Tervetuloa

[Ailsa]

Tervertuloa Spelling ????? is amazing!!!! Such brilliant food and great prices and amazing service!!!!! Would recommend them big time.

[PapaBravo]

There is an excellent Sunday Lunch on offer at The Fez in Catalkoy. Slightly more expensive than others, but well worth the extra. Quality is absolutely 'first Class'.

[mitun_shah]

should try spaghetti junction once

[Hedge-fund]

should try spaghetti junction once

I did.

Once.

[ispanets]

We like The Capitano restaurant with the new owners. I should say that there is one of the best food in Cyprus now. A very professional chef, high quality kitchen and unusual meals. Everything is hand made, great steaks, real sauces, fantastic deserts. The prices may be a bit higher than average but this food cost every cent! We advise everybody to give a try. Sure that you like it. They also have snack menu for very reasonable prices. The staff speak good English and Turkish. You can see some pictures here: http://kibris.nethouse.ru/posts/1554218

[ham on brown]

Tatlisu belli,really nice stuffed squid,and the setting is lovely