★★★★★ – €€ – Tel: 26 935 529
Good service and beautiful food combine for a great meal experience. Menu is International/Asian, atmosphere is cozy and romantic- providing the perfect setting for relaxing and socialising.
Paphos
Paphos has a wide array of restaurants to choose from, situated on a variety of locations; from the bustling harbour with beautiful sea views, to the rustic old town with views of overlooking the town. There is certainly something for everyone on offer.
Koutourou Kafeneio Ouzeri
★★★★★ – €€ – Tel: 26 952 953
Cosmopolitan/Vintage style cafe with cool decor and tapas-style menu with modern Cypriot cuisine. Perfect for a relaxed drink & light meal – great atmosphere. Located in old town, near the police station.
The Lodge Braai Boma
★★★★★ – €€ – Tel: 96 677 288
Authentic South African steakhouse serving good food in great location. Choose from a wide range of meat dishes on the menu – BBQ meat, African meat, cooked how you like it meat! Good atmosphere and decor. Situated on Poseidonos Ave. Googlemap Link
Gourmet Taverna
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 933 626
Good food and great service in pleasant surroundings. Specialists in high end Cypriot style food as the name suggests. Opposite Seagull restaurant on Paphos seafront. Open all year round.
Jayanta Indian
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 26 937 779
Very good reputation, with friendly service. Freshly cooked Indian dishes. Located near the Panayia Theoskepastis Church in Kato Paphos.
Ocean Basket
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 26 961 379
Specialists in seafood, this South African restaurant chain serves great seafood in modern surroundings. The starboard platter is a must. Booking essential.
Oliveto
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 220 099
Very good upmarket Italian. Service, food and eating experience second to none. Cook your own food at your table on a hot stone plate for a slice of dining theatre. Tomb of the Kings road, next to Chloe’s II. Googlemap Link
Imperial Chinese Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 954 010
Superb Chinese restaurant with great food and service. Beautiful decor and very popular – book in advance. Located in Kato, Paphos.
La Sardegna (Gino’s)
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 26 933 399
Good quality Italian food served in a basic, family-run restaurant. Traditional wood-fired oven is used for the pizzas which makes them a highlight. Large portions. Very popular with the locals so booking ahead is recommended.
Fettas Corner
★★★★★ – €€ – Tel: 26 937 822
Authentic Cypriot dishes in a traditional setting, with friendly service. Live Cypriot music on a Saturday creates a great atmosphere.
Gold Sakura Japanese
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 947 492
Comfortable surroundings and good food. Sakura Salad is recommended as a starter. Opposite Annabelle Hotel on Kato Paphos seafront.
Risto la Piazza
★★★★★ – €€€ – Tel: 26 819 921
Providing elegant dining with Italian-based menu, splendid cooking, great service and award winning wine list. Lunch and dinner every day except Wednesday.
12 Alkminis Street, Kato Paphos
Bacco @ Elysium Hotel
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 844 444
Top quality Italian located in one of the most beautiful locations for a restaurant in Cyprus. Very fine food, excellent wines and more often than not, delightful live music.
Gabor French Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€ – Tel: 26 965 343
Excellent food and service, suitable for that special occasion. 100 metres on left side of Olympic Lagoon Resort (formerly the Amathus Beach Hotel).
Cavallini
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 964 164
Situated next to the old Amathus Beach Hotel, this well-established Italian serves great food in pleasant surroundings.
Happy Island
★★★★★ – €€ – Tel: 26 937 077
This restaurant has the reputation of serving the best steaks in Paphos, but is also famous for its meze. Friendly service and a warm atmosphere, situated on Poseidonos Avenue.
Feature: Paphos Old Town 2016
Paphos Old Town is fast becoming a cool place to hang out, where traditional old buildings in secluded back streets are proving popular with their contemporary twist on food and culture – breathing much needed life back into the tourist town. Here are our top spots and highlights:
Ananas8bit Coffee: 26 600 126
Pambos serves the best freshly roasted artisan coffee in Paphos. Quirky-arty interior/alternative background music (often blues and jazz)/go to read a book/ regular events including live music & art house movies.
Highlights: the coffee, homemade syrup, ambience, Pambos himself. Googlemap Link
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Timothy’s Art and Bar: 99 424 417
We almost didn’t publish this as it is the best kept secret in Paphos. Underground/unpretentious bar set in a crumbling old house down a back alley/regular alternative live music/ no airs and graces. Highlights: flaming tequilas, music, roof terrace, attitude. Googlemap Link
Temple Bar Café: 96 727 314
Bar and grill, but all about the bar for us. Think Indian man meets rock music. Old house split into various areas/music memorabilia on display/ live music every weekend/laid-back/ go late. Highlights: garden seating area, layout, floors, music, attitude. Googlemap Link
Muse Café Kitchen Bar: 26 941 951
Very well known in Paphos as one of the hottest spots for a cocktail – fab range of drinks and a tasty menu to boot. Modern layout/stunning views over Paphos town/chill out music/cool contemporary lighting. Highlights: chicken kebab, espresso martini & smooth waiters. Googlemap Link
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Plato Sushi and more: 26 951 800
THE best sushi in town, and a really cool wine bar at the same time. Brilliant sushi menu, and great lunch and dinner menu. Fantastic atmosphere, bustling location, town- feel, warm lighting, great seating. Highlights: tempura tiger prawn sushi, wine platters & atmosphere. Googlemap Link
Plato Sushi & More
Koutourou Ouzeri: 26 952 953
Amazing home cooking served in a traditional house. Menu changes every couple of days, ensuring fresh dishes, tapas style. Mouth- watering food/ wonderful décor (eclectic display of antiques). Highlights: décor, friendliness, ALL the food, the ‘submarine’ desert. Googlemap Link (25 Martiou Street)
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Plato Sushi & More
★★★★★ – €€€
Tel: 26 951 800
The best sushi in town! Fantastic range of fresh sushi, and other delicious menu options. Enjoy a glass of wine and soak up the cool, contemporary-traditional decor and warm atmosphere. Situated on the main road in Old Town.
Pallia Ilektriki
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 26 222 157
Mediterranean menu cooked personally by owner Vassos, the seafood pasta is our firm favourite! Located in the old electric building in Old Town, now with modern decor making for a peaceful courtyard setting away from the hustle & bustle.