Pissouri Village
Pissouri is a quiet, traditional Cypriot village about a 15 minute drive from Aphrodite Hills. It offers some good local restaurants set in the tranquil surroundings of this sleepy enclave. Pissouri is split into two, the ‘Village’ at the top of the hill that hosts the ‘Village Square’ and ‘Pissouri Bay’, overlooking the beach.
Hillview Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 221 972
Website
Excellent food, with stunning panoramic views over Pissouri village. Beautiful new a la carte menu using local ingredients to create something a little bit different, as well as three course traditional English Sunday lunch. (highly recommended but booking in advance is a must!). George is a fantastic chef with a great reputation, and the restaurant itself offers a classy yet relaxed setting. wide selection of wines available. Through Pissouri village take right turn halfway up the hill to the village, go up the winding hill, first building on the left at the top. Booking advisable.
O Vrakas Taverna
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 312 443
The new look taverna serves traditional Cypriot food with a modern twist. Harry (owner) is one of the best Sommeliers in Cyprus so you can always count on some good wine suggestions to accompany your meal. Bouzouki nights on Wednesdays provide live acoustic Greek music for an authentic Cypriot dining experience. You can ‘feast like a local’ every Sunday lunchtime with Harry’s all-you-can-eat Cypriot BBQ, also accompanied by live Greek music. A fantastic vegan menu is now available. Check website for details and dates of the special food and wine pairing dinners. Situated in the heart of Pissouri village square – the perfect spot for the true village dining experience.
Moonlight Taverna
Platea Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 222 688
Middle restaurant in the village square. Serves traditional Cypriot and European food. The Platea host fantastic traditional Cyprus nights every Friday from April – Oct, offering great live music and entertainment – highly recommended. A range of entertainment evenings are put on – check Facebook for event information and updates. Open daily – lovely choice for lunch. The Pissouri Square snack bar attached to the restaurant offers great snack options, a great range of drinks and is a popular venue to watch live sport.
Hideaway Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 222 310
Traditional Cypriot menu, offering all the favourite local dishes, with some of the best Halloumi in Cyprus. The owners offer a lovely friendly service, in the setting of a hidden courtyard under the cover of a roof of grape and vines (hence the name!) Situated on a side street just off the edge of Pissouri Village Square.
Bunch of Grapes
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 221 275
Beautiful courtyard setting which offers a rustic and charming atmosphere. The a la carte menu here is tried and tested over the years, homecooked by the family chef, with Cypriot and specialty dishes featuring on the menu. Friendly service, good food. Situated on a side street just off village square – look out for the signs saying ‘proPably the best restaurant in Pissouri”.
Stalla Grill Corner
★★★★★ – €
Tel: 25 222 929
Located just off the village square, near the fountain end, Stalla and her family will welcome you with open arms into their cozy little restaurant which serves a good selection of traditional Cypriot dishes, with daily specials. The Jack Daniels spare ribs (normally on a Friday) are a must try! Eat in or take away options available.
Hani Restaurant
★★★★★ – €
Tel: 25 221 211 Website
Step back in time – Hani opened its doors in the 1950s and it remains a real gem of Cypriot hospitality, it is where the locals eat. If you’re looking for a local experience, and great, home-cooked, traditional food at reasonable prices then make sure to pop in. You can also buy traditional Cypriot products here too. Open for breakfast and lunch (takeaway is also available) – the halloumi, lountza and tomato sandwich is second to none. On the left before the Papantoniou’s supermarket on the B6 as you reach Pissouri.
Two Friends Taverna
★★★★★ – €
Tel: 25 222 527
Friendly, family run taverna. Open all year round. Lovely views, warm atmosphere, good traditional food, great value with friendly service. The home cooked Cypriot dishes are fantastic – we especially recommend the moussaka and kleftiko.
Steakhouse by Michael
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 185 717 Website
A fantastic option for meat lovers with eight different ‘Black Angus Prime Cut’ steaks available to choose from (and some lovely vegetarian options too). Michalis is dedicated to using the freshest ingredients and this comes out in the wonderful flavour of the food. Home-grown veggies, herbs and prime cuts of the world’s finest meat combine for mouth-watering results! A warm, welcoming atmosphere and impeccable service. You’ll be greeted with a complimentary prosecco and leave with a full tummy and a smile – a stunning dining experience all round. All dietary requirements well catered for.
Tony’s Kebabs & Crepes
Pissouri Square
★★★★★ – €
No thrills involved in this dining experience; Antonis serves delicious Cypriot kebabs which have been lovingly prepared by his and his family’s hands; children and the grandchildren help out in the summer months. His crepe stand on wheels offers a tasty desert option when you’re on foot. If you’re lucky you’ll catch Tony’s rare but seriously charming smile!
Panorama Lounge
Pissouri
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 798 698
Incredible views of the surrounding areas and a great spot for cocktails or a G&T whilst watching the sunset. They serve a selection of tasty delights from warm nutella waffles with ice cream, to a scrumptious selection of meat and cheese platters, and great pizzas too! There is certainly something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds at this modern yet cozy and very friendly lounge.