Best Burgers in Nicosia

Burger Guy

Now this had to come first, because i am obsessed! Burger Guy is actually located in Paliometocho, a village just outside of the city of Nicosia – but worry not, you are only a 10 minute drive away from the burger of your dreams…!

Why do I love it so much you ask? Well for starters, the actual burger is all about the beef – IBS sufferers like me will be happy to know that it also contains no onions or garlic! You really taste the meat – it’s not greasy, it’s not dry.. its perfection! The fries are hand-cut, local Cypriot potatoes – and trust me, they are out of this world! In fact, nothing is frozen..everything you eat is fresh, and that shows!

Look at the order form below – a really cute touch! You choose your single, double, or triple burger and then go crazy picking your choice of 25 free toppings! Along with your burger, come a pair of black gloves, so you can go nuts without getting your hands dirty! My personal favorite? Bacon, Cheese, Egg, Mushrooms and Guy Sauce. The result? A Heavenly burger with its rightful first place in this Best Burgers in Cyprus list.

Tia’s Tip: Burger Guy has added some pretty incredible looking milkshakes and donuts on the menu. I am lactose intolerant, so I haven’t tried them..if you do, let me know your opinion!

Vegetarians and vegans can enjoy a veggie burger, along with a vegan bun too!

Burger Guy Address: 4 Plateia Omonoias Street 2682 Palaiometochon, Cyprus

Opening Hours: 7 days a week – 7 pm-10.30 pm

No reservations accepted! There is always space here, especially now that the yard has been converted to a lovely outdoor seating area – for 100 people!

For take away: 97 721255

Moondogs Bar and Grill

Moondogs needs no introductions! This is an absolute staple and favorite in Nicosia, and it attracts people of all ages for its burgers, beer, and sports. The menu includes not one, not two, but 17 mammoth burgers to choose from – and all of them lack nothing in size, imagination, and taste. The food menu is huge and includes everything, from starters to pasta, salads, succulent steaks, fish and other mains, and desserts. The burgers are the real stars here, and the beer too! The choice of local and imported beer is so large, they have a dedicated beer menu – need I say more?

A few interesting choices:

Peanut Butter Burger – With peanut butter, whole grain mustard, bacon and caramelized onions.

Straffe Hendrik Burger –  With Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel beer sauce, honey, crispy bacon, and onion rings.

The Viking Of 6th Avenue- With cheddar cheese, pickled gherkin, caramelized onions, tomato and lettuce. Topped off with a whole spicy sausage and mustard on the top of the bun.

Vegan Option: The Quinoa Black Bean – a burger made from quinoa, carrot, oats, zucchini, chickpeas, cooked fresh onion, sweet corn and sweet potato, served in wholegrain bread with tahini sauce, lettuce and tomato.     

Address: Mykinon 7, 1065 Nicosia, Cyprus

Reservations: 7000 6300

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 12 pm -2 am

Artisans Burger bar

 Artisans is a classy, refined, and utterly gorgeous burger bar, where everything is made from scratch. The patties – beef, chicken, veggie, beetroot vegan, and shrimp – are handmade daily. The bread is free from additives and baked fresh each morning! The choice of cheeses is insane – and you will love taking your pick from Gruyere, Chevre goats cheese, aged cheddar, fresh mozzarella, or brezain smoked cheese. The cheese sauce is a staple at Artisans, so be sure to try it!

As far as sauces are concerned, you will probably have a hard time choosing between guacamole , pesto, chimichurri, chili, mushroom and barbeque sauces that are of course…made from scratch ) 

It is important to add that you can find a lot more than meat burgers. Vegan and pescatarian options are in fact delicious, and easy to find! Below, you will see the menu, so have a look at the Alternative Burgerbar section in the menu and also the Bitesbar.

Artisans Menu

A thing I admire about Artisans is that although it has been going on successfully for years, it doesn’t stop evolving and looking for ways to include the whole community. In the menu here, you will find many, new and exciting additions worth looking at. Apart from the vegan options mentioned above, there is a salad menu, a special lunch menu, steaks and meat cuts, fish, kids menu and desserts.

All in all, Artisans is a favorite of mine for years and rightly so. Suitable for dinner dates, lunch meetings, large gatherings and everything in between – with a menu to cater to every taste, every need, and every age. Best Burgers in Cyprus? Yeap, Artisans is clearly one of them!

Address: Stasandrou 20, 1060 Nicosia, Cyprus

Opening Hours: Mo–Th  12pm–10:30pm, Fr–Sa  12pm–11pm, Su  12pm–10:30pm

Delivery Hours: Lunch – Monday to Friday from 12pm-3 pm. Dinner – Monday to Sunday 18:30-22:30. Minimum order 15euros.

Telephone: 22759300

Elysian Plant Based Kitchen Bar

Need a vegan restaurant and cafe in Nicosia? Tired of people assuming you only eat salads because you are vegan? Enter Elysian Plant-based kitchen bar 🙂

Eating plant based should be a celebration, not a sacrifice! So get ready for both healthy and junk food options with recipes from all around the world! In the menu, you will find unique dishes of the day, scrumptious vegan burgers and sweets that will blow your taste buds away!

Address: Diagorou St 15 1097 Nicosia

Tel: 22 004343

Limoncello

Now Limoncello Deli is not a dedicated burger bar, but it serves burgers that are delicious enough to hold a righteous place in this best burgers in Cyprus list! The indoors is cozy, the outdoors oozes character, and the dress code is relaxed!

Some of my favorites?

The Noble Aussie– aka the king of meat! 100% Australian Wagyu beef, topped with Tranches de Brie cheese, black truffle mayo, fresh rucola, and served with truffle-Parmigiano fresh fries.

The Italian Stallion – A Black Angus beef patty, crispy prosciutto, melted mozzarella, cherry tomato confit, rucola & pesto mayo.

The double Texan – pictured below – suitable for big boys only!

Pescatarians – try the Lost Tourist burger, a Prawn Burger with mango/cucumber/kouloumbra coleslaw, homemade guacamole, and Sriracha mayo. And guess what- you can choose a vegan bread bun too!

Vegans: Fear not, as you have the choice to remove the meat from any burger, and replace it with a Beyond vegan patty and vegan bread bun!

Opening Hours: Open 7 days a week, 12:00 – 15:00, 19:30 – 23:15

Telephone: 70 009787

Location: Ayios Antonios Municipal Market , 1060 Nicosia

Best Burgers in Larnaca

Syno Flame Grill

Syno Flame Grill sets out to make the best burgers in Larnaca – and to tell you the truth; they are doing a good job at it! 19 beef burgers await, along with 2 chicken burgers and a veggie burger option. The sauces elevate the dishes fully -choose between mango curry, jalapeno spicy, peanut butter, burger sauce and so many more!

The fries are chunky, crunchy, and impressively well seasoned, and in case you have extra space…order the spare ribs!

Address: Arch. Makariou 9, Lazaros Center 7-8,6017 Larnaca, Cyprus

Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. All other days, open from 12.30 – 16.00 and 18.30-22.30

Tel: 24 818444

San Pedro Street Food

oohhh I really like this place! And here, it really is all about the burgers. Love the menu concept, of single, double, triple, or half kilo burgers (yes, I did say one kilo) with a few sides and sauces – no mess and no fuss!

Don’t confuse simplicity with taste though, because these guys know what they are doing – the burgers are phenomenal and consistently so, every time I’ve visited! The cheese and bacon fries are pretty addictive too, I’m not going to lie!

Vegans rejoice! Not only one, but three vegan options here (I’m not even vegan but I’m excited for you!) My personal obsession? The crispy Portobello Burger pictured below..yum!

Address: Spyrou Kyprianou 99 Larnaca CY 6047, Spyrou Kyprianou 99, Larnaca

Opening Hours: 12 am – 11 pm

Tel: +357 24 105090

IT Burger

Holy Moly! 46 beef burgers, 3 chicken burgers, and 1 vegetarian burger await at IT burger, and the impressive menu alone, wins its place in the best burgers in Cyprus.

Vegetarians and Vegans can finally take a break from quinoa or bean burgers and tuck into the ”Portobello Pleasure” – with Crunchy portobello mushroom, onion rings, fresh tomato and iceberg!

Address: Arch. Makariou III 69, Larnaca 6017

Opening Hours: Closed on Wednesdays. Monday- Tuesday-Thursday-Firday and Saturday is 12–3pm, 6–10:30pm. On Sundays, it is open from 5pm-10:30 pm

Tel: 24 323159

Jemm’s American

If you like steak burgers, Jemm’s is the place to be! No fancy names here- but real, honest and delicious food!

Highly recommend the New York cheese steak sandwich, and the Chilli Chicken Fillet burger.

There is no vegan burger, BUT they do have a mean looking veggie sandwich with hot sauce!

Address:16 D Archiepiskopou Makariou III Avenue 6017 Larnaca, Cyprus

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 23:00. Sundays, 5 pm – 23.00 pm.

Tel: +35724659665

Best Burgers in Limassol

The Fat Bull

I am proudly presenting… Cyprus’s best burger bar of 2019 – as voted by customers on social media! This burger bar is only available for delivery, therefore perfect for lazy Netflix nights, in need of excellent food.

Check out the menu which ranges from a wide variety of burgers, ribs, wings, and fries. The wings and ribs are pretty incredible if I may say so myself!

When it comes to the burgers, there is a choice of 10, and 9 of them are made from 100% beef for the ultimate taste payout.

”The Survivor Burger” is a beast- 2 beef patties AND pulled pork, cheese, coleslaw, pickles, dried onion flakes, fatbull sauce and redneck BBQ sauce

Vegans and Vegetarians should try ”The Virgin Burger”! This one is made of Fallafel, rocket, tomato, and tahini. Keep it as it is or turn your burger entirely vegan by replacing the bun!

Address: Steliou Kyriakidi 27, Limassol, 3080

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 22:00. Closed on Sundays!

Tel: 7000 2737

Barbacoa

Barbacoa is…sophisticated, and utterly elegant! Additionally, they make incredible burgers too! Their platters and burgers are luxuriously smoked for 18 hours, and the brioche buns are super soft. At Barbacoa, you will find only one black Angus burger – made from the brisket, which is both the lean and fatty part of the beef. There is also a turkey burger, a pulled pork burger, and a pork belly burger.

The sides are as equally luxurious – like the truffle and parmesan fries, and delicious creamy mac and cheese! Eating here is a beautiful affair, and well worth the few extra euros!

Address: 42 Genethliou Mitella, Limassol 3036, Cyprus

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday – 6pm to 11pm

Tel: +357 25105999

Best Burgers in Paphos

Argos Burger

Argos arguably does the best burgers in Paphos, and their 5* ratings across Tripadvisor, Facebook, and Google seem to agree! This place is cool, chilled, and friendly with rock music in the background that feels like you are visiting a friend’s house – one with exquisite food and special quirky decor.

18 mouthwatering burgers await along with other meat cuts, tacos and salads for an all rounder menu.

Vegans: Try the ”Ovo Lacto” Burger – a vegan made with quinoa and sweet potato and topped off with a soft vegan bread bun

Pescatarians: Try the ”Pesco” – made with salmon and cod, and topped off with a vegan bread bun.

Address Argos 1: Archbishop Makariou 108, Paphos 8010

+357 26 910810

Address Argos 2: Griva Digeni Ave. Demetra Court, Paphos 8047

+357 26 910820

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday – 12 pm – 10 pm and Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 11 pm

Bur-ger

Welcome to the best burgers in Cyprus dear Bur-ger! The proud winner of the travelers choice of 2020, this burger house, is young, hip, fresh and utterly delicious.

The menu is simple and to the point. You can make your own beef, chicken, or veggie burger or choose from a choice of 6 burgers. Other than that, the menu has wings, ribs, and fries. Simple, awesome, and freaking delicious!

Address: 4 Dionysos steet, kato Paphos 8046

Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Open all other days from 18.00 pm- 23.00 pm

Other Burger bars in Paphos my readers recommend:

Riganato, and Burger Stories. Planning to visit both as soon as I am in Paphos so will update with my review!

Best Burgers in Ayia Napa and Paralimni

Malthouse Beer n’ food

Malthouse has been a favorite in Protaras, ever since it opened its doors in 2012. The extensive food and beer menu is packed to the brim with food and drink options – from ribs to steaks, burgers, salads, and everything in between!

When it comes to the burgers, i personally love the Cyprus Burger (with halloumi and lountza) as well as the pulled pork burger!

Vegans and vegetarians have 3 choices of burgers: A salmon burger, the Beyond burger, and the awesome zucchini burger – that;s served in a green bun with basil!

Address: Malthouse Beer n Food 16, Protaras Avenue, Protaras, Cyprus

Tel: +357 23831054

Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 13:00 – 01:30 am.

DELIVERY TO PARALIMNI, PROTARAS, KAPARIS, PERNERA FROM 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Order for Take away everyday from  1:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Other burger bars in Protaras and Ayia Napa my readers recommend:

Knights Pub (Protaras) and Midtown Bistro

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Thanks for reading, and bon apetit!

Love, Tia x

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The 2 biggest life-saving items to have with you in Cyprus

Activated Charcoal tablets – to save your stomach from a multitude of sins. Such as heavy eating and drinking (you will likely do both), upset stomach, mild food poisoning, IBS flare-ups, diarrhea, nausea and more

A sun allergy sun lotion and after sun lotion. Everybody wants to tan beautifully. But the sun in Cyprus is incredibly low and intense, which can burn your skin in no time, and bring out all sorts of allergic sun reactions that can seriously ruin your holidays! This is the best sun allergy brand I have found – I have been using it for over 3 years now and no more sunburns and sunspots! The after-sun lotion doubles up as a tan intensifier too, winner! You cannot find the allergy range in Cyprus, so I buy mine off Amazon.

As I mentioned in my Cyprus Travel Blog article, you could spend dozens of days on the island and not run out of dishes, desserts, and local delicacies to try! The food here is colorful, extremely plentiful, and oh so indulgent! Perfectly seasoned meats, fresh seafood, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy salads are what you should expect to encounter. To top it all off, incredible deserts, fresh local fruit, and a great local wine scene put the cherry on an already stunning cake.

The secret to food in Cyprus? Simple! Rely on simple recipes to make the fresh ingredients shine through!

Medezes – Meze

Meat Meze

Let me start with the best Cyprus dish, shall I? Mezedes, otherwise known as Meze! Mezedes in Cyprus is an experience not to be missed. In fact, its utterly criminal to visit Cyprus and not indulge in meze – the greatest food in Cyprus of all time. The ”dish” is, in fact, a feast of 30+ ‘’small’’ and mouthwatering Cyprus dishes. These dishes come in batches, so pace yourselves, It doesn’t get much better than that! Due to the huge amounts of food, it is best to enjoy Mezedes at a slow and leisurely pace and I would take an activated charcoal tablet after my meal too to save my stomach! These tablets are a God-sent, as they eliminate indigestion, bloating, cramps, and gas from excess food! Best thing ever!

A meat meze tavern will continue with grilled meats such as pork chops and barbequed chicken and pork, spicy Loukanika sausages, kleftiko and delicious stewed dishes such as Stifado and Tavas. In the more traditional establishments, you may be offered watermelon, sweet pastries like pourekia, and fresh fruits to finish off the meal.

Tip for Vegans: Vegans, in particular, will probably enjoy the meat meze more as there are plenty of other side dishes and dips not containing animal produce! I have many friends who are perfectly content with the large salads, dips, side dishes and homemade bread and still leave the restaurant completely stuffed!

Fish meze

Fish meze is just as equally yummy as the meat meze although, the latter makes you appreciate the Cypriot cuisine that much more! This dish opts for the same philosophy of small dishes to share, much like Tapas in Spain. In a fish meze tavern, you’ll eat various fishes, seafood like mussels, oysters and prawns,  sea bream with olive oil and lemon dressing, cuttlefish as well as delicious calamari and octopus.

Prices are pretty much set at 20-25 euros per person and you do not even need to look at the menu. The menu is set and included everything so just say the magic word ‘’mezedes’’ and sit back and relax!

LOCALS TIP: taverns you give the option of a mixed fish and meat meze are touristic attractions and will not offer an authentic experience. An authentic restaurant will specialize in either one, or the other, not both! Luckily, in my Cyprus Itinerary Guide, I have my top choices for meat and fish taverns in every city in Cyprus, so make sure you check it out!

Cyprus Dishes – Meats

Kleftiko 

Kleftiko originates from Greece and its rich in history recipe will blow your mind. We marinate the lamb in olive garlic and lemon then wrapped in foil with potatoes and bay leaves and very slowly cooked in a traditional clay oven. The result is a phenomenal dish – with meat that falls off the bone and potatoes that melt in your mouth. Traditionally paired with Pourgouri (couscous in tomato sauce), Greek Yogurt, and Cypriot salad.

The history of the dish is that in times of war, soldiers from the mountains would be forced to steal lambs, bury the meat underground and cook it in makeshift fires to get rid of the smoke and smell and avoid detection. Served with bulgar wheat and traditional Cyprus salad – kleftiko is a local favorite and there are taverns dedicated to solely cooking that.

Souvla (chicken pork or lamb)

Behold souvla, Cypriots national, and most favorite dish by far! Souvla is large pieces of meat – traditionally pork or lamb – passed through large metal skewers and cooked on a traditional foukou (a charcoal grill).

We cook Souvla on every occasion possible – any National Holiday, birthdays, weddings and even on a plain old Sunday! This Cyprus dish is cooked outdoors by men (for a change haha!)

Sheftalies

 Sheftalia is a Cyprus dish you will only find in Cyprus! The dish is an oblong ball of spiced minced pork, shaped and wrapped in caul fat – the transparent membrane that surrounds a pig’s stomach. After that, it’s grilled to utter perfection. One bite and you will be in heaven, I guarantee you! If you are after trying traditional food in Cyprus, start with sheftalies!

Souvlaki 

Possibly the most popular quick and fast Cypriot dish in the country, souvlaki originated from Greece and in Cyprus, we love it just as much! Souvlaki is a mini version of souvla – so basically little square cubes of high-quality pork or chicken cooked in skewers. We serve souvlaki in a warm delicious Cyprus pitta bread stuffed with cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, lemon, and pickled vegetables. You can choose the dip of your choice, tzatziki, tahini, or plain yogurt! Meat wise, you can choose pork, chicken, or order a ”mix’; pitta of souvlaki with sheftalies! Its sooooo good I’m obsessed!

 Kefalaki (Lamb’s Head)

Ok, this might freak you out. But seasoned travelers and adventurous eaters, should dig right in! Kefalaki is a lambs head – cooked whole – either boiled with salt and lemon or cooked in the oven. You will only find it in very traditional restaurants and taverns!

Giros (Donner Kebab)

We all know that you can eat Kebab, in every corner of the earth. This shouldn’t stop you from eating in it Cyprus though! The bread is better, the meat is better, everything is so tasty and authentic that your future kebabs at home will lack in comparison. Giros is inexpensive and fast, which makes it a popular Cyprus dish! Choose from chicken, pork or beef and choose your dip and veggies for the pitta bread :).

Keftedes

Keftedes, or as my Italian friends like to call them, little balls of heaven! Cypriot keftedes are different than the ones found in Greece. Juicy pork mince long meatballs with egg are seasoned with spices, potato and bread and fried to the utmost perfection! Paired beautifully with plenty of lemon, bulgur wheat, salad, and a big ol’ dollop of yogurt! Yum!

Stifado – Rabbit Stew 

I’m sure UK folks right now, are gagging at the thought of us eating their pets! But it is true, in Cyprus, as well as Greece, we eat Stifado. a delicious rabbit stew, with an abundance of caramelized pearl onions and tomatoes. We add plenty of spices too; like wine, rosemary, cinnamon, and other spices. Pick up the thick sauce with fresh Cypriot bread, and enjoy!

Cyprus Dishes – Meat Dishes that can be altered for vegetarians and vegans

Koupepia (vine leaves) and Gemista

Gemista, translated to ”stuffed”. And that’s exactly what you get! Gemista is a dish of vegetables like green peppers, beef tomatoes, courgettes, and onions stuffed with mincemeat, rice, and herbs. In the dish, we add vine leaves- fresh green vine leaves stuffed with the same mixture and rolled in little packages. One stuffed, we cook them in a rich tomato sauce in the oven or in a crockpot.

This main dish is both delicious, and healthy! In Greece, gemista are served without the mincemeat, and in certain places in Cyprus, you can request the dish sans meat.

Mousakka

A traditional Greek and Cypriot dish similar to lasagna – but 10 times better. Just like lasagne, moussaka is a layered oven dish. The layers are zucchini, eggplant, potato, and pork mincemeat cooked in a tomato sauce like a bolognese sauce would. We then top with Bechamel sauce and bake it in the oven. A lengthy process, moussaka is a fussy dish, with extraordinary taste payout!

Cyprus Dishes – Dips

Tzatziki – vegetarian approved

Tzatziki is paired with practically EVERYTHING on this article! The ingredients are yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dry mint, salt and olive oil.

Tahini – suitable for vegans and vegetarians

One of my utter favorites, tahini (or tashi in Cypriot dialect) is a dip made out of sesame paste, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Tahini has a rich and slightly bitter taste that works beautifully with homemade bread and many of the grilled meats that Cyprus cuisine has to offer.

 Taramasalata – suitable for vegetarians

Taramosalata is an absolutely beautiful dip to pair with fish, bread, or during lent! Taramasalata is made from fish roe, olive oil, lemons, onions, and bread. Lastly, the dip can be found in a beige or pink form, although the paler the color, the better quality the dip!

Cyprus Dishes – Side Dishes

 Halloumi Cheese – Suitable for vegetarians

Everyone goes crazy about Halloumi cheese, an authentic Cyprus dish! Halloumi is a, brined, springy white cheese, with a texture similar to mozzarella or thick feta. Halloumi cheese has a strong, salty flavor, but its beauty shines through when the cheese is grilled, as that elevates its creamy texture!

Pastourma Sausage

Pastourmas is a Cyprus dish you will find in a meat meze! It is a spicy, cured beef village sausage, with red wine, whole peppercorns, garlic, and a variety of other spices. Buy them fresh from a village, or pop to any supermarket! You will find them conveniently vacuum packed ready to withstand the flight home!

Bulgar wheat (Pourgouri)

My IBS cries as I haven’t been allowed to touch this delicious Cyprus dish in over 5 years! We cook this starch, which is much like couscous, in a delicious fresh onion and tomato sauce. Pairs beautifully with village Cyprus yogurt. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Karaoli – Snails

Ok, I am fully aware that some of you are gagging at the thought. However, you only live once right? We cook the fresh snails in a rich onion and tomato sauce. We love to share this Cyprus dish in traditional taverns as part of a meze or in households all over Cyprus.

Avgolemono soup (Egg lemon rice soup)

In my household, Augolemono is a weekly staple, particularly in the colder months! This simple and gorgeous soup is made with rice and finished off in a creamy broth of egg and lemon. A local winter favorite! Suitable for vegetarians

Cypriot Salad 

Our salad is a Cypriot dish like the almighty Greek Salad with the addition of a few ingredients. Cypriot salad consists of lettuce, cabbage, caper leaves, onions, black olives, tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce. We Cypriot have this salad, with practically every meal, daily!

Potatoes 

I would advise you to eat as many potatoes as you can in Cyprus! We locals are blessed with some of the most delicious potatoes in the world and export them all around the world.

Tip: Avoid tourist traps restaurants, and eat local, or you WILL end up with second-rate food and frozen gross potatoes!

Cyprus Dishes – Fruits

Delicious sweet and fragrant local watermelon paired with halloumi cheese is a must-have Cyprus dish. The combination of sweet and savory is a local favorite! watermelons in Cyprus are huuuuge in size and utterly delicious! Secondly, I advise you to try the equally sweet melons and figs, cherries and apricots, pears, and nectarines, as well as the grapes, peaches, and kiwis!

Cyprus Dishes – Traditional Desserts

Bye Bye diet! There are so many traditional desserts in Cyprus, that as a result, it will be impossible to stick to a diet! Many of these desserts, share similarities with Eastern European desserts such as baklava, Pourekia, Machallepi, and many more.

Galaktompoureko 

A dessert that screams of Greece and Cyprus dishes! Galaktopoureko, is a creamy custard pie in a crispy filo pastry shell that’s baked in the oven.

Daktila (ladies Fingers)

Daktila means fingers, of crispy phyllo pastry with orange blossom water, almonds, cinnamon, and sugar. One stuffed, we fry them and drench them in syrup! Sounds like heaven right? That’s because it is babe.

Halvas 

A delicious dessert suitable for the fasting periods of the year, halva’s main ingredient is almonds – alongside honey, blossom water, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves and mastic ground and often, raisins. Delicious and refreshing!

Loukoumades

Loukoumades are small balls of fried dough, dipped in a hot orange blossom syrup, and deep-fried! Crispy on the outside, syrupy and gooey on the inside, loukoumades are nothing short of divine. Hello heaven, and goodbye abs!

Pourekia 

Pourekia are divine little pastries with a sweet filling of Anari Cheese (a soft grainy cheese, cinnamon, and icing sugar. Are they healthy? No, pourekkia are fried! Are you sensing a pattern yet?

Cyprus Dishes for Vegetarians and vegans

Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant in Nicosia: Ingas Veggie Heaven. It remains closed on Sunday & Monday.

Best Vegan Bakery/Dessert House: Constantinides Bakery in Nicosia, specializes in flourless, sugarless desserts from cakes to traditional sweets to pancakes and mousses. Constantinides Bakery makes INCREDIBLE vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free desserts.

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Thank you for reading through this yummy Cyprus Dishes article, showcasing all the incredible food in Cyprus! Have you visited Cyprus? What is your favorite food? Let me know in the comments!

Love, Tia x

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• When to Visit Cyprus – A guide to choosing the season to visit Cyprus
• Where to stay in Cyprus – The Best hotels And Cottages In The Villages
• Cyprus Meze – The best Cyprus Taverns in the Villages and Mountains of the island!
• Cyprus Travel Blog – Everything you need to know to visit Cyprus. Start with this first if you are not local!
• A city by city guide to Cyprus. Decide which city in Cyprus suits you best!
• Incredible food in Cyprus to try. You will most likely drool at this article!
• Edem’s Yard – Best Brunch in Cyprus – Larnaca. The best brunch spot in Cyprus- hands down!
• Hamam Omeriye – Stunning Turkish baths in the heart of Nicosia– A Hamam Experience you are unlikely to forget!
• The best beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras. The best blue flag beaches on the island – say hello to paradise!
• Cyprus Passport Visa Free Countries – Travel to paradise without a visa!

Beautiful Seaside Hotels in Cyprus

• Hotel Napa Suites – Gorgeous, Central, with infinity pools
• Almyra Hotel Paphos – Luxury, elegance, and class.
• King Jason Hotel Protaras – Modern, central, fun, breathtaking!
• Napa Mermaid – The most incredible hotel in Ayia Napa– Looking for a proper hotel in Napa? Say no more!
• Apartment for rent in Protaras – Sofias Seaview review. A gorgeous apartment in the heart of Protaras square!
• Protaras Villas – The Incredible Villa Oniro. A huge and luxurious villa in Protaras!
• Limassol Hotels – A Beautiful stay at The Crowne Plaza Limassol. A modest hotel in Limassol that you will highly appreciate!
• Alasia Boutique Hotel- Luxury and elegance. Elegance and understated luxury in the quiet part of Limassol

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