Art Café 1900 is well-known to those who have either lived or visited the Larnaca area over the last twenty odd years. As one of the town’s most popular bars due to its vast selection of imported beers and wonderful atmosphere, it’s reputation has perhaps overshadowed the fact that it is also home to a quality restaurant too.

Hidden in a backstreet near the Phinikoudes strip is where this old-style building can be found. Upon entry, you are immediately struck by the warm atmosphere and rich history that it carries. The walls are donned with posters and memorabilia predominantly related to rock music and culture of the 1970s and 80s while there is a smooth back drop of music from the same era constantly playing in the background.

The downstairs of what used to be an old house is the bar area – the establishment prides itself on its variety and boasts one of the widest selections of beers and whiskeys on the island. In the beer department, there are believed to be 93 different types from around the world and, for whiskey lovers, there are around 140 to choose from.

While Marios runs the downstairs bar, it is Maria who runs the show upstairs in the separate restaurant area which is one of Larnaca’s best kept secrets. Not a huge area by any means, but it makes up for it in exclusivity and quality in both the food and service department.
Looking at the menu, there is a concise list of options including some inviting traditional dishes as well as the common pub food you would expect to find in such a place. In the end, Maria insisted we tried the lamb fricassee with spinach and lemon, which did not disappoint.

The dish consisted of a stew of fatless chunks of lamb, flavoured with a variety of spices and onion in a creamy sauce. However, it was not too rich as its description may suggest as a healthy amount of lemon provided the perfect balance to the meal. It was the type of dish that just melts in one’s mouth with the meat extremely tender. The creamy sauce is created with eggs and lemon with a very similar taste to that of the commonly known Greek soup avgolemono while the addition of fresh spinach and herbs added a nice texture and slightly spicy after taste.

We also had stifado, a traditional beef dish served with rice and vegetables, which was also immaculate -the best part of this particular dish was the thick tangy, tomato-based sauce full of flavour thanks to all of the garlic, cinnamon and sweet onions – plus some vegetable rolls on the side that were full of life and flavour.

In terms of portion size, they were not the biggest, but definitely do not leave you with a rumbling belly either. The service was quick and very friendly with the owner herself in charge adding a homely feel. To finish, there was a selection of fresh fruit and sweets to choose from, as well as a good selection of teas and coffees. I could not resist the look of the chocolate cake which was also freshly made rather than pre-packed – a huge plus.

It is certainly a unique spot to eat which not too many people, even in the town itself, are aware of. By the time we left, just after 9pm on a Friday evening, the downstairs area was packed which said a lot about its popularity.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY: Lamb fricassee with spinach
WHERE: Art Café 1900, 6 Stasinou Street, Larnaca
CONTACT: 24 653027
WHEN: 6pm–2am every day except Tuesday
PRICE: €20 average (meal, dessert and beverage)

Christos café in the market area of Paphos old town offers one of the best views over Paphos and out towards the sea. It’s also almost opposite one of the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism designated spots to enjoy a glorious sunset.

Although known as Christos Café, its ‘official’ name is Christos Grill and Seafood, and it is one of the oldest venues in the area. Open for more than 25 years, the bustling café is a favourite with locals – both Cypriot and foreign – as well as a well-worn stop off point for tourists in the area.

Although there are currently road works occurring at different places of Paphos old town, this shouldn’t put you off, as the views are still glorious and a large car park opposite provides ample parking.

The service is friendly and efficient and the food is fresh and delicious.

The café is open Monday to Saturday and although they list their opening times as 7am, they actually get their first customers at around 5.30am, serving mostly Cypriot customers at this early hour. They close at around 5.30pm in the evening, except during the winter months when they are open to around 6pm.

Christos is a hub of activity and a poplar place for people to meet up. As this is a café, it’s not obligatory to eat, and it’s a lovely venue to enjoy a coffee or frappe and relax.

The food is reasonably priced and special dishes are on offer on a daily basis. Cuisine includes salads and sandwiches, meat grills, seafood and traditional Cypriot dishes. There is also a value for money English breakfast at €3.50, which hits the spot.

Their meze is good too; a mini meze is available for those whose eyes are bigger than their stomachs.
If you don’t feel hungry, and prefer a drink both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are on offer. They also offer a selection of delicious smoothies.

There is seating both inside and outside the premises, and the outdoor terrace has fantastic views of Paphos. The décor is basic and clean, and an awning and umbrellas provide welcome relief from the sun during the hotter months.
Christos café is well run, friendly and value for money, and customers say it will remain a favourite with them for years to come.

Christos café
Where: Paphos Market, Petraki Miltiadous 11, Paphos
Contact: 99 370375
Price: Small Keo €2, smoothies €4.85

The great thing about Limassol is that new and exciting restaurants keep cropping up. One that has recently made a splash is Dionysus Mansion, serving high class, original and great food. Being the brain child of Guaba owners, it goes without saying that your night here is more about being an experience rather than just a dinner. Thinking outside the box is the magic recipe that is missing from most restaurants, and Dionysus has created its own box.

The restaurant is located within the heart of the city, in a traditional mansion, thus successfully merging the flair of the old and the new in one package. The décor is modern, warm and elegant. Within minutes of entering you are overtaken by this wave of warmth. The restaurant is separated into sections, you have the high tables encompassing the bar and kitchen area, where quite enjoyably the kitchen is on full view. Then there is the main dining area with rope ornaments and chandeliers adorning the ceiling but the highlight, reserved especially for large dinner parties, is the semi-private dining table in a room of its own. From just walking in I was sold.

Another impressive thing worth mentioning is the impeccable service. Time and time again new restaurants are understaffed or have inexperienced waiters, but this is not the case for Dionysus. The staff are polite, professional, attentive and fully meet any expectations even the fussiest of customers might have.

Yet the highlight of this restaurant is, of course, its food. It is traditional food with a gourmet twist! The menu, upon examination, had me in the best dilemma of all, what to order? It is always a great day when you find a dinner menu that excites. We started our dinner with a salad made with crispy rocket leaves, halloumi tempura, cherry tomatoes, roasted sesame seeds and topped with carob honey and apple vinegar sauce. The dish was served simply, going back to the traditional feel of the restaurant, and looked and tasted absolutely amazing.

One of the starter highlights were the zucchini croquettes, flavoured with feta cheese and spring onion and served with light sour cream.

This may sound simple but when three very large croquettes arrived on the table we were all excited and couldn’t wait to dig in. The combination of the zucchini and feta fried in a ball of flavour put a definite smile on my face. It was the best start to a meal that anyone could ever ask for. And the portions were so large that one person would find it difficult to have those and a main course.

Things kept getting better with the arrival of the main course. All dishes have their roots firmly placed in traditional Cypriot cuisine.

There is a selection of lamb, pork, chicken and fish so there is definitely something for everyone. The best thing of course, especially to those who rarely taste the pleasures of Cypriot cuisine, is the Kleftiko, which is slow cooked lamb served with oven potatoes. The lamb was cooked to perfection, melting in the mouth with every bite. If you are more of a fish person, the salmon is a pleasing choice. Cooked, not grilled, the salmon retains its flavour and an unbeatable tenderness. Served with dill and mustard sauce and seasonal vegetables, this dish has a different burst of flavour with every bite. The presentation of all dishes is simple, with a gourmet twist, adding to the excitement and the portions are more than appetizing even to the most demanding customers.

Dionysus also serves lunch with a different lunch options during the week.
All in all, Dionysus is one of those restaurants that is here to stay. It serves up a one-of-a-kind experience that has to be tried.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Cyprus cuisine
PRICE: €20-30 per person
WHERE Dionysus Mansion, 16th June Street, Limassol
CONTACT 25 222210

The great thing about Limassol is that it never ceases to surprise you, new places keep popping out of nowhere, even when you least expect it, and this is how I discovered Malama. Taking a walk in the city centre I stumbled upon a bar I had never come across before and had to try it.

Upon first inspection the bar seemed like a small cava, barely big enough to fit 10 customers, but there was also a large back section that made the experience even more pleasurable. Near the castle square, the bar is located opposite Noodle house but opens up into one of the back alleys, thus taking full advantage of the architecture of the area. The bar is framed by magnificent arches and the décor, as with most bars these days, is modern and simple.

What drew me in however, was not the fact that it had an inviting cava but the fact that it had branded itself as an ouzeri, not that common in Limassol. If you are expecting that to mean an old-timey ouzeri that will transport you to a small island in Greece, this is not the place for you.

Anyway, on to the cocktail and the most satisfying experience of the night. What I was most impressed by, and in keeping with its ouzeri label, the bar had many cocktails with ouzo, tsipouro or mastic as their main spirit. If you are a fan of these, this is the place for you. All cocktails have Greek roots and try to offer something new in terms of drinking. The one I particularly enjoyed was ‘Kipos tis Edem’, Garden of Eden, made with gin, elderflower, lavender, grapefruit and house bitters. The presentation is quite simple, served in a large cocktail glass but the look and taste of it is something quite unique. The combination of the gin, matched with the elderflower cordial and the citrus taste of grapefruit, create a bittersweet taste that is refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable.

Another great option, to those who like to try something different is ‘Idoni’, Pleasure, made with atsipouro base and mixed with lime, basil and cucumber. Now this is a cocktail that may perplex and it is not for all tastes. The strong punch of the tsipouro is balanced by the lime and soft taste of cucumber making it a drink to remember. But to those who want to stay true to the ouzeri style, their selection of retsina, tsipouro, rakomelo and all these inherently Greek and Cypriot spirits is vast.

The bar’s take on traditional cocktails is impressive too. One person in our party ordered a Bloody Mary and we were pleasantly surprised by it being made from fresh tomato juice. If Greek cocktails are not for you the cava, including a wide range of wines to please even the fussiest of taste buds, is wide ranging.

And if you want something to soak up the drink, the bar has a grill menu.

All in all, Malama is bound to make an impression and win over any customer who visits it. Great atmosphere, delightful drinks, reasonable prices and a friendly and attentive staff, all will ensure that your night there is one to remember.

Malama
Where: Ay. Andreou 14, Limassol
Contact: 25 105050

Paphos now boasts a plethora of different ethnic restaurants all vying with each other to deliver that extra touch of exotica. One place that has consistently, over the past seven years, served up food that both delights and allows us to experiment is City Wok. Until recently it has served purely as a takeaway venue, boasting a solid local customer base. But last month City Wok opened as a full restaurant opposite the Almyra Hotel but fear not, they are also maintaining from here their popular take away service.

The interior is refreshingly minimalist and mercifully the owner has utterly departed from that interior decor cliché made popular in the seventies which dictated all Indian food had to consumed while in a room covered in flock wallpaper, and Chinese dining could only take place while seated upon blood red reproduction cushioned chairs from the Xia Dynasty under a ceiling awash with swinging paper lanterns. Here the room is open and airy, with discreet lighting and glass from ceiling to floor diners are offered a great view down to bar street. Plus, tables aren’t too close together so one feels really quite comfortable and safe working ones chopsticks with gay abandon.

The food is more a fusion of Chinese and Asian dishes and they also have an excellent Sushi chef who labours with all the patience of a Zen master to create perfectly formed California Rolls in Tuna (which is purchased as wild caught), salmon, prawn, crab sticks and also vegetarian.

We started the meal with a platter of these beauties going on to then taste test the Maki and sushi Nigiri and as far as freshness and flavour were concerned these certainly delivered. To be honest, we really could have stopped there and been perfectly satisfied but pure greed had us all moving on to relish a plate of shrimp tempura, and here Chef does know how to whip up the perfect tempura batter(always use iced water). I have a fondness for crispy duck and Marinos the owner informed me that all his ducks hail from France, after which we swiftly moved on to the deep earthy flavour of beef in oyster sauce, which was good albeit that we were all by this time somewhat wilting under the pressure of having not for the first time over ordered.

The sole negative comment would be the Thai chicken and green beans in red curry which didn’t quite deliver that all essential oomph and taste balance! It’s as if chef was a little nervous to go full on in the fire flavour stakes for this one, which is a shame because when executed correctly it can be a real winner.

We agreed that the reputed pure sense of enlightenment that usually came to Chinese Emperors after they had dined may well have missed its mark with us, but overall this was a very enjoyable meal, the pleasure provided from the variety of flavours alone was akin to attending a wonderful fashion show, where textures, colour, cut, and style all married to give a perfect piece of couture. This is certainly aspiring Asian culinary designer territory and well worth a visit.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Asian fusion
WHERE City Wok, 65 Poseidonos Avenue and Iasonos corner (opp Almyra Hotel), Kato Paphos
WHEN Monday to Saturday
CONTACT 77772044, www.citywokcyprus.com
PRICE Starters from €2.50, mains from €8.95

When one reviews new Lebanese/Syrian restaurants in Nicosia it is difficult not to make comparisons with the standard bearer: the late, much lamented maestro Ghazi Abu Fayzal. His kitchen pulsated with intense activity; the flashing blades on the acres of vegetation, the atmosphere clouded with the aromas of sliced, diced and spliced herbs and salad crops. Preparation was paramount and remains the sine qua non of successful Levantine cuisine.

Za’atar, the latest challenge to the firmly established Syrian Friendship Group opened very quietly a month ago inside the old city, close to Phaneromeni in Aischylou Street. The setting is unpretentious and the interior even less so: one could describe the décor as downtown Beirut via Homeland but relieved by the vivid artwork of Adi Atassi, a local artist – and native to the beleaguered city of Homs – whose paintings are on sale with some of the income dedicated to the Syrian refugees.

We arrive on a Wednesday night, the place is very quiet apart from a solitary Canadian diner, who informs us that the food is very good, and there is a lot of it. Furnishings are plain and the premises extensive; the rooms seem to extend to the horizon. We order two glasses of Arak. The menu is thorough and lists each dish by title with the English translation beneath. Bravo.

It seems the best way to proceed is by ordering the full mezeh and persuade the charming waiter to go easy on the delivery: regular visitors to the dish know how the experience can be spoilt by overloading. However, no such problems at Za’atar. The Fattous and Tabouli are crackingly fresh, and apart from the local lumpen tasteless tomatoes, are as good as any previously encountered. Hummus is obviously a specialty of Omar, the chef proprietor, as he lists five different preparations and serves us his family variety. The dips are an essential feature of the Mezeh and apart from the Hummus we get Moutabbal: smoked aubergine mashed with tahini and yogurt; mashed potatoes with a hint of garlic – Ghazi’s could make your nose bleed – Salatat Zeytoun: chopped green olives, tomatoes and peppers and Kishki, comprising strained yogurt, bulgar wheat and walnuts, accompanied by a basket of hot, paper-thin pita. Absolutely smashing.

Next up, a plate of Falafel – hot chickpea patties – and Fatayer – cheese in filo pastry with a tahini sauce. We ordered a bottle of Paranga, a Greek wine not previously encountered that proved to be a good companion. Even though the kitchen had played a slow hand we were struggling, and when the mixed grill arrived we needed a rest. The chicken and lamb kebabs were delicious as was the rest of the platter, but we were overwhelmed; the establishment deserves much younger appetites. The food is first-rate. Next time we will be more selective. The sweets were on the house.

Once word spreads among the knowing ones this place will thrive. Omar is in the kitchen and his wife Agathe looks after the rest, and they have the experience of running a seasonal restaurant in Ayia Napa to draw on. Before we left a party of jolly young girls occupied one of the far rooms that ajoins the garden area. The premises can accommodate 150 covers and are open every day from 7pm for dinner and offers lunch on weekends.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Lebanese/Syrian
WHERE 61 Aischylou St, Inside the old city of Nicosia
CONTACT 77776600
PRICE Mezeh €15

Larnaca is known for its café culture, with establishments popping up all the time of various different shapes and sizes. So much so that places are opening up not only in the centre of town to meet the local demand but even in areas previously considered a little out the way, yet still to good effect.

Situated in the nearby village of Kiti, Jackson Gastro Cafe-Bar opened last year with the intention of offering a cozy environment to play card games, watch sports events or enjoy quality music.

More than just another café which offers the typical staple menu of a few coffees, beers and snacks, Jackson’s goes the extra mile with top of the range drinks and food menus.

There are 20 different bottled beers to choose from, ranging from local KEO to Czech Kozel while there is an equally lengthy list of top quality malt whiskeys.

The bar screens all of the big local and international sporting events which take place almost on a daily basis. The aptly-named Football Lover’s Platter is a feast which will go down with any avid sports fan during a match: a combination of chicken and vegetable wrap, spicy chicken wings, chicken sticks, mini hot dogs and hot potatoes skewered with tortillas and dips is more than enough to share between a few friends while watching the game.

On top of that, there is anything from filling Salmon dishes to rib-eye steak while they offer a wholesome English breakfast with a free tea, coffee or juice for just €5.

Inside, it is a cozy space with lots of natural light equipped with simple, sleek tables and chairs. Outside, there is a vast open courtyard ideal for catching a bit of a sun now that it is not too strong.

The café hosts people of all age groups; there tends to be lots of youngsters in the late morning who go to play cards, as well as sports fans who attend on weekends for the big matches, while there are also plenty of couples and families who go there for the great food.

Jackson Gastro Café-Bar
Where: 36 Kiti Ave, Kiti, Larnaca
Contact: 99 768087, www.jacksoncafebar.com

It’s a Tuesday night and I sit alone in the atmospheric old schoolhouse style gastro bar The Winery. With its renovated yellow brick walls and large windows inviting you to peek, The Winery stands proud in a terraced block of historic buildings in a side street off Ledra.

It’s a pleasant experience because it’s an inviting venue. It’s a sit down place for 30somethings to enjoy good alcohol with larger than average portions of tasty Tapas. The owner is also a bit of a whiskey fan, which reflects in the variety of premium whiskeys on offer.

The venue is beautiful. With its high ceilings, the two-room bar looks and feels both huge and cosy. It’s been renovated inside and out to a high standard. It consists of a large main room with eight high tables of varying sizes and eclectic furnishing; stacks of books on high bookshelves line the walls. The interior is reminiscent almost of an English headmaster’s office, yet it feels homely. The floors are black and white check with vintage looking clocks hanging randomly and impressive industrial metal tubes pinned from the ceiling.

Further large glass windows take you out to a courtyard style smoking area. It also has a high roof which opens and closes depending on the weather. The whole place deceptively looks bigger than it is, with a chilled, satisfying and classy atmosphere.

The music style as a whole is funky jazz and allows people to natter, whilst the staff weave in an out almost unnoticed. The menus arrive including for weekend brunch when a live DJ plays on a Sunday from 11 to 4. The wine menu is the size of a manuscript, big but not overwhelming. It helps you search the wines by taste not just names or countries, which for a wine novice like myself is great. However, the real highlight of The Winery is that is produces its own wine right in front of you, well actually in beautiful stainless steel containers behind the bar. It prides itself on selling red, white and rosé vino from the tap as well as over 200 different bottles of wine from 15 different countries. Their own wine is made in such a way that it is ready to drink, the whole process taking five months.

The gin cocktail menu is what ultimately spoke to me, with original and thoughtful choices. I opted for the Aroma Gin & Tonic and was mighty satisfied. Subtle and incredibly aromatic, the beverage is served in tall, bowl-shaped glasses from which a delicate, sweet rose scent hits the ‘nose buds’ before the subtle fusion of Hendricks gin, dried berries, whole cardamom and dried roses comes together to create a fresh, light kick. Cocktails range from €5 to €9.

There is a huge selection of wines by the glass with a walled chalk board acting as the menu. It changes monthly, so by the end of the year every bottle they sell will have been available to try by the glass. There are currently 14 to choose from.

The Winery
Where: Lykourgou street, old Nicosia
When: Monday-Friday 6pm-2am, Saturday and Sunday 10am-2am
Bookings: for half of the capacity, allowing for walk-ins. Fridays and Saturdays are incredibly busy so best be in that 50% reserved!
Contact: 22 511925, facebook.com/TheWineryWineBar
Price: cocktails €5-9, wine by the glass from €5

The ideal location for a restaurant in the Larnaca area has moved about over the course of time. Today all eyes are focused on Makenzy, home to a number of beachfront establishments while the Phinikoudes have remained the go-to place for many throughout the years.

Then of course, there is the Dhekelia road which was booming before the turn of the century only to lose its popularity to the aforementioned areas.

However, while the nearby villages have largely been overlooked, many are seeing a mini revival with a number of small restaurants proving that they can compete with the main town, as long as the service and quality is right.

One of those restaurants which has stood firm against the lure of the city is Kantara, a small local tavern based in the village of Oroklini. It may not be the biggest or the most flash of places, but those who go there frequently go there for a reason.

First to greet you upon entry will be Theodoros, the chirpy and upbeat owner who also prepares most of the food. Throughout the night, he will be talking with his customers and sharing stories and you can tell that he does so out of a genuine passion for the business rather than mere PR.

The first of which is about the restaurant’s name, which comes from Kantara castle in the Kyrenia mountains. Standing almost a kilometre above sea-level, with a panoramic view of the city, the knights could control the roads of the Karpasia peninsula and the Mesaoria plains. It was also a place of refuge for Cypriot king Isaac Comnenus who escaped when the British king Richard the Lion Heart defeated him in a battle outside Limassol.

After the interesting and unexpected history lesson, the big decisions of the evening came along. There was a meze menu, but instead, due to the vast options on the menu, we thought we would pick and choose.

You would imagine a traditional Cypriot restaurant to have just a list of the common dishes but I was really impressed with the unique and original variations they had. So much so that I wanted to just try a variety of starters, salads and other Cypriot dishes.

First up, there were Cretan tacos with fresh tomato, feta and oregano – instead of the typical taco which is plundered beneath piles of cheese, you could really appreciate the flavour of each ingredient, and the products were all fresh. The balance of the salty cheese with the tomato and the texture of the Cretan taco was an excellent combination.

Then came the stuffed mushrooms which were filled with feta and a type of garlicy mayo dip. It had a rich flavour but not to the point that it was sickly thanks to the fullness of the mushrooms.

On the side, we ordered a rocket salad with dry nuts and sundried tomatoes, so as to cancel out the richness of the cheese-based dishes.

Impressively, the sundried tomatoes were completely made from scratch rather than ready-made, which made all the difference when it came to the flavour.

We thought we would order the Cypriot ravioli with basil pesto sauce as well as the farfalle with smoked salmon. The first lacked the flavour I was expecting, and perhaps the portion could have been bigger, though, as was the case with all of the dishes, the contents were evidently fresh.

The latter was an excellent dish, in a sauce made with vodka which gave it a nice kick. The salmon was generous and cooked until tender while lightly cooked halves of cherry tomatoes added to a refreshing dish.

Ultimately, the service was excellent, with all staff upbeat and attentive. However, although the food was of high quality and interesting flavours, it was slightly on the expensive side. The two starters were around €7 each, the salad was €10 while the two pasta mains were in the region of €13.

The wide open space of the restaurant makes it slightly less cozy than a local tavern could be, but is so due to the fact that it hosts big events and functions. The interior is classic, large round mirrors are dotted around the whole establishment and there is a nice, calm colour code.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY: Unique starters (€7-€9)
WHERE: Salaminos, 2, Oroklini, Larnaca
CONTACT: 24 647000
PRICE: €20-€30 (starter and main)

Family owned and run Tea for Two has just opened a new venture in the tourist area of Kato Paphos and with it staying open till 10pm you can enjoy an evening drink there in addition to everything else, starting from breakfast

The small chain of three café bars is celebrating 25 in business this year and decided to close their operation in Paphos old town, close to Marks and Spencer, and open new premises in Kato Paphos.

In March 1991, Costas and Jackie Pentaliotis opened the first Tea for Two on the Tomb of the Kings Road.

The new café is a “step up” for the chain, which says they always aims to deliver “home cooked food, English style”. The venue was previously Guru Bar, and the layout inside and out is spacious and offers an elevated version of the chain’s other cafés.

The uniform décor of red and white remains and large prints of photographs of the café’s food adorn the walls.

The food itself is both well cooked and tasty.

The staff at this venue are friendly and professional and have been working with the owners for many years; which is always a good sign.

The venue is found close to the Olympic Lagoon Resort, and there is ample off street parking available. Outside, there is a large veranda with sea views and a sizeable children’s playground, which can also be used for parties.
The two-storey café has an open fireplace upstairs, which will be surrounded by comfy sofas and chairs and will be warm and cosy in the winter, said staff.

Tea for Two recognises its customer base and delivers good food and service at a reasonable price. If you’re looking for sophistication this isn’t the place to visit, but affordable, simple food and drinks are on offer.

English breakfasts, sandwiches, rolls, pies, meat, fish, salads, pastas and delicious puddings are all reasonably priced. Alcoholic drinks including beer, wines and cocktails are also available, as well as soft drinks and teas and coffees.

The new café is close to a number of hotels and has a bus stop right outside.

Tea for Two
Where: 58, Poseidonos Street, Kato Paphos
When: all day Monday-Sunday until 10pm

Dino’s Bistro is a staple in Limassol, and from its new location it continues to offer prime food throughout the day. Whether utilised as a lunch spot or a dinner getaway, the fresh materials and amazing portions put a smile on anyone’s face and offer a great alternative to what is already on the Limassol dining market.

The new place is still in the heart of the city, yet boasting a huge accessibility factor. Remaining true to its arty roots, it has an air of minimalism, cleverly playing on a black and white palette with pops of colour throughout the place. Its artful bistro feel, with a delicatessen display case, add to the air of effortless comfort that the restaurant exudes.

A common misconception I come across is that it is all about salads and nothing else. While there are plenty of the former, Dino’s does do other dishes gloriously well. Let’s set the salad thing straight, if you are on the hunt for a salad, and I don’t mean those skimpy salads that serve as delightful sides, I mean a good hearty salad that will satiate even the largest appetites, then this is the place to be. Dino’s knows how to make good salads, and the art of a good salad is oft underestimated. One look at the menu and you are faced with a myriad of choice: goat’s cheese, blue cheese, smoked turkey, chicken, beef, peppers, pastrami – enough to make the mouth water.

I love cheese so chose the hot goat cheese salad, along with the dried figs, pomegranate and pastrami (an optional side). First impression was the size (enormous), and then the pop of colour from all the ingredients testifying to the freshness of them all. The taste was, to say the least, incredible, the sweet taste of the dried figs and pomegranate delightfully counterbalanced the goat’s cheese. The addition of pastrami just ensured an overall heartiness to the dish that was unparalleled. Other options I was tempted by include the Japanese inspired salad made with seaweed, salmon, tuna, white fish and prawns.

Beyond the salads, there is a great selection of main courses. What immediately drew my eye was the New Orleans cajun pork loin, giving the dish a spice and sweetness that is unmatched. The pork loin was cooked to perfection, soft and tender, ensuring the Cajun flavour was in every bite. What many also might not realise is that Dino’s sushi game is quite strong, serving some of the freshest and tastiest sushi in Limassol.

Once at Dino’s though what cannot be omitted are the deserts. Although I do not usually indulge in a desert, at Dino’s they simply cannot be avoided. Dino’s is famous for his death by chocolate desert; a warm chocolate fudge cake, topped with hot chocolate sauce and served with white chocolate ice cream. It truly is a desert masterpiece, each velvety bite leaving you craving for more.
All in all, Dino’s has a menu with such an array of choices that each visit there will be unique as you will be tempted to try one more thing from the menu and not stick to the same old dishes you had last time.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Italian Bistro
PRICE About €15-20 per person
WHERE Dino’s Bistro, Gladstonos 137, Limassol
CONTACT 25 763322

Even after all these years, taking a stroll down Limassol’s Saripolou square every once in a while can surprise you. Why? Because if it has been some time since the last stroll there will always be something new that pops up aiming to please those on the demanding nightlife scene and imbue it with something fresh and unique. There are many bars offering the formula of ‘modern’ and ‘minimalist’ but others go beyond that. Balcony falls in the latter category.

And it does what it says on the tin: boasts the ‘best balcony’ in Limassol, or at least in a Limassol bar. The view of Saripolou street from up there is something unique and gives the bar a very cosmopolitan feel. Watching the buzz from above while sipping cocktails in the bar fills you with a sense of effortless elegance. Teamed with the soft lighting, neutral colours and almost jazzy tones, the bar is there to calm at times and at times to ‘party’. It is really there for all tastes.

Another great thing about this place is the prices. You may laugh but it’s rare these days to get away with a bar tab that is under €20. To me, this is one of its strongest selling points.

As a bar, it has all that you would expect; a decent wine list, a good variety of cocktails etc. There were two cocktails that caught my eye and that was the Hugo and the Blonde Cinnamon. Being unabashedly an avowed Prosecco lover, any cocktail that has its prosecco as its base, excites. The Hugo is made with elderflower syrup, soda and mint and the fizziness of the drink is perfectly paired with the sweet taste of the syrup and the pop of mint. The drink was served rather simply, no flashy or convoluted presentations, just a simple cocktail aiming to please, which it did. The Blonde Cinnamon was another top contender made with vodka, grand marnier, syrup, apple and cinnamon. It was very sweet but for those who love sweet cocktails, this is one to have.

Balcony has a lot of positives: great atmosphere, location, views and decent drinks but also suffers the drawback of being a new bar. It’s staff, even though incredibly friendly, come across as somewhat inexperienced, and the menu has unforgivable spelling errors that were difficult to turn a blind eye to. This is a bar with a lot of potential that with minor fixes here and there could have a stronghold on the Limassol bar scene.

It is a bar that should be tried, and be sure to make a reservation as it is rather small and can fill up quickly.

Balcony Bar
Where: Kanari 17, near Saripolou Square, Limassol
Contact: 25 212600

I defy anyone, even a real picky eater, to not find at least five dishes on this menu that will tickle any recalcitrant taste buds. That’s because the Almond Tree not only offers deliciously different comfort food, it does so with a good level of assurance, flavour and verve, and at times there is a good few touches of casual but quite fitting culinary decadence.

The food served is always honest, it is a safe place to dine, a place where you feel comfortable, relaxed, and looked after, which is why owner Andreas Michaelides still has customers returning on a regular basis who first stepped over his threshold 16 years ago. That said, the menu has certainly evolved over the years but if the dishes are good and popular Andreas prefers to go the route of long term consistency than fall into the easy trap of having outbreaks of half baked innovation for its own sake.

Walk inside and you are greeted by modern but comfortable decor that would not be out of place in a posh London Brasserie, and come summer there is al fresco dining on the front balcony area overlooking the street. Another bonus in this busy tourist area has to be the private parking area for Almond Tree customers at the side of the restaurant.

We arrived a hungry bunch so dived in immediately to a selection of seriously tasty samosas partnered with yogurt parsley sauce, then onto a plate of seared duck breast carpaccio topped with shaved parmesan and with a shallot-soy vinaigrette, needless to say this plate was sent back clean ready for the deeply comforting dish of Portobello mushrooms baked with melted mozzarella and parmesan. Some of the dishes reflect Andreas’ time spent studying in the USA, one of which is his now famous Key West crab cakes served with red Thai coconut curry.

What I really like about this menu is you have the flexibility to choose some dishes either as a starter or as a main course, giving diners the opportunity to taste drive around five starters as a mixed platter. The same goes for main courses so one can indulge in a full sea food platter offering the delights of tikka prawns, miso salmon, crab cakes and mussels in a peppercorn sauce all for €17.95 pp. The mixed platter is the same price with many of the all time favourites on board such as Greek dips, samosas, panko and coconut prawns, beef satay, panko chicken breast and barbeque belly ribs. But there is a lot more on offer, from Moroccan beef koftas to a delicious surf and turf beef burger partnered by panko prawns, not forgetting the all time popular seven-hour braised lamb shank with lashings of rosemary.

Now you get the message about always being able to find something on this menu to genuinely delight the palate, and I haven’t even got round to mentioning the steaks or the other fish dishes on offer. But one does have to make mention of the desserts as Cypriot-owned restaurants in the main tend to treat pudding as a bit of an afterthought, here though things were decidedly different particularly the generous slice of delicious Key Lime pie with fruit coulis whilst my friends opted for the Moorish pleasures found after one spoonful of the mixed berries crème brulee. As ever, what really matters is what’s on the plate, and here at the Almond Tree that along with the soft purr of happy people eating certainly makes the very best argument for itself.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Mediterranean Asian fusion with a touch of the USA
WHERE The Almond Tree, 5 Konstantias Street, Kato Paphos
WHEN Monday to Saturday from 6.30pm
PRICE Starters from €4.85, mains from €10.95
CONTACT 99 513863, 26 935529, 26 222415

The latest place to try its luck in Larnaca’s ever-competitive bar scene combines the often successful team of beer, food and sports.

Rookie’s is an American-style sports bar and grill in a cozy setting near downtown Larnaca which offers a laid back atmosphere with a vast array of good beer and decent food, as well as sports and music.
As you would expect from an establishment which aims to be the go-to spot for live sporting events, the interior walls are dotted with HD television screens which means you will not miss a moment of the action wherever you are seated, whether you like it or not.

Rookie’s pride is its vast selection of beers which is very impressive for a chilled out sports bar. For most bars with beers from around the world, the beer itself is the main attraction. Here, there are the likes of Duvel, Chimay, Tripel Karmeliet, Maredsous and many more standout beers, as well as the refreshing Kopparberg, a fruity cider from Sweden which comes in various flavours.

While not marketing itself as a restaurant as such, Rookie’s still offers a good variety of bar food. The fact that it looks to be modeled around a classic American sports bar is reflected by the menu, apart from the few salads on offer – there are things like chicken wings, homemade burgers, souvlaki, pork chops, nachos and fries as well as some tempting desserts.

There is plenty of outdoor seating which tends to be full most lunchtimes on weekends, that is until the big sports games kick off mid afternoon. The inside seating area take a U-shape around the large bar in the centre of the establishment which makes service a lot easier to get.

Do not expect anything lavish when it comes to comfort. The tables and chairs merely serve the purpose of having a vantage point of the event on TV. Ultimately, the atmosphere is a matter of taste, it might not be ideal for those who want a chill and comfortable setting but ideal for beer and sports lovers.

Rookie’s
Where: 35 Lord Byron Avenue, Larnaca
Contact: 99 746404
When: 10am-2am

Who dreams up restaurant names like this? Mandarino is located on the right side of Limassol Avenue as you approach the motorway from the centre of town. There is a convenient break in the duel carriageway after the CYTA footbridge, a quick right turn, watch out for the oncoming, then a first left, and you are outside the restaurant with a huge carpark beside it. Simplicity itself.

One is greeted by a liveried lackey and passed on to the waiting staff. We were settled in the centre of a vast room full of gleaming white shimmering tables and chairs, bluely lit ceilings, and décor that wouldn’t disgrace a James Bond set. There was a country and western song on the music machine.

Maria, our Greco/Russian waitress, produced the menu, asked if we needed help to make our selections, delivered a bowl of prawn crackers, and departed on being told that we could manage: quite charming.

The menu contains large glossy photographs of the dishes on offer; it is clearly directed at the uninitiated who cannot distinguish a Jellyfish salad from Lion’s Head meatballs – always a good sign when jellyfish feature on the card, it means you’ve come to the right shop. We drink tea with Asian food and Mandarino offers a classic green beverage that is replenished throughout the meal.

My companion has a fancy for a starter dish labelled Pot Sticker, which might be wonton and looks very like it, and Maria tells us ‘like small dumplings, steamed and grilled at the bottom’; Wonton by any other name. I wanted the Hot and Sour soup, a favourite of mine and a fair indicator of who’s who in the kitchen. According to the great Yan-kit, the original dish called for fresh duck blood, but I think our chef can be forgiven for leaving it out on a Tuesday night in Nicosia. Otherwise the dish was spot on, although I imagined he had trouble with the ‘cloud ears’ and ‘golden needles’. There is a very special aroma about this soup; it had a hint of the stable. There are other traditional soups to choose from, involving corn, beef and crabs. The music has changed to Chinese Folksong.

Although service was a slight tardy, the starters were excellent. One could have ordered Phoenix Tail Prawns, Beef seasoned with Soy Sauce, Shanghai Juicy Steamed Buns (Wonton?), or the mysterious Housespecial Cucumber. On the main sections, duck, chicken, beef, pork and prawns prevail in all their delicious forms: steamed, sautéd, Peking style, shredded with various vegetables, sauces – oyster, sweet and sour, spicy, lemon. I chose the Steamed Chicken in Oyster Sauce and the companion selected the Prawns with Crushed Garlic on a bed of very fine rice noodles. My chicken arrived in what appeared to be a small hand basin, sitting over a plate heater. The contents could have fed four hungry people. The chicken was perfect and the vegetables hardly noticeable; I took most of it home. The companion declared her prawns to be of an order not previously encountered: “quite delicious”, and they were, I tried one.

Mandarino doesn’t go in for sweets, but produced some very pleasant Mocca ice-cream.

The establishment opened six weeks ago and it was noticeable how attentive owner Che Hua Li was to his waiting staff; each plate and its secure delivery caught his attention. There was a small battalion of Chinese businessmen engaged with steaming bowls of soup; three families of locals including well behaved children and three romantic couples. Not bad for a Tuesday night.

Jung Xi is the boss in the kitchen and he arrived with an impressive pedigree of two decades spent in the trenches of the mainland and Korea, where he taught Chinese cuisine to the natives. There is a local adviser in the form of Chris Michael who has been around a while.

Mandarino has 250 covers, a banqetting hall and two executive dining rooms for discreet affairs. It is open seven days a week, offers a lunchtime buffet, is currently giving a 20% discount Monday to Friday evenings, and offers live music at the weekend. There is a take-away menu that is slightly cheaper than the main card and doesn’t contain as many dishes.

One must look beyond the garish photos and the film set ambience and be aware that this just might be the genuine article.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Chinese Cuisine
WHERE Yummay Mandarino, 76, Limassol Avenue, Nicosia
CONTACT 22-420101, www. yummymandarino.com
PRICE Reasonable. Four dishes including tea and sweet: €46

An unlikely drinking joint has popped its cork for gulping, eating and shopping. The concept store Elma & Fred is a unique venue in Nicosia which defines itself as a place where ‘food meets fashion’ and by food that most definitely includes alcohol too. For when long drinking lunches end and the sky begins to fade, Elma & Fred continues effortlessly into a bar mode, with a bespoke collection of predominantly Italian wines and premium alcohol cocktails.

Sitting on the busy corner of Grivas Digenis and Demosthenis Severis, Elma & Fred’s bar is attached both to the clothing section and food hall of the store. By day one can weave in and out of the different spaces readily, doing a spot of clothes, accessories and food or wine shopping, then washing it all down with brunch, lunch or booze.

Inspired by the super shops of Italy and London Elma & Fred is the kind of place where you can drop in to buy fashionable clothes, interesting household products, artisan food, followed by a merry evening of drinking and socialising.

The idea behind it, is a friendly space where people can find everything they need in one place. So even after shop closing time, customers can stay on in the bar and continue with a fun evening with food and drink.
It’s an interesting concept and although its one that’s more often found in the fashionable parts of other large cities, it seems to sit right at home here in Nicosia.

The bar, which opened in November, is pretty enough, large enough and nice enough. It’s predominantly an outdoor space which is kept warm and somehow removed from the outside noises of the passing cars. There are no crazy colour schemes and over the top fashion statements and yet it’s comfortable, relaxing and strangely ‘morish’.

Always an advocate for good gin, I popped along to explore Elma & Fred’s Gin & Tonic Wednesdays, ‘a place where Gin & Tonic meets Fashion.’ The menu did not overwhelm but the gin cocktails enticed. I ordered the Cranberry Lavender Gin & Tonic which came with a singular large round ice cube; it was subtle and very, very tasty, working more with hints and notes rather than overpowering hits of alcohol. Their Strawberry, Basil Gin & Tonic was equally flavoursome and refreshing.

On Wednesdays gin cocktails are available all day for €5 with a complimentary nibble. Complimentary nibbles are routinely served with all the drinks, highlighting some of the artisan food sold in their small food hall.
From April, Thursdays will offer a ‘wine tasting’ special, where three glasses of specialty wines will be on offer for €10; the choice of wines will change monthly.
There are also several interesting signature cocktails to choose from, the Hot Juliet with dark rum, passion fruit, Romeo & Juliet tea, red chili and lime grabbed my attention. The menu has a selection of specially chosen wines which are reasonably priced while customers are encouraged to check out the cellar to see the remaining wines on offer. Wine is available per glass but bottles come with €8 corkage charge.
Elma & Fred
Where: Corner Grivas Digenis and Demosthenis Severis, Nicosia
When: 9am -11pm Monday to Saturday. The bar also closes on special holidays, i.e. whenever the shop is closed.
Contact: 22 680400

Pretty much every town on the island now has a selection of restaurants offering sushi. And a mention of Japanese food in Larnaca will automatically be met with recommendations for Nippon, so I had to give it a try.

There are some restaurants that look nice on the outside. In fact, for me personally, seeing a place that is so well decorated from the outside often arouses suspicion as the majority of elaborately designed restaurants tend to coincide with a dip in quality of the most important part of a restaurant, the food.

Situated opposite the old GSZ football stadium, Nippon is in a central location but not right in the centre of town. The fact that it has been running for so many years in a part of town that people do not just happen to be passing by is a positive indication that they are doing something right.
With its purple lighting visible from a fair distance, it is hard to miss. The first impression of walking in is one of class, with sleek modern furniture, nice colour coordination of the interior and an inviting, spacious area.

Sushi has become such a phenomenon that you can find just about everywhere in Larnaca, but Nippon has repeatedly been acclaimed for its authenticity. Therefore, once the menu came, we knew we had to try it. However, there was plenty more on offer.

For starters, we tried a tuna avocado tartare, a tasty side dish with a rich taste and creamy texture. Topped off with fresh lime, there was an ideal balance of flavours throughout. Though it looked small when it arrived, it was rather filling for a starter between two people.

Then, the Spicy Ebi and Mango came along – around half a dozen bite-sized balls of mango filled with shrimp and spicy sauce. The sweetness of the fruit went down really well with the sauce which, despite being spicy, did not overpower the flavour of the rest of the ingredients.

The spicy salmon chicory was next, topped with hot wasabi cream, chili and onion inside a chicory leaf. The flavour was nice, but perhaps slightly too dominated by the strength of the wasabi and the onions.

Sushi and sashimi are served at almost all beach bars and restaurants nowadays on the island, and while it was cracked up to be the standout place in the town for this food, there was not a distinguishable difference between this one and that found elsewhere. The quality was great, but it did not having something that made it stand out.

Regarding service, the owner was very open and welcoming, keen to lend his expertise wherever possible while the waiting staff were also attentive and rapid in their service.

You will have to be prepared to pay slightly more than you usually would for this type of cuisine elsewhere in town though. Aside from sushi, it does have some fine dishes you will struggle to find in other similar establishments.

VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Anything and everything Japanese
WHERE Stadiou 120, Larnaca
WHEN seven days per week from 12:00-15:00 and 18:00-00:00
CONTACT 24 400330
PRICE €35-45 per person

Sitting under a pergola looking out across the sea to Paphos castle can be a breathtaking experience, and Ouzeri by the Sea at the Almyra Hotel is the best place to do it.

Ouzeri is a delightful small taverna, which serves good quality food and prices aren’t eye watering. An ouzeri is a taverna that specialises in ‘mezedes’, small plates that are often served to accompany traditional ouzo and wines, and the array of mezedes that are served here are extremely enjoyable and make up only part of the menu.

Small tables and traditional Cypriot chairs, as well as a few comfortable sofas and coffee tables provide seating, and even if you drop in for a drink, most people end up staying for hours and order something off the well thought out menu.

The service is excellent and discreet, and staff are knowledgeable. Local specialities, light snacks and fresh fish are all on offer. Guests may also order a selection of smaller dishes, and a children’s menu is also available.

The Ouzeri also makes homemade and naturally flavoured lemonades which are delicious, try the basil and strawberry, it’s wonderfully refreshing.

The Ouzeri enjoys a great position, next to the seafront promenade in Kato Paphos, so it’s full of life, but also, as it’s slightly set back and separated by a flower bed, guests feel like onlookers on life passing by. This is a great place for people watching and to while away the hours and relax.

A cool sea breeze during the hotter months is welcome, and live entertainment on selected evenings and lunchtimes is of a high standard and non-intrusive.
The location is stunning and a great place for romance and the wine list includes a good selection of excellent Cypriot and Greek wines. Also, as the name hints, ouzo is often the drink of choice and a good accompaniment to the dishes on offer.

If you’re walking along the coastal path, this is a good place to stop off, enjoy the shade and a cooling drink. Draft beer and cocktails are available, as are a selection of coffees and other drinks.

A visit to Ouzeri by the Sea is one of life’s pleasures and highly recommended.

Ouzeri by the Sea
Where: Paphos coastal path, part of Almyra Hotel, Paphos
When: Currently open 7 days a week from 12.30pm-9pm, opening will extend until 11pm from May and throughout the summer.
Contact: 26 888700
Price: Ouzo €3.50, Draft beer from €4, Cocktails from €7, Pure natural lemonades €6.50, Freshly squeezed juices €5.50, Coffees from €3

Going to a bar and grill joint for dinner usually entails a vastly different dining experience than actually going to a restaurant. It denotes an air of comfort and ease, not having to put a lot of effort into it. You just go and enjoy your meal. Barleys provides this easy air but has a distinctive style to match.

Located in the heart of Limassol’s tourist area, it is relatively easy to find. Branding itself as a public house, it is exactly that; it has the comfort and effortlessness of a pub but all done with a nudge of class. The interior is simply decorated with a variety of high or normal tables to fit every style. It also boasts an active entertainment agenda so is a great place to catch the football matches of the day, in addition to more. The only negative I should point out though is that staff and service do tend to be quite slow during busy hours. However, the tasty food does make up for it.

As far as the menu is concerned, it has a large variety of dishes that will satisfy even the fussiest of customers. The thing the place is known for, and a lot of people indulge in is the delicious fish and chips. Getting decent fish and chips in Limassol is not that easy, so when an establishment manages to serve up a more than satisfying dish, your taste buds become elated with joy. The first thing to notice is the size of the dish. A sizeable portion is served on a large plate with fries, puréed peas and homemade tartar – just the look of it is satisfying. The taste too is delightful as the fish is crispy enough without leaving you with a strong aftertaste of the frying oil. However, it must be pointed out that if you are after fish and chips, it is only on the menu on a Friday.

Other than the fish and chips, the restaurant has a large variety of other dishes like wraps, pastas and an assortment of main dishes. What I couldn’t resist were the burgers. If their fish and chips were this good, surely the most comforting comfort food of all – the burgers – would not disappoint. And I was right. Barleys has one of the most interesting burger menus in town, and the chilli burger just called to my taste buds. The juicy patty is topped with homemade chilli and sprinkled with cheddar cheese, making it irresistible although a little fatty. Again the burger quite large and the helping of chilli on top was generous too. The juicy flavour of the burger patty with the mildly spicy chilli proved a winning combination.

Be it fish and chips, burgers or anything else from the menu, Barleys aims to please and put a smile on the face on each customer. Paired with a great drink menu, with a large variety of local and imported beer and cider, Barleys is a great dining option for anyone who is craving a relaxing night out, or looking to catch some entertainment. However, do make sure that the entertainment does not clash with your needs to relax as it does tend to get quite loud when an event is on.

VITAL STATISTICS

SPECIALTY Pub food

WHERE Barleys Bar and Grill, Vasileos Georgiou Belmar Complex, Potamos Yermasogias, Limassol

CONTACT 99 536024

There’s only one place to head to this season and that is Limassol Marina. It has now become the place to go to for a relaxing night out where you get to take in the sea breeze, the hustle and bustle of a lively city and unwind with a great drink in your hand. And there are many places to do that, including Hobo Mediterraneo.

Most flock to it as a café or a dining option but the place is as well suited for a relaxing drink after a long hard day. One of the things I loved about this place was the décor. It adds as much to the cocktail experience as anything else, and this place is quite unique. It has the air of a beachfront cabin, with warm colours and wooden furniture running through it. And just like a beachfront property, it is so elegant and effervescently relaxed that you can’t help feeling at home. The friendly staff, who work to keep everyone satisfied, make your experience there before even getting to the drinks.

As far as the drinks are concerned, Hobo has not gone above and beyond but it shouldn’t anyway. It provides the basics but does them well enough to please even the toughest palette. Hobo offers all the classics ranging from frozen margaritas to delightful Mai Tais. Being a hot day, I could not resist a frozen strawberry margarita and it definitely did not disappoint. Served in a large margarita class, the place is certainly generous with its portions, it soon put a smile on my face with its perfect balance of alcohol and taste.

Hobo Mediterraneo boasts its own signature cocktails as well, and most are based on the sweet tasting Mastic, staying true to the establishment’s Mediterranean roots. The one that caught my eye immediately as it combined both sweet and sour was the Mediterraneo, made with lemon sorbet, mint, lime, rum and mastic, and beautifully presented – it is something that tastes unique in the Limassol bar scene. The bar also offers sparkling cocktails and in the Rossini I ordered the

Prosecco was perfectly bubbly, as if it had just been opened. You’d be surprised how many cocktails I’ve been served that lack the fizziness that should be present in all sparkling drinks!

So there you have it, a place where you wouldn’t necessarily choose for drinks will surely prove you wrong! With great prices and good food to go along with that it should go on your list this season.

Hobo Mediterraneo
Where: Limassol Marina
Contact: 25 051555
Price: €6-8 per cocktail