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varied, with lots of tasty dips like beetroot and aubergine, plus delicious falafel, juicy
parsley-and-tomato-laden tabouli, and plenty of meat dishes.
Silver Pot
CAFE
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2210 1722;
www.silverpot.com.cy
; Themistokli Dervi 3; mains from €7;
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8am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10.30am-3.30pm Sat;
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)
Tight on space but big on boho-urban atmosphere, the menu here features locally sourced
produce which is, as far as possible, organic. Dishes change daily but typical mains are
Thai curry, oven-baked pork chops marinated in lemon juice and thyme, and inventive
salads with ingredients like blue cheese, figs, pecans and cranberries. The Saturday
brunch is justifiably popular.
Pinakothiki
CYPRIOT
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8.30am-midnight Wed-Mon;
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Set in a fittingly contemporary space with glossy black and soothing cream decor and a
long bar with stools for sipping pre-dinner cocktails. Dishes are light and appetising, in-
cluding oven-baked salmon, duck pancakes in ginger-spiked soy sauce, and six different
salads. There's an ample children's menu.
Sawa
MIDDLE EASTERN
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2276 6777;
www.abbarahbrothers.com
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Klimentos 31; meze from €15;
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noon-11.30pm)
Known throughout the town for its superb Syrian dishes and fabulous sultan's-palace-style
setting, with an elaborate carved-stone exterior, bubbling fountains and an elegant dining
room. The mezes are recommended, ideally accompanied by a bottle of Lebanese Ksara
riesling. Reservations essential.
Mediterranean
SEAFOOD
Seafood lovers should head here to enjoy superbly fresh fish dishes. A seafood platter for
two costs a reasonable €25; or push the boat out with the lobster spaghetti with a whole
lobster for just €18.
CHILDREN'S CYPRUS: NICOSIA
Unlike the seaside towns and resorts, Nicosia is not immediately appealing to children, although Nicosians are
child-friendly, as are most Cypriots. There are no professional baby-sitting services in the city, as so many famil-
ies seem to have their own live-in nannies.
