Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Traditional fast food on both sides of the island is the kebab or souvlaki, justifiably popu-
lar with locals. The meat is barbecued, stuffed into a pitta or rolled in a flat bread and ac-
companied by a large salad, dressed with lemon juice.
International Cuisine
There are plenty of restaurants here that specialise in international dishes. Aside from
from the standard gut-busting Brit-style breakfast (supposedly good for hangovers), they
can be good options for simple snacks like filled baked potatoes and toasted sandwiches.
MEALS OF A LIFETIME
Mattheos
(Nicosia) Where the locals come for delicious homestyle Cypriot food, with a gutsy
kleftiko
(oven-
baked lamb),
stifado
(beef or rabbit stew) and similar.
Argo
(Pafos) This place has all the charm of a village taverna with mouthwatering specialities such as mous-
saka and
kleftiko
.
İkimiz
(Kyrenia) At this atmospheric spot, enjoy hearty and traditional Turkish Cypriot food, including
kleftiko
kebabs made in a traditional clay oven.
Stou Kir Yianni
(Omodos, Troödos Mountains) Tucked in the backstreets, this place serves superb Middle
Eastern favourites like
fatoush,
plus moussaka,
kleftiko
…and snails.
