Twenty-six places to explore the world through food, from neighbourhood kitchens to special-occasion dining. Explore cuisines from Europe and beyond — mostly without leaving Limassol.
Latin American-inspired cooking with Cypriot touches, an open parrilla grill, steaks and ceviche at 198 Amathountos Avenue, near Zen Room.
Our local tip Very nice steaks and some great starters.
Roman cooking in a relaxed trattoria, with ingredients imported from Italy.
Handmade pasta, crisp pizza and cocktails in a lively contemporary setting on Makarios Avenue.
A special-occasion choice for French classics, including escargots and duck, with a substantial wine selection.
A Bavarian-style beer garden for hearty German food and beer on Georgiou A.
Small sharing plates and wine, combining Spanish inspiration with Mediterranean and local ingredients.
An informal restaurant near Enaerios with Romanian and Eastern European home-style food alongside an international menu.
Comfort food including borscht, chicken Kyiv and honey cake, plus brunch and cocktails on Saripolou.
The Georgian restaurant on 28 October Avenue: khinkali dumplings, khachapuri cheese bread and grilled dishes.
A modern Georgian dining room on Makarios Avenue, serving khinkali, khachapuri, hearty soups and Georgian wines.
A casual stop for lahmajo flatbreads, Armenian manti dumplings and shawarma in homemade lavash.
Persian grilled kebabs, saffron rice and traditional dishes. Check the restaurant website for its current location.
A bakery and restaurant for manaesh flatbreads, charcoal grills, hummus and Lebanese sweets.
Our local tip Our favourite Lebanese shawarma and wraps, with wonderful garlic and lemon sauces.
An established Middle Eastern restaurant on Iliados Street, with meze and Syrian-Lebanese cooking.
Our local tip Fantastic atmosphere and ambience, excellent salads—especially the tabbouleh—and generous portions.
A casual restaurant opposite Rio Cinemas, with curries, biryani, tandoori dishes and South Indian options.
Thai dining at The Tower, St Raphael Resort, with an indoor dining room and terrace. Reserve ahead.
A Vietnamese restaurant on Georgiou A 30, with pho, spring rolls and a wider Asian menu.
Our local tip The best Vietnamese place we’ve tried in Limassol so far. We love the freshly made spring rolls and pho, and the prices are very good.
Traditional Korean recipes, Korean drinks and a contemporary dining room at the marina.
Sushi, teppanyaki and Japanese-inspired dishes at the Royal Apollonia, with sea views.
A refined Asian restaurant with Cantonese dishes and Japanese influences at City of Dreams Mediterranean.
Prawn platters, seafood and grills in a relaxed restaurant on Amerikanas Street.
Our local tip We love the seafood feast served straight onto the table in front of you—a fun way to share a meal.
A colourful restaurant and bar on Kitiou Kyprianou for a Mexican-inspired evening.
A casual food-hall option for plov: spiced rice with meat, garlic and chickpeas, inspired by Uzbekistan.
An informal spot for momo dumplings, chow mein and Nepalese dishes on Anexartisias.
Nikkei cuisine combining Peruvian and Japanese traditions at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
A colourful sushi stop spotted through explore.cyprus, with a generously layered sushi sandwich in vivid pink, yellow and green. See their Instagram for current dishes and visiting details.
Check opening hours and reserve directly, especially at weekends.