Explore Cyprus by cuisine: find the meal you are in the mood for

Sometimes you know where you want to eat. Sometimes you only know what you are craving. Starting with a cuisine or dining style can help you narrow the choice before comparing individual restaurants.

Start with the food

Use Explore Cuisines to choose a category and see restaurant cards. Open a profile when a place catches your eye: the name, photographs and location give you a starting point, while the current menu helps you make the decision.

• Mediterranean restaurants for a broad regional starting point.
• Italian restaurants when your group is leaning towards Italian food.
• Asian restaurants for a wider selection of Asian dining styles.
• Sushi restaurants when sushi is the main priority.
• Seafood restaurants for fish and seafood-led meals.

A category describes the general offering; it does not promise that every dish or dietary option is available. Check the restaurant’s current menu before visiting.

Or choose by the kind of occasion

Not every dining category is a cuisine. Fine dining describes a style of experience, while breakfast and brunch describe meals. They are still useful starting points if you know more about the occasion than the food you want.

For a celebration, read our fine dining planning guide. For a morning out in Paphos, explore breakfast and café ideas.

Check where the restaurant actually is

Once you have a shortlist, compare the exact locations. A restaurant described as being in Paphos or Limassol may be outside the city centre. If location is your first priority, use Browse Restaurants to narrow the search there.

Our Cyprus food guide by area can also help you choose which part of the island to explore.

Make the final checks

Look at the menu, opening hours, contact details and travel time. Discuss dietary needs directly with the restaurant. For a table request, provide your preferred time and group size, then wait for confirmation.

If you would like to understand more local food names first, read our guide to Cypriot dishes and traditions.