Autumn has arrived, and just like every year, we leave behind the beaches and... head for the mountains! Our Sunday walks are back, and of course, we must accompany them with culinary experiences to complete our outing. Where can you stop for a meal?

If your journey takes you to the Paphos district and you haven’t been to Viklari yet, mark it for your next trip. It's a unique experience. Viklari is also known as the last castle of Akamas, on the road to the Avakas Gorge. When you sit on its impressive terrace with stone tables under the vine, you'll see the small island of Geronisos across from the coast of Agios Georgios in Peyia.

Viklari exclusively serves pork souvla, chicken, salad, and fries. The scenery and location offer an unforgettable view, while the food brings traditional flavors!

Monday-Sunday 11:00-17:00, Avakas Gorge, Peyia, Paphos. Tel.: 26991088.

"O Potamos tis Militsas" is the epitome of traditional Cypriot cuisine! The picturesque village is next to Farmakas. Passing through the narrow streets and flower-filled pots of the village houses, the road leads you to the tavern’s courtyard. Here, you'll be greeted by a beautiful setting, embraced by the greenery of nature and the cold waters of the river flowing next to the restaurant!

The menu consists exclusively of traditional Cypriot dishes, including grilled, pot-cooked, and wood-oven specialties, mostly made by Militsa herself, with ingredients produced by the restaurant.

You can enjoy a unique breakfast (brunch) early in the morning with produce from the restaurant, fresh eggs, lountza (smoked pork loin), sausages, homemade jams, anari cheese, fresh juice, and more.

But the lunchtime dishes of Cypriot cuisine will win you over immediately, drawing food lovers from all over Cyprus, for both lunch and dinner. The hearty meze of the tavern is also a highlight for those looking for a delicious outing with mezze, paired with village wine or zivania, and even selected local wines and beers.

(22643315 & 99541498) Kampi Farmaka, Nicosia

Polydendri Tavern was established 10 years ago in the picturesque village of Pelendri, in the Limassol district. It’s a family-run traditional tavern with the goal of offering an excellent culinary experience through tasty traditional dishes.

In the tavern, you can enjoy delicious Cypriot meze in a green idyllic setting during summer, and the warmth of a fireplace in winter!

Friday Evening, Saturday Lunch and Evening, Sunday Lunch

More info: 99 406549 | Reservations recommended

The menu offers traditional and award-winning drinks, rich meze, home-cooked dishes, and various grilled items. The culinary delights of the tavern are inspired by tradition, with signature dishes such as oven-baked kleftiko and tava, prepared with passion in a wood-fired oven. There’s also a large playground that will delight the little ones!

Tuesday-Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Saturday: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sunday-Monday: Closed | Reservation phone: 22 542942 | Panagias 4, Lythrodontas

If you’re in the mood for fish, the "Rizokarpaso" tavern is the ideal place for you, serving only fish and seafood dishes. What makes this tavern unique is that the chef catches the ingredients he cooks daily! Freshness is the key ingredient in every dish, with simplicity and quality of the ingredients at the core.

Located in the picturesque old town, even though it’s far from the sea, you’ll feel like you’re right by the shore.

The chef and owner personally catches the fish daily, so there’s always fresh fish of the day. Book ahead as it’s popular!

Daily: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., except Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 99 030285

One of the most popular spots in the area! In the kitchen, they use fresh local ingredients to create dishes that remind you of the old, authentic kitchen.

Here you’ll enjoy fresh salads, tasty tahini and yogurt, divine halloumi, homemade cooked dishes, freshly cut fries, excellent grilled meats, the best souvlakia in the area, sausages, pastourma, all of which you’ll find in their rich meze. An authentic, simple tavern that will not disappoint you!

Contact: 96771622 | Monday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Address: Agoniston 5, Kathikas.

Among the stone-built houses of Fasoula, you’ll find Areti Tavern. You’ll enjoy rich Cypriot meze cooked with love and care. Their signature dishes are slow-cooked pork knuckle and roasted pork, cooked for five hours in the oven. The live music nights make the experience even more special, pairing incredible meze with lively melodies!

Address: Giannakis Aeroporou 5, Fasoula

Wednesday-Saturday: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The "Potamos" tavern offers a unique setting, located right on the Liopetri River. It’s famous for its delicious meze and beautiful terrace view. You can choose from steamed mussels, various fish dishes, or even order fish by the kilo. You’ll enjoy fresh fish in a scenic spot surrounded by quaint fishing boats and the scent of the sea.

Phone: 99388844

Daily: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The warm hospitality makes you feel like you're at a family table, as two brothers have transformed their grandfather’s café into a cozy place offering seasonal dishes and kleftiko, their specialty. Don’t miss the feta saganaki and traditional lountza with halloumi, served in the lush stone courtyard.

Reservations: 25632535 & 99820641 | Pentakomo, Limassol district

The Hunting Club of Melini is a tavern that will impress you. The green courtyard with hanging pumpkins radiates a village atmosphere. In winter, the fireplace adds warmth and coziness. The menu offers a wide variety of meats, including lamb chops, marinated chicken, souvlakia, seftalies, and wild mushrooms in winter.

Reservations recommended and... come with an empty stomach!

Hunting Club of Melini, Melini, Larnaca district | Reservation: 95153938