Lunch in the centre of Nicosia has its own rhythm—and its own flavour. From traditional pot-cooked dishes and home-style recipes to more modern takes on Mediterranean cuisine, these are the places we return to again and again for a quality, honest, and filling lunch. If you’re wondering where to eat well during the day, take notes.

Maestro Place
Mediterranean cuisine
Classic flavours with a contemporary touch, in a setting ideal for lunch meetings.

Taverna Mamálou
Greek cuisine
Home-style recipes and comforting dishes that feel like a Sunday lunch in the village.

Glamore
Restaurant
A casual-chic option for those looking for something more modern at lunchtime.

To Pantopoleio “Kali Orexi”
Mediterranean cuisine
Simple, honest home cooking with an emphasis on quality.

Bémpa
Mediterranean cuisine
Small, cosy, and consistently reliable for lunch in the city centre.

Ethimo
Greek cuisine
Tradition on the plate, with well-cooked dishes and familiar flavours.

Gefyshkleous 62
Cypriot cuisine
An authentic Cypriot eatery for those craving “grandma-style” food.

Ta Katsarolákia
Cookshop
True to its name: daily cooked meals that rarely disappoint.

I Stoa tou Dimitri
Cookshop
A steady choice for lunch, especially if you love traditional pot-cooked dishes.

To Mageiriko tis Mentris
Cookshop
An authentic cookshop experience with no frills—just flavour.

Zest Coffee + Kitchen
Breakfast / Brunch
For a lighter or more alternative lunch option in the city centre.

Elysian – Plant Based Kitchen Bar
Vegan
Plant-based dishes that prove vegan food can also be comfort food.

Evroula’s Restaurant
Cypriot cuisine
Consistent, tasty home cooking—ideal for a dependable weekday lunch.

Mattheos
Cookshop
One of the city’s most classic lunch spots.

Silver Pot
Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch
A flexible option suitable for any time of day.

Tom and Mary
Cookshop & coffee
For those who want proper food and good coffee in one place.

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