Food & drink in Paphos

Cypriots love their food and dining is serious business! Your taste buds will thoroughly enjoy themselves on holidays in Paphos.

Paphos Harbour is a dining delight by day and night. Wander through the pedestrianised marina to find scrumptious seafood eateries, like the popular Pelican Restaurant.
You’ll find hidden gems in the atmospheric, narrow streets of the Old Town. For traditional Cypriot dishes, Laona Restaurant impresses foodies with fresh seasonal produce prepared in the same way for generations.
During or after a day at the beach, stroll down Coral Bay Avenue for a fantastic selection of seafood restaurants, tavernas, cafes, and fast food. Walk further inland for cheap eats with the locals.
The village of Chloraka is a relaxed hub of resorts, villas, and apartments surrounding a sandy beach. Head here for chilled-out dining at a range of tavernas and restaurants.
When you want to splash out on fine dining, Amorosa at the Hotel Annabelle has a reputation as one of the best restaurants in Cyprus. You’ll savour delicious cuisine with lovely water views to match.

Greek and Turkish dishes receive a local twist throughout Cyprus, with an abundance of fresh ingredients available.

Meze-style dining is perfect for the large gatherings Cypriots love to enjoy while sharing small plates. Typical meze includes grilled halloumi cheese, stuffed vine leaves, olives, and kofta.
Snack on souvlakia, which are skewers of pork or lamb. You’ll also find sheftalia, with barbecued sausage served in pita or flatbread with salad.
The Paphos Municipal Market is open every day, with stalls packed full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and tasty snacks. While you’re there, shop for souvenirs, clothes, bags, and jewellery.
Indulge your sweet tooth with desserts dripping in honey. Loukoumades are bite-sized, deep-fried pastry puffs drizzled with golden sweetness. Try pasteli, a sweet sesame seed candy made with carob syrup.
Cyprus is a wine-making land, so look forward to trying a different variety each day. Join the locals in drinking zivania, a grape-based white spirit that packs a punch.