Good to know
Good to Know
- Cypriot dining culture emphasizes sharing dishes and social eating; meze is meant for groups and typically served in portions sized for sharing.
- Reservations are highly recommended during peak season (June–September), especially for fine dining and popular harbour restaurants.
- Many restaurants feature outdoor seating; bring a light jacket for cooler evenings.
- Local red wine (Maratheftiko) pairs well with traditional meze; affordably priced wine is widely available.
- Tipping around 10% is appreciated but not mandatory in most establishments.
- Harbour restaurants, especially along the seafront, fill up quickly around sunset; arrive early for best tables with views.
- Vegetarian diners can request modifications to many traditional dishes and will generally find willing accommodation from restaurants.
- Fresh seafood is caught daily; many restaurants sell catch-of-the-day by weight—ask staff for daily recommendations.
Supermarkets
Rossos Supermarkets
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily
- Location
- Nissi Avenue 49 (multiple locations in Ayia Napa and Protaras)
- Note
- Grocery, dairy, deli items, baked goods
Plus Discount Market
- Hours
- 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Location
- Nissi Ave 27, Kryou Nerou 20 (multiple locations)
- Note
- Discount supermarket with fresh produce and food products
Village Supermarket
- Hours
- Variable (check locally)
- Location
- Central Ayia Napa
- Note
- Fresh produce, local delicacies, Cypriot specialties
Budget
Sesoula Kalamaki
- Price Range
- €12
- Neighborhood
- Ayia Napa Harbour
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean fast-casual: pitas, grilled skewers, burgers
AVRA Authentic Cypriot Kitchen
- Price Range
- €13
- Neighborhood
- Central Ayia Napa
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Cypriot cuisine with generous portions
Hungry Horse Taverna
- Price Range
- €14
- Neighborhood
- Ayia Napa (city center)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Cypriot with large portions: kleftiko, afelia, sea bream
Sesoula Kalamaki
- Price Range
- €12
- Neighborhood
- Ayia Napa Harbour
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean fast-casual: pitas, grilled skewers, burgers
High End
Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Price Range
- €45
- Neighborhood
- Central Ayia Napa
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean with modern twist: duck breast with orange glaze, seafood risotto
Glasshouse Lounge
- Price Range
- €50
- Neighborhood
- Central Ayia Napa
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Gourmet Mediterranean menu with rooftop views and live DJ
Nocturne (Amanti Hotel)
- Price Range
- €85
- Neighborhood
- Amanti Resort area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean degustation menu (7 courses) with Michelin-starred chef Theodor Falser
Mid Range
En-Yevo Tavernaki
- Price Range
- €22
- Neighborhood
- Old Town (Dionysiou Solomou St)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Cypriot and Greek meze, grilled halloumi, kleftiko
Ocean Basket
- Price Range
- €20
- Neighborhood
- Ayia Napa Harbour
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood: calamari, prawns, mussels, grilled fish
Raphael's Restaurant
- Price Range
- €21
- Neighborhood
- Central Ayia Napa (Makariou St)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Cypriot: mezedes, grilled meats, seafood, moussaka
Odyssos Tavern
- Price Range
- €20
- Neighborhood
- Nissi Avenue
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Cypriot cuisine: grilled meats, seafood, meze
International Cuisine
Italian
- Venues
- De Medici Restaurant, Atlas (Nissi Avenue 82), La Casa di Napa
- Note
- Pizza, pasta, and fresh salads with locally sourced produce
Japanese
- Venues
- Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant, Little Panda Chinese & Sushi
- Note
- Sushi, sashimi, and authentic Japanese dishes
Lebanese/Syrian
- Venues
- Zaatar Lebanese & Syrian Restaurant
- Note
- Meze-style dishes, charcoal-grilled vegetables, chicken dishes
Mexican
- Venues
- Tequila Mexican Garden Restaurant and Bar
- Note
- Tacos, enchiladas, signature margaritas
Asian/Fusion
- Venues
- Napa 2000
- Note
- Sushi rolls, Cypriot-inspired fusion dishes
Local Must Try Dishes
Meze
- Description
- Traditional spread of 20-30 small dishes served in gradually smaller portions; includes halloumi, souvlaki, tzatziki, and loukaniko
Kleftiko
- Description
- Slow-cooked marinated lamb, tender and aromatic
Halloumi (Grilled)
- Description
- Cypriot cheese grilled to perfection, unique melting cheese with high melting point
Stifado
- Description
- Traditional slow-cooked beef stew with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices with red wine
Souvlaki
- Description
- Marinated grilled meats (chicken, pork, or lamb) on skewers
Seafood Meze
- Description
- Fresh fish, calamari, prawns, and other seafood prepared simply to showcase freshness
Loukoumades
- Description
- Deep-fried dough pastry with honey and cinnamon, traditional dessert
Afelia
- Description
- Pork braised in red wine with coriander seeds
Trahana
- Description
- Island-specific soup made with purguri groats, sheep or goat milk, and lemon; served with yogurt and grated halloumi
Food Delivery Services
Foody
- Note
- Largest delivery platform in Cyprus; 2,100+ stores including restaurants, supermarkets, cafes across Ayia Napa
Wolt
- Note
- Delivers food, groceries, and more in ~30 minutes; multiple restaurants in Ayia Napa area
PameNaFame
- Note
- Local delivery service; some restaurants offer free delivery with minimum order requirement
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Ayia Napa has a modest but growing vegan scene with vegetarian options widely available. Many traditional restaurants offer vegetarian meze and grilled vegetables.
Venues
Zaatar Lebanese & Syrian Restaurant
- Price Range
- €18
- Neighborhood
- Central Ayia Napa (Nissi Avenue area)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Charcoal-grilled vegetables, vegan meze options, vegetarian meze confirmed by diners
De Medici Italian Restaurant
- Price Range
- €18
- Neighborhood
- Central Ayia Napa
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian cuisine with vegetarian pasta, pizzas, and salads with fresh produce
Gluten Free Dining
- Status
- applicable
- Notable Venues
- Raphael's Restaurant, Molti Restaurant, Quadro Restaurant documented as offering gluten-free options
- Note
- Several restaurants document gluten-free options; many Mediterranean establishments can accommodate with advance notice
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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