Eating & Drinking in Limassol
Limassol has Cyprus's most dynamic culinary scene — from traditional taverns to modern fine dining.
Recommended Restaurants
★★★ Artima Bistro
Modern Cypriot bistro in the Old Town with creatively interpreted classics. The halloumi croquettes and lamb kleftiko are legendary. Reserve!
Agiou Andreou 225, Old Town. Main courses 14–22€. Reserve in the evening.
★★ To Katoi
Hidden in a cellar in the Old Town, To Katoi serves traditional meze in an atmospheric vault. 20+ courses for 22€ per person — unbeatable value for money.
Agiou Andreou 66, Old Town. Meze 22€/person. Evenings only, Thu–Sat. Reservation essential!
★★ Draught Microbrewery
Cyprus's first craft beer brewery right in the Old Town. 8 house beers on tap, plus solid pub food. The terrace on Saripolou Street is the place to be in the evening.
Saripolou 12, Old Town. Beer 5–7€, food 8–15€.
★★ Pralina
The best breakfast and brunch in town. Shakshuka, avocado toast, homemade granola, excellent coffee. Expect queues on weekends — that says it all.
Eleftherias 54. Breakfast 8–14€.
Regional Specialties
- Commandaria: The sweet dessert wine — with dessert or aged halloumi
- Sheftalia: Cypriot minced meat sausages in pork caul, grilled over charcoal
- Loukoumades: Fried honey balls — the most popular street food at the Limassol Carnival
- Zivania: Cypriot pomace brandy, 45% — Cyprus's raki/grappa
