Where is your best restaurant for traditional Sunday Lunch.. and why

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 11:24

Come on recommend your favourite place.



Tell us why.



Tell us how much.



Tell us where.



Tell us the phone number (if poss).



And for the few who want to be negative (no problem in my eyes) places you avoid and why.

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 13:36

Pink Chilli, I have to say best place is Guido`s

I know I`m going to start Hippo off, but it`s a fact as far as we are concerned.

Everybody know`s it`s in Alsancak, main road almost opposite golden lady.

25 tl for three courses of well cooked, sunday lunch and the menu is always varied re starters and desserts every week.

Have tried several places and although, some of them are very good, I`ll always go back to Guido`s,

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 13:39

Alright ...Alright !



I give in.

Never been to Guidos since buying in NC 2 years ago.

I will definitely give it a go next month.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 14:29

We have had an excellent Sunday roast at Oleander in the past, not been since October so can't speak for the present time. Not been to Waterfront (Ruth from Farmhouse) but had a good roast at Farmhouse when it was open.Sele Restaurant in Turkish quarter in Girne was very good also.

manwell



Joined: 21/12/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 14:47

STEVIES REST & BAR Kucuk Erenkoy

2 COURSES 20tl .ALL FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE

RESERVE:CALL STEVIE 05338494744

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 14:55

I too thought Sele was a good lunch, but it was so dark and cold in there, we were not comfortable.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 15:28

It was a while ago when I went to Sele and there was a lovely fire going then. Not comfortable I agree if cold.

stujane


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 16:05

Stevies sunday lunch is excellent. Good service and excellent food. It is the best sunday lunch we have had on the island.

ripoffrock


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 16:15

JKs by far

daveg


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 16:18

Had a great sunday lunch/dinner (they serve sunday "lunch" until 8.00p.m.) last week in the Old Mill, Ozankoy. Their chef is excellent.



Dave.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 18:57

Stevies - just like yer man used to cook...



Beware of "School dinner" quality elsewhere....





Nick

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 19:06

Had several and would not put any of them above average to good, certainly not to recommend.



Afraid NN is correct, like Fish and Chips, everyone has jumped on the bandwagon to catch a particular sector of the market.



The only certainty you will have is if the cook runs the place ie Waterfront, Guidos, Grumpy Grouse and you can be assured of same quality every time.

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 19:56

Moon over water, very good

PIPIE


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 21:23

Must admit Rafters take some beating for us .

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 21:48

thank you all for your kind comments regarding our restaurant. xxxx

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 22:50

When you move to TRNC does it mean you forget how to do your own Sunday Lunch.Surely that must be better than some restraunt doing it for you.I eat during the week but Sundays is the wifes day,she loves cooking Sunday lunch,and we can both have a few glasses ot the redstuff...

glw215


Joined: 02/04/2008
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 23:04

Stevies in Kucuk Erenkoy - good food, good service.

martinev


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 320

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 23:37

Went to Kings Bar today and had their roast beef dinner as did my wife. My daughter and grandson had the chicken. We all thought the meals were fantastic; beautifully cooked and plenty of it and all for TL15.00 per head.

We shall return....

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
16/02/2009

Moon over water.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 00:03

hi coachie think its cheaper to go out here than to buy everthing and prepare at home. i love to do sunday lunch but only at home. Nowi leave t to the expert and im lucky to get a meal so when you ae here can I come to yours xxxxxx

mazh61


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 00:55

been a few good places since i been here! but waterfront is one of the best So far, Food first class, service excellent and prices good.

cyprusharv


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 13:23

Moon over Water- fab,brill,the best!

Rafters also good but a bit mean on the meat.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 13:37

Yes , The Moon over water undoubtably the best , for quality and quantity . The Sunday Roast is delicious there .

Simbas

vee123


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 393

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 14:10

Have been to esentepe villa hotel a few times for evening and sunday food, excellent food and service, sunday menu 20tl for 2 course cant go wrong superb.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 14:17

Hi Coachie

"I eat during the week but Sundays is the wifes day"

Poor Mrs Coachie, you only let her eat on a Sunday?

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 14:18

Vee - your mom was obviously a lousy cook...



Try Stevies next time - if it's not a shed load than Esentepe Hotel - i'll pick up the tab....



Nick

citychick


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 14:20

for the past 4 weeks we have been to JK's for sunday lunch and you can not beat it 3 course's for 20TL. Excellent service!! this week was Tomato and basil soup. roast beef and many trimmings and apple crumble and ice cream for pud. Stuffed!! Thanks JK's. well done.

SaraP


Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 295

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 14:21

Can anyone tell me if Stevies does a good selection of veg? I would like to see more of a variety of veg in rests over here. Parsnips,cauli cheese,peas,swede. Some roasted peppers and onions would be nice too.Maybe I am expecting too much but variety is the spice of life and I like my veg!Anyway everyone says Stevies is good so I am going to have to try there.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 19:34

Have to agree with SaraP, really miss our veg when we visit. Where is Moon over water, please? Can get a good roast carvery meal for £5 at lunchtimes here in UK (albeit with advert coupons from newspaper which are frequent).

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 19:48

Hi Hector , the Moon is on the right hand side of the road in the Bogaz area . On the main road leading up to the Karpaz .

Simbas

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 21:00

hi sarap i agree with you re the vegs. I love my veg but you know its very difficult to find sweede or parsnips either side. We have them imported via holland together with savoy cabbage. the rest you can get here all adds to the variety. some goods restaurants mentioned i would like to try steves.when i get a day off xxx

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 21:13

my kitchen !! Mrs Snakes lives for my roasts ! wish it was something else but i suppose i am gettin on a bit !! have my own recipe !(Lil) for chicken and 1 cal roasties that i challenge anyone to know the difference to goose fat etc !!! and a lot healthier ! stuff your chich with onions lemons and the odd garlic clove it tenderises etc but thats enough of the secrets !!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 21:50

hiya snakes then i coming round yours when you get here. I usually stuff my chicken when I cook at home with an onion and lemon with a garlic clove and the neck with herbs sausage meat and breadcrumbs mixed with chopped onion.Could have done with tose t lights tonight lecky off for a coupe of hours in the really bad storm. could i find a candle or torch NO. Se you soon Lilli xxxx

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:21

pls try oleander restaurant in k/ouglu.we have speacil offer this sunday 2 course meal only 15 tl.our foon no is 0392-8222219 or 05428509501

pls visit our website http://www.oleanderrestaurant.net

regards

riaz

Amber


Joined: 26/09/2008
Posts: 561

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:54

Hillside in Lapta is great, lovely fresh homemade food, great size portions and selection. 3 Courses for 22TL

Would highly recommend it.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 17:22

The Old Mill excellent and a steady waddle back for a nap!!

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 19:27

definately guidos for me best sunday lunch ive had, other dishes also yummy cant wait to be there permanently which means i get to go more often!!!



hope your well lilli and guido.x.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 20:29

Oleander !!!!! can't wait 4 Sunday !! beautiful gardens to eat in, super food !! lovely staff, 15tl at the moment 4 2courses x

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 20:36

you must go to the Old Mill,the sunday dinner is absolutely fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cyprus1


Joined: 19/02/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:18

Fresh leg of pork on menu this Sunday, excellent see you there.

cyprus1


Joined: 19/02/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:20

Old Mill,

Fresh leg of pork on menu this Sunday, excellent see you there.

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:29

I started this thread whilst looking for places to go.



Now that the weather has warmed up, I'm not interested in Sunday Lunches.



Do I have the right to want my own thread closed?



If not, where's the best place to eat now that the weather has improved? Evenings only please!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:55

Hiya Lulabell thank you. I think as from end of may it will be sunday dinners.Its hotting up now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

cathy-tj


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 04:39

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deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 07:24

Guido's and Steve's are both excellent for sunday lunch..

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 07:34

I can second that , morning Dee

Pat x

ladylittle


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 10:22

Old Mill now serving roast on Sundays from 5-10..... please call for reservations



0533 8446647

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 10:46

I think that Sele is good

icona


Joined: 02/06/2009
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 11:14

After 5 years have tried most restaurants and the only one that has remained consistent is Tervetuloa on the Merit road

Food excellent

Service same (Staff not in your face)

beautiful Garden courtyard (not on dusty road)

Music to dine to (you can have a conversation)

Price best value for money

Does not claim to have cooked for kings or to have won any awards But it is good home made food.

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 11:26

in summer Sele is good afternoon or evening.Pleasant in the evening when it's cools a little

Rogerd


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 14:46

4 of us went to JKs in Lapta on sunday and it was excellent. Really good value for money too, we will certainly go back.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 14:56

Pink chilli - I agree with you, who wants"sunday lunch"!! We go to Green Valley - down the Stadium road (Mare Monte road) at Alsancak. No roast beef to be seen! We usually go there for sunday lunch, sit under the fig tree and enjoy. He does same roughly same menu in evenings unless is is a 'special' like a Cyprus night. Main courses are pretty universally 20tl but you get loads of mezes, fruit, coffee and brandy included - well we do!! Tuesday is Cyprus night with a fixed menu, 30tl and Friday is Traditional Turkish music and a fixed menu for 30tl - the other nights are al a carte, with karoke on a Sat.

twoexpats


Joined: 09/04/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 17:44

We have been told Ambience is an excellent retaurant but we have never seen any reference to it on this forum. Is it still open and if so does anyone have an opinion? Thanks.

Rogerdodger


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 19:05

If anybody lives essentepe way try the Essentepe Villa hotel, excellent food, good service, great views, eaten there before will do again, Sue and Glen great hosts.



RD

Thinker


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 169

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 14:05

TwoExpats. Ambience is a lovely resataurant and is still open.... If you are heading down that way then Di Figaro is very close by and the better restaurant of the two, in my opinion. Thanks!

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 14:17

When you have eaten as much subday lunch as Garry Monger's missus, you can call yourself an expert....



Mrs M rates Stevies....

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 14:35

Where is JK's? Noticed a few people mentioning it. Thought i'd give Oleanders a try this sunday, anyone been recently?

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 19:11

The Old Mill in Ozankoy is the best - excellent food and service

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 21:45

Oleander great Sunday lunch !!!!! 2 courses for 15tl !!!! if you dont want the roast, curry is always on the menu, also 2 courses 15tl, excellent value, beautiful garden area, Riaz and boys are lovely people, but dont all go, as there will be no table for me !!!!! x

Bilko


Joined: 11/03/2008
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
06/06/2009

Fresh roasted meat, cooked on Sunday morning, sizzling skin and rare centre (beef and lamb), with natural gravy and appropriate sauces and mustards, served with crunchy roast spuds and fresh seasonal vegetables - in North Cyprus - not available anywhere but at home!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 00:32

bilko dont you beleive it xxxx

Bilko


Joined: 11/03/2008
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 00:51

Lilli - you know I love you, but having lived here for six years and posted restaurant reviews in the local press, we have vowed to eat in on Sundays, having been consistently let down at all the Sunday Lunch emporia. The meat; beef, pork, or lamb is ALWAYS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, thus it is never fresh, but cold or warmed up in a microwave oven and doused in ananymous brown liquid filth purpporting to be natural gravy sauce. It is not possible to deliver the promise - SUNDAY LUNCH AVAILABLE ALL DAY. It's usually pre-cooked, re-heated garbage!!

The one time we had freshly roasted meat is when we ordered chicken at a well known Kyrenia eaterie, on being delivered by motor scooter the chicken was excellent, but twice the price if it had been delivered to our house!!!

Now Lilli, if you are promising a genuine home cooked FRESH roast lunch on a Sunday, we'll be there like a shot. Please tell. XX

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 07:31

hi bilko i think its better if i answer you rather than lilli. i agree with you that who adv a lunch available all day serve garbage food. it is impossible to keep the food hot-warm that long!!!. Let me tell you how we prepare sunday lunch. i only use sirloin which i personally hang for at least 12 days. i roast the beef for 20 minutes so it still rare when come out of the oven. at the same time i roast the pork with the skin on top once i cleaned the fat so i can have some cracklings ( i use the fat as a base for the pork so he get more flavours). i use the beef tray to prepare the gravy mixing the pork and the beef juice. i thicken the sauce with oo flour and lots of red wine. most of the time i serve roast parsley and mashed sweeds with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, carrots and broccoli or cabbage. the starters always vary because i cannot serve the usual boring crap like pate or prawn cocktail or soup. last sunday the starter was fried sardines fillets or tomato onion continue

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 07:42

and basil salad. for dessert i normally have chocolate mousse pannacotta and another dessert that i make in the morning. sometime i do chicken as well. my yorkshire puddings are baked with the beef juice and everything it's cooked on sunday morning. nothing it's frozen or pre-coocked. that is way i charge 25 tl and not 15 or 20.if ou se fresh products and freshly cook sunday lunch it is mathematicly impossible to produce a meal of my quality for any less that i charge.

regards guido

Bilko


Joined: 11/03/2008
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 09:38

Hi Guido.

Sold! Two for lunch tomorrow, 7th, please. Will be with you at 2pm - one rare, one medium rare roast sirlion of beef please.

Bilko

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 09:49

Hi Bilko done xxx

ruggy


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 10:21

Well, in the "cold times," The Red Lion in Alsancak, on the road to Deniz Kizey Hotel, you had to book by the Tuesday of the week or you could not get in. They only cater for about 24 on a Sunday, in there words, "to get it right for the 24" ,they seat more. And nice it was, all the veg, Swede, Brussels plus the norm, Yorkshires, Roast and Mash. Well done to the Red Lion, top marks for the best Sunday lunch. They still do them now, but im waiting untill the cold spell again to get down there by the Log burner.

sheraz


Joined: 31/05/2009
Posts: 26

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 10:29

hello every body sheraz ıs the most best place for sunday lunch 2 courses only 16 tl two yokshıre puddıngs full plate meat mash potato fresh vegs.lets come for try but book before because we extra busy at sunday.for bookıng mob ıs 05338866124.