sunday lunch Kleftico

kazbo


Joined: 05/04/2009
Posts: 208

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 12:14

Does anyone know of a restaurant that does Kleftico for sunday lunch. We have friends coming out for holiday in 2 weeks and they are looking forward to having slow cooked lamb for lunch.

R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 12:23

Dolcie Vita in Karakum almost opposite the Grove.

semtcm


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 249

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 13:34

ıf you let us know in advance we can do that for you - people have said alex's kleftico is wonderful - you could for lunch - relax in our garden - browse all the new and second books - and try some our award winnıng lemonata!

call me

lıbby 0533 8458279

Danatnorth


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 13:58

Where abouts are you libby aka semtcm?

semtcm


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 249

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 16:31

five fingers in ozanköy - where we had the flower show...

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 16:41

at the top of the mountain road comming down towards catalkoy....the big wooden shack there on the right. nice meze and kleftico on a sunday. or maybe any day

Danatnorth


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 17:17

Cheers semtcm unfortunately i missed your flower show as im not in Northern Cyprus until next week but i might well come up to the five fingers on Sunday.

Zerochlor thanks for your advice, just wondering if you had any idea of the name of the restaurant as im quite partial to a good meze!!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 18:12

Not sure when it is starting but Deniz Kizi Hotel in Alsancak do "Lamb in the Well" on a Sunday. Similar to Kleftico but they suspend whole shoulders and legs of lamb in a well dripping on to potatoes and onions. It's absolutely delicious and served with rice, salad etc followed by fresh fruit. Last year it was 26TL per person.

Highly recommended.

Danatnorth


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 18:38

Ive really got to get some of that!!! Please find out for me....PLEASE!!!!!!

Thanks jo and jelly if you do get any more info please pass it on, but never the less thanks for the heads up!!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 18:43

Message 9 - I've never been to this Sunday Lamb in the Well thingy, but hope to remedy that this June as I've heard it's excellent. I know Deniz Kizi hotel quite well and, assuming the lunch is served outside, you also have the added bonus of it's beautiful setting, right on the bay!



Enjoy!



J

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 18:50

Try Yorgos, in the Maronite village, near Camlibel, past Titanic, then up towards the reservoir.



Full of Maronites, Greeks, Turks and Brits. All getting along (well at least before a recent court case!).



Open 24 hours a day. Opposite the gigantic church in the village. Easy to find. Fascinating village.



Call Maria on: 0392 724 2060.



PS. They only serve mixed meze, then kleftico. Nothing else on the menu. You will not be dissapointed.



If you get a chance, ask to look in the kitchens. Amazing!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 19:00

pinkchilli - roughly how long do you think it would take to drive from Girne to Camlibel? Place sounds very interesting.



With thanks.



J

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 19:07

Message 7



if your going out of catalkoy lets say past the left turning to acapulco keep going up the mountain road as if ur going to the airport past chelsea village which will be on ur left keep going about 2 or 3 miles and the wooden shack restaurant is on ur left. some 1 in the forum here must know the place. we had meze for 4 and 4 glasses of red wine.3 beers 2 cans of sprite.some coffee.150 TL

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 19:12

Hi all we also do Kleftico but must be booked in advance. see http://www.guidosbistro.com. for information. The place in the Maronite village sounds really good. I hope to try it soon.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 21:57

The Deniz Kizi lamb in the well is served in the outside bar area (they call it the country club). I asked Niazi the other day and he said it would be starting in May but no date. It is usually advertised in Cyprus Today.



Jean - the Maronite village is Korucam. It is a bit further than Camlibel. Probably about 45 mins to 1 hour from Kyrenia on a nice Sunday drive taking in the scenery. You can drive there via Camlibel then when finished drive back via Sadrazamkoy and Kayalar right along the coast. Beautiful scenery. I think you definitely have to book as it is very popular on Sundays.



Jo

madmazz


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 82

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 09:41

If you like really thick creamy Greek style yoghurt Maria at Yorgos makes it herself. If you giver her at least 24 hours notice she will have some ready for you to buy and take home. Her Mum is the butcher, and you can see her in action at the back of the Restaraunt. Well worth a visit!! And Korucam is fairly near the Mavi Köşk, so you can go take a look round that and then go to the village for your lunch - great day out!! Don't forget your passport though - the Mavi Köşk is on military controlled land.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 10:24

Charcos in Alsancak, does Kleftico 24 hours notice is needed, fantastic resturant very friendly staff.

stevie-d

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 10:33

joandelly and madmazz - thank you both for the information. We had planned to visit the Mavi Kosk this time and so will hopefully combine the 2 and make a nice day of it. I wonder whether anyone might have a phone number for Jorgos? Or any ideas where I could get it from please?



Many thanks.



Jean

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 19:02

Jean see message 11

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 19:23

What about a Hangi? I could bury a few Poms, delicious, tastes like pork!



Richard

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 14:32

joandjelly - Doh!!!!!!!!!!



Many thanks.



Jean

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 16:21

Just a thought people, but I was told the Mavi Kosk was closed at weekends but not 100% sure so please check before you set off for your kleftiko.



Went up to the blue house last week and was really surprised, definitely worth a trip.



Had kleftiko at the maronite village last year and it was superb!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 16:24

scoobydoo - good point. I did have the opening times but cannot remember where they are now. Will have a look on google.



Will definitely give the kleftiko a go.



Many thanks.



J

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 16:38

For anyone who may be interested, according to Google, Mavi Kosk is open every day except Monday. As madmazz said, remember your passport.



J

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 18:29

thanks Jean for confirming the opening times, I didn't want anyone travelling all the way up there to be disappointed!

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 17:28

Go past the turning for Acapulco and tatlisu,carry on up the mountain road,half way you'll see a big building on the left,called the Green Hill restaurant. This place is packed on saturday/sundays with locals. There is a butcher inside,you pick the meat and they cook it to your liking while you wait. You can phone ahead and book kleftico which they cook in a great pit at the front.



Its brilliant.

timefore


Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 495

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 18:43

Why not try Kozan's. Kleftico brilliant and the views stunning

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 19:02

Hi , i can highly recommend Guido's kleftico , you have to book it in advance , well worth it

Regards , Simbas