Whats the best and well priced restaurant in town?

Trudy


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 09:40

My nana is coming to Cyprus on Sunday and i want to take her out to dinner. I dont drive though and she is staying at Pia Bella. Does anyone know of any nice but not extortionate places where i could take her. Unfortunately we are kind of limited to within walking distance of town.



I heard Set restaurant is lovely, not the fish one on the harbour, but the italian (i think) just behind the harbour in that little cobbled street.



Thanks!

Aysesdaddy



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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 10:36

It depends what you want, if its International cuisine, then Sele restaurant is brilliant. Only about 5 mins walk from Pia Bella. The other good one we like is just opposite the colony, not sure of name, think its Padash, but might be wrong. Hope your Nanna enjoys her holiday.

Trudy


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 10:42

Thanks very much! I hadnt thought about the type of cuisine and its not really too important. I already know the good local places that you would go to for a kebap, but living here, i dont tend to go down to the harbour area to eat so havent a clue what the restaurants are like!



Will look into Sele and Padash. Thanks a lot.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 10:43

The best restaurant in Girne is Effendi - without question.

Trudy


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 10:45

Ooh where abouts is that Doyen?

Sunnycee


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 11:05

Hi Ayes thedaay!

Did you mean the Padisah in the side road near the petrol station?

If same one i agree with you- always had a good meal and their little courtyard is lovely

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The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 11:37

Padisah is always good, never had a bad meal there.



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No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 11:42

Trudy. If you were coming out of the Colony hotel turn right walk along about 100 yeards, cross the road and go down the little side street. Effendis is just along there in the Turkish Quarter.

fatboy



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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 12:14

Efendi is a couple minuites from Sele.If you eat at Sele ask Ali or Zen they will point you in right direction.

Sele is also very good for Sunday Roast afternoon or evening.

Trudy


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 12:34

Ooh a good sunday roast too! Think ill be popping in there then!! Thanks very much for all your answers.



Much appreciated folks.

TopTen


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 12:37

Totally agree with Doyen, Effendi the best food / staff / atmosphere brilliant

Aysesdaddy



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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 12:57

message 6. Yes that is the one I mean. We eat there everytime we are in Kyrenia. as you say it is lovely sitting in that courtyard. We also like Kyrenia Tavern, just abit further towards the Turkish quarter. Everything freshly cooked by a lovely elderly turkish lady, helped by her husband. Have heard alot about Effendi's and it is on our 'must go to' this year

Trudy


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 13:12

I possibly know of the one with the courtyard, the more i think about it, the more familiar it sounds. I remember it to be very good, though it was years ago when i went if its the one im thinking of.



Still, will defiinitely try Sele and effendi out too.



How much are we looking at for a meal here by the way? Dont want to get there to find out it costs a fortune! Not that im a cheapskate haha just want to make sure i take enough!!

Grapevine


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 13:20

Hi Trudy, you should pop in to see us at The Old Grapevine, just up from the Coloney. We're set in a lovely courtyard, and have a lovely mixture of cuisine. If you'd like to book a table or would just like some more information then please do not hesitate to call us on 0392 815 2496.



Have a lovely holiday with your nana, and hopefully we'll see you one evening.

Aysesdaddy



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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 13:30

Hi Trudy, Yes I forgot about the Grapevine. Good food, great atmosphere and nice people. We actually got engaged there many years ago whilst over on holiday and like to pop in each time we are there. Not sure on prices because we didn't manage to get over last year, probably middle of the range. Looking forward to August when we will be back again.

TheScarlets



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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 13:48

It has got to be





"The Grumpy Grouse"





Alsancak

Hector


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 13:54

I liked the Grapevine although I understand it is under new ownership/management? Has the menu changed? Do you have a website with the menu/prices by any chance?

Grapevine


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:29

Hi Hector, the ownership hasn't changed in the last 3years, Enver is still behind the bar making sure everyone is happy. Unfortuantely our website is not up and running at the moment but we are working on it. If you would like to email me on oldgrapevine@yahoo.co.uk then i'll be able to send you a few sample menu's for you. The menu is pretty much the same, with our famous steaks, and steak pie but there are a few extras on there.



Aysesdaddy, its nice to hear stories about people getting engaged at the restaurant, it is becoming a regular occurance.



Hopefully we'll see you both there during your hols.

Trudy


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:54

Nice one thanks guys. Me and Nana are going to have a ball going round all these restaurants haha!



I shall give The Gravevine a go too then. My mum used to have a caff called The Grapevine in Scotland he he! So the winners seem to be, Sele, Effendi, Padisah and Grapvine...



Grumpy Grouse, i have seen in passing, but would be too far out for me to get to.

Grapevine


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 14:56

All in walking distance and all in wobbling distance back to the hotel after too many brandy sours..



Hopefully see you and Nana soon

Cyprusraider


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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 15:03

For a snack or breakfast, try Molly's place or for the best pide in Girne try Mersin Tantuni next door. All within 3- 5 mins walk of Pia Bella

mitsi


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 13:40

Niazi's excellent food and service, love it.

viper


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 14:19

Efendi's is really good but if you are near to Alsancak then Guido's is well worth a visit.



I have no connection with the above restaurants just enjoy good food.





viper

Jimmyboy63


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 15:13

If you like Indian food Jashan's or Oleander's for me

mamachina


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 16:19

Green Valley in Alsancak (down Mare Monte road) - sit under the fig tree and enjoy!

Ok - Trudy, know its too far this time, but think of the futire - sunday's is great, meses as part of the main meal, fruit and coffee and brandy - then wobble home! (as Ive just done!)

Lilli



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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 17:00

Hi Trudy like Bill i love Efendis my favourite when Im not working along with drangon at the rocks. So much choice now. If you like fish then the Lagoon is good owned by Nazis. If you venture as far as Alsancak then please try us http://www.guidosbistro.com The grapevine still remains on my list of favourites as we used to own it and the chef was trainrd by Guido. I beleive Cliff and Kaye Morgan have opened a restaurant at thier beautiful home Cazanade house. That will be well worth a trip as she is the most taleneted chef xxxxxFood for thought

The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 17:04

Lilli - Did Cliff and Kaye have Efendis years ago (when it was called Effendi's House?)



J

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Lilli



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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 18:26

Hi the Wicks Yes the very same and the lovlest people xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TopTen


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 19:14

Lilli the cazanade house sounds really good could you give directions please

Lilli



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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 19:20

Its in the old turkish quater but Im useless at directions but I will get them for you xxxxx

TopTen


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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 19:31

Thanks Lilli, and never tried Guidos but we will

Lilli



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Message Posted:
31/05/2009 19:35

hi topten we will welcome you. get to the sele restaurant turning on left one way system a light green wooden door on your right and you are there. Tell them I sent you tel 0533 8402072. they are the nicest people and she is one amazing cook xxxxxxx

cathy-tj


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Message Posted:
03/06/2009 04:23

It is true that service plays a very important role in the running of a restaurant. Personnally, i really agree that restaurant should try it's best to offer customer prompt and convinient service. Customer usually become impatient when they can't get timely service, and they have to cry out loudly or keep waving hands, restaurant calling system can help to solve this problem, it includs buttons that placed on tables, and display sreen carried by waiters, when customers need service he just need to press buttons and then waiters will receive it. You can find the similar products on website such as http://www.finyelectronics.com

Park_Lane


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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 17:50

Park Lane of course:



http://www.flickr.com/photos/parklanenortherncyprus/

look2


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Message Posted:
20/07/2009 20:53

Yummies @ kyrenia

Niazs @ kyrenia

cenaps @ alsancak

capitano @ alsancak

Stewart


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Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 00:37

can anyone give good directions to the following restaurants that many of you have recommended, from the Colony, SELES, PADISH, EFFENDI's & the KYRENIA TAVERN



thanks

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 00:48

Oh thy thats so easy turn left fro the hotel and just walk across the road and you will be in the turkish quater so many to choose from. My fav is No 14 and Efendis when I get the time to go xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

look2


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Message Posted:
21/07/2009 15:26

and oldgrapevine does the best steaks .....

Mmmmm


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Message Posted:
22/07/2009 07:07

Niazi's -opposite the Dome Hotel in Kyrenia. Hattie restaurant in Esentepe - fish there is wonderful and Belly Dancing if there are enough people who book, think that is Wed nights. Esentepe Villa Hotel esp Friday nights with singer/entertainment.

Queen180


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Message Posted:
22/07/2009 08:12

Efendis only open for sunday lunch in winter months - sorry to disappoint you! Although worth a visit in the evenings

cornish



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Message Posted:
22/07/2009 08:22

Walking distance of 'Pia Bella'



Try 'Chopsticks' 10 mins walk from Pia Bella. I think it's the best Chinese Restaurant in North and from an amazingly small kitchen. the worst waiter in the world but it's all great fun !!!!

look2


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Posts: 107

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 13:40

Yummies @ kyrenia by astro



oldgrapevine @ kyrenia by colony hotel



Niazs @ kyrenia by dome hotel



cenaps @ alsancak



capitano @ alsancak

NatAless



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Message Posted:
22/07/2009 15:21

No 14 restaurant idea of prices and todays' menu today 22/7/09



starters: sweet melon with white cheese and balsamic glaze 12tl

soup of the day 10tl

fresh peach with herb cream dressing 10tl

pork terrine with onion marmalade 12tl

avacado pear with walnuts and sweet mustard dressing 12tl

stuffed calamari with a tomato sauce 12tl



middles: fillet steak with mustard sauce 28tl

chicken livers with dried apricots in a brandy sauce 20tl

cheeky pork with peppercorn and apple sauce 20tl

roulade of chicken with bacon and cheese and tomato sauce 22tl

quail with green grapes and almonds in a white wine sauce 22tl

all the above served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

fish or meat bobotie with accompaniements 18tl



endings: sticky toffee pudding 12tl

chocolate chip ice cream 10tl

stilton and port with fig jam 15tl

chocolate ganache cake 12tl

creme brulee ice cream 12tl

peach meringue 12tl



caffiettiere coffee or Turkish coffee

service charge not included