ravine bar and restaurant

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 10:24

me and mr bogey called in for breakfast and have got to say it was fantastic while there we noticed on saturday and sunday they do traditional kleftico. we went last night and it was the best kleftico we have had. so much so we have booked for today. you get a warm welcome from staff and owners and nothing is too much for them. once you have finished and paid up they thank you and appreciate your custom. beer 4tl pint local spirits with mixer 5tl kleftico 20tl. i am doing everyone on this forum a favour by pointing this place out it is worth giving it a go

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 10:42

Agree bogeyman and if you just want fish,chips and mushy peas they cant be beaten.



Cooper

andy46


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 10:45

In the winter they do super Sunday Roasts, again at a good price.





Andy

andy46


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 10:46

In the winter they do super Sunday Roasts, again at a good price.





Andy

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 11:03

cooper thanks for mentioning the fish and chips while we were there a lot of people ordered fish and chips they also did a huge amount of takeaways which are cheaper than eating in. aswell as cod they also do haddock and skate

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 11:21

I agree with the previous posters that the Ravine Bar is the leader in terms of friendliness, service, quality, and quantity.

For those with slightly smaller appetites, I would also recommend the RAVIDA, a bit more towards Lapta, on the same side. Smaller portions, but a bit cheaper (cheaper still as a take-away), nice salad, with bread and oil/balsamic dip included in price.

I use both places, it just depends how ravenous I am at the time!

Keith.

boerboel


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 290

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 11:31

Also agree - best fish and chips anywhere and scampi great too.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 12:16

Have to agree with the ravine, Mr Britvic and myself went to Mambos one morning for breakfast and were told the lady who cooks the breakfast had gone shopping! However the Gentleman their suggested the Ravine, thanks for that, freshly cooked, and very nice. Also the Ravada, fish and chips and a salad (complimentary) with bread and oils, also after the meal nuts and olives, again complimentary are brought to the table.



Vicki

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 14:33

just had my second helping of kleftico in 2 days at the ravine mr bogey had the mixed kebab both fantastic agree you need a big appetite as portions are big great service and welcome once again kenan the head barman very friendly with good english is very helpful and will give advice on a lot of things you want to know about

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 15:31

ladies darts on tuesday

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 15:37

........................It was all going so well until message 10..............Ladies darts???

robbie c


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 176

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 15:40

Kleftico, fish and chips and red Thai curry, all fabulous at the Ravine. I dont think theres a friendlier or more welcoming barman on the island than Kenan.

lesshaw42



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 15:43

where is it though

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 15:45

going towards town half a mile past the golden lady on the left

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 15:54

Message 14 wrong bogeyman sorry.



Going to town half a mile past the golden lady on the RIGHT. Almost opposite the garden centre.



Steve

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 16:01

silly me dont know me right from left good job you noticed the sea would have been full

Baspinar Bob


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 618

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 16:04

Are you sure Bogey

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 18:40

Left from right.....you must be Irish as well...! Hope you enjoyed the lamb.

westender


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 328

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 19:22

Always recommend the Ravine - but don't have the 'chicken cordon bleu', it was disgusting, even the cats turned their noses up at it. Love their Sunday lunches, always far too much for me and they never charge us for coffees if we have a meal, top notch service too.

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 20:17

does anybody use the restaurant at the top of Ilgaz. think it is called HOOTS.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 22:35

LOvegod,

Meal for 4 at Hoots last night (Saturday) - every dish mouth watering, perfectly cooked and flavoured.

A unique courtyard setting that I wish I could re-create!

Would recommend it to Egon Ronay...

Keith.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
05/07/2009 23:21

Great place,we are missing it like mad,Kenan is one of the nicest blokes i ever met.Shame about his pool playing talent though,I am the champion,ask him,

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 09:45

clive kenan said he let you beat him its called customer relations but is happy for rematch i will be ref

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 10:00

As Arnie said,{ I,ll Be back} Kenan seven balled me a long a long time ago and everwhere i went in alsancak everyone knew.He took a photo of the table and showed it to the whole village.

loulou



Joined: 14/05/2008
Posts: 785

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 15:44

went to ravine last night for fish & chip take away beautifull ???????????????

borodave


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
08/07/2009 15:09

went to ravine last night and had a fillet steak it was very nice and good value for money. decided to give the breakfast a go today can honestly say it was the best i have had in cyprus well done chef and great service from kenan kid friendly too

beejay


Joined: 21/03/2008
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
08/07/2009 21:02

Best F & C in the TRNC - fantastic!!

borodave


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 18:25

just cant keep away tried about 8 different dishes now fantastic

fredred


Joined: 09/12/2007
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 19:41

Had fish & chips last week, first class.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 19:48

If they had been second class you would probably still be waiting for them !!



Cooper

borodave


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 14:59

dont forget the best kleftico on the island served saturday and sunday at the ravine

borodave


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 16:17

curry 15tl

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 16:31

we went there last sunday had skate and rock salmon plus prans stater it was lovly great service and on the house big big brandies very nice recomended

borodave


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 19:08

dont let guido know you go there he has said it is cheap and nasty

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 20:20

borodave,Its called competition and they dont have a pool table in guidos,and its not a converted shop!

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 20:50

dave,

I don't see the problem - if I want cheap fish and chips, cooked to perfection, I either go to Ravine or Rivada, depending on how hungry I am.

If I am in the mood to treat myself and 'significant other' to some 'haute cuisine', I go somewhere that caters accordingly - and that definitely includes Guido's, amongst others...

I have always found Liz and Guido supportive of other local businesses - they're not stupid, they don't expect anyone to eat at their place every night, we all like variety, and they know it.

So please, either state clearly what your problem is, or leave it alone - as my old Mum said "If you can't say good about folk, say NOWT"

Kind regards,

Keith.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 21:04

Keith - very well put, if I may say so.



As you rightly say, it's all about what you fancy to eat at the time. We enjoy Guido's very much, but are just as happy on other occasions to eat at the local Kebab House up in Alsancak village. Very different food/places but both very enjoyable.