Sunday Lunch any recommendations

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 13:22

Hi everyone,



I am looking for a really nice place for sunday lunch, nice views etc, for a special lady's birthday, any suggestions

bootneck



Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 17:05

Why not try the Old Mill in Ozankoy 2 till 7 opposite the mosque.



Neil

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 17:19

Guido's, food better than the view though they do get some attractive socialites to ogle at!



Richard

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 17:23

If it was me you were taking I would like to go to Kybela in the abbey great views and superb food

ozankoys


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Posts: 905

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 17:27

Efendi do the best Sunday lunch no question about it. Unfortunately no panoramic views but now the dining is inside you can look into the very pretty courtyard & it is located in the picturesque Turkish Quarter so you can take in the ambiance of the area whilst walking to & from the restaurant.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 17:47

best Sunday lunch, also beautiful restaurant and Riaz and the boys are lovely. Punjab in Lapta every time, a real plateful!! x

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 17:52

I would say Punjab in Lapta is THE BEST, very good value for the money.

stevie-d

mikki09


Joined: 17/10/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:16

Jk's do a lovely Sunday lunch good value for money and they certainly give you a plateful.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
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Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:17

no nice view though, which is one of the requests

mikki09


Joined: 17/10/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:23

That might have been one of the requests, but just pointing out it is a nice bar, good value for money for the amount of food that they serve.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:24

For views I would go to Levant Restaurant up in Karmi. Lovely outside terrace with views to Hilarian or inside in the traditional Cypriot building with flagstone floors and lovely stone arches, etc. The Sunday lunch is really good and is 25TL for 3 courses.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:32

RE msg 9, everon: (...) no nice view though, which is one of the requests (...)

=> I'm not familiar with the famous British "Sunday lunch" (in Holland people tend to go to a football or other sports match on Sunday afternoons...) so I think I'm entitled to ask a question. OK? Here goes: what nicer view can you get than one of Guido's Sunday masterpieces..? Nice (wonderful) food that makes a nice (wonderful) view!

P.S. Where's Guido's you might ask. Well, Guido's is...

islandgirl


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:35

I will back efendis as the best we have discovered, Punjab was not bad but to be frank my visit to Guidos was a big dissapointment after so much fuss was made.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:39

RE msg 13, islandgirl: (...) my visit to Guidos was a big dissapointment after so much fuss was made. (...)

=> And this is exactly what I'd bluntly like to call 'worthless information'. Why are you disappointed? What happened? If we name and shame we should at least give the shamed the chance to react/explain/apologise.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:46

yes we have also been to Guidos, but Punjab is still our favourite for Sunday lunch, I love the starters and I'm always so full with the dinner ( choice of roast, lots of roast spuds, mash, 3 veg, 2 yorkshire puds, big jug of gravy ) I can never eat a sweet. It's so yummy I could eat it every day!!

mikki09


Joined: 17/10/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:51

I don't think islandgirl was so much naming and shaming than just pointing out that she was disappointed when she went there. But I suppose it is just so a pointless argument can start as usual.

mikki09


Joined: 17/10/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:54

Re Msg 15





That is so true everon.

twinky


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:58

Efendi Restaurant or the old mill are very good, completely different venues but serve a great Roast. I have never tried Guido's but heard good reports

fire starter


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Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 18:59

Another bun fight



How many of the venues mentioned have A NICE VIEW as per message 1 ?

islandgirl


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:02

Service was slow, when we saw Guido fleetingly he seemed in a foul mood, the lady out front was drinking and smoking, veg overcooked meat OK, but at a guess reheated not bad but generally dissapointing. The sole reason I mentioned it was to give some balance to the "Guido fan club", I did not go into any protracted description, (the one I have submitted is only a summary of some of the points) as I wanted to avoid the assault that will follow.

mikki09


Joined: 17/10/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:04

I mentioned Jk's I know that does not have the views but Guido's and Punjab's do not have brilliant views either. As the message also said etc. I would of thought that meant value for money and how good the food actually is as I would not want to pay for a meal with just view's and the food was not good.

islandgirl


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:07

When we take visitors out the views from Kybele in Belapais are fabby but I do not know if they do Sunday lunch.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:18

OK. Now for the nice view: Two restaurants near the Mercure hotel (Sezai and Yelken: excellent fish. And a place next to it, forgot the name) have undoubtedly unchallenged views. Especially in this time of the year when the sun sets early. The view over the bay is breathtaking.

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:21

My vote goes to Punjab, also the most reasonable. You can have traditional Sunday roast or Indian and the sweets are to die for.

I'm sure you can see the sea.....but maybe not when you are sitting down.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:45

For the best view and setting in TRNC has to be the Belapais/Abbey restaurant but cannot comment on the food & price, however, many a wedding reception is conducted there.



Richard

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:48

Richard I agree 100% also the Kybel the food is great and views to die for, bit more expensive but you get what you pay for and if its for a special occasion then why not. thats the place i head for on one of those days

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:48

yes Brinsley the views are to die for especially when the sun is just going down, don't know about Sunday lunch though

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/11/2009 19:49

Tsk, Brinsley. Bellapais, Brinsley, not Belapais. Bastardised from "la belle paise" (medieval French) or more modern "la belle paix".

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 20:13

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Please keep them coming al info greatly appricated.



I have also thought about going up towards Karpaz, any suggestions would be gratefully received?

ebookuk


Joined: 13/11/2007
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 23:02

Guido's on Alsancak is always great,

best lamb I have ever had in here, of course everything else is very good and tasty.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 23:11

Thank you ebookuk I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Island girl if only you had mentioned it at the time we could have rectifed any problem. Im just so sorry you had a bad experience. As for me going out every hour or so for a cig, its a stressful job, once my customers are happy then I go out. If I recall I went to join friends who were celebrating for a drink with them and as it was getting late I sat with them. We have staff who do the rest. However I thank you for your comments which will be taken on board. Thank you

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 23:13

Hans



With your excellent English as a second language please do not pull me up on a dropped 'L' as you do make the occasional spelling error when writing in English! Especially as we all make mistakes unless you've changed your name to 'Peter Perfect'!



Richard

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 23:21

re msg 28



Dutchcrusader



Stop being soooo pedantic. Might have been a typo

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 07:41

Kervan, Alsancak, down near the Mercure has excellent views. Eat in or out, Down the steps to the beach with free loungers and brollies. The tour boats anchor there for swimming. Food excellent but have never been on a Sunday.



Tony

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 07:46

Fajitas lovely at Kervan! watch the sun go down, FAB!!!!!!!

Grinderman


Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 08:30

If you are thinking of the Karpaz area you could do a lot worse than the Moon over the Water in Iskele. The restaurant is on the sea shore with good views, and the wine list is good, which is unusual for that area.

BigMart


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 09:58

Try Tolgas at Karsiyaka, not for the view but great home cooked food, nothing frozen all fresh. You need to book as it is all cooked to order.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 10:00

what fajitas and watching the sun go down have to do with traditional english sunday lunch !

fredred


Joined: 09/12/2007
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 11:36

I have just got back from N. C yprus last night, tried a number of places for Sunday without doubt the best we had was at the Punjab. At 17 lira for a two course lunch it was excellent.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 11:48

Guido's yes .. but I am shocked noone has mentioned Al Shaheen, excellent roast and lovely friendly people.

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 11:57

Think Hoots at Ilgaz has opened up again they always did a good roast

martin-wbh


Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 12:44

If you are looking for a scenic drive out & lunch to follow, try Cafe Golya in Sadrazamkoy (on the West Coast). It serves the traditional kleftico lunch, meze etc. You need to book before Sunday for the kleftico.

Tel: Mazhur (speaks English) on 0533 860 3934, or you can contact through the website: http://cafe-golya-sadrazamkoy.webs.com

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 14:26

msg 38: lovinit never mentioned wanting "a traditional Sunday lunch", just Sunday lunch with nice views for a special ladies birthday. The "special lady" might be from anywhere, England, sorry Chris, UK, hasn't cornered the market with them.



Tony

jacktheladett


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 528

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 14:26

What about Esentepe Golf Club? Have only been there during the week so I don't know what the menu is but most def. a fab view, very comfortable place, good service, and you can lounge upstairs with a coffee after.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 16:02

Green Valley on the Mare Monte road - can see the sea!! (just) Sit outside under the fig tree is the weather is good. 20tl for most meals and this includes a meze, fruit and coffee/brandy once you pick the main course - some mains are a little more. Salih is always friendly and helpful.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 16:13

andrew4232 message 38, traditional english sunday lunch wasn't mentioned, nothing wrong with fajitas for sunday lunch and if you stay having a couple of drinkies, the sun is going down now about 4.30pm. Just trying to help by giving all the lovely options.

fire starter


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Message Posted:
12/11/2009 16:37

Not seen James at Guios hope is ok ??

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
12/11/2009 22:25

Fire starter, James no longer works at Guidos he is in new employment, I believe at Zetins.



Islandgirl I would have been more worried if the chef at Guidos had been in the dining area when you had your meal he was probably in the kitchen where, incidentally chefs usually are.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 22:28

oops correction from message 48 that should read Zekis bar.

Incidentally fire starter in another post you knew that James was working in the new bar as you have said so!!!

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 22:31

What is the main priority here - views, or grub. There are excellent restaurants without views, but I would agree that Kybdele has it all (as long as you don't want trad. English lunch.)

Agree that if you do want trad.English lunch and a sea side setting at Karpaz, then moonover the Water, or you could go beyond Yeni Erenkoy to DEKS, right by the sea. But as winter approaches, gets a bit chilly. Also, does price matter?

Difficult decision, isn't it?

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 23:46

Hi can you tell me were the MOON OVER THE WATER is please? As this sound perfect!!

Maz


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Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 00:06

O.K. Moon Over the Water is on the coast road below Famagusta and fairly near Salamis (although beyond) Best way to go is:

Along Famagusta road from Nicosia roundabout until turn off to Iskele, just before turn off to Ercan (that new flyover). Keep going through there to the very, very end, and then turn left (several kms along - lots of kms along). Just before Bogaz you will see Moon Over the Water on your right. Be careful you could miss it. If you get toBogaz, youhave gone too far. It is not 'flash' but 'homely' with all home cooked food, including the bread with the meal. Cost is around 20tl I think, but why not phone them on 0392 371 3297 for full info.

Of course, just to throw a spanner in the works, if you want opulence with a fairly good view, then Di Figaro's at Karaoglanoglu can't be beaten. But more expensive and NO trad. sunday lunch.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 00:13

Fire stater you wont have seen James at Guidos as you havent been in for such a long time. He is now at the new bar as you know. He left us two weeks ago and I saw him in his new place monday he is fine which fire starter am I responding to as the real one does not post any more. So to the fire starter on here he is good enjoying his new job x

k8ty2210


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 10:22

James will be missed at Guidos ,he was a bit of light entertainment in a strange kind of way !!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Good luck to James in his new job.