Kleftico- where to get best in and around Girne

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 10:43

Hi we have friends over and I want to take them out for Kleftico within the central Girne and not sure where`s best so any recommendations would be most helpful.



Val

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 11:02

i hear that the ravine is good but you need to book it as they only do it saturdays and sundays

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 11:10

Padisha, the road opposite the Colony. They do a good Kleftico and a peaceful courtyard setting considering your right in town.



Paul

RachB



Joined: 07/05/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 11:53

I had amazing kleftico at Bellapais Gardens a few weeks ago, and the views are breathtaking while you eat.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 12:09

F&F at Alsancak, same block of "shops" as Taj Mahal. Only done on Wed & Sat nights.



There are places that offer kup kebab, proper Turkish name rather than Greek, 7 nights a week if so in general avoid them because it will not be fresh cooked that day in firin.

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 12:17

centre of Kyrenia behind the fire station "somehting gardens" its a family run palce u will love it !!

yorkshireve


Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 12:34

the ravine do the best make sure you have a big appetite you get loads

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 12:49

I did a good kleftico last sunday. Melted in the mouth. My own recipe. Didn't bother with the potatoes because I was cooking them seperately as roast taties.



Recipe.



Leg of lamb cut into individual portions

Beyaz Peynir

salt and pepper

fresh rosemary

olive oil

1/2 glass red wine



Cut holes in each portion of lamb with a sharp knife. Stuff a little of the cheese, garlic and rosemary in each hole

Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper



Place in a terracotta pot with a lid with the wine or make a parcel out of tin foil.



Roast for 4 hours at 160c



Eat and enjoy.

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 13:01

Bellapais Gardens - the best Kleftico I have ever had

Buffavento Restaurant by Five Finger Mountain - second best.....but still excellent.

Padisha used to be great but not so good of late

The 'something gardens' by the fire station is Pasabache - and anything you have there is excellent - but you probably have to order Kleftico the day before.

parklanecyp


Joined: 24/03/2010
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 13:32

The Best Kleftico is at Park Lane Alsancak ... THURSDAY 15th July special kleftico for the summer only 24tl per person this authentic cyprus dish is made from slow roasted lamb a must try while in cyprus and while you are enjoing you dinner in a beautiful out doors setting you can sit back and enjoy the music karaoke with Big T if you love to sing or even would like to give it a try we would love you to come and join in it is always a fun filled night for all the famiy we look forward to seeing you at Park Lane Bungalows Alsancak

Also we have a full menu if you prefer Childens menu all special 10tl per dish...

Directions take the left turn at the golden lady Alsancak then next left to large roundabout take last turn on the right then at corner go to right follow around into car park signed posted from main road .. Park Lane



http://www.parklanecyprus.com

Tele : 0392 821 25 49-50-51

Email : parklanecyprus@hotmail.com

Facebook : parklane_ bungalows@ yahoo.com (no gaps)

Debra-Jayne


Joined: 08/07/2010
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 13:40

I have to go with Park Lane it is the best i have had here so far in a long time and best value and i have been here on and off for many years

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 15:03

If you really want to experience the best,then you will have to drive a little out of Kyrenia to Kormakitis (Koruçam)

Yorgo's restaurant does the best proper Kleftico i know of.

Apart from the ingredients & cooking method,more important is the meat chosen for Kleftico.

Yorgo's is actually the village butcher in daytime and restaurant in the evening and the meat they cook Kleftico comes from their own flock which tastes much better than meat sold in towns due to the fact that they graze natutrally in that area of Cyprus.

Word of warning....They cook Kleftico only on order...so a phone call is required earlier in the day to order Kleftico.

rest of the kebabs on the menu can be ordered anytime.



tel 0392 7242066

mob 0533 8642772

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 15:27

Debra- jane , do you cook it yourself ??

Simbas

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 18:02

try Erols in Ozankoy, he does a good one but you'll need to call and ask him when he is doing it, he also grows a load of stuff in his garden



Erol 0392 815 9136



erols mobile 0533 860 7016

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
14/07/2010 20:10

Fikri at Tanners Terrace in Karakum will do it for you but you must prebook it



Fikri 0533 8410550

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 00:22

The Lodge in Catalkoy does a great kleftiko on Sundays as well as a fabulous doner kebap which the owner Ilhan prepares himself, also on Sundays.



No offence intended towards iceman as regards Yorgos but went there 2 years ago and found the place un - hygenic and did not rate the food much. Its more of a experience rather than good food and in todays climate taking into consideration recent Greek propaganda....



I WOULD NOT SPEND A SINGLE, POUND, KURUS, EURO OR DOLLAR IN ANY GREEK OWNED ESTABLISHMENT AND WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY AVOID ANY FORM OF DEALINGS WITH THE DARK SIDE !!

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 00:32

Stonehousepub

What planet are you from? for gods sake??

Kormakitis (Koruçam) is a Maronite village,they are NOT Greek Cypriots!!!

Do you know what Maronite is?? who they are?

educate yourself a little before you pass on any comments!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 00:34

we all do it but it is to order, we have a slightly differnt version, we use the very old pot but infuse with red wine herbs and spices, i love the taste of the potatoes done this way, the meat falls away. have tried it in many places as i love it xxxxxxx

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 00:55

iceman



I am not reffering to the village I am making reference to the establishment which is owned and run by Maria alongside her mother and her aunties who are Greek Cypriots and live in South Cyprus.



Maybe you should educate yourself a little, learning to understand what you read maybe a good place to start.



Yes I do know what a Moronite is and know exactly who they are after all I am a Turkish Cypriot...

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 06:36

Re Msg 12



Haven't been there but I was told by a market stall holder in Guzelyurt (lived in Cyprus all is life) that Yorgos' in Korucam is the best.



Will have to go one day to try it out.