Naizi's Restaurant

babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 22:34

Hi, Flying out on Sunday, just wondered if Naizi"s restaurent is any good?

Can anyone recommend any others,especially a pizza place for my 10 year old !!!!

We"re staying near Kyrenia.

Thankyou.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 22:38

Hi babs1 East or west of Kyrenia.

stevie-d

simma



Joined: 03/02/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 22:41

hi babs, niazi's serves the best meze that i've had, my local favorite for honest well prepared food is esentepe villa hotel but if you're west of girne it might be too far.

John.

babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 22:48

Hi,stevie-d,

On the Catalkoy road ,near Ozankoy,

Babs.

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 22:51

Manipenis for Pizza, on The New Harbour Roundabout.

babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 22:57

Hi,Simma,

Thanks for the info!

Babs.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 00:35

The Address on Lapta Rd. also does excellent authentic meze & lovely breads.

St. Kathleen's meze also good, and can recommend Bizim Han, (took friend

there earlier this month & she most impressed) if you want local food.

You could also try the Turkish version of pizza - pide!

turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 01:15

Niazi's for me, central, great service and great food.

The owner just arranged a long distance surprise dinner for about 8-10 persons, he took charge and all I did was pay for it (or I will when he asks )from Los Angeles.

I will tell you how it all went when I hear from the guests.

ladylittle


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 09:55

If your near Ozankoy, come into to old mill, pool table for your 10 year old, screens for either music or sport & great food.

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 16:15

opposite Niazi's is their own fish restaurant the name of which I forget, but it has the same formula as Niazi's just fish.

Thanks to those who suggested Green Valley restauarant, Karajaac, had a very good meal there on Tuesday night.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 16:17

niazi in lefkosa is better than the one in girne.

Indian


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 10:58

Last week, I had been to Niazi with a friend and the service was appalling. When we arrived, the plates were dirty and not washed properly. I asked the waiter to change it which he did. Then one of the changed plate had food stains on it. While I was waving to the youngish waiter, he ignored me. Then I saw the other waiter who came promptly to enquire. Meanwhile the youngish waiter rushed towards us very impolitely, said something in Turkish, picked the plate from other table and replaced it. And on top of it, they didn't have the serviettes on the table. So, I had to get up and pick it up from the other table and the guy who was serving food apologised. I had been to Niazi before and I like it there. But throwing attitude and not looking after the customer is not going to help them win customers! Hope they realise that! Not going there again, sorry.

semtcm


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 249

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 11:37

5 fingers in the centre of Ozankoy - wonderful rooftop restaurant - best views of bellapais abbey in the village - lots of families use us in the summer - your kids are made to feel welcome by ours. sacha and tomas...no pool table...but lots of space .........

turkish nights with wonderful Turkan the belly dancer weekly from Friday 17th July.............kids menu and wonderful a la carte menu ....wonderful food with a turkish twist...chicken with raki and garlic...........deep fried mussels.....baked fish...........swooning imam............look forward to seeing you soon..................

libby

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 13:21

Yummies for pizza!!! Awesome! Next to Astro supermarket, the one in Kyrenia.



And Niazis is brilliant. Especially the one at the harbour, the take away one up the road is good and although cheaper, its better down the front. The full kebab and mazes are delicious!

Karanfil


Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 14:56

We used to be regular visitors to Niazis but don't go anymore. The full kebab used to be amazing but the last 2 visits we were given a minute plate of chips between four people and a salad with one piece of tomato and one cherry tomato between four. How can you share that???? We asked for more chips and salad and eventually these did arrive but the waiter made it very clear that he thought we were being unreasonable asking for them. On our last visit I ordered a steak with vegetables and had almost finished eating when the potatoes arrived even though I asked the waiter 3 times. for them The place seems to have gone to the dogs since Hamit (the head waiter) left and we certainly won't be going back. There are loads of other places to eat which are better value.

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 15:05

Niazis in Kyrenia, has really gone down hill in the last 6 months, I used to go reg but not any more.

Archway in Zeytinlik is far superior, food, service and staff are all top quality.

Give it a try and you wont be disappointed.

colly


Joined: 31/07/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 17:23

Peanuts, think they still do pizza and nice views as well. There are a couple of restaurants together down the road from Niazi near the posh hotel? (name escapes me) swimming pool. They are next to the water and one does good pasta so expect pizza as well.



Col

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 17:51

I'm afraid I have to agree with those that mention the poor service at Niazi's in Girne harbour. We went as we always do when we wanted to treat ourselves. It was mid week, early evening and not busy, yet my wife & I were treated as if they were doing us a favour because we hadn't booked.



I agree about the small portions and poor service. We felt ignored by the waiters and my wife's steak not cooked properly. I'd finished by the time it came back. No apology. It was also very expensive. Real shame as we have had great times there. We wont be going back.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 20:59

hector, try the one in lefkosa it is much better.

for pizza i would go to pizzaland at karakum, the best place !

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 21:45

fire starter

Thanks for that. Long way to go though for an evening meal and once bitten twice shy.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
10/07/2009 22:02

Yep, have to agree with the negative reports on Niazi's. We used to go regularly and take visitors and friends but the last time we went the service was poor, as were the portion sizes but they did bring extra out when we asked but the crunch came when we asked for coffee and brandies after and were charged for them. Unfortunately we were taking some friends for the first time and needless to say that neither our friends or us have gone back.



And yes we did tell them that we were unhappy with the service and portion sizes and they just shrugged their shoulders!

Indian


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 12:36

Wow, I thought I was the only one here...Welll Niazi wake up before its too late !!!

sunny1


Joined: 15/07/2009
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 00:50

Was highly surprised by the comments on Niazis Resturant, Have been coming to Northern Cyprus for fifteen years as a holiday maker, an now i am a resident, Have eaten in various resturants in and around the harbour and not one of them comes up to the standards of Niazis, Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Good portions, so was very shocked to see some comments made on here!

Because Niazis is the best, the expectation is very high! Afew mistakes are allowed! As far as myself, my wife, family and friends are concerned Niazis will always be the best resturant on the island.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 06:46

sunny1,

Just as a matter of interest, when was the last time that you actually ate there?

I agree with you that Niazi's was always excellent in every respect (except that when they were busy, the service was perhaps a little too prompt as they tried to get you out of the door quickly, so that they could use the table again!)

However, if other people think that standards ARE actually falling, then I would be interested to hear of your recent experiences.

Keith.

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 08:07

I agree with Keith. I began also 15 years ago going to Niazis and our first experience was an excellent night out but we were taken by a TC. The next time we went(during the same holiday) it was small portions and were almost treated like we were invisible. We took some guests of ours also and were treated appauling for a restaurant, asked to move our table whilst eating our food to accommodate a family of TC who had a baby in a pram and they were insistent that the pram be placed at the end of the table. Never went back.



They make it obvious that you are just a number to fill the tables when it suits. Tree of Idleness is exactly the same when they have their entertainment they place you outside and only the locals are placed at the good tables. Experienced that as well. Its nothing knew its all being going on for years.

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 09:33

My son went there last year (on my recommendation) about late September, and he had to asked for his chips (he ordered steak) when they came he had finished his steak and they were served a small side plate!! At the next table 2 people that arrived quite a few minutes after my son got a huge platter of chips WITH their meal !!! It is not very good service - don't they realise that people just won't go back?

sunny1


Joined: 15/07/2009
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 15:30

Keith,



I , with some friends went along to Niazis about three weeks ago! We had a fantanstic evening, great service, great food an a good bottle of ice cold wine, The Manager and the staff are always outstanding, but its always interesting to hear others comments!



Sunny1

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 17:09

Good to hear it, perhaps they've pulled their socks up!

Although - erm - It wouldn't have anything to do with the Manager being your wife's friend's second cousin would it?

Joke! Joke!

Keith.

sunny1


Joined: 15/07/2009
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 18:31

hahaha very good keith! i wished i was related then i could eat there everynight for free!!!! hahaha

look2


Joined: 17/07/2009
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:05

very surprised by the comments on Niazis kebab restaurant, But yes for , YUMMIES for pizza and pasta, I Have Tasted The Best Bolognaise Ever Made in my life at Yummies...!

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:16

manipenni for pizza and yes niazi's for probably the best kebab on the island!!

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:08

Ate in Niazi's end of May and it was excellent. Service was very good and food very good too. Maybe some of you had an off night there. I am sure most restaurants have nights like this. I would still recommend them.

mikemans


Joined: 12/04/2009
Posts: 103

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 11:20

An unfortunate choice of names, every time I try to say it, I cant help reberting to the word NAZI and of course we all know that is not a nice name to roll off the tounge.

parky


Joined: 13/06/2009
Posts: 182

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:22

Agree with Manipeeni for lovely big pizzas and have always enjoyed niazi's.

Lanrick


Joined: 21/01/2008
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 01:07

Have been going to NIAZI'S for 26 years and never had any problems with the food or service. Have always been well looked after by Ahmet and his staff. Full Kebap is still brill.

loslobos


Joined: 02/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 01:11

It's full of Nazis !!

mahdel


Joined: 28/05/2009
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 01:39

@message 5



Mannipenis you say? Are you sure this isn't a nightclub and not a pizza restaurant?

prince


Joined: 18/07/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 08:16

We have always visited Niazis Restaurant, as a holidaymaker and now as a resident, I have to say we have only ever had the best service, the best food and most of all the Manager and his staff were more than helpful,

My Wife and I took my Son and his family to Niazis this evening, we had super meal and once again the service was outstanding,and my Grandaughter loved her desert of ice-cream! We will be visiting Niazis again, thankyou to everyone.

Alpie


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 16:35

In the summer months Niazzi's go into meltdown. I had heard so much about this restaurant, I went there with my family. It was total chaos. The food tasted great, when it showed up, but the staff were not professional enough. After half the family were served the waiting staff were called away to attend some 'dignitary' and we were left staring at the others eating.



Of course, its who you know I suppose. I felt like a stranger there. Not good business.



The res of my stay in Kyrenia, I had my dinners at the Cafe Chimera.(under the castle). At least there was no pretence and the staff were very good. No touting either.

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 10:34

Went there last night, very busy but excellent serviceand excellent meals. My Son asked for additional side helpings and was given them without hesitation, even offered complimentary drinks afterwards. If some people complain on this board about the service,surely you have a tongue in your head and complain!

Karanfil


Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 11:36

Yes I do have a tongue in my head and yes I have complained on numerous occasions but some people never learn from their mistakes. We used to go there twice a week when we were on holiday here and have been many times since we moved here..... but never again! They don't deserve our custom. What sort of restaurant serves a rump steak cut into a round steak and tries to pass it off as a fillet steak? Do they think we are stupid? This has happened twice to me! There are many more lovely restaurants here where the service and food are excellent. Niazis I fear is living on its past reputation.

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 11:39

Where in Lefkosa is the other Niazi's please ?

girne 29


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 1488

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 12:53

Karanfil

With all due respect, you shouldnt have complained on numerous occasions. Just the once.Whats the point ,there are plenty of great restaurants that really want your custom,use them.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 13:14

it is called mirage, it has a cafe part down stairs and restaurant upstairs.( upstairs is better)



from girne to lefkosa main road to the roundabout, turn right, set of light at a roundabout and turn left, as if you were going to metehan crossing, about 2 kilometres on that raod on the right hand side. its on a corner.

if you get to the new monument then you have gone to far.



i hope that helps, enjoy.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 13:14

Roisin it's in the road that leads to the roundabout where you turn right to go to the Metehan crossing. If you were coming from Kyrenia over the mountain to Nicosia turn right at the big roundabout then left at the traffic lights and it is down this road with the speed bumps about half way down on the right hand side.

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 16:52

No views on Niazis.



If, in particular you have children and you want a great evening featuring pizza look no further than Five Fingers restaurant and bar in the middle of Ozankoy Village centre.



Unique Selling Points.



Your hostess Libby who is really lovely and ensures your every need.



The most fantastic views of the illuminated Abbey at Bellapais



Usually Libby's two children who will help to keep your children occupied!!!



The most fantastic pizzas, chips and salad.



Oh! and if you are not convinced, once you see your bill you will be booking your next vist before you leave.



We fly out again on the 28th and during our stay and will enjoy everything I have listed above





Have a good time



Doug

s&ssummer


Joined: 16/04/2009
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 19:32

I am shocked with all the negative views about Niazies, I have always had great service and excellent food.

It bothers me about these comments as if you look around Girne and surrounding places you will always guarentee a full restuarant at Niazies, does that not speak for its self, they must be doign something right as it is the only resyarant I have been to that if you don't book you can't guarentee a seat, which again tells you that it has to be one of the bes places in town.

No I am not on commission before someone makes a remark about my opion

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 22:28

We have always enjoyed Niazi's, it is usually full of TC's and expats and the food is always good then after your meal you can stroll down the harbour front and have a couple of drinks.....a lovely night out.

angels


Joined: 07/05/2009
Posts: 347

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 14:48

Me too always like te food at Niazis never had a bad meal there yet. Also recommend JOYA Bar and Bistro East of Kyrenia Kucuk Erenkoy if you want a nice drive out. Great Food

sunny1


Joined: 15/07/2009
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 13:31

once again a fab nite at niazis, excellent food, excellent service, coffee on the house, who could want more?

prince


Joined: 18/07/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 17:22

have to agree with sunny1 and s&ssummer ,group of us enjoyed fantastic evening in niazis, best food and outstanding service once again from the staff, thankyou to niazis ,yummies good for pizza too.

look2


Joined: 17/07/2009
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 18:01

best pizza and pasta : Yummies

Best kebab : Niazis

Best a la carte : oldgreapwine

Best Fish and chips: cod father

Best sea front : vernada

Best indian : Jashan

Best chill out : kervan restaurant

Best meze : Cenaps

Best breakfast : ? ?

Best pup : ? ? ?

Best Chinese : Dragon

Best susi : susico

Sly1495


Joined: 17/08/2009
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
03/09/2009 17:06

niazis is great if you want a really big dinner ive had the mixed kebab before and it just keeps coming and coming and coming but it is quite expensive still i would recommend it

choppy


Joined: 21/02/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
03/10/2009 13:55

Naizis - went there last week. Table was booked for 8 pm, when we arrived head waiter did not acknowledge our reservation but led us instead to a 'holding pen' at the back - this was chaotic and very busy. I have seen happier waiting rooms at the dentist. We again told him we had booked a table after alot of huffing and puffing we were taken to a table outside that sat six - we are a couple. After twenty minutes our order was taken then another long wait for our drinks. By now our other table guests had arrived four locals whose order was taken straight away. We were then drip fed our full kebab experience - limp salad, usual dips, halloumi that tasted like it had been covered in petrol and ignited followed by some greasy donner kebab. Next up came the Kofta which was awful. After an hour and a quarter of this we abandoned all hope of completing the full kebab experience so gave up, got the bill and left. Don't go there - it's an over rated tourist trap.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
03/10/2009 14:02

I think possibly one of the best full Kebabs in TRNC, has to be Fast Food in Alsancak, Most of the time it is so busy the quality speaks for it,self



Don,t hesitate to ask for extra, bread, dips etc, Oh and try there homemade garlic dip, and chilli sauce, and the moms, pickle,



Get there early because the lamb and Chicken Donna normally sells out.

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
03/10/2009 15:22

The Tree Of idleness will pick you up just phone 8153380

vadiev


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
03/10/2009 16:51

Tervetulova in Alsancak for superb meze and the choices for vegetarians is excellent....

loulou



Joined: 14/05/2008
Posts: 785

Message Posted:
03/10/2009 19:15

went yesterday afternoon fab??????????????????????

hal9000


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
03/10/2009 20:38

Hi babs1,

We always used to go to Niazi's when we came out on holiday. Hamit made us extremely welcome, the food was fantastic and the service wonderful.



We've stopped going there because it's turned into a typical tourist trap - overpriced with terrible service and average food.



If your sprog wants English-style pizza, rather than pide (Turkish pizza - try it, it's great!) I can't fault Pomodoro, near the main Lefkosa roundabout in Girne, although I must admit that Manipenny's and the Five Fingers restaurant come close; ask Alex at the Five Fingers for a Five Fingers pizza. You'll love it.



But the first time we went to Pomodoro the words "Would you like stuffed crust?" brought tears to our eyes.



And they deliver!

Optimist


Joined: 24/08/2009
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
04/10/2009 10:34

Couldn't agree more about Pomodoro's. Not only pizzas but great pasta and salads too. A varied menu with something for everyone - their chips and their coleslaw take some beating!