What is your favourite restaurant on the Island?

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:39

Top 5 is too much scope, what is everyones favourite?



My top of the top is Ambiance by a country mile.



Ace!

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:42

I love Hilltop Bar & Restaurant because it has a good atmosphere and lovely fish and chips. Also very much like Cyprus House down by the old courthouse in Famagusta - it is in the old police house and is great for authentic local food and has live music once a week - we usually go in a group of 6 - 10, phone in advance and they put on a good buffet. Sorry don't have the phone no on me.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:43

Sounds lovely! Where is the Hilltop Bar? Famagusta way is abit too far for us

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:45

Scottys Steakhouse!

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:47

Overall Efendis, run close by Manipennis

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:49

Best steak in the Magic Bar,

Paul.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:50

Ezic premier on the new by pass

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:51

The magic bar paul? where is that?

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:53

Agreed, never heard of Magic Bar? Ezic Premier is very nice. Has everyone tried Ambiance?

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:53

Best curry Jashan,

Paul.

magalan


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 227

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 21:55

Verandah followed by Ambiance

airy____fairy


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 813

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:00

Cenap - restaurant in Alsancak - undoubtedly the best meze on the island !!!!



http://classifieds.northcyprusfreepress.com/cenap-restaurant-in-alsancak-north-cyprus/

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:02

Is this Verandah that good then? Heard alot of rave about it. What puts it above Ambiance Magalan?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:13

Do you mean the whole Island or the north of the Island?

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:20

Sorry - just the North

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:21

Then for me it's Effendi.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:25

Effendi very nice then? Never been. What do you like abou it?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:26

The food. The service. The setting.

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:34

Ambiance, for the setting



Molly's, for the hangover

Kantara


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 661

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:38

TangotoBuddha for a change!

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:40

Efendi's got a website? I cant fault Ambiance in any sense. Ezic is very good, but hear the forum is not a fan?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:42

Guido's for a well cooked steak tartare!



Richard

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:43

The Big man .Can you please post link for Efendi's ?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:45

I'm a fan of Ezic Platinum.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:51

Mess 8,

Its on the Carrington site at the back of the new Mardos,

Paul.

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 22:58

Our house!!!!

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:14

MSG 23 - Was asking if Efendi had a website. Anyone tried Silver Rocks for a meal? Or Servenirs?



Newlad - Carrington site?

jimchris09


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 547

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:18

Levant in Karmi!

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:19

Cant fault The Ravine, wouldnt say its my fav but defo worth a mention. If you like decent fish n chips ;o)

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:25

never had a meal at the Ravine that I've enjoyed. People have different tastes.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:32

No.1 do you know if Effendi are open Dec/Jan?

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:35

i dont think ive got a favorite,there are so many,and a change is good,most have got something i like ,got to say i do enjoy patina,but its not my favorite.



That little italian place over the west side aint bad either,forget the name,but the chef looks like he needs a hair cut

bigOz


Joined: 29/09/2010
Posts: 1244

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:37

My kitchen! Caters for English, Italian, French, Indian, Chinese, Turkish, and lately Uzbek dishes as well as for seasoned chicken variety such as schnitzels/Kiev/Kentucky fries - not leaving out Fish & chips and burgers!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:37

zero i have had mine cut this week in the hope he would get the hint, he has however shaved the beard off xxx

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:40

lilli.



you know what happend to that guy in the bible when he cut off his hair!

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/10/2010 23:44

Big man "Carrington site" about 2 miles before Esentepe hill driving from Girne,

Paul.

branwell



Joined: 09/08/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:24

For setting and welcome, it's hard to equal, never mind beat, Silver Rocks

Chelpet


Joined: 10/03/2010
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:37

Definately Charcos followed by the Address

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:41

bigOz I second that, home cooked food. I make everything under the sun and it's always better than what you get in ANY restaurant. If we go to a restaurant we end up coming away thinking how much better I would have made it.



(Although my dad does think Guido does a lovely steak )

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:45

Mike thank your dad from me. Tonight we had a steak night from T bones Rib Eye to our famous 10 oz fillet. We did Steak Fiorentina tonight which they all loved. Well its all so well hung.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:46

is guido? ;-) Sorry being naughty hehe

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:48

whats Fiorentina?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:48

mikkie thats for me to know and you to find out, he is italian however xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 00:56

Lilli, noticed him scratching his knee a few times ;-)

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 01:11

My favourite restaurant, no matter where in the World I am is to know the chef well enough to ask him/her what I exactly want and to cook/prepare to my request. I do not agree with the typical Turkish chef mentality that he/she knows better than I as the paying customer and deliver a plate of food which was not ordered or asked for naively believing it would be better for me! Hence, I stick with Guido.



Richard

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 01:17

Guido's gets alot of mention, not that I have ever been to said delicatessen.... Will have to try Silver Rocks properly at the w/end. Thanks Newlad for directions to Magic Bar.



LaptaMike - Quite suprised on your Ravine review, whats the issue?



Ace!

zlwzlw


Joined: 11/09/2010
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 01:40

We have only been twice to North Cyprus so far, but our favourites are Guidos, Veranda and Ambiance.



Veranda and Ambiance we visited last year as well as this year, but Guidos was a first for us this year and we went 4 or 5 times in 3 weeks as the food was absolutely excellent.

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 01:45

If Famagusta is too far, then Hilltop will be also as it is in Bogaz

Lanrick


Joined: 21/01/2008
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 01:52

The long established NIAZI'S. Simply the best!

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 01:54

I should also have mentioned the restaurant opposite the Exotic Hotel in Bogaz, the one with the jetty over the sea and the huge fish swimming there - always busy as they never 'load' your bill with any extras - popular with visitors and locals alike.

resso


Joined: 05/08/2009
Posts: 259

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 02:51

The long established restaurant ın kyrenıa SELE very authentic

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 03:04

Veranda is excellent - for a curry every-time it's Jashans, for a treat St Tropaz

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 06:21

Kiyi in the Bogaz { opposite the Exotica Alanka }

Simbas

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 07:48

Veranda No1



The Hut for Lunch



Jessicks for fishnchips



Any of Riaz's establishments for curry

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 08:25

Ah! Just the North! Scottys is in the South so you can forget that one. In the North - "Rita from the Rocks", sadly now closed but never found another like it anywhere.



Of all those still open - There is a scruffy little place up in the mountains on the Five Fingers side as you get up to the large pick nick area. Don't know the name and it is only open during the summer season at odd times but when it is open the food is great and the people who go there are all locals and happy! Guess I am a fan of cheap and cheerful and not Cratos glitz and glitter.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 08:37

Brinsley



"Guido's for a well cooked steak tartare! "



Ha ha....

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 09:06

NIAZI'S Historical " EXCELLENCE" NO TV, NO MUSIC, just wonderful food and service........

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 09:41

Mirage in Lefkosa.

cyprusharv


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 09:51

I believe Mirage is part of the Niazi group



bigOz- where is "My Kitchen" ........sounds interesting













Yummies - best Pizzas!

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 09:54

what is the cuisine at the Veranda?

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 10:23

msg 46, The Big Man, I've tried various dishes at the Ravine and not enjoyed them. Had the fish and chips and wasn't keen. Had chicken in pepper sauce one day. The sauce was basically just cream with a few black peppercorns (the sort you grind) thrown in, you're supposed to use pickled green peppercorns, it was extremely bland to say the least.



I gave them the benefit of the doubt on more than occasion but have always still been disapointed, hence I don't go there anymore.

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 10:27

Best location - Kybele Belapais

Best meat - Green Palace Karsiyaka

Best Value - Terveteloa Alsancak

Best Steak - Sirin Yali Karsiyaka Sea Front

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 10:28

Bellapais Gardens. Turkish Chef who really knows his stuff, fabulous views, excellent menu - been to all the others but this one is my favourite.

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 10:56

For real good value, local home made food and delightfull people Sea Breeze resturant with a beautifull 180 degree sea view ( just down from Crystel bay) on the coast road



For a romantic evenig The veranda



For a really really special romantic evening with a panaramic view by moon light Kybella At Belapais



Or more secluded romantic setting Petina

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:00

Guido's Guido's Guido's.



Brinsley you crack me up

bumbum


Joined: 18/06/2009
Posts: 743

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:09

happy valley ,.. just good honest food ,...best indians ,..

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:17

Would like to say Guidos,but every time i go Liz locks the door and does a runner,

Paul.

Guvenen


Joined: 20/02/2007
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:20

Went to the Grapevine last night, first time for a few years, Steak was superb hubby says, I had lamb chops with mint relish, and friend had Chicken Kiev, lovely chips and garlic mushrooms, however too many veggies, didn't need them so a bit of a waste. Nice ambience, classical music. Everyone enjoyed. Not good on recommending places, as they can change weekly, however Errols in Ozankoy is always good. Sele for Sunday lunch and I personally like the Courtyard Curries.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:24

Not sure of the best but the wooden shalet style restaurant at the foot of 5 finger mountain must be the most improved. It has been refurbished and in the lattter part of this Summer past has been very busy with many Foreign and Cypriot customers. The food is excellent and the main courses are accompanied by many extras and side dishes making a starter unnecessary apart from those with massive appetites. The staff are splendidly attired and very friendly. Gastronomic enjoyment has been followed by bills well below what I expected.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:27

The Veranda seems to get alot of mention. Must try it, from the pictures it looks like Charcos with a view?



St Tropaz - I seem to recall the infamous little nige dropping a frozen veg comment... So have never been. Is it really nice?



Nobody has mentioned The Address, and cant say that I blame them as Ambiance is FAR superior.

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:32

Been to most of the ones mentioned and more once, but still go back to Charcos..........

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 11:38

Charcos is good. Not been to the new location tho.... Still as good?

Karanfil


Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 12:10

Erols in Ozankoy is my favourite.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 12:53

Is St Tropaz any good?

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 13:12

Yes Big Man St Tropez is superb

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 13:32

Pricey? What type of nosh?

RachB



Joined: 07/05/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 14:41

I do love Bellapais Gardens but we tried 14 restaurant last week and had a fabulous meal there too. And the ambience and service were top notch

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 16:44

What happend to the old forum fav's? Address / Sabor / Rafters??

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 16:49

My Kitchen!

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 16:53

Sabor is closed in Girne, and the last couple of lunches I have had in Lefkosa have been very disappointing, shame because it was very nice.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 17:15

Didnt realise it had shut!



Anymore fav's?



Think the Veranda seems to winning with a majority vote at the minute

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 17:49

Chimera good food .

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 18:02

Where is that?

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 18:45

Big man, I think Cimera is the restuarant at the far end of the harbour, near the castle.

swannee7


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 394

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 19:20

Nobody's mentioned the 'Kyrenia Tavern'. Lovely setting in the Summer months with great authentic Turkish cuisine, served up by that delightful old couple who've been in the catering business for over 40 years. Nothing swish, just homely, honest good food with fresh ingredients. Hope they're still going......?

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 19:33

flowerfairy. correct.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 22:02

all sounds very nice

Chelpet


Joined: 10/03/2010
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 22:24

Msg 70 I mentioned the Address in No 38 and as far as I am concerned prefer it to the Ambience, on our one and only visit to the Ambience it seemed if you were not one of the incrowd the service was poor, and as for the "T" bone that was delivered to me I have thicker bacon rashers, hence now we use the Address, for any special evenings whilst we are out there.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 22:53

Chelpet - Think you should give the Ambiance another try!!

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
08/10/2010 23:22

Weatherspoons Wednesbury

the Island of UK LOL

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 01:05

my own personal favs here would be efendis and dragon , if i get time off i love both x

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 01:09

Mollys for me..

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 01:11

Manzi's Pie and Mash shop. Oops sorry, wrong forum. )

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 01:17

bill i love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx your humour

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 08:18

MAGARINA BULLi in Lefkosa

timefore


Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 495

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 08:40

tried 'blue door' last night - fantastic - still suffering from a very over extended belly!

sadoldbird


Joined: 04/10/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 23:11

I have been to Address and it is excellent. They do a Chataubriand ? which is lovely with any sauce you require. Service is also excellent, if a little slow at the beginning. Really recommend

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
09/10/2010 23:42

Address.... tasteless food and also charge you for 3tl water that they bring you and pour!!!!!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 00:23

I tried Blue Door last week and thought the food was very average. Nice setting though.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 00:44

sadoldbird,



chateaubriand should be served with a selection of sauces. Best I have had was in Brussels, Belgium. My father used to have it every night at this place with a bottle of Chateau Neuf De Pap when he worked over there.



On a different subject, I was talking to the chef at the Topkapi Palace restaurant in Manchester one evening when myself and a friend were dining there and it turns out that he is from Lapta. He does the most amazing Adana kebabs.

Geolin


Joined: 04/10/2010
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 12:26

It hasn't had a mention here, but I love Bo Thai at Catalkoy

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 13:00

Syrian Arab Friendly Club in Limas(s)ol and Nicosia - it's NOT sheeps eyes.. try the Meze... ;)



http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190382-d1098273-Reviews-Syrian_Arab_Friendship_Club-Limassol.html



or my early days cringe-worthy Russian as I court Veta :D

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 13:01

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6-Qtr6j4VY



The food IS good and great value..

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 14:19

Got to be the Silver Rocks food delicious and warm friendly atmosphere from Savas and Ibrahim plus one of the best settings

Ozankoyman


Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 15:15

Mine would be Efendi's for when you want something other than kebab.

That's 10% off my next bill,Thanks Andy!

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 17:24

Went to The Barrel last night, and it was pretty damn good!

Dizzie


Joined: 14/09/2010
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 10:03

Went to Midsummer House on Saturday which was excellent! Beautiful setting, cannot fault the food or service. Entertainer was top class too.

Guvenen


Joined: 20/02/2007
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 10:08

Went to The House last night, opposite the Colony - the old colonial house the Colony have refurbished.

Excellent food, beautiful setting, cost on par with Efendi.

Sandcastle


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 12:24

Have to agree with Alanka, Hilltop is fab. The steaks are to die for. But then Kiyi opposite the Exotic hotel with the pier going out to sea is also amazing. Great with kids, always has loads of locals and very good prices.

There is also a very very good kebab place next to Jonny Rockets in Famagusta. Never seen that place empty.

Fawsley


Joined: 01/05/2010
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:36

Try 14 in Girne - brilliant meal last week.

Kybele a bit of a let down this time - sirloin like shoe leather and about as thick. My wifes fillet steak however was brilliant.

Sunbedbilly


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 23:11

Charcos without a doubt...........and yes Big Man it is still just as lovely at the new location. You must give it a try if you've not been yet. Same food, same lovely service & beautiful decor just a new home. Probably the most reasonably priced meal out you'll find.

lilywhites


Joined: 15/10/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 21:50

I like number 14 it is in the old turkish quaters i also like the corob down by the harbour

silentbutdim


Joined: 07/09/2010
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 01:36

WELL WELL. NOT MANY PAKISTANI RESTAURANTS MENTIONED ARE THERE?

WILL THE OWNERS TAKE NOTE AND SERVE BETTER FOOD NOW?

joejan


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 21:42

We went to Baffavento restaurant near the five finger dog rescue place. 2nd time for us all traditional turkish dishes and large potions. 4 of us went and could not manage to finish off cost 120 tl for food and drinks and had a wonderfull time. We definetley go again. ps...plenty mezes

joejan


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 21:42

We went to Baffavento restaurant near the five finger dog rescue place. 2nd time for us all traditional turkish dishes and large potions. 4 of us went and could not manage to finish off cost 120 tl for food and drinks and had a wonderfull time. We definetley go again. ps...plenty mezes

Pugwash


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Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 22:18

Mess 113 have to agree, tried all the Indian/Pakistani restaurants here and most are disappointing, some better than others, Nosheen was a cut above the rest but on the whole can do better at home. They are ok for basic things but I find the food cooked or more usually overcooked and with little taste or much care taken. You would get much better quality in the UK but at a higher price of course.

endeavourpub


Joined: 03/11/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 16:03

ambience without a doubt

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 16:11

Ambiance - best a la carte restaurant

Nosheens - best indian (by a mile)

Cenaps - best Turkish restaurant

Ravine - best 'fish n chips'

Fast Food cafe - best Doner



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Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 16:29

Agree al the Pakistani/Indian restaurants re very mediocre, disappointing I would say including Nasheen which does have good bread.

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 17:46

Not much mention of the east side!



Bar B, Kucuk Erenkoy for superb fish



Hatti's , Essentepe for home made Turkish



For special occasion cannot get better than The Rocks main restaurant.



A long way to go but have to agree with Silver rocks as one of the best. Worth the trip!

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 17:58

New Charcos, same menu, same good prices, excellent service and fantastic interior.

Silver Rocks for lunch time and views.

Nosheens for Indian and Punjab for Sunday lunch....just returned after 3 weeks there and half a stone heavier :o( only sorry we didn't get to go to Guidos...did try but it was the night of the electric storm and when we arrived there was no power....never mind, back in February so hopefully you're still open Lilli.

westender


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 328

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 18:00

Pasta Mania for me - just love their crumbed mushrooms, not at all greasy & the lasagne too, can never finish my portion but they wrap it up & take it home for the cats to enjoy. Tervetuloa is good value & The Ravine when we just want to nip down the road for a bite to eat!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 22:25

Markyboy Im so sorry, it happens and is beyond our control. I hope to see you in february. Pugwash you come out to nosheens and do not call in for that glass of wine i promised you x

thetwirlys


Joined: 11/06/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 23:06

Can fault the Bella Moon in Bellapais Village our favourite.

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 23:08

Ambiance for me

bigOz


Joined: 29/09/2010
Posts: 1244

Message Posted:
05/11/2010 01:47

Has no one been to Anibal in Lefkoşa? Excellent kebabs since 1960s (same family owners). Taste can compete easily with anything you eat at Niazi but you would get three times as much food with full bowl of traditional yogurt, and a huge plate of humus. Price around 25% cheaper than Niazi's!

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
05/11/2010 09:23

The moral is .................. every one of us has different palat.

I noticed some members classify a good restaurant from location and setting. i prefer to call a good restaurant where service, freshly cooked food and no frozen stuff is served. i tried some of the places above mention and i think my god......... then again what do i know? just a thought from an arrogant italian with little knowledge and not understanding of british mentality.

guido

JoanneM


Joined: 24/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
05/11/2010 15:35

Prefer Address to Ambience.

Better, friendlier and quicker service. A lot more food for the same price (bigger steaks, chick breasts, mezes etc, all cooked to perfection. On the sea front also, maybe not literally sitting over the sea but i would personally choose Address.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
05/11/2010 15:43

In the East - Effendi. In the West - Guido's



But they don't make the best Chicken Liver Pate ( they come close though) )

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
05/11/2010 16:13

BigOz-msg126;



I still go there every time I'm in Lefkosa.Saffet abi must be nearing 80 but still going strong behind charcoal and nothing lost from his sense of humuor.



Napan bubam!