Winter Restaurants in North Cyprus

Perry


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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 13:16

Hello everybody.



I think most now know a lot of good restaurants, and there have been plenty of posts. So how about a list of good restaurants which are recommended during the winter months. A lot of the ones popular in the summer become dead in the winter - so it would be great to get advice on establishments which remain popular out of season - for example Niazis in Kyrenia always seems busy year round.



Let the list begin.....

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 13:24

Hi Perry re your list



Erol's in Ozankoy

Archway in Zeytinlik

The Courtyard (especially Mondays)

The China garden

The Hidden Terrace (formerly Tanners and the best moussaka

flightholiday


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Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 13:30

Cenap in Alsancak

Perry


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Posts: 413

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 13:53

Thanks - Doug where is The Hidden Terrace ?

mishmash


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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 14:00

Wheres Cenap?

renelapin



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Posts: 136

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 14:44

The Bo Thai in Catalkoy - open since four weeks, very nice food and ready

for winter season.

Navek



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Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 14:49

STEVIE!S RESTAURANT & BAR. Sweet Homes Bay, Tatli Su. Just opened 6 weeks ago!! Fantastic selection of food and lovely location.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 14:58

Mishmash - on the main street going toward Lapta on your left - it's been there for quite a long while.



Cenap has an enviable reputation so on peak dates book in advance 821 8417.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 15:11

Hi Perry

We love the Tervetuloa Hotel and Restaurant its open summer and Winter it has a large indoor Restaurant, and gvies great food and a lovely free mezee to start with, once tried you will go back as my friends do.

Its Located off the Lapta Road opp the big sign that says the Merit Hotel just down that Road you cant miss it.

Smithy

puppylover



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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 15:29

Have to agree with Smithy......Tervetuloa gets my vote.

brandy sour


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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 15:33

The Address restaurant in Karaoglanoglu we had a nice meze in there.

dougskud



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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 18:07

Hi Perry

re the Hidden Terrrace, going east on the main coastal road out of Girne, passing the Peace and Freedom roudabout keep going past the Oscar's turning, about 300yards before the Courtyard turn left by a small supermarket.



You will see the sign there on the main road. Follow the road down till you see the sea ( about 800 yards.)

regards

Doug

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 18:23

Efendi's in the old turkish quarter - excellent.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
13/10/2008 19:02

HI PERRYhave you tried Guidos in Alsancak yet. open all winter for the best food and deli products. If you have been reading the posts you will see by the reviwes it has become a favourite. Hope to see you Lilli

Chicken Run


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Posts: 252

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 21:41

Sorry... nearly forgot Carpenters in Karaoglanoglu - by far the best moussaka!!!

Chicken Run


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Posts: 252

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 21:41

Ambiance any day and last year Xmas day dinner there was brilliant. Also, places are like Ezic and passport are always good if you want alot of food for your money and they always have people in. Cenap's in Alsancak has to be best for Meze all year round!!

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 21:41

I agree with tervetuloa, also on a winters Saturday evening, Achmenia, they

have a roaring fire, and Arrif provide really good music. Must book though,

it is used by a lot of locals, which in itself is a good recommendation

sassycypgirl


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 21:41

Tuvertuloa Alsancak. Coming from Girne turn right at the Merit Cove

Hotel sign. On the left approx 80 yards down. Friendly family good food.

Sassy

ataturk


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Posts: 712

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 22:30

I have been going to Ali Garip restaurant in the Girne Town Centre opposite the Nike shop for 2 years now and I can highly recommend the food and the service.

Little1


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Posts: 70

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 09:28

The Old Grapevine just up from the Coloney is great for the winter season, they have just extended there seating area for the winter and it looks great. Abit of steak pie and the warm open fire will warm you up when cyprus turns alittle chilly.

stevie-d



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Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 10:17

Charcos in Alsancak is the place to be anytime.

stevie-d

fire starter


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Message Posted:
14/10/2008 10:34

jashan open all year. indian food.



mirage/niazi's in lefkosa.



for fish, i don't know the name but it is next to the petrol station in the same road as the colony hotel on the opposite side of the road. the best fish/fish meze on the island.



meze in gonyeli. (don't eat for the 2 days before you go!) turkish food.live music at weekends.



cinar (at weekends) in my village, local food, live music.

aripointer


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 11:08

Archway Zeytinlik the best in my opinion.



Pasta Mania. On the the road up to Karaman very good pasta and pizza.



Both restaurants always very busy.



A very good sign in quiet periods.

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 14:02

I agree with Little 1 The Grapevine is a really authentic N.C. restaurant.



The food is always beautifully cooked well presented and more than enough to eat.



My Wife recommends the steak pie,and I like everything on the menu especially the beautiful young " Liz. Hurley" who is very often there.



Doug

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 14:03

Wow - this is great - thanks everybody !

Looking forward to our New Year and February trips now !

Any more ?

kibsolar


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Posts: 552

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 14:23

Always good: THE VERANDA seaside restaurant in Karaoglanoglu (opposite GAU junction), summer time outside, winter time next to the chimney. Best steaks in TRNC, wide food selection, NO traditional mezes, fresh fish (depends on season), kleftiko, schnitzel, very nice starters. - upper price class ! Good food for money!

Cenaps for traditional meze and kebap, Niazis upper class meze, more society place. Pizza King for veryyy good pizzas!

JimmyG


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Posts: 900

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 15:19

Am sorry to say after my visit to the Grapevine last week that I think that the quality of the food is not what it was and I'd consider myself a regular there so will be giving it a miss for a while. Efendi's is always good as is the Archway and although pricey the Saint Tropez deserves a mention. So too does Cousins Hidden Garden if you don't mind driving for a half a mile on one of the unfinished parts of the Girne bypass.

Littlenige



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Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 15:45

Guidos at alsancak wuth the vibracious " blonde " waitress is always a good bet for good food greatservice and value for money.

Marvo


Joined: 30/04/2007
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 19:16

For entertainment value try the Trypiti in the harbour, there you are charged the alacarte price for the set meal menu ordered, when you complain, they call the police and kick your guest before you pay.

Can any other harbour restaurants beat this, a perfect end to a Saturday night out.

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 20:19

How is that curry house, The Poppin, doing just past Esentepe?

Have not been down there for a few weeks.



Skogsy

fire starter


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Message Posted:
15/10/2008 12:11

marco

i know a few people who work in the harbour. i wouldn't eat anywhere there!

check out where the cypriots eat, it is always the best.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
15/10/2008 12:52

Perry, with so many restaurant recommendations to choose from you may as well move out here.Prepare to put on weight

Perry


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Posts: 413

Message Posted:
15/10/2008 12:57

I know - I have already booked up several trips next year - and the villa feels like home now. Only trouble is, work gets in the way - and working in the private sector (with a defined contributions pension pot) it looks like any thoughts of early retirement to Cyprus have gone out the window :-( Still plenty of holidays to look forward to and great places to eat (winter and summer !!)

Thanks to all for the great information !

sonia2469


Joined: 27/05/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 19:29

Does anyone recommend a good place to go New Years Eve?

Pipie


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Message Posted:
27/10/2008 19:57

Does anyone know if Esentepe village opens there restaurants in the winter ?

NOBLE


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Posts: 30

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 22:54

Patio next to Rocks hotel is worth a try

Aussie


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Posts: 657

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 00:18

Pipie



Last winter in Esentepe the Esentepe Restaurant, Antique and the Esentepe Villa Hotel where open and Rosies was closed. The other two restaurants were only opened this year so don't know if they will open in winter and another new one they are building is close to being finished.



Aussie

Pipie


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Message Posted:
28/10/2008 00:32

Thanks Aussie .

cyprusishome


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Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 01:00

I know several have said Niazis but the secret place is Niazis Takeaway. Best direction, along the main street of Girne, go all the way along and at end on right is a gated mansion which is the owner of Cypri Cola. Go past and up hill and Niazis Takeaway is on the right. Parking is fun but take first right and you should be ok. They serve usual Cypriot main courses with a free salad bar, great value.

Tatty


Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 05:36

I agree with JimmyG message 27 took some friends last week, food poor and a bit pricy .

Pipie


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Message Posted:
28/10/2008 10:13

Can anyone tell me if there is a restaurant in Esentepe village that is situated past the supermarket please ?

teatime


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Message Posted:
28/10/2008 13:14

Pipie

Past the supermarket, down on the bottom road is Hatties Cafe, very good food.



I would also think that the Tumba will be open over the winter period.

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 14:19

Cheers teatime , so i drive past the supermarket then where do i go please ? al

teatime


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Message Posted:
29/10/2008 14:28

Pipie

Take any left turn and you will come to the road that runs parallel with the supermarket road. Turn right and keep going for 2 or 3 hundred yards and you'll see it on your left.

Teatime

Pipie


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Message Posted:
29/10/2008 15:12

Thanks teatime , will def try hatties now i know where i am going .

kibris35


Joined: 29/10/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 19:32

Hi



My favourite winter restaurants are;



Carpenters in karaoğlanoğlu for the open fire and fresh local foods.



I lıke Laughıng Buddah the sweet and sour chıcken ıs fab



Archway in Zeytinlik for meze. I do not lıke cenaps at all ın Alsancak. Archway do the best meze

Jetski


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 584

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 18:38

Teo's in Lapta (on the beledir's road) is well worth a visit..... away from the main drag, clean and friendly.

pilgrim



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Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 18:56

Moon over the Water, Warm Fire, Warm Atmosphere, great food.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
16/11/2008 09:39

hi sonia GUIDOS in alsancak gala new years dinner. you will love it. lilli

Perry


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Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 22:26

Hi Lilli - can you provide some more details of your plans ? Also are families (young teens) welcome ?

Mrs P


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Posts: 22

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 20:30

Had a fabulous meal at the Old Grapevine, excellent. Well worth the visit

Ballyboffin


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Posts: 903

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 20:48

Don't forget RAFTERS in Ozankoy, really cosy and they have a real log fire.

Abbas will make you very welcome and Khan is a brilliant chef.

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 20:48

the steak pie is to die for.fillet is better.mel is now working at the dome.enver is coping very nicely without mel standing at the bar thinking he owned it.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 20:50

Last month Esentepe Restaurant was open, Rosie's closed.

Have also had lovely, authentic meal as The Address where

we were taken by local friends. Mezes superb & freshly baked

breads to die for

fatboy



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Posts: 244

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 20:54

give sele a whirl .round the corner from efendi opposite the mosque.big fire indoors.sunday roast afternoon / evening.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 22:31

hi perry i am so sorry i have only just noticed your posting young familes are very welcome and i will let you have details tomorrow as ive left the planned menu in the restaurant. take care lilli x

Turbo


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Posts: 833

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 22:42

Cenaps best Meze on the on the island , they are more creative than the usual run of the mill meze's you get everywhere else.



Niazi's great upper scale impressive, but if you want to sell your first born , try St Tropez no kebabs.



Does the Corner bar still do meals, trhe German guy there used to have some really nice meals and great music.



Sele old town Girne.



Italian, there used to be a real romantic place right behind the harbour cant remember the name, beautiful building. what was the name of that place and is it still open?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/12/2008 22:53

hi turbo how are you. the corner bar has now closed and i beleive Hans has gone back to germany. do you mean the brasserie restaurant just in front of the mosque if so that was ours. there was a little italian called lucianos i think in the lanes leading to the harbour that is now a bar only, think its called the horseshoe bar. hope all is well with you take care lilli xx

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/12/2008 01:04

hi perry here it is xxx



New Years Eve 2008

That is it!! We are only few hours away from cheering the new coming year and we like to wishing you and your Family a good end and a prosper New Year



Bucks Fizz



King Prawns wrapped in Parma Ham with chili and a white Port sauce

Melon with Asparagus tips and rocket dress with a Maltese sauce and Parmesan wafer



Lobster and crab bisque



Tangerine and lemon sorbet



Prime Entrecote cut with mustard chili and crushed black peppercorns crust accompanied by fresh Oyster mushrooms in Madeira sauce

Pan fried seabass fillets with fresh clams in orange and ginger sauce served with Irish Champ



Mix of fresh fruits in gelatin topped by a caramelized crème Brule

Lemon and custard tart accompanied by vanilla ice cream



Coffee and local Brandy

95 YTL

Turbo


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Message Posted:
15/12/2008 10:16

Lilli, hi, not sure if we are talking about the same place, the place i am referring to was two levels,top level was on the main one way street then down the winding path would bring you to the lower level, they had a beautful garden with ceiling fans in the garden.

Very very nice building. Not the one on the other side that next to the steps .

If this is the place, I am regretful I never got to eat there. You must have had special reasons for giving up such a gorgeous place.

Tere was a small parking lot above and if you looked over the wall you could see the tables on the lower level.



Your menu looks good for New years eve,

Are all the menu items listed served or is it choices of either or? also would have been more tempting to say trifle with caramelized sugar. Instead of the gelatin and fruit

Keep my fingers crossed that I can make it over in the next two weeks.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/12/2008 10:43

hi turbo thank you for your nice words and points, i will get it changed on the menu, the main course and sweet course are a choice. i do hope you manage to make it over if not have a very hapy xmas and new year. lilli xx

Big_Dave


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Message Posted:
15/12/2008 16:42

I think the ambiance is a top quality dine. Great view, lovely service and fantastic food.

joandjelly


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Message Posted:
15/12/2008 20:30

Turbo I think the restaurant you are talking about could be Set Italian. Went there first in 1996 and then again in 2001 - same menu both times, ok but nothing fantastic about the food. Beautiful setting though.

bootneck



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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 13:53

Old MIll in Ozankoy not bad at all worth a try!

tonni


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Message Posted:
16/12/2008 14:00

i agree bootneck,,,,old mill ozankoy,is a must.

martinev


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Message Posted:
16/12/2008 18:51

Cousins Hidden Garden at Edremit my favourite

Ballyboffin


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Message Posted:
17/12/2008 01:21

Message 58 Lilli.



Who is running Luciano's ( Horseshoe ) now? We have been past a few times and it hasn't been open.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 08:37

hi bally i beleive it is now closed and they have reopen a bar just across the road from us in alsancak, it was run by a girl called jackie but its my befief that the new bar is run by her turkish partner. Hope you and your family have a great xmas and new year LOL Lilli xx

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 22:45

hi lillie



menu sounds superb, you will be full in no time.

Ballyboffin


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Message Posted:
18/12/2008 01:16

Thanks for that Lilli, and a Very Happy Christmas to you and yours as well.



Sorry that we won't be there until February, but to be sure we will see you then. D.V.



Pat xx

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 07:32

Have been impressed with the Old Mill since Sarah took it over, Good food, tidy restaurant, friendly staff (even though they are Chelsea & Spurs fans) best to book on a Sunday as it's normally very busy.

Turbo


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Posts: 833

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 07:40

Someone mentioned that Jan has closed up and moved back home, no one mentioned why. Is he ok?

Was it anything to do with is health?



I liked that place, he always had the best creative food and music and very friendly crowd.

Sorry he's gone, so what happened to him?

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 08:53

Hi Turbo, I spoke to the landlord last night as he is also our landlord and he told me that Jan just locked up It would appear and I am not sure and do not wish to start any rumours that his partner went of to moldovia leaving jan to run the place. Spoke to 2 of Jans good friends who told me he has gone back to germany his health is good. Our landlord hasnt got a key and knows the electric will be turned off which is in his name so obviiously he is very worried and doesnt want to break in so who knows maybe he has only gone for the holidays i hope so.I dont know where the rumour on another thread started that its being taken over by british people. Thats all I know. Take care and hope to see you Lilli xx

Turbo


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Message Posted:
18/12/2008 09:01

I just wish him well, he is a nice bloke,, great sense of humour.

Plus , his food was great.

joandjelly


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Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 14:26

Had a really nice meal in the Green Valley restaurant at Alsancak the other day. It was warm and cozy with a nice roaring fire. Efes 4ytl a bottle.

savannah


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Posts: 73

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 14:43

re msg 64

I would definately recommend the Old Mill in Ozankoy, great bar, great atmosphere and the best fish and chips ever!!! other great food also available!

ladylittle


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Posts: 498

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 15:15

Thanks for positive comments re the old mill, greatly appreciated.

Thanks



Sarah

sonia2469


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Message Posted:
19/12/2008 16:12

Hi Lillie, could you give me directions to the Guidos please. Thanks Sonia

lulubell


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Posts: 595

Message Posted:
19/12/2008 23:36

pasta mania, great service, atmosphere, food is great, both pasta pizza was delicious and always very busy.



possibly one of the nicest italian meals i have had , and this coming from someone that is italian!!!



definately recommend to all..

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 00:15

hi sonia we are on the main alsancak lapte road just past the statue of the gold lady, on the right hand side you will see a block of shops and pizzaking , we are on that block, in case you get lost tel 05338336911. hope to see you lol lilli xxx

manwell



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Message Posted:
21/01/2009 15:41

stevies rest 30th january live music

14th february valentines special 3course menu

for more information call steve 05338494744

TheSaints



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Message Posted:
29/01/2009 02:53

We agree with Stevie, Charcos is the place to be for us.

deecyprus4


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Message Posted:
29/01/2009 08:26

Tuesday evening we went to the Polar restaurant and I have to say it was very very good. 3 of us had fish and chips and kev had the mixed grill, friendly owner and staff and not overpriced..recommended.

tansycat


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Message Posted:
29/01/2009 11:08

Old Mill in Ozankoy cannot beat the atmosphere (only place with life at the time of the year) and the food and staff are great