Old Town · Cypriot
Laona Restaurant
Traditional cooked dishes make this old-town restaurant a useful stop while exploring Ktima.
Votsi, Paphos, Pafos 8010, Cyprus
CYPRUS · THE FOOD EDIT
Paphos,
one bite at a time.
Use the harbour for an easy sightseeing lunch and the Old Town for a slower traditional meal. Paphos offers both seaside restaurants and family-run Cypriot cooking away from the waterfront.
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Researched 17 October 2026 · Ratings may change. Prices marked as estimates are planning ranges. Confirm menus, opening hours and booking terms with the venue.
PAPHOS · THE RESTAURANT EDIT
Find your kind of table.
From local comfort food to neighbourhood cafés and tasting menus. Compare a researched selection, then open a place for its menu, hours, photos and booking details.
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Nearby Yeroskipou · Cypriot / Meze
7 St. George’s Tavern
A meze-focused tavern in nearby Yeroskipou suits diners planning a longer shared meal.
Anthipolochagou Georgiou Savva 37, Yeroskipou, Pafos 8201, Cyprus
Kato Paphos · Cypriot / European
The Windmill
Cypriot specialities and international choices make a flexible dinner stop near the harbour area.
Pafias Afroditis 19, Paphos, Pafos 8041, Cyprus
Poseidonos coast · Mediterranean
Ficardo Restaurant
Mediterranean dishes and garden seating suit a slower evening along the southern coastal road.
50 A, CY, 8042, Poseidonos, Paphos, Cyprus
Paphos · Greek / Grill
Souvlakia Mixalos
Grilled meats and pita provide a casual alternative to the harbour’s larger restaurants.
Ioanni Agroti 18, Paphos, Pafos 8047, Cyprus
Old Town · Cypriot / Meze
Koutourou Ouzeri
Contemporary Cypriot small plates offer another reason to explore the old town after sightseeing.
Filippou Antoniaidi, Paphos, Pafos 8047, Cyprus
Paphos · Indian
Naamaste
A Paphos Indian restaurant focused on South Indian street food, from dosa to curries. The venue also offers vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Kleious 6, Paphos 8042, Cyprus
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Five local tastes to remember.
What to order, where to look and how much to set aside. Photographs illustrate the named food; they are not promises of a particular restaurant’s presentation.
Local specialty
Halloumi
Grilled brined cheese; a starter or a filling in a pita.
Planning estimate: €6–10
- Where to try it
- Cypriot tavernas and grill menus
- When to go
- Lunch or early dinner
Local specialty
Sheftalia
Herbed minced-meat parcels wrapped in caul fat; normally pork-based.
Planning estimate: €8–13 in a pita
- Where to try it
- Souvlaki shops and tavernas
- When to go
- Lunch or early dinner
Local specialty
Kleftiko
Slow-cooked lamb, often with potatoes; availability can be limited.
Planning estimate: €17–25
- Where to try it
- Traditional tavernas
- When to go
- Lunch or early dinner
Local specialty
Afelia
Pork cooked with coriander and red wine.
Planning estimate: €14–20
- Where to try it
- Traditional Cypriot restaurant menus
- When to go
- Lunch or early dinner
Local specialty
Loukoumades
Small fried dough balls with syrup or honey.
Planning estimate: €4–7
- Where to try it
- Dessert shops and occasional market stalls
- When to go
- Afternoon or evening
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Local hubs & hidden corners.
Areas to browse, pause and choose a meal. Nearby towns are identified where relevant.
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Kato Paphos
Convenient around the harbour and archaeological park; compare fish prices carefully.
- Address / area
- Kato Paphos harbour
- When to go
- Lunch or sunset
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Old Town / Ktima
Look for home-style dishes and a quieter lunch off the main streets.
- Address / area
- Old Town Paphos
- When to go
- Lunch
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Tombs of the Kings corridor
A practical strip for casual meals and supermarket shopping.
- Address / area
- Tombs of the Kings Avenue
- When to go
- Before or after sightseeing
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Good food, on the go.
Quick bites and informal stops, with locations and sources to check before you visit.
A reliable named street-food shortlist is not yet verified here. Check the visitor guide for current stalls and market days.
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Make an evening of it.
Higher-budget restaurants and special-occasion meals. Check tasting-menu prices and booking terms directly.
Upscale · Mediterranean
Ficardo Restaurant
Mediterranean dishes and garden seating suit a slower evening along the southern coastal road.
Upscale · check the current menu
- Address / area
- 50 A, CY, 8042, Poseidonos, Paphos, Cyprus
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
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Big flavour. Smaller bill.
Budget picks from the researched shortlist. Fewer entries means fewer verified options, not a made-up top five.
Budget · Greek / Grill
Souvlakia Mixalos
Grilled meats and pita provide a casual alternative to the harbour’s larger restaurants.
Budget · check the current menu
- Address / area
- Ioanni Agroti 18, Paphos, Pafos 8047, Cyprus
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
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Groceries & everyday essentials.
Compare larger supermarkets for a full basket and convenience stores for a few items. Branch hours and Sunday rules matter.
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Lidl
Compare own-label staples and unit prices; convenient for picnic supplies.
- Address / area
- Tombs of the Kings 104, Pafos
- Opening information
- Check branch hours; no 24-hour opening verified
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Lidl
Compare own-label staples and unit prices; convenient for picnic supplies.
- Address / area
- Leoforos Dimokratias 30, Pafos
- Opening information
- Check branch hours; no 24-hour opening verified
A little planning makes a better meal.
Dietary needs
Ask about ingredients, stocks and cross-contact. Confirm vegetarian, vegan, allergen and halal requirements directly with the venue.
With children
Check smaller portions, highchairs, pushchair space and age restrictions before reserving. A relaxed lunch may be easier than a long tasting menu.
Before booking
Check service charges, deposits and cancellation terms. Confirm the exact branch and address, especially for places outside the centre.
Sources, photos & how we choose
We researched public review aggregates and destination/operator sources. Scores and counts are attributed to the source shown on each card; they are not a live Google connection. Ratings alone do not guarantee a good meal. Price tiers are editorial, relative to the destination and independent of review scores.
Dish photos are illustrative and credited to their original source. A venue photo is labelled as such; no unrelated photograph is presented as a specific restaurant. Unknown hours and prices remain marked for checking. Nearby alternatives are identified by their area or address.
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