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THOI Leivadion Taverna

Livadia · Larnaca · €€€ · ★ 5.0 (38) on Google · Local favourite

Open now · Today 17:00-23:55

Authentic family-run taverna in Livadia serving generous, home-style Cypriot dishes and renowned pork souvlaki at fair prices.

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Family Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Hidden Gem Good for Groups Budget Friendly Excellent Service Good Value

ΘΟΪ Λειβαδιών is a traditional taverna in the village of Livadia, near Larnaca, run in warm family style. There's no printed English menu — the waiter comes to the table, describes what's freshly made that day, and helps guests choose, with staff able to translate into English when needed. Reviewers describe it as one of the best local, non-touristy dining experiences in the area, praising the generous portions, authentic Cypriot meze and the pork souvlaki in particular.

The atmosphere is cozy and heartfelt, compared by guests to eating in someone's home, and prices are consistently described as fair to surprisingly low for the quality and quantity served. Open every evening from 17:00 to 23:55, except Sundays when it is closed, this is a spot best suited to those seeking a genuine taste of Cypriot home cooking away from tourist menus. Nearby parking is available.

With a perfect 5.0 rating from 37 Google reviews, it stands out as a genuine local favourite in Larnaca district.

What guests say

✓ Generous, huge portions of tasty food at fair/low prices
✓ Authentic, non-touristy, home-style dining experience
✓ Friendly, helpful staff who translate the daily verbal menu into English
✓ Warm, heartfelt, family-run atmosphere
✓ Kind, attentive service and good quality-to-price ratio
✕ No printed English menu, which may be a minor hurdle for non-Greek-speaking visitors despite staff helping to translate

Order this: Pork souvlaki, Traditional Cypriot meze

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How busy it gets

Usually busiest 20:00-22:00, booking ahead helps (estimate)

Before 7pm or after 9:30pm is usually the relaxed window.

Hours

Monday 17:00-23:55
Tuesday 17:00-23:55
Wednesday 17:00-23:55
Thursday 17:00-23:55
Friday 17:00-23:55
Saturday 17:00-23:55
Sunday Closed

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XJ2G+9FR, Makariou, Livadia Larnakas, Larnaka 7060, Cyprus

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