Larnaca and its neighbouring Aradippou are home to tavernas that keep Cypriot cooking front and centre — charcoal grills, generous meze and slow-cooked classics served with the kind of warm hospitality the island is known for.
On this page you'll find five spots worth knowing. To Kazani in Aradippou is a family-run taverna set in a restored old house, plating meze, pork souvlaki, snails and grills; it's often busy, so book ahead. In the city, Elia Backyard Restaurant leans Greek-inspired with charcoal-grilled lamb shank and souvlaki, while Edesma Cyprus Taverna is a local favourite for standout souvlaki and generous portions on a leafy garden terrace. Ithaki Garden Restaurant pairs Mediterranean dishes and grilled octopus with fairy-lit outdoor seating, and Militzis Restaurant, right by the sea, is known for slow-cooked kleftiko and classic sweets.
Whether you're after a relaxed garden dinner or a hearty seaside meal, these tavernas cover the traditional Cypriot table.
