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Syrian Club

Engomi · Nicosia · €€ · 4.6 (1004) · Local favourite

Long-standing Syrian restaurant in Nicosia serving generous full meze, mixed grills and authentic dishes in a cosy, traditional setting.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Good for Groups Live Music Good Value

Syrian Club is a beloved Nicosia institution serving authentic Syrian and Levantine cuisine in a warm, traditional atmosphere. The kitchen is best known for its generous full meze — a spread of hummus, moutabbal, mouhammarah, baba ghannouj, falafel, fatayer, fattoush and tabbouli — followed by mixed grills of kebab, kafta, shish tawouk and shish kebab. Diners consistently praise the quality and sheer quantity of food, with many calling it the best meze in Nicosia.

Portions are large and well-suited to sharing, making it a natural choice for groups, families and celebrations. The room carries an authentic Arabic feel, complete with music, nargile and occasional belly-dancing shows that add to the lively, festive mood. Open daily from noon until late, Syrian Club welcomes both regulars and first-time visitors with attentive, friendly service.

With a solid 4.6 rating across more than a thousand reviews, it remains a dependable spot for a hearty, flavour-packed Middle Eastern meal in the heart of the capital.

What guests say

Amazing, tasty food with large, generous portions
Full meze highly praised — described as the best meze in Nicosia
Cosy, beautiful and authentic Arabic atmosphere with music and nargile
Belly-dancing show adds to the experience
Often friendly, welcoming and attentive service
Inconsistent service — one guest felt staff were inattentive and skipped their child
Some signature dishes reported as altered or missing basic spices
A visit found some meat dishes (lamb, shish kebab) not fresh / reheated
Wish for dips to accompany starters like sambousek

Order this: Full Meze, Mixed Kebab Platter, Hummus, Falafel, Shish Kebab

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Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:00
Saturday 12:00–23:00
Sunday 12:00–23:00

Usually busiest 20:00–22:00 — booking ahead helps (estimate)

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Vasilissis Amalias 17, Nicosia 1101, Cyprus

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