Kathikas sits at the heart of a cluster of characterful villages in Paphos district, with the stone village of Kathikas itself complemented by nearby Arodes, Simou, Giolou and Choulou. If you are here for traditional Cypriot meze, a polished Mediterranean plate, a proper Cyprus coffee or something completely different, these are the spots in and around Kathikas to put on your list, all from our live catalogue.
Traditional tavernas and meze
For classic Cypriot plates, generous meze and grills, these family-run tavernas deliver exactly what people come to Kathikas for.
- To Stekki Tou Panai Rating: 4.9. A traditional family-run taverna in the heart of Kathikas serving fresh grilled meats and fish, kleftico and homemade sides at friendly prices.
- Petradaki Rating: 4.8. Family-run stone tavern in Kathikas with authentic Cypriot meze and grills, mountain views, house-made wine and warm, attentive service.
- Yiannis Taverna Rating: 4.7. In the stone village of Kathikas, known for generous meze, grills and kleftiko with warm hospitality and free starters.
- Kyparissos Restaurant Rating: 4.6. A traditional village spot serving charcoal souvla, pork afelia and generous meze with mountain views and easy parking.
- Fytos Grill House Rating: 4.7. Classic Cypriot grill house in Kathikas for generous meze and chargrilled meats, paired with sweeping mountain views.
- The Tremythas of Simou Rating: 4.9. A laid-back village taverna in Simou serving staples like kleftiko, moussaka and makaroni tou fournou, with shaded outdoor seating under trees.
Wine and polished dining
When you want a glass of something local with a refined Mediterranean-Cypriot plate, or a tasting surrounded by history, these two are within Kathikas village.
- ARTIO Symposium Rating: 4.9. Elegant Mediterranean-Cypriot dining paired with fine wines, multilingual service and a charming indoor-outdoor setting.
- Sterna Winery & Wine Museum-Kathikas,Paphos Rating: 4.7. A family-run boutique winery with tastings, a small wine museum, a historic cave and tasty local platters.
Coffee and casual around the village
Morning caffeine, a simple snack or a sweet bite, these village cafés keep things friendly and affordable across Kathikas and its nearby villages.
- Old School Cafe Rating: 5.0. A cozy café in a lovingly renovated old schoolhouse in Kato Arodes, serving fresh coffee, breakfast and brunch with warm hospitality.
- Koko's Coffee Rating: 4.9. A friendly café in Giolou for tasty coffee, huge sandwiches and fresh crepes and waffles, great value with a warm welcome.
- Akis Coffee Shop Rating: 4.7. A traditional kafeneio in Pano Arodes square pouring proper Cyprus coffee with light snacks and friendly service, next to a small church.
- Antouanettas Coffee Shop and more Rating: 4.7. A charming, authentic coffee shop in Choulou serving Cypriot coffee, cookies and sandwiches with a warm, welcoming touch.
Something different
Craving a change from meze and grills without leaving the hills around Kathikas
- The Farmyard Pan Asian Restaurant Rating: 4.7. A family-run Pan Asian spot in the hills of Kathikas, famed for freshly made dim sum, curries and warm, attentive service.
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