Meze is how Cyprus eats when it wants to linger, and Larnaca does it well. Our selection gathers seven spots serving everything from generous meat and fish meze to sharing plates and seafront classics, so you can find the right table whatever the occasion.

In the heart of town, family-run kitchens like Εύ Κουζήν pour on home-style Cypriot cooking with live music, while Maqam Al-Sultan brings authentic Lebanese meze and charcoal grills. Down by Mackenzie and the fishing port, Psarolimano and Zephyros focus on fresh local fish, grilled octopus and fish meze with harbour views. Alexander adds seafront grills and halloumi at good-value prices.

Beyond the city, it's worth the short drive to To Kazani in Aradippou, set in a restored old house, or Tochni Tavern above Zygi's Tochni village for meat and fish meze with panoramic views. Several of these are busy favourites, so booking ahead is a good idea.