Few things say Nicosia like the smell of charcoal drifting from a busy grill house. Across the capital and its suburbs — Lakatamia, Aglantzia and the old city — you'll find everywhere from tucked-away souvlaki tavernas to buzzing bar-and-grills, all firing up the coals.
The range here is wide. Traditional spots like Ταβέρνα Κυριάκος in Aglantzia and Valtou Rigani in the centre stick to Cypriot classics: souvlaki, sheftalia and generous meze. Others bring different flavours to the flame, from Sawa's Syrian and Lebanese grills to Avo's Armenian wood-oven lahmajoun and LEDRAHAN's Turkish Cypriot plates beside Büyük Han.
Prefer something casual and quick? Piatsa Gourounaki Express and Big Hit keep things fast and friendly. For a night out, Moondog's and Brothers Bar & Grill pair gourmet burgers with a good drinks list. Browse the nine listings below to find the grill that suits your evening.
