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Avlu Nicosia

Nicosia · Nicosia · ★ 4.3 (337) on Google · Tourist favourite

Open now · Today 08:00-01:00

A lively open-air compound in central Nicosia with a cafe, restaurants and an upstairs cocktail bar, coffee by day, drinks by night.

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Tourist Friendly Good for Groups Budget Friendly Outdoor Seating Excellent Service Good Value Work Friendly Late Night

Avlu Nicosia is a spacious open-air compound in the heart of Lefkoşa, built like a courtyard village of separate stands that together form one relaxed food-and-drink destination. Guests can graze across cafe fare, wood-oven-style pizzas and pastas, then head upstairs to a bar known for well-crafted cocktails. Self-service kiosks make ordering easy, and the whole property is covered by strong Wi-Fi with air-conditioned indoor seating, making weekdays popular with digital nomads and remote workers.

Coffee is described as decent and reasonably priced, with pizzas noted around €9. Open from early morning until late, and until 1am toward the weekend, the venue shifts from a calm daytime work-and-coffee spot into a buzzing evening drinking scene with music and energy. Located near the city's main sights, it's an easy stop for both locals and visitors.

Friendly staff, clean and attractively designed restrooms, and its sheer variety of options make it a flexible choice for groups who can't agree on one thing. Come early if you're there mainly to eat, as tables fill in the afternoon.

What guests say

✓ Wide variety of options across cafe, restaurants and upstairs bar
✓ Pretty, open-air ambiance with good vibe, music and energy
✓ Friendly staff and skilled bartenders (Melik praised); complimentary shot mentioned
✓ Great coffee and well-made cocktails, including a Whiskey Sour
✓ Work-friendly with strong Wi-Fi, AC indoor seating and reasonable prices
✓ Clean and aesthetically pleasing restrooms
✓ Convenient location near the city's sightseeing spots
✕ Turns into a busy drinking spot in the afternoon, so tables can be scarce for diners
✕ One reviewer disliked red onion added to the fettuccine, finding it too zesty

Order this: Pizza, Pasta / fettuccine, Coffee, Cocktails (e.g., Whiskey Sour)

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How busy it gets

Mornings fill up on weekends (estimate)

Weekday mornings are the quiet, unhurried window.

Hours

Monday 09:00-00:00
Tuesday 09:00-00:00
Wednesday 08:00-01:00
Thursday 09:00-00:00
Friday 09:00-01:00
Saturday 09:00-01:00
Sunday 09:00-00:00

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Nuri Efendi Sk 15, Lefkoşa 99010

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