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Bar Italia 🇮🇹

Nicosia · Nicosia · €€€ · ★ 4.7 (493) on Google

Closed now · Today 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30

Authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Nicosia, serving fresh pizzas and classic dishes in a warm, festive atmosphere. Reservations recommended.

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Bar Italia brings a slice of Italy to the heart of Nicosia, where fresh, carefully prepared dishes and a warm, festive atmosphere keep locals and visitors coming back. Tucked into the capital on Zinonos Sozou, the restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, from excellent pizzas to a wide variety of dishes that suit diners looking beyond dough-based plates. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the cozy, welcoming setting that genuinely feels like a trattoria in an Italian city.

It is a favourite for special evenings and celebrations, with thoughtful touches that make visits memorable. Prices sit toward the higher end for the city centre, though many diners consider them fair given the central location and quality on the plate. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays, Bar Italia is well suited to a relaxed midday meal or a romantic evening out.

With a strong 4.7 rating across hundreds of reviews, it has earned a reputation as one of Nicosia's standout Italian dining spots. Booking ahead is strongly advised, as tables fill quickly.

What guests say

✓ Fresh, delicious, authentically Italian food
✓ Warm, cozy and festive atmosphere that feels like Italy
✓ Friendly, polite and excellent service
✓ Good variety of dishes, including non-pizza options
✓ Central location in the heart of the capital
✓ Thoughtful touches such as complimentary prosecco on Valentine's Day
✕ Prices considered on the expensive side by some
✕ No wood-fired oven for pizzas
✕ Reservations required, as tables fill quickly

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How busy it gets

Usually busiest 20:00-22:00, booking ahead helps (estimate)

Before 7pm or after 9:30pm is usually the relaxed window.

Hours

Monday 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30
Tuesday 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30
Wednesday 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30
Thursday 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30
Friday 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30
Saturday 12:00-15:00 & 18:30-23:30
Sunday Closed

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Zinonos Sozou 1, Nicosia, Lefkosia 1075, Cyprus

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