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Brasserie Au Bon Plaisir

Nicosia · Nicosia · ★ 4.6 (192) on Google · Local favourite

Closed now · Today 19:00-23:00

Authentic French brasserie in central Nicosia serving juicy steaks, fresh seafood and classic dishes with warm, personal service.

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Tucked behind a discreet entrance in the heart of Nicosia, Brasserie Au Bon Plaisir brings an authentic slice of France to Cyprus. This intimate, unpretentious bistro focuses on traditional French cuisine done simply and well, with a cosy, elegant atmosphere that guests repeatedly describe as transporting them straight to a Parisian brasserie. Diners praise perfectly cooked steaks, fresh mussels and seafood, and classic dishes such as beef bourguignon and meaty frog legs, rounded off with a thoughtfully chosen wine list and desserts like crêpe Suzette.

The hospitality is a defining feature: the owner personally greets and looks after guests, and the service is warm, genuine and attentive. Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday and for Sunday lunch, it is a favourite choice for date nights, anniversaries and special celebrations, or simply for anyone seeking honest, homemade-style French food in Nicosia. With its high ratings and loyal following, Au Bon Plaisir is a genuine hidden gem worth seeking out. Reservations are recommended given its intimate size and consistent popularity.

What guests say

✓ Warm, personal and genuine service, with the owner greeting and checking on guests
✓ Authentic Parisian brasserie ambiance that feels elegant yet cosy
✓ Excellent, perfectly cooked food described as a top dining experience in Nicosia
✓ Strong wine selection reflecting real expertise
✓ Reminiscent of homemade French cooking
✕ Discreet, easy-to-miss entrance (noted only as a mild surprise, not a genuine complaint)

Order this: Steak, Mussels, Beef bourguignon (burgundy beef), Frog legs, Boar, Crêpe Suzette

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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 19:00-23:00
Tuesday 19:00-23:00
Wednesday 19:00-23:00
Thursday 19:00-23:00
Friday 19:00-23:00
Saturday 19:00-23:00
Sunday 19:00-22:00

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Xanthis Xenierou 23, Nicosia, Lefkosia 1015, Cyprus

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