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Hungry Horse Taverna & Mageirion

Ayia Napa · Famagusta · €€€ · 4.6 (1734) on Google · Local favourite

Accepts table requests

Closed now · Today 12:00-23:00

Warm, family-run traditional taverna in Ayia Napa serving hearty Cypriot dishes, generous portions and heartfelt hospitality.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Good for Groups Excellent Service Good Value

Hungry Horse Taverna & Μαγειριόν is a warm, family-run tavern in the heart of Ayia Napa, beloved by locals and visitors alike with a 4.6 rating from nearly 1,700 Google reviews. Expect authentic Cypriot and Greek home cooking served in generous, satisfying portions. Meals often begin with complimentary touches such as toasted bread in oil, homemade olives and pickled vegetables, and diners are frequently sent off with a dessert on the house.

Signature plates highlighted by guests include tender rabbit stifado, flavour-packed dolmades, souvlaki and some of the best calamari on the island. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with friendly staff and that unmistakable "homemade with love" feeling that comes from a business run with heart and soul. Open daily from noon to 11pm, it's an easy choice for a leisurely lunch or a memorable evening meal.

Whether you're after traditional comfort food, a family gathering or a genuine taste of Cypriot hospitality, Hungry Horse delivers a hearty, honest experience worth seeking out in Ayia Napa.

What guests say

Warm, friendly and attentive service with a genuine family-run feel
Generous, satisfying portion sizes
Complimentary starters (toasted bread, homemade olives, pickled vegetables) and free house dessert
Authentic, delicious traditional food and 'homemade with love' atmosphere
One diner found the moussaka bland, unseasoned and soggy
Occasional inconsistent service, with staff described as inattentive and on their phones
Some dishes noted as too oily

Order this: Rabbit stifado, Calamari, Dolmades, Souvlaki

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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 12:00-23:00
Tuesday 12:00-23:00
Wednesday 12:00-23:00
Thursday 12:00-23:00
Friday 12:00-23:00
Saturday 12:00-23:00
Sunday 12:00-23:00

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Ayia Napa, Τεύκρου Ανθία 37, Ayia Napa, Gazimağusa 5330, Cyprus

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