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Kuzuba

Nicosia · Nicosia · 4.6 (276) · Local favourite

Modern Cypriot dining in Nicosia, blending creative technique with local ingredients, warm service and standout small plates, dips and desserts.

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Personality

Traditional Local Favourite Business Lunch Good for Groups Premium Excellent Service

Kuzuba is a stylish modern-Cypriot restaurant in the heart of Nicosia, born from a love of the island's nature and food culture. The kitchen sources the best local, seasonal ingredients and reworks familiar Cypriot flavours with contemporary creativity, resulting in plates that feel both authentic and exciting. Diners praise a menu built for sharing: generous appetisers, dips and small plates, alongside grilled meats, seafood and thoughtfully composed salads.

Signature favourites include beef pourekki, halloumi, chicken skewers, slow-cooked ribs and fresh sea bass, rounded off by an excellent wine selection and standout desserts. The atmosphere is warm, cosy and understated, suited equally to a relaxed lunch, a lively dinner with friends or a special celebration. Service earns consistent acclaim for being professional, attentive and genuinely welcoming, polished without ever feeling pretentious.

Open midday and evening from Monday to Saturday, with dinner running late, Kuzuba has become one of the capital's most talked-about tables. Reservations are recommended, especially for groups and weekend evenings.

What guests say

Modern, creative take on authentic Cypriot cuisine
Beautifully presented dishes made with high-quality, fresh ingredients
Professional, attentive and genuinely welcoming service
Warm, stylish and cozy atmosphere suited to both relaxed and special occasions
Excellent wine selection and outstanding desserts
Consistency across the whole dining experience
One reviewer felt it fell between café, tavern and restaurant and didn't fully meet elevated expectations
A guest described it as good but not spectacular

Order this: Beef Pourekki, Halloumi, Chicken Skewers, Sea Bass, Manouri/Anari Salad, Dips and small plates to share, Slow-cooked ribs, Bar chicken, Octopus

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Hours

Monday 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–00:00
Tuesday 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–00:00
Wednesday 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–00:00
Thursday 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–00:00
Friday 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–00:00
Saturday 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–00:00
Sunday Closed

Usually busiest 12:30–14:00 on weekdays (estimate)

💡 For a calm table, aim mid-afternoon — after 2:30pm.

Find it

Kyriakou Matsi 54, Nicosia 1082, Cyprus

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