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L’Italiano Restaurant

Ayia Napa · Famagusta · €€€ · 4.6 (664) on Google · Tourist favourite

Accepts table requests

Closed now · Today 12:30-23:00

Authentic Italian restaurant on the Nissi strip in Ayia Napa, serving generous pizzas, pasta and calzones with friendly, welcoming service.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Good for Groups Excellent Service Good Value

L'Italiano Restaurant sits along the lively Nissi Avenue in Ayia Napa, close to the beach and hotel strip, making it an easy choice for holidaymakers craving authentic Italian flavours. Guests praise the creative, beautifully presented dishes bursting with genuine Italian taste, from flavourful pasta to hearty pizzas and calzones so generous they can easily feed two. Portions are known for being huge, offering good value for hungry diners.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with owners and staff often singled out for their genuine hospitality — one waiter in particular earned repeat praise for VIP-level service. A children's play area makes it convenient for families dining together. Open daily from 12:30 until 23:00, L'Italiano is well suited to relaxed lunches, group get-togethers and casual dinners after a day at Nissi Beach.

With a strong 4.6 rating across more than 600 Google reviews, it has become a popular stop for visitors seeking excellent Italian food and attentive service in the heart of Ayia Napa.

What guests say

Authentic, flavourful and beautifully presented Italian dishes
Generous, huge portions offering good value
Friendly, welcoming and attentive staff and owners
Standout individual service (waiter Abdullah Shinwari praised by name)
Great overall vibe and atmosphere
Convenient location near Nissi Beach
Poorly timed courses, with long waits between dishes at the same table
Too many different staff serving one table, causing confusion
Inconsistent food quality — pizza described as doughy and stodgy by one guest
No genuine apology offered after service issues

Order this: Calzone (large enough to feed two), Chicken pasta, Bruschetta, Lasagne, Pizza

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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 12:30-23:00
Tuesday 12:30-23:00
Wednesday 12:30-23:00
Thursday 12:30-23:00
Friday 12:30-23:00
Saturday 12:30-23:00
Sunday 12:30-23:00

Find it

Nissi Ave 82-76, Agia Napa, Ammochostos 5330, Cyprus

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