Lichnari Traditional Charcoal Grill Taverna ! Ola sta karvouna!

Lichnari Traditional Charcoal Grill Taverna is a warm, family-owned taverna in Paphos where everything is cooked over charcoal — as its motto "Όλα στα κάρβουνα!" promises. Diners come for authentic Cypriot cuisine: generous meat meze, perfectly grilled souvlaki and sheftalia, tender lamb cutlets, and homemade bread with dips. Meals arrive in true Cypriot portions, often with chips and standout fluffy pitta, all washed down with fairly priced local house wine.

The atmosphere is cosy and genuinely welcoming, complete with an open wood fire on cooler evenings, making it an inviting spot for dinner with friends or family. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the owner-chef who greets tables personally, along with thoughtful touches like complimentary pitta, a dessert or a shot to finish. Open evenings Monday through Saturday from 17:00 to 23:00, it offers excellent value and a heartfelt taste of tradition just away from the tourist harbour. A must-visit for anyone seeking a real Cypriot taverna experience in Paphos.