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Ocean Basket Nicosia

Strovolos · Nicosia · €€€ · ★ 4.8 (4847) on Google · Tourist favourite

Accepts table requests

Closed now · Today 11:30-22:00

Popular seafood and sushi spot at Shakolas Emporium Park in Strovolos, Nicosia — fresh fish, calamari, sushi and friendly service, great value for families.

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

Ocean Basket Nicosia brings the well-loved seafood chain to Shakolas Emporium Park in Strovolos, serving a crowd-pleasing menu of fresh fish, sushi, calamari and mixed seafood platters. With a stellar 4.8 rating from over 4,600 Google reviews, it has earned a reputation as a reliable, welcoming choice for families, groups and visitors alike. Diners consistently praise the tasty, fresh food, generous value for money and warm, attentive service — with waitstaff frequently singled out by name for going the extra mile, including accommodating special dietary and fasting requests.

Open daily from 11:30 to 22:00, the restaurant suits everything from a relaxed lunch to an easy family dinner, with convenient parking at the emporium park and an English-friendly menu that makes it accessible to locals and tourists. Whether you're craving crispy calamari, fresh sushi or a shareable seafood feast, Ocean Basket Nicosia delivers dependable quality in a casual, comfortable setting. It's a firm local favourite that pairs affordable prices with genuinely friendly hospitality.

What guests say

✓ Friendly, attentive and efficient service, with staff (especially Maria and Renuka) praised by name
✓ Fresh, tasty food and excellent value for money
✓ Willingness to accommodate special dietary and fasting requests
✕ One reviewer noted the sushi had very little salmon

Order this: Sushi, Calamari, Chicken

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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 11:30-22:00
Tuesday 11:30-22:00
Wednesday 11:30-22:00
Thursday 11:30-22:00
Friday 11:30-22:00
Saturday 11:30-22:00
Sunday 11:30-22:00

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Shakolas Emporium Park, Parking lot, Verginas 3-Shop 261, Strovolos, Lefkosia 2025, Cyprus

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