- Open now until 12:00
- Cypriot Traditional, exactly what you asked for
- Rated 4.5 by 620+ guests
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Sotira · Famagusta · €€€ · ★ 4.8 (925) on Google · Local favourite
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Closed now · Today 18:00-22:45
Beloved family-run tavern in Sotira village serving customisable Cypriot meze, kleftiko and homemade classics with warm hospitality and great value.
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Old Simos Tavern is a family-run institution in the village of Sotira, in the Famagusta district, cherished by locals and returning visitors alike. Housed in a traditional Cypriot home, it has built a stellar reputation (4.8 stars from over 840 Google reviews) on authentic home-style cooking and genuinely warm hospitality from owners Simos and his wife Antri. The signature draw is the meze: unlike most taverns, here you customise your spread, adding the dishes you love, skipping the rest, and even combining meat with fresh fish.
Expect fresh, market-sourced ingredients, generous portions and standout plates like lamb kleftiko, alongside vegetarian-friendly choices and homemade favourites such as tzatziki. Prices are famously reasonable, with many guests dining well for around €25 per person. The cosy interior and welcoming, attentive service make it ideal for relaxed dinners with friends, family or groups.
Open Tuesday to Sunday evenings, it gets busy, so booking ahead is wise. For an unhurried, authentic taste of Cypriot cuisine, Old Simos is a genuine local favourite worth the trip.
Order this: Meat meze, Kleftiko, Tzatziki
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Usually busiest 20:00-22:00, booking ahead helps (estimate)
Before 7pm or after 9:30pm is usually the relaxed window.
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