Protaras · Pernera · Famagusta · €€€ · ★ 4.7 (644) on Google · Local favourite
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Closed now · Today 17:30-22:00
Family-run traditional Cypriot restaurant in Pernera, Protaras, famed for slow-cooked kleftiko, generous portions and warm, friendly service.
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Tucked into the quiet Pernera area near Protaras, Pinia Restaurant is a family-run Cypriot institution loved by locals and returning visitors alike. Diners are welcomed with warm local bread and a relaxed, traditional atmosphere, with tables set outdoors and staff known for remembering guests by name. The kitchen turns out authentic Cypriot and Greek classics, with slow-cooked lamb kleftiko drawing particular praise, alongside afelia, moussaka, lamb chops, grilled calamari and hearty meze.
Portions are famously generous, so come with an appetite, and the well-priced house wine offers excellent value. Many guests note this is where locals eat rather than a tourist-oriented spot, and live Cypriot music adds to the evening on weekends. Holding a 4.7 rating from over 600 Google reviews, Pinia is open for dinner most evenings and adds weekend lunch service on Saturdays and Sundays.
Whether you are celebrating with family or seeking a genuine taste of Cyprus, it delivers heartfelt cooking and gracious hospitality. Booking ahead is recommended, especially on live-music nights.
Order this: Kleftiko (slow-cooked lamb), Lamb chops, Moussaka, Afelia, Fried feta with honey
Summarized from public guest reviews.
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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