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Pinolo

Nicosia · Nicosia · €€€ · 4.0 (405) on Google

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Closed now · Today 09:30-00:00

Relaxed Italian dining in central Nicosia, with pizza, pasta and a warm atmosphere set to classic films and occasional live music.

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Pinolo is a relaxed Italian restaurant in the heart of Nicosia, on Archbishop Makarios III Avenue. It draws diners with a warm, cinematic atmosphere, guests describe classic 1960s films projected on a large screen and gentle background music, with live saxophone appearing on special occasions like Valentine's Day. The menu leans Italian, with pizzas (including rotating themed 'pizza weeks'), pasta dishes such as bolognese, and a wider selection that has earned praise for beautiful presentation and good quality.

Diners have singled out the raw tuna, and desserts like tiramisu and lemon sorbet round off the meal, with complimentary bread offered on arrival. The open, visibly clean kitchen is a point of pride noted by regulars. Open evenings through the week from 17:30 and from mid-morning on weekends until midnight, Pinolo suits an unhurried dinner, a date night or a weekend gathering.

Reservations are recommended for busy weekends. Prices are described as broadly average for Cyprus, making it a comfortable choice for a memorable yet unfussy evening in the city centre.

What guests say

Warm, cinematic atmosphere with classic 1960s films and relaxed music
Beautifully presented, good-quality food
Friendly, attentive service
Notably clean, visible open kitchen and restrooms
Complimentary welcome bread
Prices seen as average/fair for Cyprus
Service shared among many waiters, making it hard to build rapport with one server
Some dishes described as good but not exceptional / 'nothing mind blowing'

Order this: Bolognese, Raw tuna, Pizza, Tiramisu, Lemon sorbet, Schnitzel

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Mornings fill up on weekends (estimate)

Weekday mornings are the quiet, unhurried window.

Hours

Monday 17:30-00:00
Tuesday 17:30-00:00
Wednesday 17:30-00:00
Thursday 17:30-00:00
Friday 09:30-00:00
Saturday 09:30-00:00
Sunday 09:30-00:00

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Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου ΄Γ Severis, Building 9, Nicosia, Lefkosia 1065, Cyprus

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