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Platea

Polis Chrysochous · Paphos · €€€ · ★ 4.8 (233) on Google · Local favourite

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Closed now · Today 18:00-23:30

Family-run meze house in central Polis Chrysochous serving generous Cypriot meat meze, grilled dishes and warm, attentive service.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Hidden Gem Good for Groups Outdoor Seating Live Music Excellent Service Good Value

Platea is a warm, family-run meze house in the heart of Polis Chrysochous, where the husband cooks and the family serves with genuine, attentive hospitality. Its simple appearance belies the quality on the plate: guests consistently praise the meat meze, a generous parade of freshly cooked, piping-hot courses built around traditional Cypriot recipes and local produce. Highlights called out by diners include succulent lamb shank, souvlaki grilled over open coals, moussaka, hearty stifado and dips, salads and warm bread to start.

Portions are large and best enjoyed with an appetite, ideally shared among a group. There is outdoor seating, occasional live Greek music that fills the room, and easy parking in a large car park nearby. Recently refurbished with a refreshed menu, Platea keeps its focus on flavour, careful preparation and friendly service.

Open every evening from 6pm, it is a dependable choice for families, couples and visitors seeking an authentic taste of Cyprus away from the busier tourist squares. Booking ahead is wise on busy nights.

What guests say

✓ Delicious, high-quality food served piping hot
✓ Generous meat meze with course after course
✓ Friendly, attentive and fast service
✓ Family-run atmosphere with a warm welcome
✓ Refurbished space with a refreshed menu
✓ Convenient parking nearby
✓ Considered good value by many diners
✕ Some dishes seen as overpriced (e.g. orzo portion for €20)
✕ Loss of privacy after removing roadside fencing; view now faces the road
✕ Understaffed on a busy Friday with only two people handling orders and bar

Order this: Meat meze, Lamb shank, Moussaka, Stuffed mushroom, Souvlaki, Orzo

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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 18:00-23:30
Tuesday 18:00-23:30
Wednesday 18:00-23:30
Thursday 18:00-23:30
Friday 18:00-23:30
Saturday 18:00-23:30
Sunday 18:00-23:30

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Ptolemeou Filadelfou Πόλη Χρυσοχούς, Poli Chrysochous, Pafos 8820, Cyprus

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