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Rainbow Restaurant

Lefkara · Choirokoitia · Larnaca · €€€ · 4.7 (231) on Google · Local favourite

Accepts table requests

Open now · Today 08:00-21:30

Family-run Cypriot restaurant near Lefkara serving homemade traditional dishes and meze, with a small, precise menu and warm service at great value.

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  • Open now until 21:30
  • Rated 4.7 by 231+ guests

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Family Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Hidden Gem Good for Groups Budget Friendly Excellent Service Good Value

Rainbow Restaurant is a family-run taverna set near the historic village of Choirokoitia in the Larnaca district, an easy stop for those exploring the Lefkara area. Operated by several generations of the same family, it has built a loyal following for genuinely homemade Cypriot cooking. The menu is deliberately small and precise, focusing on traditional dishes done well rather than an overwhelming list.

Diners regularly praise the meze spread, hearty dolmades, cheese-filled ravioli, dips, village salad, bulgur, halloumi and freshly baked bread. Vegetarians are especially well catered for, with a generous selection of meat-free options. Everything is prepared with obvious care, and the warm, welcoming service reflects the whole family's involvement.

Prices are modest, making it a strong choice for value-conscious travellers and locals alike. Open daily from early morning until the evening, it suits everything from a relaxed lunch to a leisurely dinner. With its consistently high ratings and heartfelt homemade fare, Rainbow Restaurant is a rewarding find for anyone seeking authentic Cypriot flavours away from the tourist crowds.

What guests say

Homemade, traditional Cypriot food prepared with care by the family
Warm, friendly and excellent service
Great value for the quantity and quality of food
Small but focused, well-executed menu
Generous vegetarian selection
Multi-generational family-run atmosphere

Order this: Dolmades, Meze, Cheese ravioli, Dips, Village salad, Halloumi, Homemade bread, Bulgur

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Mornings fill up on weekends (estimate)

Weekday mornings are the quiet, unhurried window.

Hours

Monday 08:00-21:30
Tuesday 08:00-21:30
Wednesday 08:00-21:30
Thursday 08:00-21:30
Friday 08:00-21:30
Saturday 08:00-21:30
Sunday 08:00-21:30

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E133, Choirokoitia, Larnaka 7741, Cyprus

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