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Raphael's Restaurant

Ayia Napa · Famagusta · €€€ · ★ 4.5 (1509) on Google

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Open now · Today 13:00-00:00

Authentic Cypriot tavern in the heart of Ayia Napa serving generous meze, grilled meats and souvlaki with warm, welcoming service.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Good for Groups Budget Friendly Excellent Service Good Value Late Night

Raphael's Restaurant is a traditional Cypriot tavern set in the heart of Ayia Napa on Makariou Avenue, where hearty local cooking and warm hospitality take centre stage. Diners come for authentic mezedes and Cyprus dips, grilled and roasted meats, and classics such as souvlaki, moussaka, kleftiko and sheftalies, all prepared with care. Guests consistently praise the generous, filling portions, tasty and freshly served plates, and the friendly, attentive staff who often round off the meal with a complimentary dessert.

Well-liked dishes include the beef gyros, pork schnitzel with sweet chilli sauce, chicken souvlaki and Caesar salad, best enjoyed with a cold Keo beer. With a 4.5-star rating from over 1,400 reviews, fair prices and value multi-course options, the restaurant appeals to couples, families and groups alike. Open daily from early afternoon until late, it offers a genuine, unhurried taste of Cyprus in a clean, nicely decorated setting just steps from the town centre and its hotels. A dependable, budget-friendly choice for a memorable local dining experience.

What guests say

✓ Outstanding, flavourful food made with care
✓ Warm, friendly and welcoming service
✓ Very large, generous portions
✓ Fast service for starters, drinks and mains
✓ Great value multi-course meals and fair prices
✓ Complimentary dessert frequently offered
✓ Clean and nicely decorated setting
✓ Authentic local Cypriot atmosphere
✕ Local meatballs disappointing with poor plating and possibly reheated, non-fresh meat
✕ Quieter with fewer guests during off-season

Order this: Beef gyros, Pork schnitzel with sweet chilli sauce, Chicken souvlaki, Cyprus dips (chilli dip), Caesar salad

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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 13:00-23:30
Tuesday 13:00-00:00
Wednesday 13:00-00:00
Thursday 13:00-00:00
Friday 13:00-00:00
Saturday 13:00-00:00
Sunday 13:00-00:00

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MakariouArchiepieskopou Makariou III 30, Ayia Napa, Gazimağusa 5330, Cyprus

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