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Tavernaki ETHA Egkomis

Engomi · Nicosia · €€€ · ★ 4.4 (204) on Google · Local favourite

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Open now · Today 19:30-23:00

Traditional Cypriot meze taverna in Engomi, Nicosia, serving a generous spread of local dishes with live music on weekends.

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Family Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Good for Groups Live Music

Ταβερνάκι ΕΘΑ Εγκωμης is a traditional Cypriot meze house in the Engomi district of Nicosia. The kitchen focuses on a set meze format: rather than à la carte ordering, guests enjoy a succession of classic Cypriot dishes brought to the table, including grilled meats and taverna staples such as sheftalia, halloumi and liver, alongside village salad and fresh fries. Open evenings from 7:30pm, Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays, it is well suited to groups and gatherings looking for an authentic local dining experience.

On weekends the atmosphere is enhanced by live music, adding to a warm, welcoming setting that regulars describe as relaxing. Diners have praised the friendly, attentive staff and the variety of dishes on offer. As with any meze-style venue, it is best approached with an appetite for the full communal experience.

With a 4.4 rating across nearly 200 Google reviews, the taverna remains a familiar choice for traditional Cypriot cuisine in the capital.

What guests say

✓ Nice, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere
✓ Live music on weekends
✓ Friendly, helpful and polite service (noted by several guests)
✓ Wide variety of authentic Cypriot meze dishes
✓ Complimentary dessert (galatopoureko) offered on occasion
✕ Slow service and long waits to order and receive food
✕ Portions perceived as small for the price, especially meze for groups
✕ Extra charges for additional sides (e.g., €5 for more fries)
✕ Only meze accepted, with guests pressured away from à la carte
✕ Some menu items unavailable; salad dressing could be improved
✕ Restroom not well maintained

Order this: Sheftalia, Halloumi, Liver, Galatopoureko (dessert)

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Usually busiest 20:00-22:00, booking ahead helps (estimate)

Before 7pm or after 9:30pm is usually the relaxed window.

Hours

Monday 19:30-23:00
Tuesday 19:30-23:00
Wednesday 19:30-23:00
Thursday 19:30-23:00
Friday 19:30-23:00
Saturday 19:30-23:00
Sunday Closed

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Grigori Afxentiou 52, Egkomi Lefkosias, Lefkosia 2408, Cyprus

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