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The House of the Wind

Lefkara · Larnaca · €€€ · ★ 4.1 (194) on Google · Local favourite

Accepts table requests

Open now · Today 09:00-17:00

Traditional Cypriot restaurant near Pano Lefkara with valley views, generous portions of souvla and kleftiko, and warm family service.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Good for Groups Budget Friendly Good Value

The House of the Wind is a traditional Cypriot restaurant set just outside Pano Lefkara in the Larnaca district, greeting guests with sweeping views over the valley before you enter the famous lace-making village. It is a genuine local spot with a relaxed, family-run atmosphere and friendly staff who make visitors feel welcome without ever being pushy. The kitchen focuses on hearty Cypriot classics: pork and chicken souvla, slow-cooked kleftiko and a range of home-style village dishes served in big, satisfying portions at fair prices.

Diners often mention thoughtful touches, from something on the house to a plate of lokmades to finish. Its handy position on the route between the mountains and the coast makes it a natural stop while exploring Lefkara or travelling on toward Larnaca and Ayia Napa. Open on weekends from 9:00 to 17:00, it suits leisurely daytime meals, groups and families looking for authentic, good-value Cypriot cooking with a memorable view. Come hungry and settle in for a taste of traditional Cyprus.

What guests say

✓ Tasty traditional Cypriot food and generous, large portions
✓ Friendly, welcoming staff and family atmosphere
✓ Beautiful valley/village views and pleasant local setting
✓ Good value with reasonable prices
✓ Thoughtful extras like complimentary lokmades and 'something from the house'
✓ Often fast, attentive serving
✕ Understaffed at busy times, leading to long waits (up to 45 minutes to order)
✕ Limited menu availability, with several items reported unavailable
✕ Some found the food ordinary, likening it to canteen food

Order this: Pork souvla, Chicken souvla, Kleftiko, Lokmades

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Mornings fill up on weekends (estimate)

Weekday mornings are the quiet, unhurried window.

Hours

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

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Pano Lefkara, Larnaca 7700, Cyprus

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