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Tony's Taverna

Ayia Napa · Famagusta · €€€ · ★ 4.4 (2165) on Google · Local favourite

Accepts table requests

Closed now · Today 17:00-23:00

Beloved family-run Cypriot taverna in Ayia Napa serving fresh traditional Greek and seafood dishes in a cozy courtyard with warm hospitality.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Traditional Local Favourite Good for Groups Budget Friendly Outdoor Seating Excellent Service Good Value

Tony's Taverna is a much-loved family-owned restaurant on Nissi Avenue in Ayia Napa, welcoming diners with genuine, personal hospitality that has kept it thriving for decades. From the street it looks modest, but the space opens into a surprisingly large, characterful courtyard terrace with a warm, homemade feel. The kitchen focuses on traditional Cypriot and Greek fare, with an extensive menu and generously flavoured dishes that guests consistently describe as fresh, beautifully presented and delicious.

Seafood is a standout, with prawn and mussels saganaki and octopus among the favourites. Owner Tony is a fixture of the evening, circulating among tables to make sure everyone is looked after, while attentive staff serve food quickly and handle any hiccups graciously. Open every evening from 5pm, the taverna is popular enough that queues regularly form, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.

With its authentic atmosphere, friendly service and reliably good food at a moderate price, Tony's Taverna is an easy recommendation for anyone seeking a genuine traditional dining experience in Ayia Napa.

What guests say

✓ Warm, genuine hospitality with owner Tony personally attending to guests
✓ Fresh, flavourful and well-presented traditional Cypriot/Greek food
✓ Cozy, authentic atmosphere and characterful courtyard/terrace
✓ Fast service and welcoming, attentive staff
✓ Very popular and consistently busy, reflecting long-standing reputation
✕ Smoking allowed on the terrace can be unpleasant while dining
✕ Long queues for a table unless you reserve in advance
✕ An order mix-up occurred (mussels saganaki instead of prawn), though handled well

Order this: Octopus, Prawn saganaki, Mussels saganaki

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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 17:00-23:00
Tuesday 17:00-23:00
Wednesday 17:00-23:00
Thursday 17:00-23:00
Friday 17:00-23:00
Saturday 17:00-23:00
Sunday 17:00-23:00

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Nissi Ave 10, Ayia Napa, Gazimağusa 5330, Cyprus

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