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Vintage Wine bar & Bistro Nicosia

Nicosia · Nicosia · 4.6 (312)

Refined wine bar & bistro on Nicosia's Ermou Street, pairing Mediterranean cuisine with an extensive wine list and a summer rooftop garden.

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Personality

Romantic Good for Groups Premium Outdoor Seating Live Music Great for First Dates Excellent Service Good Value Late Night

Set on the beautifully restored Ermou Street in the heart of old Nicosia, Vintage Wine bar & Bistro is the Cypriot outpost of a renowned Athenian original. It blends creative Mediterranean cuisine with Greek, Cypriot and Middle-Eastern touches, all built around an exceptional wine collection with a wide range available by the glass. A sommelier-owner and knowledgeable staff guide guests through thoughtful food-and-wine pairings, taking time to explain each dish.

The interior is warm, chic and intimate, with calm music and well-spaced tables that create a romantic, relaxed atmosphere; in the warmer months a garden terrace offers a serene setting under the city sky. Diners consistently praise dishes such as lamb shank, the Chicken "Marry Me", standout salads and desserts like panna cotta and cheesecake. Open evenings Tuesday to Saturday and staying open late, it suits date nights, celebrations and anyone seeking refined food with warm hospitality in the capital's historic centre. Reservations are recommended, and the setting rewards those looking to linger over a memorable meal.

What guests say

Outstanding, knowledgeable service and wine guidance from the sommelier-owner and staff
Extensive wine list with many options by the glass, suiting all tastes and budgets
Beautifully prepared, flavorful Mediterranean dishes
Charming, chic and romantic atmosphere with calm music and well-spaced tables
Summer garden/rooftop terrace and historic old-town setting
Good value for the quality
Noise level can be high, prompting louder music
Some proteins were inconsistent (dry ribs; meat sourcing issues noted)
Prices considered somewhat expensive by some guests

Order this: Lamb shank, Chicken "Marry Me", Special/house salads, Laxmatzou (lahmacun), Panna cotta, Cheesecake

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Hours

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

Usually busiest 20:00–22:00 — booking ahead helps (estimate)

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Ermou 285, Nicosia 1017, Cyprus

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