The taverns in the Limassol countryside are beloved dining destination all year round. In the winter time, however, when the fireplaces and wood stoves are lit, they become all the more special.
These warm and hospitable taverns are transformed into truly wonderful winter spots that offer traditional dishes and delicious meze.
This comprehensive list is a good starting point for your explorations in Limassol.
This tavern preserves traditional flavors and hospitality, while at the same time offering an upgraded experience with modern flourishes. Still, the ‘kleftiko’ by Theodoros and the ‘mousakas’ and orange cake by Aglaia, their mother, are the tavern’s strongest "weapons".
Address:19, Timou Stavrou Street, Parekklisia
Contact number: 25 222444
Good wine, homecooked dishes and Cypriot meze will accompany your visit to 'Agios Epiktitos' tavern, which offers panoramic views.
Address: 8 Ammochostou Steet
Contact number: 99 346 529
With a love for food and traditional flavors, the menu at ‘Areti’ tavern offers a culinary experience that brings back memories.
Address: 5 Yiannakis Aeroporos Street
Contact number: 97 808218
A tavern known for dishes such as ‘kleftiko,’ ‘souvla,’ stuffed zucchini flowers and more, welcomes guests to a beautiful location, within a space featuring a fireplace and stone décor.
Τηλέφωνο: 25 421275
Kouka Tavern is directly across from the Holy Cross church, being a welcominig hangout where you can enjoy traditional dishes and hospitality.
Contact number: 99 656929
Located in the picturesque alleys of the village, this tavern offers delicious meze of Greek and Cypriot cuisine, masterfully prepared by the cook and owner of the tavern, to be enjoyed by the stone-built fireplace.
Address: 3, Ellados Street
Contact number: 25 944 328
The large fireplace and wood-burning stove inside the tavern create a suitably warm environment for enjoying delicious meze and a la carte dishes, as well as vegetarian options.
Contact number: 99 316 979
The charming Takis Tavern is located in a restored residence in the village of Vouni. With a fire lighting up 2 separate rooms, you will enjoy a large variety of meze dishes and local wines.
Address: 12, Andrea Vlami Street
Contact number: 25 943 631
Part of the agritourism complex which comprises guesthouses and a wine cellar, this tavern is located in a preserved, stone-built home, and features a fireplace that warms up the atmosphere in the winter. The menu includes traditional Cypriot dishes.
Contact number: 25 470202
This warm and welcoming little tavern is located on one of the stone-paved pathways of Lofou. Its traditional décor the fire crackling in the fireplace accompany delicious Cypriot dishes.
Contact number: 25 470719
In a beautiful, natural landscape that will immediately whet your appetite, the tavern offers traditional meze delicacies, with the fireplace at the center of the space, distributing its heat to the entire venue.
Contact number: 25 542424
Located along one of the most beautiful routes through the mountains of Limassol, between the villages of Mantria and Kato Platres, this tavern offers meze dishes next to the fireplace, which stays lit all day.
Τηλέφωνα: 25 421221, 97 830715, 99 713119
A visit to the cellar of this tavern will transport you on a journey to medieval times in Cyprus, as that is where its oldest fireplace is located. The menu includes creative dishes based on Greek and Cypriot traditions.
Address: 25, Linou Street
Contact number: 25 423033
The tavern features a fireplace in one of its 4 rooms, and is famous for its local wine, its eclectic meze dishes, and nights featuring live music.
Address: Linou 15
Contact number: 70 000 100
With a dedication to Cypriot culture and flavors, Symposio Tavern prepares delicious meze dishes with wild mushrooms, homemade ravioli and kleftiko, which can be enjoyed by the fireplace or the stove.
Address: Prodromou 61
Contact number: 99 404348
This tavern was named after one of the many versions of the story behind the village name. Comforted by the warmth of the fireplace, visitors can sample delicious, traditional delicacies.
Contact number: 25 552651
