The best seafood restaurants Cyprus

Located along the coastal road, opposite the Four Seasons complex and several small beaches, this taverna (Ταβέρνα Κισσός) enjoys a pleasant setting with its shaded courtyard and aquarium-decorated room. Greek-Cypriot seafood cuisine is served here: wild and farmed fish, grilled octopus, fried calamari, or the mezzés de la mer formula at €25 (two orders minimum). The rest of the menu includes grills, salads, soups, hamburgers, pizzas, pastas and even garlic snails.

Tucked away in the charmless Zakaki district, the "Crab Hole" (Καβουροτρυπα) lives up to its name. Admittedly, there's no sea view, but the sea is definitely there, in the plates. A simple decor, beautiful white tablecloths and a courteous welcome. You're invited to choose your fish in the kitchen. A few mezzés to tide you over (fresh salad, octopus in ink and oil...) and the fish arrives: grilled or fried, it's perfect, just served with a drizzle of lemon, greens and very good crispy fries.

A typical fish tavern, just like hundreds on the Greek islands. Here, it's almost unexpected presence in the middle of the city's bars, clubs and restaurants.

La "Boussole" (Πυξίδα) is undoubtedly Nicosia's best psarotaverna (fish taverna). In an elegant but somewhat stuffy setting, seafood, grilled fish, octopus in vinegar, tuna tataki, oysters from Normandy and Charente, shrimps with feta or mustard, fish croquettes, stewed dishes such as cuttlefish cooked in its own ink, pasta with lobster or clams, etc., are served here. And good oregano fries too! Reservations recommended. Other address in Limassol.