On all Cyprus, and in particular in Paphos, you can eat very tasty and inexpensively, Greek cuisine offers a huge variety of dishes at low prices. The traditional cuisine of Cyprus includes both fish and seafood (after all, Cyprus is an island), as well as a large number of meat dishes. In addition, in traditional Cypriot cuisine there are salads, among them, of course, the famous Greek salad. Sweets in Cyprus most often come from the east - on the island very popular Lukeum, which you probably tried, if they were in Turkey.
Below I would like to bring a brief overview of traditional Cypriot dishes and drinks.
Typical Cypriot dishes
Meza - Set of snacks and various dishes. There is a fish and meat mez. It usually begins with snacks and salads - we usually brought Lavash with different sauces (as a rule, it was sazic, hummus and some kind of fish sauce), then the Greek salad and then the so-called major part. If the meze was fish, the main part included squid, shrimp, mussels, octopus, fish fillet (in every place different), as well as small fish that could be completely. If the meat was meat, then he entered him, Sherthtalia, Suvlaki and Kleftiko. (Just below you can find out what it is). In some cafes in Meza also entered the dessert.
Most often, the meze could be ordering at least two persons, however, due to the fact that there is an incredible amount of all, we could not adversely and at some point they asked anything else. When friends came to us, we took me mez, which was designed for two people, on four or three - that was then we were able to try everything and at the same time not particularly shaking. In general, ordering mezé, proceed from its capabilities - it really includes a huge number of dishes.
The price of meza on average ranged from 17 to 30 euros per person, respectively, the meza for two accounted for 35 - 60 euros.
Satsiki - This is something like a cold savage yogurt, which includes fine cucumbers, as well as garlic. It can be separated separately, but you can smear on the pita or bread.
Taramasalata It is a fish caviar, mixed with parsley, lemon juice and onions. This is also a sauce that serves with the pita.
Hummus - This is another sauce of Arabic origin, his taste is quite complicated - because it consists of pea, sesame, olive oil and parsley.
Lukanic - Cyprus sausages with the addition of coriander seeds.
Phealthy - Meat meatballs with spices spilled on the grill. Honestly, I didn't like them especially, seemed too fat.
Dolma - The same as the usual dolma, which we can meet in Russia, that is, meat minced rice, wrapped in grape leaves
Lunza - Smoked pork clipping, marinated in red wine with coriandar seeds.
Hallumi - This is a traditional salty goat cheese, which is made only in Cyprus. Most often it is served baked on the grill. I didn't like it too much, it seemed too salty, however, lovers of cheeses, of course, can disagree with me.
Mussaka - Another traditional Greek dish, which is a mixture of eggplant with minced meat baked in Beshemel sauce. Very often add cheese and tomatoes there. We really liked the moussa, we ate her in several restaurants, everywhere she was very successful.
Keftedess. Present meat crockets flavored with spices.
Suvlaki. - Pork kebab. The taste does not particularly differ from our kebab.
Stepado - Beef cooked in wine vinegar with bow and spices. We ordered stifeado repeatedly, very tasty, I recommend. The meat is very gentle, so there is him - one pleasure!
Kleftiko - These are pieces of lamb baked with a laurel sheet and other seasonings. For me, meat seemed a little fatty, so I tried the kleftico just once.
Typical Cypriot drinks
Commandary - Sweet dessert wine, which is produced on the island for several centuries. In principle, quite tasty. Bottles of Commandaria are also a great souvenir from Cyprus. We took a few bottles for ourselves and relatives.
Uzo. - Anise vodka, which is produced in Cyprus, as well as on other Greek islands. Honestly, we did not try her, because they are not lovers of strong drinks.
Prices in cafes and restaurants
Since Paphos is a tourist city, it is not surprising that it contains a huge number of cafes and restaurants, most of which are located on the embankment near the port. Most of these cafes belong to the average price category, there are several more expensive institutions. About every cafe is set up a menu with prices, so you can choose what is suitable for you.
We most often dined and dined in middle restaurants. Prices There are as follows: Salad will cost 4-7 euros, hotter from 10 to 20 - Cheaper cost meat dishes, more expensive fish with seafood. Desserts in Cyprus are quite inexpensive - the price of them, as a rule, does not exceed 10 euros. Relatively high prices only on drinks, especially on fresh juices - a glass of orange juice will cost you 2, 5 - 4 euros, the juice from the package will be cheaper - up to 3 euros. A glass of homemade wine costs about 3-5 euros, and the prices for alcoholic cocktails begin with 4-5 euros. Portions in Cyprus are big, so that you may be able to take one hot for two (we have enough enough).
Pafos cafe and restaurants
In general, the maintenance in all places where we were acceptable, and the food is delicious, but I especially would especially like to celebrate several restaurants. On the outskirts of Paphos, right in front of the royal tomb is the restaurant Carlina. Where tourists come from hotels nearby. If you are there, be sure to go there - there is very tasty, very pleasant service, the waiters are constantly interested in what you liked, and what not, do not forget to clean the tables on time. At the end you always bring a compliment from the establishment - a large plate with fruit.
From the port restaurants, I would allocate Pelican. (It is right from the port). He is a little more expensive than those surrounding his cafes, but food there is very tasty, we ate seafood - just amazingly prepared! The service is rather fast there, which also pleased.