Syrian Arab Friendship Club
Never mind the bizarre name (and the kitsch gateway), this offers some of the best Middle Eastern food on Cyprus (2). The 15-platter meze encompasses all the standards such as baba ganouj, moutabal and kibbeh; for tipple, opt either for Cypriot zivanía (clear spirit) or Arabic arak in little vials. Order a hubble-bubble with scented tobacco to round off the experience. The interior’s a bit plain; the summer garden is the place’s glory. Success means they’ve opened a branch in Kato Paphos this year too.
Address: Iliádos 3, opposite Louis Apollonia Beach Hotel, Potamós Yermasógias; Pafiás Afrodítis 14, Paphos.
Contact: 00 357 2532 8838 (Limassol), 00 357 26600278 (Paphos)
Prices: About €20 for the meze, drinks extra
Opening times: Daily, 12 noon-midnight
Reservations: Not needed
Payment type: Cards accepted