The Best Restaurants in Protaras and Paralimni

Protaras and Paralimni are areas for a relaxed seaside holiday, family dinners, and restaurants with a coastal atmosphere. Here you can easily find traditional Cypriot taverns with meze and charcoal-grilled fish, fish restaurants, modern beach bars, steakhouses, and Japanese cuisine venues.

In winter, some restaurants along the coast may be closed, as the active tourist season in the region usually starts in May–June.

• To Ellinadiko
• Elia Restaurant
• Tetra All Day Dining
• To Akroyiali
• Kaifu Sushi Bar
• La Cultura Del Gusto
• UMI Japanese & Sushi Bar
• Kohili Beach Bar
• Kamasias
• Fresh House Bar and Restaurant
• The Corner Restaurant Flambé
• Super S Restaurant
• Molti Restaurant
• Happy Days Authentic Mediterranean
• Spartiatis Restaurant
• Serena Beach Restaurant
• Trattoria Italiana Mamma Leone
• Paladela Steakhouse
• Folio Restaurant

We recommend trying

• Cypriot meze;
• fresh-caught fish and grilled seafood;
• grilled octopus and squid;
• grilled halloumi;
• souvla and charcoal-grilled meat;
• homemade pasta and pizza from wood oven;
• Japanese sushi and fusion rolls;
• moussaka and local Cypriot wine.

To Ellinadiko

One of the most colorful taverns in the area, with an interior in the style of an old Greek village: stone, wood, vintage decor, and traditional Cypriot atmosphere. People come here for meze, grilled meat, and homemade food.
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Elia Restaurant

A modern Mediterranean restaurant with a calmer and more elegant atmosphere. A good choice for dinner with seafood and wine.
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Tetra All Day Dining

A stylish all day dining space near Konnos. It combines a brunch menu, cocktails, modern interior, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
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To Akroyiali

A fish tavern by the sea with an emphasis on fresh-caught fish, squid, shrimp, and simple Mediterranean cuisine.
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Kaifu Sushi Bar

A modern sushi & cocktail bar for adult guests only, with Japanese cuisine, cocktails, and an evening lounge atmosphere.
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La Cultura Del Gusto

A restaurant that combines Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, creating signature dishes with bold flavors and unusual combinations. The venue focuses on steaks, premium meat, and modern gastronomic presentation, while the restaurant concept itself is built around the idea of bringing together different culinary traditions and cultures in one menu.
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UMI Japanese & Sushi Bar Restaurant

A Japanese restaurant with panoramic sea views, sushi fusion, and a stylish evening atmosphere.
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Kohili Beach Bar

A beach bar by the sea with cocktails, brunch, music, and a relaxed post-beach atmosphere.
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Kamasias

A traditional family tavern that has been named several times as a place with one of the best cuisines in Cyprus. The restaurant focuses on family recipes, Cypriot traditions, homemade meze, and live music on weekends, preserving the atmosphere of a classic local tavern.
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Fresh House Bar and Restaurant

A family restaurant with Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, large portions, and an informal atmosphere.
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The Corner Restaurant Flambé

A restaurant with an emphasis on striking presentation, flambé dishes, steaks, and seafood.
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Super S Restaurant

An informal family restaurant with Greek cuisine, meze, and grilled meat.
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Molti Restaurant

An Italian-Mediterranean restaurant with pasta, steaks, and a versatile menu for family dining.
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Happy Days Authentic Mediterranean

A Mediterranean restaurant with pasta, fish, grill dishes, and a lively resort atmosphere.
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Spartiatis Restaurant

A seaside restaurant with an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood.
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Serena Beach Restaurant

A beach restaurant and beach bar in Pernera with music, cocktails, and a beach club atmosphere.
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Trattoria Italiana Mamma Leone

An Italian restaurant by the sea with homemade pasta, wood-fired oven pizza, and the atmosphere of a classic trattoria.
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Paladela Steakhouse

A steakhouse restaurant with grilled meat, large portions, and a format suitable for groups.
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Folio Restaurant

Folio Restaurant — a modern restaurant in Protaras that combines a steakhouse and sushi bar in one space. The venue stands out with its stylish interior, evening atmosphere, signature dish presentation, and a combination of premium steaks with Japanese cuisine.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When do most restaurants in Protaras open?

The active season in Protaras and Paralimni usually starts in May–June. At this time, most beach bars, restaurants, and seasonal seaside venues open.

Where can you try traditional Cypriot cuisine?

To Ellinadiko, Kamasias, Kafkaros Tavern, and Super S Restaurant are suitable for getting acquainted with local cuisine.

Which restaurants are suitable for seafood?

Fish and seafood are most often chosen at To Akroyiali, Spartiatis Restaurant, Elia Restaurant, and Nissiotis Restaurant.

Where can you have dinner in a more modern format?

For a stylish dinner, La Cultura Del Gusto, Kaifu Sushi Bar, UMI Japanese & Sushi Bar Restaurant, Folio Restaurant, and Tetra All Day Dining are suitable.