Top 14 restaurants

wish2rent



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Message Posted:
31/05/2008 07:50

wish2rent are looking to compile a top 20 restaurant list for our website. We would like you to specify location.

the areas will be as follows:

Central Girne

East Girne - Dogankoy to Tatlisu

West Girne - Zeytinlik to Guzelyurt

Famagusta - Ercan - Karpaz (south coast) Kaplica - Karpaz (north coast)

Lefkosa

Lambousa Gordon


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Posts: 192


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 08:49

Central Girne - Efendi's



West Girne - Ambiance, Vaha Spa



Lefkosa - Sabor

morty


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Posts: 55


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 08:52

Just returned from the sunny TRNC after having a lovely break. We visited a restaurant called PEANUTS which is just outside the Girne Harbour (200m) wall to the East. It has a sea front location, very nice decor and more importantly very good food at good prices. Its sign posted from the main road and is well worth a visit. 9/10

Notsoboredhw



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Posts: 1080


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 09:06

Ambience without a doubt. Niazi's great food but food was served with a bit of attitude! Ezic Premier great too.

cyprusishome


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Posts: 924


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 09:15

Peanuts is part of the Ezic group and all 3 are very good in Girne.



Try Lemba in Lapta - always good.



Sticking on Fried Chicken try Califorian in Lefkosa.

joandjelly



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Posts: 629


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 09:35

Can you be a bit more specific about what Top 20 means. Are you talking price, quality, overall package, etc. Wouldn't it be better to do a top 20 in say a price band? I think it's difficult to compare for example Efendi with Ezic Peanuts especially for someone who has never been before.

Kantara



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Message Posted:
31/05/2008 09:45

Zeytinlik = ArchWay!

wish2rent



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Message Posted:
31/05/2008 10:14

To be more specific, top 20 restaurants regardless of price, menu, location, value for money. The idea is for our clients whether first time visitors or returning to North Cyprus to have a choice of restaurants to choose based on Cyprus44 members previous experiences, I know it can be difficult as one night a client might have an amazing dining experience at restaurant x and the following night a client might not have the same experience at the same restaurant, all based on customers expectations, If we can manage to offer clients a top 20 and that can attribute towards part of the "best" holiday experience then all will be happy. The same goes with beaches, historic sites, taxi drivers, activities i.e scuba diving the list is endless.

Perry



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Posts: 190


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 10:45

Here is my 2 cents worth :



For first class food and location with amazing views



Abbey Bell Tower - Bellapais

Kybele - Bellapais

Set Fish - Old Harbour



For Great food



Rafters - Ozankoy

Niazis - Kyrenia

Ambiance - Karalangalou

Stone Grill - Alsancak

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 2013


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 11:20

the bogaz area

the moon = for people who love their sunday roast

nese = opposite the exotic hotel

bogaz garden = harbour area

Notsoboredhw



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Posts: 1080


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 11:57

Simbas we were over your way last week - what beautiful beaches!

jessy


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Message Posted:
31/05/2008 12:12

Its Charcos for me (Alsancak). Great food, atmosphere and value for money.

Can only take reservations thats how busy they are.

batterboy58


Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 96


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 15:06

Central Kyrenia, Niazzis is a must visit.

Eart of Kyrenia, always enjoy The Grove, great food great service.

simbas



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Posts: 2013


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 17:17

hi nicky , yes they are stunning , i never tire at just looking from them out to sea ,

regards , pat

brandy sour


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Posts: 191


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 18:20

Hi wish2rent

How is you new project coming along ? we are still the same situation nothing moved on since you left no surprise to us hope to be in it in sept (pigs will fly)

wish2rent



Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 70


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 18:30

Hi Steve and Tina,



The website has had a lot of interest and the rental market is moving at a steady pace, I drove passed the apartments the other day and couldn't believe that the place has not been totally completed, I hope you sorted out the issue with the transformer costs e.t.c



I look forward to seeing you in September

millzer



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Posts: 139


Message Posted:
31/05/2008 18:31

East of Girne Korineum Golf & Country club. We have had lunch and evening meals there, lovely food and treated almost like royalty

wish2rent



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Message Posted:
31/05/2008 18:39

So far a great response thank you so much.

phylray


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Posts: 491


Message Posted:
01/06/2008 00:13

It depends if you want genuine local food or u.k cuisine. For local ,I would

endorse Niazis (no 'attitude' so far) excellent, and The Address' also superb &

close to sea. Had lovely Sunday lunch at St. Kathleen' s sea bass done to pefection preceeded by 13 tasty mezes. Ezic is also v. good value & service.

Friends speak highly of Aphrodite, Nr. Lapta, fresh fish from sea, makes own wine & lemonade, dancing essential-- atmosphere

denali2007


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Posts: 46


Message Posted:
01/06/2008 11:54

Rafters - just superb!!

SteveAustin



Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 95


Message Posted:
01/06/2008 20:59

Address, Ambience,Di Figaros all excellent, favourite is Carpenters run by two brothers, superb food, surroundings and really friendly.

Also ate in small local restaurant in central Kyrenia, cannot remember the name but good simple food, reasonably priced and very friendly. It had a small courtyard if that helps to locate it.



Mike.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 85


Message Posted:
01/06/2008 21:54

Such a small island with so many great Restaurants, were do you start?

Here are just a few for us;

Central - Ali Garip - Mixed Menu, Try the Chinese Chicken and they have an original starter bread muffins, the walnut one is especially yum.

Catalkoy - Rafters - Sunday Dinner thier Yorkshire Puddings are brill.

Bellapais - Bella Moon - Turkish food, also good Steaks. Friendly small restaurant, they have always picked us up from Pia Bella and returned us to Hotel free of charge!

We visited a Chinese Restaurant which was just opposite Ship Inn, Barbecue Lamb, corr could get addicted to that !

Kitty1



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Posts: 324


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 11:26

Hello! I've chosen places that have been consistently of a high standard.



West of Kyrenia:



The Veranda in Karaoglanoglu. Lovely more traditional food, in a beautiful setting right by the sea. Also had fantastic gourmet food several times at Vaha Spa last year when their chef was Michelin 2 starred. I think sadly they have changed both the chef and the menu now so can't give an up to date verdict.



East of Kyrenia:



I love the Bellapais Gardens - again superb food and the setting is wonderful. We had 3 courses there on Friday night with wine, beers and congac and the cost was 25 pounds per head, which for the quality and overall experience I think is excellent. I am also a big fan of Al Shaeen in Karakum - good Indian style food (European fayre also available) with friendly welcome and great service. Again 50ytl a head will get you at least a decent 2 course meal with a few drinks!



Central Kyrenia:



The Grapevine was lovely (similar in style to the Veranda). Location not great as right next to a petrol station but the food more than makes up for it and as I recall the price was not too bad. And of course there's the Dragon chinese restaurant in the Rocks complex. It is one of the finest Chinese restaurants I have ever tried, seriously high quality and very good service. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for I think!

cypruschauffer


Joined: 26/09/2007
Posts: 139


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 14:59

has anyone been to va ha spa???

doublevodka


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Posts: 7


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 15:04

I agree with the Dragon, it is supberb but not cheap. If you like chinese you could also try Chopsticks, small but good food and very friendly. There is a great Italian behind the Harbour - I think it is called Set but not sure, great food and atmosphere. Seamus o'Flynns Happy Valley as stated on other post. The Amibance and Address - again great locations and food

TheBlackOlive


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 54


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 19:00

Veni Vici in Lapta is a nice Italian.



Ezic Premier is really style over substance (fab architecture and not so great food)



Oleander in Karaoglanoglu is good Indian



Pizza King in Alsancak has moved to a great new American style diner. Great pizza



Archways and Tervetuloa (Alsancak) for Cypriot food

pilgrim



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Posts: 820


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 21:56

Famagusta.....Gingko (old city)

West of Girne.....5mile

TracyF


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 69


Message Posted:
06/06/2008 18:21

Di Figaro - romantic



Cenap - in Alsancak great meze

jimbo


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 74


Message Posted:
06/06/2008 19:16

the garden iskele best steak i have ever tasted

Notsoboredhw



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Posts: 1080


Message Posted:
06/06/2008 21:26

Phylray you were lucky you didnt get 'attitude' because we felt like they were happy to serve the locals very quickly and efficiently but messed us around a bit especially with the childrens food - they forgot one child's food and then blamed us for not ordering it!!! Somehow I dont think we would have fed one child without the other hence why we got some 'attitude' from them when we asked where the other main course was!! Having said that the food that did arrive correctly was very good and I will be going back!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 2013


Message Posted:
07/06/2008 09:01

hi just remembered melo's by the salamis , for italian and mexican food . and the vine in the village of yeni erencoy karpaz and also deks

regards , simbas

Littlenige



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Message Posted:
07/06/2008 09:34

any one know the phone number for pata mania ?

simbas



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Message Posted:
07/06/2008 09:40

where is that littlenige ?

jock1



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Message Posted:
07/06/2008 12:30

wind up ,me thinks simbas.

Littlenige



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Message Posted:
07/06/2008 12:52

katchalongalou

simbas



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Posts: 2013


Message Posted:
07/06/2008 13:29

i don't deserve this , littlenige you are very mischievious and i'm so guilable

have a good w/e , simbas

Hot Hornet



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Posts: 304


Message Posted:
07/06/2008 14:29

simbas,

you should have realised by now that Nigel can't spell - Pasta Mania and its at the bottom of the Karaman/Edremit turn off - so technically not Karaoglanoglu. HALFWAY HOUSE - Karmi road up in the mountain - superb local food - nice with no pretenions, just good honest grub and plenty of it.

jack_mar


Joined: 07/06/2008
Posts: 1


Message Posted:
07/06/2008 23:00

Zeytinlik ---- Archway (traditional food)

Karsiyaka---- Vha Spa( International )

Kervansaray--- SACCARA (fish and steak) lovely spotting

Alsancak-------- Saint Tropez

Notsoboredhw



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Posts: 1080


Message Posted:
08/06/2008 00:53

Hot hornet - you have a thing about spelling correctly - can I ask why??!!!

Hot Hornet



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Message Posted:
09/06/2008 08:47

don't get me wrong - the odd spelling mistake I can take, but when it means I can't understand what someone is trying to say because its so bad, that is where I draw the line!

Nglbarnes



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Message Posted:
09/06/2008 20:45

West Girne

Veni Vici - Lapta is by far the best we have eaten at.

McSteviet



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Posts: 770


Message Posted:
10/06/2008 06:54

Nigel,



I will endorse that, Veni Vici, is just to the East of Lapta, just before the strip on the left.



We ate there 3 times in March and each time was a delight.



We will certainly be going back again on our next visit.



MC

wish2rent



Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 70


Message Posted:
10/06/2008 09:53

Thank you for all the suggestions, once we reach 50 threads i will compile the list of favourites, these are some of my personal ones:

Lefkosa - Sabor or Califorian

Girne - Niazi's or Carob

Karaoglanoglu - Figaro's or the Chinese House or Oleander

Alsancak - St Tropez or The Corner Bistro

Lapta - The Silver Rocks or Veni Vici

Karsiyaka! I have never had a meal in Karsiyaka

Ozankoy - Rafters

I need to go Eat a bit more!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 2013


Message Posted:
10/06/2008 10:06

c'mon w2r , you are in danger of giving us bogazini's an inferiority complex ! what about the bogaz area ? , surely you must have eaten there at some point ??

have a good day , simbas

TracyF


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Posts: 69


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 16:34

Is the Veni Vici suitable for a fussy 14yr old daughter

Littlenige



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Message Posted:
11/06/2008 16:55

It may be but the parents best have big pockets as its a tad on the expensive side.



The pasta mania may be better but do not go at weekends.



Go for the pasta dishes as the ones with veg and potatoes use frozen veg and frozen chios .



The food was delicious and presentation great.

TracyF


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 69


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 17:00

Thanks Littlenige



Where is the pasta mania - I am new to the web-site and don't know my way round N. Cyprus that well.



Have stayed at The Sempati and also rented a villa last year in Alsancak.



This year renting a villa in Lapta.

Littlenige



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Posts: 2242


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 17:04

karalanalou take the turn for karmi its run by ossies nice people but watch out for the matre d he bites

TracyF


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Posts: 69


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 17:23

Will do - shall I mention your name or is that tempting fate!!



Have started compiling my little book of places to visit and eat!!



Any more suggestions greatly received.



Went to The Mercure last year (The casino bit) just as it had opened and sat people watching especially The Russians!!



Had several drinks before we moved on to Jashans for a great curry (bit exxy)

not realising you don't get charged for the drinks but unfortunately we didn't do any gambling but had a good night!!

Littlenige



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Posts: 2242


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 17:27

mention my name at your own risk.



Friends went on sunday after my disaster on saturday and had a top class meal great service all a ok , bt then there were only 5 couples in.

Every post tells a story

Hot Hornet



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Posts: 304


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 17:39

has no one eaten at the Sushi Co at the Mercure? Not sure its as good as Chinese House, but its a different experience and I enjoyed a lot - specially the ice cream in cornflake batter for afters!

What about Messina down near Ambiance (turn off from Tempo in K'oglu)? Always had a nice meal there too. Also another one in town on the little road opposite Colony - Padisah - used to be good.

Also Grapevine (on road down to Colony), now being run by Melih previously of Padisah is nice, but quite pricey I think.

If you like seafood then Neptune down the road from Dome Hotel - thats good too or the Altinkaya in Alsancak.

List is endless eh! What about Kervan Pizza down near the Mercure - lovely place to go when the sun is going down with beer. Good for the kids as well.

TracyF


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Posts: 69


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 17:58

Like the idea of the Kervan Pizza with the kids - the beer sounds good too!

wackyjim



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Message Posted:
11/06/2008 18:09

Kervan is very good but last time we were there all the ground works down on the beach created lots of dust which kind of spoiled it slightly.



HH Still think the Sushi bar in the Dragon takes a lot of beating



Jim

Hot Hornet



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Message Posted:
11/06/2008 18:11

TracyF

another excellent choice with kids is the Ezic chain of restaurants - there are 3 - one on the main road to Girne coming from K'oglu (recently re-furbed), the new Ezic Premiere which is huge and just by the mosque on the new bypass road (buffet night on Tuesdays for 29ytl per person - great value!), or Ezic & Peanuts which is the other side of town - turn off before the hospital.

All very very good for kids with kiddy menus etc, and not very expensive either.

TracyF


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Posts: 69


Message Posted:
11/06/2008 18:33

Thanks HH - I perhaps misled you when I regarded my two daughters one 18 in 2 wks (oh no!!!!!) and the other 14 when we are in N. Cyprus. as kids!! (Sorry Girls!!)



I must get my head around the fact that they are young women and not two wayward toddlers (I know which I would prefer) Actually I know how the 14yr old sometimes behaves!!!



We also offered to pay as an 18th BD pressie for our eldest to go to Ayia Napa with her friends but she wanted to come with us ( where have we gone wrong)

ollie


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Message Posted:
11/06/2008 22:00

I like carob, ezic premier (upstairs) and difigaro. only been once but lacem was very good when we went

McSteviet



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Message Posted:
12/06/2008 06:44

TracyF



Found You.......



I sent you an email.



Kervan is a great place, just before you get to the Mecure and it overlooks the bay, high up. You can just sit there for hour drinking the Efes and eating. If your going in the height of the summer, you might want to go there a little later in the day, when the sun is a little lower and watch the sun setting over by the mountains.



Steve

Littlenige



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Message Posted:
12/06/2008 07:25

the sunset seen the Kervan is amazing.



As well as the food is brilliant.

joandjelly



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Message Posted:
12/06/2008 09:41

Went to Dunya in Karaoglanoglu last night. It's 40ytl per head for full meze plus all your drinks included. Lots and lots of really good quality home made food followed by fresh fruit. Very good indeed.

TracyF


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Posts: 69


Message Posted:
12/06/2008 10:39

Kervan is top of my list now - can't wait to see the sunset

Thanks

joandjelly



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Message Posted:
12/06/2008 11:55

Tracy if you fancy a sun-downer with that sunset I can thoroughly recommend Kervan's brandy sour or better still a banana milkshake!!

turkish babe


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 16:50

has any one been too the farm house heard its lovely there ??

flossie


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 17:27

We have been going to the Farmhouse for years and always enjoy our meals. I do believe that they are giving up in October due to an apartment block spoiling their view. We are hoping they move and set up somewhere near us.



flossie

cands


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 17:31

I have been told Tony & Ruth are going to take over a lease at the Celebrity, sea side called the Waterfront.

Pipie


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 17:59

This restaurant is the best kept secret , opened earlier on this year , which is council run , it is situated on the coastal road at Tatlisu going towards the Karpaz , you can even stay the night as it has brand new log cabins . It is set on the waters edge , sunsets are fantastic . We were served a fantastic meze fresh bread , mixed kebab , chips and salad , fresh melon , with soft drinks all for for 52 ytl for 3 people . The bottled water they served is from the springs of Tatlisu . Enjoy .

Ballyboffin


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 19:19

Also recommend Rafter's in Ozankoy.



Intrigued though PIPIE What is the name of the place at Tatlisu?

Pipie


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 20:32

Beldeve thingy !!!!!!!same name for local council crikey memory has gone !!!!!

MUSIN M


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Message Posted:
27/08/2008 20:38

popeyes temel reis in gazi magusa "famagusta"on the fountain roundabout

opposite the mosque,oooohhhh its all coming back to me.

no fancy stuff ,just tasty turkish food.

rocky


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Posts: 541


Message Posted:
27/08/2008 20:43

I question the value of this thread as everyones tastes are different and we who post here like what we like but I dont think we are experts in good food.

Jamie Oliver ( I am sure lobylud saw you in Kyrenia) which retuarant is your recommendation, no there does not appear to be any Sainsburys here.

Lilli


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Message Posted:
28/08/2008 07:09

HI HAVE YOU TRIED GUIDOS DELI AND BISTRO AT ALSANCAK YET. GREAT FOOD IN AIR CONDITIONED SURROUNDINGS. TOTALLY RELAXED ATMOSPHERE . NEW ON THE CIRCUIT

simbas



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Posts: 2013


Message Posted:
28/08/2008 09:13

hi musin , will certainly try it in oct when we are there , always looking for new traditional eateries to try

regards , simbas

bootneck



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Posts: 49


Message Posted:
28/08/2008 09:30

Old Mill - Ozankoy , Rafters - Ozankoy, Courtyard- Karakum

They are all consistant and well priced

Wilts Girl


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Posts: 157


Message Posted:
28/08/2008 12:13

Based on our last visit Stone Grill and Ambiance were both excellent, this time who knows? We definitely want to try Patina and Vaha Spa but Patina hasn’t got a mention here.



Am interested in what Kitty1 has to say about costs, its 3 years now since we were last in Northern Cyprus but it seems like quality food at reasonable prices is still the norm!

cands


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Message Posted:
28/08/2008 12:19

F:A:O Lilli runs Guidos ith her partner Guido so she will tell you its nice! Others may tell you different!

teabag


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Message Posted:
28/08/2008 13:59

We went to Guido's last week and the food was fab. My partner likes to think of himself as a bit of a "foodie" and was really impressed with his meal. Top marks Guido's, we'll definitely be going back.



Lyn

breezyboy



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Message Posted:
28/08/2008 15:17

OK the reaction to this is going to be " Crikey that is far too expensive" but it ain't. Depends if you loke a very special evening occasionally.



The Rocks



It isn't cheap but it is bloody good and I thing excellent value for money with gorgeous surroundings, top class staff and superb food. On a Saturday night they have a great pianist from Russia playing. No problem parking either.

Wilts Girl


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Message Posted:
28/08/2008 15:59

Breezyboy, is the The Rocks as in Rocks Hotel and Casino?

karakum5c


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Message Posted:
28/08/2008 16:05

Kitty 1 you obviously have great taste. I would choose these also