pomodoro take away

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
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Message Posted:
26/10/2008 09:38

Has any one tried this pasta , pizza , restaurant take away . ? looks good

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 19:00

Yes, went there today at lunchtime and had one of the best meals we've had since moving here. We had a penne pollo and mediterranean pizza and both were excellent. Well worth trying and reasonable prices too.



P.S. The carbonara is made with cream and egg yolks ;-)

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 19:52

PIPIE : (...) Has any one tried this pasta , pizza , restaurant (...)



===> Pasta!! Pizza!! Sickening, sad Brits, who'd prefer to McDonaldize the whole island - karaoke, English football, fish 'n chips, pasta, pizza, etcetera, etc. Eat local stuff - or stay in England, go to Italy or where ever. Nobody invited you to come here and "Anglisize" the way of living. 1878-1960, the UK day is over. Go to Spain, the Costa's. Leave the people in peace who think it's good the way it is. Come on, where is the best place you've eaten a nice TC meal?!!

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 19:53

Oh dear, what a .............

Pipie


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Message Posted:
28/10/2008 20:20

got to agree there Hector .one over the 8 i guess

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 20:33

Hear, hear!



A nice kebab washed down with iced Strongbow!



Fish and chips is for girls.



Lem

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 21:40

Just like producing maps

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 21:53

PIZZANINI

Çatalköy

Next to Stop And Shop/Universal Bank

Great pizza and Chicken Gourgons, and more

Beer 3 ytl

Eat in or carry out

Try it, and post back

stewy


Joined: 18/10/2008
Posts: 279

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 00:05

I love pasta and pizza washed down with turka cola. Just to keep it all authentical like.

wearytravellers



Joined: 27/04/2007
Posts: 250

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 06:54

Oh dear Dutch Crusader really getting his panties all twisted. Try Theos in Lapta for a really nice authentic meal. Wife and I popped in one night last winter and had one of the best Mezes ever, never get tired of visiting the place.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 08:01

Maybe he's jealous because there is no Dutch food that anyone could possibly want to eat... worst cheese in the world bar none...



He's obviously off on one..... and now thinks he's on a crusade to tell the whole island what they must eat....



Which is odd because I seem to remember him posting menus from a restaurant specialising in Southern-Fried Chicken...



We eat predominantly Cypriot cuisine when we are out but as these very friendly people from The Carpenter's who always make you feel welcome have opened this new restaurant we thought we'd give it a try... obviously something they've done has upset DC...



Maybe it's not Hobbitses food... we wants our precious, we must have it...



Smeagel

Turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 08:27

Oh dear, I dont think those last two seats sold at the "Crusade" show..



Sorry Dutch, everything in moderation is ok, now when it gets to be overwhelming then I will happily agree with you.

In the meantime, keep editing those maps, be sure to mark where all the chips shops are.

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 09:10

Pomodoro..... Where is it?

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 09:16

AW !!!! Dont go on at him , he just can't take his drinky pinky thats all !!!!!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 10:43

Authentichoccie it is in the Colony road. From the big roundabout at the top, turn left and it is just down on the right slightly set back from the road.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 15:03

Wow, what a measured response! The restaurant is owned and run by 2 Turkish Cypriot Brothers - same family who run Carpenters. I'd hardly compare it to MacDonalds which I've probably eaten in less than 10 times in my life - much prefer burger king lol. Of it's kind, Italian (not English), it is very good. So what's your problem? I eat in Turkish places all the time, I love lamacun, çorba and have said before that you can't beat the tavuk şiş at Cafe De Paris but it's nice to have a change.

Wilts Girl


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 15:06

So if you live in a country you should only eat the food of that country?



Gosh life would get very boring here in the UK if all I could eat is bangers and mash and shepards pie!



I think if you look at most countries cuisine bit of it are stolen from others so where do you draw the line?

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 17:08

I think DC hit a raw nerve. The point I think he's making is that supply generally meets demand, but isn't it sad that predominantly Brits and their unadventurous tastes and reluctance to do as the locals do has changed the cultural face of north Cyprus? I'm not saying we don't all like a change now and again, but some people will only hang out at the expat places and that's a shame because small out of the way venues serving authentic scoff could do with more support from those who stay in the TRNC.

Wilts Girl


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 17:22

"Brits and their unadventurous tastes"



Not where I live, there is an Indian, a Chinese, Italian, Thai, Sechuan, Tapas etc and a good old chippy all within walking distance and very well attended by us Brits!



I do take your point PP tho that traditionally resorts have to tailor their food towards the majority sometimes at the expense of their own traditional food.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 20:07

http://trncvillaowners.phpbb3now.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2120&p=14638&hilit=+chicken#p14638



Irony?

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 21:37

Oh, of course! The locals never ever eat anything other than turkish food, silly me..

truffles808


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 183

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 21:55

Variety is the spice of life.......

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 23:01

Blimey John, for once I agree with you.



I think DC hit a raw nerve. The point I think he's making is that supply generally meets demand, but isn't it sad that predominantly Brits and their unadventurous tastes and reluctance to do as the locals do has changed the cultural face of north Cyprus? I'm not saying we don't all like a change now and again, but some people will only hang out at the expat places and that's a shame because small out of the way venues serving authentic scoff could do with more support from those who stay in the TRNC

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 07:02

Authentic.



it's at the top of the Colony road Girne near the Lefkosa roundabout....



There is a side street you can park just off road in.

mickey rourke


Joined: 27/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 08:06

This really sticks in my gullet BUT FOR ONCE i have to agree with pike message 18, it's the Brits abroad syndrome, but hey ho the Indians, Pakistani, Chinese,Italian immigrants to GREAT britain brought their culinary delights to our shores, pity all we have to offer to export in return is greasy old egg & chips, bangers & mash and the great english fry up breakfast.

To be fair though I like a nice pasta dish occasionally and in fact I was playing golf at Kyrenium recently and was taken to a place in Chatalkoy (hope it's spelt correctly) called Mascaron, it is owned and run by an Italian and he makes his own pasta, 'as mama used to make it' and full marks it was great

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 08:21

If Pike sticks in your throat you aren't cooking it properly!

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 08:36

This restaurant is owned by and run by Turkish Cypriots... All they use is fresh local ingredients and combine and arrange these into superb quality dishes...



Therefore I don't see that it's any more undeserving of praise and custom than any other good restaurant on the island...



Those who don't agree and only want Turkish food can decide not to go... why they need to pick a fight over Britishness is for them...



I think some people just want pick a fight.... they were probably bullies at school too...

bankadan


Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 08:48

do they deliver? does anyone have their phone number?

thanks

Groucho



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Message Posted:
30/10/2008 10:34

Yes they deliver, the number on the leaflet is 0533 841 7161 or 815 0540 (presumably prefixed by 0392)

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 15:38

Honestly DC, what a load of *&!"*! Let people eat what they want and where they want! I have Turkish friends who love a good curry and will have one any chance they get, but who cares? People do tend to gravitate towards what they know, which is why in most of the big cities in the UK and around the world you will find a 'China Town' and so on. If the food is good and people go, then good luck to them, whatever the nationality/cuisine.

kibris35


Joined: 29/10/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 17:17

Hi



I am new to thıs board and happended across thıs thread. I ate ın Pomodoro last week and had the best pizza ever. They also do Stuffed Crust as an optıon and I would defınıtely reccomend thıs.



Also I do not thınk that all Cyprıots eat just Cyprıot food. I lıve ın a block and we are the only expats and my neıghbours are all Cyprıot. They order Pizza and and pasta and chıcken dıshes as takaway all the tıme. In fact ıt was my hall neıghbour who told me about Pomodoro.



Thanks Kıbrıs35

kibrisli


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 16:53

Hi



Just wanted to add to this thread. I went to Pomodoro over the weekend and they have added a really great seating area to the front. Now you can sıt ın the warm!! We ate BBQ chicken wings!! Delicious!!! There was a thread askıng for thıer take awya number and ıts 0392-815-0540



Enjoy! We did!

Chicken Run


Joined: 11/10/2008
Posts: 252

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:04

Pomodoro is very good, run by one of the guys from Carpenters restaurant in Karaoglanoglu... also one of my favourite restaurants.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 18:51

chicken run

are they turkish cypriots or turkish.

not that it matters to me, just someone told me they were turkish so i'd just like to know.

our son loves his pizza so we will give it a try.

Chicken Run


Joined: 11/10/2008
Posts: 252

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 10:48

I think they are Cypriots... their father is a carpenter and ran his workshop, for many years, from what is now the "Carpenters" restaurant in Karaoglanoglu. The 3 sons turned it into a restaurant a few years ago and the dad has now retired. Whether Turkish or Cypriot, they are a really nice family and deserve the success they are having.

Anyone who hasn't been should try it, especially in the summer as they have some beautiful gardens. Pomodoro is a totally different concept from Carpenters, but the food is of just as high a standard.

My son also loves his pizza... well, that's my excuse anyway!!

kibrisli


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 15:20

Hi They are Cypriots. Originally from Limassol. Yes I believe the father was a carpenter in Limassol before the war. Why are you asking if their Cypriot or not?? Yes the pizza is delicious!!

fire starter


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Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 15:29

thanks guys

i'm sure our tc frind must know them as he is also a carpenter,lol.

will have to give them a try.

i was asking if they were cypriot because someone i know lives close to them and said they were turkish mainland.

it doesn't matter to me what so ever, just wanted to clarify if the info i was given was correct.

bankadan


Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
12/01/2009 10:28

Great, had a good few deliveries from there, used to use Manipeni, but seems to have gone downhill the past couple of take aways, also got more expensive. Pomodoro, tastier, cheaper and fast delivery.

kibris35


Joined: 29/10/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
12/01/2009 12:11

Went to Pomodoro over the weekend and they have built a beuatiful terrace area to the front. Really huge with massive sliding glass panels . Was very impressed. Have to say over the Uk this christmas and did not have a such a great pizza. They deserve all the rave reviews!

Aussie


Joined: 17/06/2007
Posts: 657

Message Posted:
12/01/2009 12:30

The pizza at Pomodoro is the best I have tried here and its good value with friendly service as well.



While we normally eat at more traditional Cypriot restaurants the vast majority of the time Pomodoro is well worth going to.



Aussie

Amber


Joined: 26/09/2008
Posts: 561

Message Posted:
12/01/2009 13:02

Such a shame that you can't put a posting on here with recommendations etc without getting slated. I am offended by the sickening sad brits comment.

skybluesam


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 447

Message Posted:
22/01/2009 22:37

We tried this restaurant tonight and found the food, service and hospitality first class, the owner made us feel very welcome, so all in all highly recommended.

Nick

Bigcheese


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
22/01/2009 22:56

Pizza at Pomodoro is great, but my personal favourite list is as follows:



Best Chinese - the Dragon at the Rocks Hotel (the takeaway Dragon next to Lemar Karakum is also great)

Best Indian - the Courtyard, Karakum

Best Italian - Veni Vici, Lapta

Best Fish Restaurant - Babacaka, Jasmine Court or Lagoon Kyrenia (opposite Niyazi)

Best Pizza - Mani Peni, new harbour roundabout

Best Fish and Chips - Cod Baba Karaoglanoglu

Best English Breakfast - Molly's Kyrenia

Best good value, local food - Erol's, Ozankoy

Best Sunday roast - Efendi's House, Turkish Quarter, Kyrenia

Best late night kebab - Beyti, thousand engineers street (street behind Colony Hotel street)

Best Sandwiches - Cassini opposite Lemar Karakum

Best Thai - Bo Thai, Catalkoy