Rusty Pelican Restaurant in Famagusta - Absolutely fantastic

Dalek


Joined: 21/08/2007
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
29/09/2007 22:40

I must let you know of a restaurant I have discovered in Famagusta, some of you may well be aware of it, it is called the Rusty Pelican, it is spotlessly clean and the food is very very reasonable with large helpings, our table of four had five beers and one soft drink, I had a mixed chinese dish with noodles and rice, my wife had mixed Turkish style kebab with salad, rice and chips and our friends both had their home made lasagne total bill 73tl and it was some feed. it is across the road from Deniz plaza next to Electrokur.

We have absolutely no connection with this place but it is really a great place to try if in the area, has anyone else eaten there ?? I would be pleased to hear other people's comments

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
29/09/2007 23:23

One of our favourites, especially the mixed fahita's severed on sizzling skillet, fantastic!only 15YTL. If your in famagusta again try Genko in Old City even better, bit dearer but al la carte and excellent value.

Regards

P

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
30/09/2007 04:02

guys

if you are talking about best food in famagusta and you want typical turkish food and quite reasonable prices it has to be the resturant just before you get to rusty pelican on the big roundabout where the big mosque is directlly opposite is the resturant sorry forgot name ill post it when i remember

also tikabasa resturant they are located on the right just before the emu uni going torwards the salamis road they do all kinds of food very nice and mid priced

Dalek


Joined: 21/08/2007
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
30/09/2007 08:04

Hi all, and ukturk, I dont think it's about BEST food, everyone has differing opinions on this subject but I was amazed about the variety and choices in the 'Pelican' there are many good restaurants who specialise in certain foods eg. 'Turkish', the Pelican offers Turkish Cypriot, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Yankee style burgers, european style steaks etc, etc, what a choice for us and nearly all at prices around 10 - 18 ytl. and it was soooo clean, everyone who worked in the servery areas was wearing the proper head protection and throwaway latex gloves, something which is a rare sight.

I will most certainly try Genko in the old city Pilgrim, is it easy to find ?? we might go there on Monday as we are going to look at a car we have our eye on

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
30/09/2007 14:10

yeah dalek you are right rusty pelican is very clean and got good choice of food and quite cheap and good quality but im sorry to say thou i dont only go to a resturant because its clean and they wear all the right materials i go to a resturant because of the main reason their Food (burger city has got all the right gear and is tidy and clean but i wont eat in their) you are right it is a personal choice and i was just giving my view on other nice resturants to my fellow posters

p.s genko serves very good food a little bit on the expensive side but top quality!!!

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
30/09/2007 14:33

Dalek, genko next to mosque in a square, old ottoman palace, dome ceiling, great candle light dinner venue and good for lunch, try chocolate or peach mousse presentation amazing.

enjoy

p

Dalek


Joined: 21/08/2007
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
30/09/2007 21:35

Thanks Pilgrim,

Drooling already, Genko is on my list

Dalek


Joined: 21/08/2007
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
04/10/2007 08:29

Hi Guys

Yep you were right pilgrim, we went to Genko, very nice place great food and service, but not where I would go regular, more upmarket than Pelican, still think Pelican is great and went back there and tried your Fajita's, once again you were right - superb !!

Marvo


Joined: 30/04/2007
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
04/10/2007 12:32

Those recommendations were well worth reading but don't fancy travelling to Famagusta for a meal.

What about somewhere more local to Alsancak, within walking distance. I would just hate to be sitting having a nice meal and a few drinks, and the thought of my carbon footprint ruining my night.

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
04/10/2007 13:34

Apologies Marvo, but reccomendation was directed at dalek who as in Famagusta area. Try '5mile' Alsansak for dinner excellent.

regards

p

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
04/10/2007 14:42

marvo

i personally dont know a lot of resturants in alsancak but i do know that the cod-baba in alsancak do a mean fish and chips

give them a try

Bowman


Joined: 02/05/2007
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
04/10/2007 16:19

cafe Fast or Fast Food, something like that. Anyway it is opposite Cenap in Alsancak. Fantastic and cheap local cuisine. Cenap is great for a full meze!

Wendywoo


Joined: 13/03/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
14/03/2008 01:16

I am trying to get in touch with the Rusty Pelican I live in Kent and the people who own the Rusty are old friends of ours we would love to get in touch with them, we cant find the phone number hope you can help, kind regards

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
14/03/2008 14:35

Hi Wendywoo

be going to see steve first week of april,

will email number to you.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
14/03/2008 15:19

If you want to sample local food in Famagusta I can recommend two places.

1. In the old town, the walled city, I name is PANERI oar something like that. From the main square where the big church converted into mosque is walk west and bear left. Pass the Cooperative Central Bank and keep walking westward. It is on your left, a small but very cute place.



2. Can't remember the name but just after the Friday vegetable market.

ismet