your top three restaurants

dan3006


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 20:57

what are in your opinion the top three restaurants in northern cyprus based on food service and surroundings?

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 20:58

Efendi, The Dragon, Midsummer house, in no particular order. Each and every one different but sprcial, if I can add 4 No 14 xxxx

dan3006


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:14

how do i get to midsummer house from esentepe please lilli?

shayneward


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:16

the ambience has been the best for me that i have visited .good food and excellent surroundings as its near the sea

Blackbird



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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:19

Veranda, Jashans, St Tropaz.........but there are so many good ones...

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:21

dan i honestly could not answer but if you call them they will direct you. Its wonderful, tennnis courts , swimming pool and wonderful hosts. I dont think its so far for you xxxxIm sorry I do not have the number to hand. Wish I could get there more often xxxxxx

martinD41


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:23

There are too many ...and all mediocre...

Deniz1


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:23

Msg 3 Go to Catalkoy village and follow the signs its next door to the Olive tree hotel.

speedster


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:24

Ezic Premier, Al Shaeen and Alesta............Manipenni would have been on top 3 but wont be going back there after customer service we recieved last night!!!!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:28

speed i think the ones you mention are good but not the same class. ie facilities etc. There are so many to choose from its down to your taste. Thanks Deniz I am useless with directions. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

speedster


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:31

Lilli, sorry but not the same class as what?? I dont go out for a meal to play tennis!!!!

EssexPhil


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:33

Never had a bad meal at the Almond Holiday Village great selection well cooked and good service . Charcos is very nice but the menu is a bit limited , St Tropez is good but very pricey . Always good to book at the Almond as can get busy .

Blackbird



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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:35

Message 12 yes EssexPhil...The Almond is the best.................

speedster


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:36

Hello EssexPhil, can you tell me where the Almond is please

Lilli



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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:39

sorry speed food , the ones i mentioned are mainly al a carte. I just thought if you wanted to make a day off your time. Essex have to agree Almond is lovely and I love St Trop, as I said so many to choose from. . You can now have praticially every cusine . Speedy where ever you choose enjoy, its all about the ambience, company etc and Im sure you do all that x

speedster


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:44

Thanks Lilli, we are always looking for new places to try, so may give the one's you mentioned ago!!!

Lilli



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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:49

Enjoy your time love, just so sad we are closed loved to have met you xxxxx

Jetski


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:51

Lilli's missed out Silver Rocks........ totally brilliant and most nights booked to the hilt.

TheScarlets



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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 23:03

Efendi last night was fantastic, Morrelli's was excellent also first class is 14 and Dragon

dan3006


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 23:56

can anyone tell me where almond is please?

Blackbird



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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 00:03

The Almond is in Alsancak on the main road to Lapta. On the left hand side of the road. There is a big sign, turn left, and follow the short road up to the very best place in TRNC.

Have look at: http://www.almond-holidays.com/

Phone numbers are:

0090 39282 12 885

0090 39282 12 886

0090 39282 12 887

0090 39282 12 888

blade


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 11:54

Mirage, Lefkosa. Nice surroundings, nice food, great service,.

Pili, Sirinevler. Village kebab, great live music and dancing, friendly place.

Mezze, Gonyeli. Great food, good music, always a fun evening.

jacroy1


Joined: 04/08/2010
Posts: 127

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 11:59

efendi's (old quarter Girne)

14 (old quarter Girne)

Meadows (behind pia Bella)

These are our fav three

Kantara


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Posts: 661

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:08

TangotoBuddha, Ezic Peanuts, Marinero (Bogaz)....

Chelpet


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:18

Got agree with Peanuts (Ezic) great surroundings food quite palatable too, then Charcos, and the Address.

Visitor


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:23

I like Maide in Kyrenia (Best stuffed vegetables)



El Sabor in Nicosia



Bo Thai



I also think there are some really nice places on the front heading for lefke. Kebab, meze places

mrsgee


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Posts: 396

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:25

Eleanor Rigby's - Catalkoy



Missina - Karaoglanolu



Erols - Ozankoy



And for a very special evening....Bellapais Gardens in Bellapais......



OK I know that's 4...

martinev


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 320

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:49

In no particular order, my favourite 3 are:-



Midsummer House



Korenium Golf Club



Joya



In addition for a Ruby, Nosheens



Martinev

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 13:33

Efendi



All the rest are average. (well, the ones I have visited anyway)

EssexPhil


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 13:52

The Almond is just off the main road on the left as you come out of Alsancak on the way to Lapta . There is a large sign on the corner of the road you turn left into . As I said earlier best to book phone 0090 3928212885/6/7/8 .Enjoy you will return as we do .

gelin70


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 14:23

Bellapais Garden, Elenaor Rigby, Sabor in Lefkosa

Visitor


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 14:34

Message 29 abit of a sweeping statement.



I think it depends on what you like.



If you want British fare stuff like, melon and parma ham, tagliatelle, salmon, crumble etc then go to

the restaurants recommended above ie Midsummer, 14, Stonearch etc.



If you want Cypriot food. My advise get an invite to someone's home for dinner. Or try the numerous places

outside the tourist areas.



Indian try jashans or Shaheens.



Thai try Bo thai

the cat


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 14:35

Message 23 We agree, would certainly recommend Meadows.

denali2007


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 14:46

Rafters and the Buffavento are 2 favourites of ours.

Riddles


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 16:41

Efendis -food and music

Archway -food and ambience

Silver Rocks -ambience and service

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 16:44

Buffavento, Errols and Moulos

rocky


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 16:58

its all about ones tastes and who is actually cooking at the restuarant when you visit there, have been several threads on this subject its a matter of opinion and chance

EssexPhil


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 17:48

Also Sabor , near the indoor market in Lefkosa .

Millwall123


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 18:09

Can you give locations when listing please. I know some of them like Veranda, Ambiance etc but where is:-



The Dragon

St Tropez

Silver Rocks

Jashans

Joya



Many thanks

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 19:02

Efendi, Midsummer House, Dragon at the Rocks. (Lilli we share great taste



For Curry; Rafters, Al shaheen or Happy Valley.



Patina used to be great, will have to try it under the new regime sometime.





All in no particular order

barbaros


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 09:28

Kybela Bellapais



Tevetalua Alsancak



Sabor Lefkosia



Stroll Inn Karakum



Tanners Karakum



Happy Valley Catalkoy for curry East Nosheens West



Just a few of our favourites



B

dan3006


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Posts: 89

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:42

can anyone give me directions to effendi's and number 14 please

berkeh2001


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Posts: 455

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:48

maria's koruçam





hilltop başpınar ( lapta )







meze old gönyeli







musti lefkoşa









keyfi sefa karaoğlanoğlu

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:33

Ambiance (best steak ever)



Niazis./Lagoon/Mirage......same owners.....Lagoon has best fish menu.



Kervan (best fajitos)



Jashans/Punjab (best curries & Indian cuisine)



Sorry, more than 3......so much choice!!!!

zohaib


Joined: 10/05/2011
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:45

you have to go straight from esenteppe

Tatum1


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Posts: 337

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 15:13

The Levant in Karmi ............ how lovely!

breezyboy


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Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 16:28

East - Bar B

Central - Rocks main restaurant

West - Silver Rocks

EssexPhil


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Posts: 38

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 18:05

Thanks for making us think about eating at the Almond again . Went last night had the best pork chop i've had in years and my wife really enjoyed her Sea Bass .

islandgirl


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Posts: 302

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 18:49

Efendi and Archway.



After that I struggle for anything that has not at some point disappointed me.



I like the Dragon but have had better and it does not justify the money.



I have not as yet been to 14. Lunch at The House was good not been in the evening yet. Was looking forward to the International Club re-opening as that was exceptional but it seems it will not be the same.