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The attractive garden, behind this elegant Limassol mansion, is a delightful place to dine on a summer evening, and there are also four dining rooms inside, much favoured by locals in the know. The food is some of the best in the region, especially the charcoal-grilled dishes.

Something of a local legend for its combination of traditional recipes with an up-to-date twist. Game features heavily in season, and the seafood is well worth trying too.

Pasalimani, with sea views, maintains its long established reputation as one of Limassol’s best fish restaurants.

Make reservations well in advance if you want a table at Limassol’s best fish taverna.

A delightful village tavern, beside a chuckling stream that formerly drove the watermill. All the Cypriot favourites, prepared on the charcoal grill or in a traditional clay oven.

Don’t be fooled by Plaka’s unexciting appearance – it is one of the best tavernas in Pafos. Try the lavish, multi-course seafood meze .

Near the tiny fishing harbour at Lakki, this traditional fish tavern with outdoor tables has good seafood every day, as well as meze and charcoal-grilled meat dishes.

Perched above a tiny fishing harbour, this delightful restaurant serves fish, naturally, as well as excellent meze and kebabs.

A little out of town – you’ll need a car or a taxi – Kasparis is more popular with locals than visitors, which is always a good sign. Friendly and unassuming.

In the heart of the wine-making country between Pafos and the north coast, Araouzos is a gem of a restaurant that amply repays the minor trouble of getting here. The menu consists of stews, game dishes and roasts.