Cuisine

Cuisine in Cyprus

Cypriot cuisine is a delicious mix of Mediterranean flavors with Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern influences. Signature dishes include:

Meze: A feast of small dishes, including dips, grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables.
Halloumi: The famous semi-hard cheese that is often grilled or fried.
Souvla: Large chunks of meat (lamb, pork, or chicken) slow-cooked over charcoal.
Sheftalia: A Cypriot sausage made of minced pork or lamb wrapped in caul fat.
Kleftiko: Slow-cooked lamb, infused with herbs and wrapped in parchment.
Loukoumades & Baklava: Popular sweet treats, often drizzled with honey and nuts.
Local wines, such as the ancient Commandaria, and the anise-flavored spirit Zivania, are must-tries for those who enjoy a drink.