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50TL meal and a drink for 2 – Punjab Indian & European Restaurant
I decided to try Sunday lunch for a change, accompanied by my partner and 4 friends. I wondered what Punjab’s 17TL 2-course meal was like so we set off to Lapta to try it out. We had been warned to book and when we arrived we could see why; there were very few free... »
50TL meal and a drink for 2 – ManiPeni Pizzeria, Girne
I went to this restaurant at the recommendation of a friend who accompanied me and my partner along with his own partner. The restaurant has that American Diner feel, with photos of celebrities on the wall and even on the placemats. The whole effect is not at all “naff” and the environment is spacious... »
50TL meal and drink for 2 – Green Valley Restaurant, Alsancak
My visit to the Green Valley Restaurant in Alsancak was in response to being told that they had started their ‘winter menus’. So, along with 4 friends, I entered the restaurant to the welcome of a roaring log fire. The first pleasant surprise of the evening was to discover that Wednesday night’s menu was... »
50TL meal & drink for 2 – Kervan Terrace Restaurant & Bar
I visited Kervan Terrace mainly because I had been recommended the Mexican fajitas they serve. Being winter, the customers were gathered in a small but cosy bar which made socialising unavoidable and quite welcome. There were quite a few Brits there when we visited and a small number of locals. The atmosphere was friendly... »
50TL meal & drink for 2 – Zeki’s Cafe and Bar, Lapta
Hakan Aslihan and Nicky Paterson opened Zeki’s Cafe and Bar only last week and so I visited it to see if the rumours about the excellent food were true. The bar was busy and the customers were very friendly and seemed very happy to be there. This may appear to be a silly comment... »
50TL meal & drink for 2 – Dolphin Restaurant and Cafe, Alsancak
Although Dolphin is more of a cafe than a restaurant, and the outside tables look out on the main road in Alsancak, the atmosphere was friendly and had the feel of a family affair. We ordered our drinks, Efes (4TL) for my partner and a brandy sour (6TL) for myself and they were quickly... »
50TL meal & drink for 2 – Cafe Dukkan, Girne
I used to visit Café Dükkan regularly a few years ago because of the value for money, delicious food. I decided to see how time has changed this establishment which has the air of a Parisian café without being too close to the main road. The décor is imaginative and gives the place an... »
Levant Bistro, Karmi – now that’s what I call customer service!
It all started with a Cyprus44 bulletin board comment: “Went to Karmi today with friends, what a lovely quaint village, one could just as easily be in a village in Kent or Yorkshire. Called at an eatery for a coffee, was delicious(Cappuchino) in small cup and a piece of cake for 3 persons, then we... »
50TL meal & drink for 2 – Back in Time Cafe Bar, Girne
We decided to try the Mike and Trish’s Back in Time Cafe Bar 2-1 deal, available throughout October 12-2pm Monday to Friday. Our first impression was of their friendliness and willingness to chat even though they were obviously busy. We were stunned by the value for money and the view over the Mediterranean, and... »
50TL meal & drink for 2 – Dostlar Restaurant
The idea of these restaurant reviews is to see in how may local restaurants you can purchase a meal for two plus drinks for 50TL or less. In most cases this would be for a single course and drink, but not the cheapest on the menu. Dostlar restaurant is situated between Karaoğlanoğlu and Alsancak (see... »
