We enjoyed Cypriot, delicious dishes in a tavern located in Ayia Napa

And we want to share with you our images, tastes and overall experience

Welcomed with warm atmosphere, we sat on the spacious balcony of Raphael's Restaurant Tavern. The space is decorated with soft colours and wood, checkered green tablecloths and greenery all around.

It is located in the heart of Ayia Napa and every summer it becomes a magnet for locals and tourists looking for great taste, quality and good prices.

You will find a bell at the entrance of Raphael's Restaurant Tavern, inviting you to ring it if you have experienced a good meal and hospitality. We RANG the bell!

The menu is rich in Cypriot dishes such as ofto kleftiko, koupepia, afelia, meatballs, souvlaki and various other options. You will find delicious seafood options, as well as Mediterranean, European and Greek cuisine.

In fact, something unique to Raphael's Restaurant Tavern, it has several options of vegetarian dishes from Cypriot cuisine and gluten-free dishes.

We started with salad, halloumi, olives and dips and our main courses included a variety of meats: souvlaki, sieftalies, pork chops, pork pancetta, basturma sausage and halloumi. And because we are foodies, we ordered extra portions of Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves), meatballs and an extra portion of chicken.

Next time we visit, we would like to try some of the steaks and seafood dishes as the aromas from the table next to us was captivating. 

And because we can't leave without trying their desserts, we ordered the sweet of the day. It was just what we needed to end our visit nicely.

It is one of those restaurants that you can describe as "simple and nice".

At Raphael's Restaurant Tavern we enjoyed delicious dishes that include all of the aromas of Cyprus and take you on a journey into traditional Cypriot homes and Sunday dinners, with a friendly service in a welcoming environment.

We have been very pleased with the food we tried and the service. As mentioned above, we rang the bell on our way out and will definitely be visiting again!
 

(96926605) Archbishop Makariou III, Ayia Napa
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