This is the kind of place that makes you want to go back to other reviews elsewhere and bump their 5 stars down to 4. This was something exceptional. I’ve been in Cyprus 17 years and eaten and countless venues, and this has entered by top 5 dining experiences. I was brought her by my Cypriot brother in law and his Swedish partner who insisted I would be impressed. I mention this as my bar was pre-set quite high. They ^did not^ disappoint. I was gobsmacked!

The welcome at the entry was lovely (in Cyprus often you feel like scum if a place is popular by the door guard). We were swiftly and with a welcome smile taken to our table (tip: when booking ask for the view tables on the balcony - oh, and book 2-3 days in advance to avoid disappointment). We began with a cocktail as we were thirsty. Wow! I got the ‘unconditional’ with amaretto, fresh passion fruit, lemon and the Greek spirit Majuni. Incredible!

We then settled in for our meat meze (you can choose between a meat, vegetarian and vegan meze). I’ve had hundreds of meze meals in Cyprus, and this was a real treat! They play with local flavours and techniques to deliver Cypriot traditional food with a modern, yet non invasive, innovative twist (if that makes sense?!). The tyrokafteri dip was to die for with its caramelised peanuts and sesame topping complementing the tangy whipped cream cheese. The bulgur and beetroot bowl was yummy and the chickpeas with tahini was refreshing. Their tzantziki was true to form.

Their fresh baked potatoes, my grandmother will be upset to hear me say this, but they may just have been the best I’ve ever had in Cyprus. I salivate for more! The salad was traditional with carob molasses and anari, a perfect mix and not too much to go wasted. Just right. Clearly the chefs have chosen the loukanika (sausages) and lountza (smoked ham) because they were undoubtably the best quality possible. Tasted as if you were in the meat smoking room with it! The halloumi, well, halloumi is halloumi - it is always a winner.

Then the main event. Pork souvla and pork souvlaki, and chicken gyro (doner). They were complemented with herbs and the souvla even had a grape must and mustard drizzle to enhance the flavour! Just amazing. We finalized the food trip with mushrooms in sauce - and whatever it was, was clearly magic as I even drank the sauce!

The staff are marvelous. They are all friendly, attentive, careful and knowledgeable. They spoke Greek and English well and they seemed to be very happy to work there. They were kind and fun with my daughter who came along. She mentioned she wanted the passion fruit in my cocktail so they brought her a passion fruit as a gift. So sweet!

The venue itself. Gorgeous! A spectacular view, a delightful vine growing and shading the balcony, a tasteful and classy interior and fresh air all round. It’s right in the old town so a pre or post dinner walk is ideal.

Will return and bring locals and tourists alike to experience this gem of a joint! Thank you folks!