Cacio e Pepe

4.8196 Reviews#8 in Restaurants

Ah, the charming Cacio e Pepe in Paralimni – a gem that captures the essence of Italy on the sunny island of Cyprus. My first tryst with their delightful Italian fare was at a friend’s place in Paralimni. The crispy pizza and al dente handmade pasta were so memorable, I just had to find out where these culinary marvels originated. Unsurprisingly, they were the creations of Chef Antonis Attouni, whose talents in crafting unforgettable flavors I’ve admired for years.

What makes it special

Enjoy Italian-style pizza crafted with quality ingredients.

Watch as the kitchen prepares dishes through clear walls.

Satisfy your appetite with generous portion sizes.

This quaint eatery, with its focus on Delivery & Take Away due to limited seating, offers a clear, well-structured menu that immediately whets your appetite. Their array of classic Italian and gourmet salads, paninis, pizzas, handmade pastas, and calzones, accompanied by Italian wine, is a treat. Not to miss are their signature dishes: the namesake Cacio e Pepe with handmade casarecce, pecorino cheese, and black pepper, and the Spaghetti Carbonara with egg yolk and crispy pancetta – both a journey to Rome in a bite.

A notable feature of Cacio e Pepe is the option to choose your pasta type for each recipe, allowing for a personalized dining experience. The Pecorina pizza, with goat cheese, pancetta, onion, and basil, and its white counterpart (a tomato sauce-free version with mozzarella, Parmesan, prosciutto, and crispy arugula) are must-tries. The thin crust, perfectly balanced toppings, and masterful baking create a harmonious blend of flavors. And for the ultimate indulgence, the sweet pizza with chocolate praline, crumbled biscuit, strawberries, and bananas is a sinful delight.

Surprisingly affordable, the average cost of their hearty, handmade pastas and pizzas is around €8, making Cacio e Pepe a top choice for value-for-money Italian dining in Cyprus. Located at Protara 2, Paralimni, across Ayia Anna Church, the restaurant is open from 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM, offering lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Customers rave about their authentic, Napoli-style pizzas and freshly made, delicious shrimp pasta. With quick service and a lovely atmosphere, it’s a perfect stop for pizza and pasta lovers. The charming setting, amazing food, fast service, and reasonable prices make it a highly recommended Italian restaurant in Paralimni. Even their takeaway service receives high praise for prompt, friendly service and incredibly tasty food.

Cacio E Pepe Menu

Italian Cuisines: Salads, Paninis, Pizzas, Handmade Pastas, Calzones
Signature Dishes: Cacio e Pepe Pasta, Spaghetti Carbonara
Unique Offerings: Pecorina Pizza, White Pizza, Sweet Pizza with Chocolate Praline
Beverages: Italian Wines

Ello says

Preorder to minimise wait times for your meal.

Ask staff about dishes if you want classic Italian flavours.

Visit on weekdays or during quiet hours for a calmer experience.

Reviews

Google reviews sit at 4.8 from 184 reviews, while Tripadvisor is at 4.5 from 12, so the response looks consistent across both sources. Recent comments most often mention the food, the service, and the value for money.

Google
Google184 reviews
4.8/5
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor12 reviews
4.5/5

Google rating breakdown

5 stars162
4 stars13
3 stars1
2 stars1
1 star7
5/5

Oskar W

22 October 2024from GoogleGoogle

The food was fantastic, and you can really taste the quality ingredients. The prices are fair, and it’s nice that you get to watch the cooking through the transparent kitchen walls. I’m glad I got to enjoy it with my six friends. Although, If you are not a fan of carbonara with cream consider ordering something else. 😊

4/5

Radostina Tsirkova

20 August 2025from GoogleGoogle

The place looks good, the guys are nice and helpful. However, the food is so-so. Pizza is good, but not so authentic Italian. Pasta was far from the original taste and quantity was huge. For some people that might be a plus, but Italians don't do such big portions. Anyways, I wish good luck to the project.

5/5

Veronika Vasylchuk

16 August 2023from GoogleGoogle

We were walking around the city of Paralimni and accidentally found this place. Ordered a prosciutto e fungi pizza and a capricciosa pizza. We didn't have to wait long, about 10-15 minutes. The pizza is really good and big. Good service. Pizza and soft drink = 10.50€.

4/5

Liza Lawrence

6 September 2025from GoogleGoogle

we had peperoni pizza, it was delicious 🤤 Both the pizza dough and toppings were amazing. The only downside was that we had to wait 40 minutes for 3 medium sized pizzas.I would definitely recommend but preferably preorder.

5/5

Lapo Chirici

27 August 2023from GoogleGoogle

It’s not that easy to find a good Pizza place abroad. Especially if you are Italian, and of course your expectations are definitely high when we talk about food, on average. Well, this small pizza corner surprised us for the dough, for the balance of ingredients, and for the cooking. Of course the place it’s not provided with wood oven, but the final result was however definitely above the classic pizza chain you can find in the island. Strongly suggested!

5/5

Trish P

28 May 2025

Local pizza pasta joint. Tables in shop but seems more catered towards takeaways. Pizzas were delicious.

5/5

CK

19 July 2022

We are so glad we finally tried this place. Amazing pizzas for a great price and service! This has to be best pizza I’ve had on the island. We plan to return on a regular basis.

5/5

Herc World

18 April 2023

We got pizza and pasta for food delivery and the food was great. Could tell that the pizza dough was properly made; and the ingredients were high quality. Highly recommended.

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