Kafkaros Tavern

Kafkaros Tavern, in business since 1986, is known for its broad menu of Cypriot, Greek, and Mediterranean dishes and its laid-back, inviting feel. With both indoor seating and shaded outdoor tables surrounded by flowers such as bougainvillaea, it draws a mix of local regulars and travellers passing between Protaras and Ayia Napa or visiting Cape Greco. The food ranges from traditional grilled meats, meze, and seafood to vegan and gluten-free options, with plenty of salads, pasta, and even burgers on offer. Portions are generous, and pricing is moderate compared to other tavernas in the region.

What makes it special

Indulge in a variety of delicious dishes such as Fish Mezze for 2, chicken kebab lunch with tender skewers and tatziki sauce.

Experience authentic local cuisine like Kleftiko lamb dish or vegan musaka paired perfectly with baklava and ice cream for dessert.

Enjoy fresh seafood meze highlighted by shrimp and mussels in creamy sauce while soaking up the cozy ambiance with Greek music.

This is a practical choice for groups or families thanks to a dedicated children’s menu and varied options for different diets. The tavern is popular as a relaxed sports bar and is easy to reach by bus, so works well even for those without a car. With seating available through the afternoon and evening, it suits casual lunches, evening meals with friends, or a filling stop after exploring Cape Greco nearby.

Guest feedback frequently highlights the atmosphere, food quality, and portion sizes.

Ello says

Book in advance for evening visits as it tends to be popular among locals and tourists alike.

Try out different meze platters made from fish or meat to get a taste of authentic Mediterranean flavors.

For seafood lovers, don't miss the opportunity to savor the rich sauces accompanying shrimp and mussels in their seafood dishes.

Reviews

Google reviews sit at 4.4 from 1,000 reviews, while Tripadvisor is at 4.7 from 1,279, so the response looks consistent across both sources. Recent comments most often mention the food, the service, and the setting.

Google
Google1,000 reviews
4.4/5
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor1,279 reviews
4.7/5

Google rating breakdown

5 stars695
4 stars150
3 stars65
2 stars26
1 star64
5/5

ellen mcl

12 May 2025from GoogleGoogle

Rustic, traditional Cypriot restaurant serving excellent food, with friendly service. On our first visit we had the Fish Mezze for 2, where we sampled dips, bread, olives, salad, mussels, prawns, sea bream, octopus, squid and fried fish and were delighted with everything! On our second visit we had chicken kebab for lunch with tender chicken skewers, salad, tatziki, pitta. Again, faultless. Advise booking in the evening as it is popular. Superb.

5/5

Gabor K

18 May 2025from GoogleGoogle

This place is a real gem! Amazing local dishes in perfect atmosphere! I had my first Kleftiko here and it was amazing! The vegan musaka is also a great option! Closing down the lunch with a baklava with ice cream on the side is just perfect

5/5

Maria Sam

28 September 2025from GoogleGoogle

We had the seafood meze at Kafkaros Tavern, and it was absolutely wonderful!It’s a charming, family-style tavern with checkered tablecloths, Greek music, and a cozy, authentic atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a true local dining experience!We’ve tried seafood meze in quite a few places, including some well-known seafood taverns, but this one really stood out as one of the best. The shrimp and mussels in creamy sauce were a highlight! The sauce was so rich and delicate, absolutely delicious.Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The bread was excellent, the portions were very generous, and the service was warm and welcoming.

5/5

Georgie Barnes

9 July 2025from GoogleGoogle

This place is incredible! We’ve been in Cyprus for 4 days and visited 5 times already, 2 of them being today for lunch and dinner. The food is always so fresh and delicious. We can’t fault the service, a special mention to the lovely waiter Andres who is very friendly and always attentive. A must visit if you’re in the area!

4/5

Ania Olszewska

7 November 2025from GoogleGoogle

Good spot for locally cousins. We stoped by for a late evening bite. They had kitchen open until 21:30. We tried chicken soup, Greek salad and garlic bread. The soup was DELICIOUS! The bread was fine but unfortunately the Greek salad was a bit disappointing - the vegetables were tasteless and there was no dressing at all.The prices are not elevated. The staff was amazing and super nice, felt a bit like home. I would give it another try as the local is famous for seafood

5/5

Mikołaj Gościniak

28 October 2025from GoogleGoogle

Food is excellent, we tried both meat dishes and fish. Company of the cats is great fun. Very good wine as well!

5/5

Mau

22 June 2025from GoogleGoogle

Very nice place, lots of flowers. The food was great. The best baklava I ever tried.

5/5

Jerry Bator

19 July 2025from GoogleGoogle

Real Greek Cypriot Tavern. Delicious Mousaka, Absolutely top. Good choice of sets. Very nice fresh fish . Worth stopping place for sure.

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