New Restaurants in Cyprus Worth Trying in 2026

The new restaurants in Cyprus most worth a booking right now are Oris, the open-fire restaurant at Trilogy Limassol, Acane in Parekklisia and Sumosan in Nicosia, with a cluster of new openings in and around Paphos old town. Below is our own short list of seven places that opened in 2025 or 2026, grouped by area, with what each is like, what it costs and how to book.

Our own picks, checked in October 2026. Opening days and hours change, especially in winter, so check before you go. Know a great place we've missed? Tell us.

Which new restaurants opened in Limassol?

Oris, Trilogy Limassol Seafront

Oris opened in 2025 at Trilogy Limassol Seafront on 28th October Avenue, and in its first year won the New Arrival award at the Cyprus Eating Awards (February 2026). It is also on the WiZ 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. The kitchen, led by chef Athinagoras Kostakos, cooks meat and seafood over open fire for sharing, alongside raw dishes, and the cocktails come from the team of The Clumsies, the Athens bar. Expect a dressed-up evening rather than a quick dinner.

Booking: online from its website or on 25 747878. Open Tuesday to Sunday evenings, kitchen until 23:00. Instagram: @oris_limassol. It is on the seafront, so a walk along the promenade before dinner is easy.

Acane, Parekklisia

Acane opened in January 2025 on Amathountos Avenue, east of the town, from the team behind Dionysus Mansion. The menu brings Mexican and Peruvian ideas together with Cypriot ingredients: steaks and cuts from an open parrilla grill, ceviche and other raw dishes, and a sharing set menu. It is on the WiZ 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list and has a strong wine list. Booking: 25 353536; dinner only.

Which new restaurants opened in Nicosia?

Sumosan, The Landmark Nicosia

Sumosan opened with The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, on Makarios Avenue, when the hotel opened on 2 December 2025. It is the first Cyprus outpost of the international Japanese brand, with dishes such as miso black cod, sashimi and wasabi prawns. In September 2026 prices ranged widely, with starters from €6.50 and premium mains up to about €97, so it sits firmly at €€€. Smart casual dress. Booking: through the hotel's dining page (SevenRooms) or on 22 653500; open Tuesday to Sunday evenings.

For more on the capital's scene, see our Nicosia hub.

Which new restaurants opened in Paphos?

Paphos had a busy couple of years for openings, especially in the old town (Ktima). Our full Paphos restaurant guide covers the established names; these are the newcomers.

Ethos Vin, old town

On Kosta Karnavalou Street, Ethos Vin celebrated its first anniversary in mid-2026. It is a wine and cocktail restaurant with modern Mediterranean sharing plates, from beef carpaccio and burrata to pinsa and sea bass, and live music on some evenings. In June 2026 small plates started at €16 and mains at €22. Booking: essential, on 26 933000; evenings only.

Santerra Restrobar, old town

The newest place on our list: Santerra opened in late August 2026 on Ayios Theodoros Street, in the former Let Them Eat Cake building. It serves Balkan and Eastern European comfort food, such as Olivier salad, schnitzel, stuffed cabbage, goulash and borscht, in a courtyard or an air-conditioned bar. Prices are friendly: starters from €8 and mains from €12 in September 2026. Booking: advised, on 26 274002; open Tuesday to Sunday from noon.

Sense by the Sea, Kissonerga

A beachfront restaurant at Potima Bay, north of Paphos, which opened in summer 2025 and marked its first anniversary in July 2026. It is open all day, from brunch (from €9) through burgers, pasta, pizza and sushi to crêpes, with mains from about €17. Sunbeds cost €10 a day and food can be brought to them, which makes it an easy family beach day. Booking: on 26 621200 if you want a seafront table. A note: it appeared as "Sense by the Beach" before opening and was reviewed as Sense by the Sea.

My German Doener, Emba

A casual stop on Ayiou Stefanou Road in Emba that opened in late 2025. It makes German-style döner, wraps and bowls with German bread and draught beer, and there is a vegetarian version. Döners start at €10. No booking needed; it is open daily from noon to 20:00, so think lunch or an early dinner.

What about Larnaca and Ayia Napa?

The tavernas in our souvlaki and souvla guide and farm-to-table guide cover both areas.

How to try a new restaurant without disappointment

1. Give it a few weeks. Menus and service settle after the first month or two; opening-week reviews can be generous or harsh.
2. Check the current hours. New places change opening days often. Look at their own website or Instagram the day you go.
3. Book midweek. Tuesday to Thursday is easier to get into and kitchens are calmer.
4. Ask about set menus. Upscale openings such as Oris and Acane often have sharing menus that are better value than ordering à la carte.
5. Tell them about diets when you book. Vegetarian and allergy requests are easier with notice.
6. Plan the drive. If you are drinking, use a taxi or ride app; our guide to useful apps in Cyprus lists them.

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