Where to Eat in Limassol by Area and Budget

Summarise this page 5 key points · 1 minute

Our Limassol picks at a glanceA dash means no priced menu is published; check the restaurant's site before you go.
Where to eat in Limassol old townThe streets between the castle, Agiou Andreou and Saripolou Square are the most atmospheric part of Limassol for dinner, with restored stone houses and small courtyards.
Where to eat at the Old Port and Limassol MarinaThe Old Port and the Marina sit side by side, so you can walk along the water before or after dinner.
Where to eat on the Limassol seafront and in Agios TychonasEast of the centre, the seafront runs past the Limassol Nautical Club and the Germasogeia tourist area to Agios Tychonas, where most of the big hotels are.
Practical tips for eating out in LimassolLunch runs from about 13:00, and dinner tables fill from 20:30 onwards, especially at weekends.

Quick answer

The best areas to eat in Limassol are the old town around the castle, the Old Port and Limassol Marina, and the seafront east towards Germasogeia and Agios Tychonas. For a budget meal try Thymari for souvlaki and pitta; for a classic meze, Meze Taverna in the old town; for fish, Pyxida at the Marina or The Fat Fish on the seafront; and for a special night, Alley, Dionysus Mansion or Ristorante Locatelli. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner, and plan parking in the old town.

Old town: Meze Taverna for a traditional meze, Alley for seasonal sharing plates and Dionysus Mansion for Cypriot wines in a courtyard.
Old Port and Marina: Thymari for cheap souvlaki until late, Pyxida for fish and Jamie Oliver Kitchen for an easy family meal.
Seafront and Agios Tychonas: The Fat Fish at the Limassol Nautical Club and Ristorante Locatelli at the Amara for a special occasion.
Most of these restaurants book online; Friday and Saturday evenings fill first.
Meze Taverna's menu shows a vegetarian meze, and Locatelli marks vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Limassol eats out more than any other town in Cyprus, and the choice can feel endless when you first arrive. The quickest way to find your feet is to think in areas: the old town around the castle for character, the Old Port and Limassol Marina for a waterside table, and the long seafront east towards Germasogeia and Agios Tychonas for fish and hotel dining. Below is our own pick of eight restaurants across those areas and budgets, plus the practical bits: booking, parking, families and vegetarian options.

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.

Our Limassol picks at a glance

Restaurant	Area	Type	Budget	Link
Meze Taverna	Old town	Traditional meze taverna	€€	mezetaverna.com
Alley	Old town	Seasonal sharing plates	—	alleylimassol.com
Dionysus Mansion	Old town	Modern Greek-Cypriot, wine	—	dionysusmansion.com
Thymari	Old Port, Germasogeia, Griva Digeni	Souvlaki and grills	—	thymari.eu
Pyxida Fish Tavern	Limassol Marina	Fish taverna	€€	pyxidafishtavern.com
Jamie Oliver Kitchen	Limassol Marina	Casual, family-friendly	—	jamieoliverkitchen.com.cy
The Fat Fish	Seafront, Limassol Nautical Club	Seafood and grill	€€	thefatfish.net
Ristorante Locatelli	Amara hotel, Agios Tychonas	Italian fine dining	€€€	amarahotel.com

A dash means no priced menu is published; check the restaurant's site before you go.

Where to eat in Limassol old town

The streets between the castle, Agiou Andreou and Saripolou Square are the most atmospheric part of Limassol for dinner, with restored stone houses and small courtyards. Weeknights are relaxed; Friday and Saturday get busy from about 21:00. Read our old town area guide and Saripolou Square guide for the neighbourhood.

Meze Taverna: the classic meze

Meze Taverna on Agiou Andreou Street is a good first meze in Limassol. Its menu offers a meat, fish or vegetarian meze for a minimum of two people (from €23 to €27 a head on the current menu), as well as home-style dishes such as kleftiko, stifado and moussaka. It lists allergens and gluten-free options, and there is no live music, so you can talk. It opens Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sunday. Book online through its website or by phone. Instagram: @meze_taverna_restaurant_cyprus.

Alley, on Tositsa Street, is a small chef-led restaurant whose Mediterranean menu changes with the season and is made for sharing. It was on the WiZ 50 Best Restaurants list announced in January 2026, and there are vegan and vegetarian options. Dinner starts at 18:00; book by text or WhatsApp on the number on its website. Instagram: @alleylimassol.

Dionysus Mansion: Cypriot wine in a courtyard

Dionysus Mansion occupies a restored mansion with a courtyard, serving modern Greek-Cypriot cooking and a long list of local wines chosen by its owner, a sommelier. It opens for lunch and dinner on weekdays and for dinner at weekends, and has a private room for 8 to 12 guests. Book through the reservations page on its website. Instagram: @dionysusmansion.

Parking: street spaces in the old town are scarce and often residents-only. Use a paid car park near the Old Port or the castle and walk.

Where to eat at the Old Port and Limassol Marina

The Old Port and the Marina sit side by side, so you can walk along the water before or after dinner. The Marina has its own car park, and its quays are flat and pedestrian, which makes it easy with buggies or older relatives. See our Limassol Marina area guide.

Thymari: cheap eats until late

Thymari is our pick for a quick, low-cost meal: souvlaki, pitta, kebab and grills, with vegetarian options on the menu. Its Old Port branch is on Syntagma Square at the entrance to the port, with others in the Germasogeia tourist area and on Griva Digeni Avenue. In March 2026 it was open daily until 03:00, which makes it handy after a late film or a night out. No booking needed. Instagram: @thymari_restaurants.

Pyxida Fish Tavern: fish at the Marina

Pyxida is a Cypriot fish-taverna group with branches in Nicosia and at Limassol Marina. Expect the daily catch, a specials board and a Greek-style seafood menu; the Limassol specials page shows most dishes at around €18 to €20, with octopus at €30 and pulses from €5. It opens daily for lunch and dinner. Book through its online reservations page or by phone. Instagram: @pyxidafishtavern.

Jamie Oliver Kitchen: easy with children

Jamie Oliver Kitchen at the Marina opens from 09:30, so it works for a late breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. It has a separate children's menu, marks vegetarian dishes with a (V), and takes bookings online through Eat App. Instagram: @jamieoliverkitchen_cy.

Where to eat on the Limassol seafront and in Agios Tychonas

East of the centre, the seafront runs past the Limassol Nautical Club and the Germasogeia tourist area to Agios Tychonas, where most of the big hotels are. You will need a car or a taxi for the far end; the seafront promenade is lovely for a walk before dinner.

The Fat Fish: seafood on the beach

The Fat Fish is on the ground floor of the Limassol Nautical Club, right on the beach. It focuses on seafood but also serves prime meats, and keeps a list of more than 250 wines. Its menu shows starters from about €7.50 to €12 and mains such as seafood orzotto at €27. It opens daily for lunch and dinner, and you can book up to ten people through OpenTable on its website.

Ristorante Locatelli: Italian for a special night

Ristorante Locatelli, at the Amara hotel in Agios Tychonas, is the Limassol restaurant of Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli and was on the WiZ 50 Best list announced in January 2026. Homemade pasta is the draw, the menu marks vegetarian and vegan dishes, and there is live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. It opens for dinner Wednesday to Saturday only; book through SevenRooms. Dress is smart casual, and children are welcome if they stay seated with an adult. The hotel's Instagram is @amarahotelcy.

More special-occasion options on this stretch, including Sera and Seasons Oriental at the Four Seasons and Acane in Parekklisia, are in our award-winning restaurants guide. Our Agios Tychonas guide covers living in the area.

Practical tips for eating out in Limassol

When to go

Cypriots eat late. Lunch runs from about 13:00, and dinner tables fill from 20:30 onwards, especially at weekends. If you want a quiet table or have young children, book for 19:00 or 19:30.

How to book

Most places on this list take online bookings through their own website, OpenTable, SevenRooms or Eat App. Smaller restaurants often answer faster on WhatsApp. For Friday and Saturday, book a few days ahead; for public holidays and big events such as the Limassol Carnival and the wine festival, book earlier.

Vegetarians and allergies

Vegetarian food is easy in Limassol. A traditional meze has plenty of meat-free dishes, and Meze Taverna offers a full vegetarian meze. Tell the restaurant about allergies when you book, not when you arrive.

Getting there and home

Limassol has no metro, and parking in the centre is tight in the evening. Taxis and ride-hailing apps work well along the seafront. If you plan to drink, leave the car at home. Our guide to getting around Limassol without a car has the options.

Takeaway nights

If you would rather eat at home, many Limassol restaurants deliver through the main apps; see food delivery in Cyprus.

Recommended for this guide

Contains affiliate links

Tours & activities

GetYourGuide Skip-the-line tickets, day trips and guided tours, usually with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. See things to do in Limassol, Cyprus Flights & car hire

Discover Cars Compare car hire from local and international companies at Larnaca and Paphos airports. Compare car hire Flights & car hire

GetRentacar Rent a car directly from local rental companies, with the price and conditions shown before you book. Find a rental car

Frequently asked questions

Where should I eat in Limassol for traditional Cypriot food?

In the old town, Meze Taverna on Agiou Andreou Street serves meat, fish and vegetarian meze plus home-style dishes such as kleftiko and stifado. Dionysus Mansion offers a modern take on Greek-Cypriot cooking with local wines.

What is a cheap place to eat in Limassol?

Thymari serves souvlaki, pitta and grills at the entrance to the Old Port, in the Germasogeia tourist area and on Griva Digeni Avenue, and opens until late. It is a walk-in place, ideal for a quick meal.

Where is the best seafood in Limassol?

Pyxida Fish Tavern at Limassol Marina has a daily catch and a specials board, and The Fat Fish on the beach at the Limassol Nautical Club pairs seafood with a long wine list. Limanaki at the Amathus Beach Hotel is a summer-only option.

Are Limassol restaurants family-friendly?

Most are. Jamie Oliver Kitchen at the Marina has a children's menu and opens from breakfast, and the Marina's pedestrian quays make it easy with buggies. Fine-dining rooms may limit young children to early evening.

Where do you park to eat in Limassol old town?

Street parking is scarce. Use a paid car park near the Old Port or the castle and walk the last few minutes; Limassol Marina has its own car park.

Useful links

Meze Taverna, old townOnline booking; Instagram @meze_taverna_restaurant_cyprus
Alley, old townBooking by text or WhatsApp
Dionysus Mansion – reservations
Thymari – locations
Pyxida Fish Tavern, Limassol Marina
Jamie Oliver Kitchen, Limassol Marina – book a table
The Fat Fish – reserve a table
Ristorante Locatelli, Amara – reservations

Sources (11)