Number 14, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
September 18, 2009 by Essential Ed
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Being invited out to dinner these days is quite a treat so it was a happy lady who agreed to try out the new a la carte Number 14 restaurant in Kyrenia, located within the old the Turkish Quarter. The local grapevine has been buzzing with good reviews of a lovely evening out in smart surroundings with a mouth-watering menu on offer. Time to try it ourselves, being suckers for posh nosh in North Cyprus! Read more
Susam Restaurant, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
August 7, 2009 by Essential Ed
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We at Essential Cyprus have been on a budget streak recently so we thought we would continue along this vibe by telling you about a special little place where you can eat cheap! Being cheap though does not mean the food is lacking in quality and as we live here we seek them out as we would be broke otherwise! Read more
Bafidi Restaurant, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
July 31, 2009 by Essential Ed
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The town of Kyrenia in North Cyprus is always a lovely location to spend a balmy summers evening, and you may find yourselves wondering about which harbour restaurant to choose from. Well, whilst the harbour is indeed a lovely location to have dinner, don’t dismiss other areas of the town. You can always have walk around the harbour to walk off that full up feeling after having eaten elsewhere. Read more
Kervan Pizza Garden, Kervansaray, North Cyprus
June 12, 2009 by Essential Ed
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If you are here on holiday in North Cyprus (or living!) and are wondering about where to go for some good value food with a great view to relax and unwind to, and take in some of the calm Mediterranean waters, then why not try and Kervan Pizza Garden. You are also likely to hear it referred to Kervan Pizza or Kervan Terrace amongst others, but we have used the name they use on their own sign outside the restaurant for originality! Read more
Mani Peni’s Pizzeria, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
May 15, 2009 by Essential Ed
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Having now eaten at this super little restaurant umpteen times over the last year or so, we thought it was high time a review was written! Mani Peni’s is a small eatery located to the east of Kyrenia town centre, on the new harbour roundabout. Take the turning to go down to the harbour and you will see it on your right hand side, just opposite the football ground. Read more
Restaurants and Dining in North Cyprus – General Overview
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
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You will be pleased to know that when eating out in North Cyprus there are a broad range of choices available in terms of cuisine and restaurant type, so broad in fact that it can be quite overwhelming at times! You can eat out at a different establishment every night of the week if that’s your preference, or eat at home with a variety of take-away and delivery services to choose from. Read more
Traditional Turkish Cypriot Restaurants in North Cyprus
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
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Traditional Turkish Cypriot cuisine is full of healthy ingredients, and if you perhaps enjoy the thought of trying lots of different dishes in small amounts then you need to visit one of the many quality Turkish Cypriot restaurants so that you can familiarise yourselves with all the culinary options available, and rest assured there are many to try! Read more
Family Friendly Restaurants in North Cyprus
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
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In this article we will try and detail some of the best eateries to take your kids to, so that you as adults can also enjoy a good meal with some beautiful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere whilst being assured that your children will be made welcome. Being a typical Mediterranean country, North Cyprus is made for eating out with young children, and as it can get so hot in the summer months late evenings will see children still out and about and eating with their parents! Read more
International and European Dining in North Cyprus
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
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With the rise in demand for more than just local fare in North Cyprus, and with those in the tourism industry seeking to boost the appeal of the island with a wider variety of offerings being made available, there are now many more eateries to try which cater for different palates and tastes. Read more
À La Carte & Posh Nosh Dining Options in North Cyprus
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
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Even though we understand that the true definition of the French term À la carte is ‘from the card,’ and that the term is generally used to suggest that a restaurant offers an open menu where individual meal choices are detailed with a separate price for each item, we are cheating slightly and using this phrase to give you our take on posh nosh in North Cyprus! Read more


