Places to eat in Kyrenia Girne

The culinary culture of Cyprus is very rich. Kyrenia cuisine also has features from Mediterranean and Cyprus cuisine. The dishes in Kyrenia cuisine are not very heavy. Olive oil dishes, salads, herbs and vegetable dishes are predominant.
In the local cuisine of Kyrenia, you can find different but beautiful flavors such as halloumi pastry, mücendra pilaf, peach kebab, Cyprus Cognac, rose water with almonds, zivaniya, samarella, pirohu, false dolma, bumbar, molohiya, shish kebab, çakistes, aliç jam and halloumi cheese.
You can also enjoy fresh seasonal fish against the sunset at the fish restaurants located at the harbor in Kyrenia. You can taste olive oil appetizers and various seafood.
You can also find toast, flatbread, kebabs, pita bread, lahmacun and grilled meat products or meatballs. You can taste home-cooked meals in restaurants that serve home-cooked food.

A Morning Full of Flavor in Kyrenia: Restaurants and Breakfast Places

1. Sarayönü Breakfast Hall: Sarayönü Kahvaltı Salonu, which is very close to the center of Kyrenia, offers a traditional breakfast experience. Sarayönü offers a menu with traces of Cyprus and Turkish cuisine, while offering a warm atmosphere to its guests. This place, which resembles the kitchen of your home, is especially successful in local breakfast dishes.

2. Cyprus Coffee House: Blended with the historical texture of Kyrenia, Kıbrıs Kahvesi Evi is a great stop for coffee lovers. Homemade jams, fresh cheese varieties and Cyprus-specific flavors on the breakfast menu make the morning hours special. While the place offers local flavors, Cypriot coffee is also expertly prepared. 

3. Café de la Paix: With one of the most beautiful views of Kyrenia, Café de la Paix is one of the rare places that combine breakfast with the view. It draws attention with its Mediterranean view. The breakfast menu, prepared with olives, cheese varieties, olive oil dishes and fresh bread, delights both the eyes and the palate. Also, with its cozy atmosphere where you can sit and have a long breakfast, Café de la Paix can be one of your favorite places in Kyrenia.

4. Zeytin Durağı: Zeytin Durağı stands out especially with its organic breakfast options. Here, fresh butter, organic jams, local cheeses and fresh bread invite you to a natural and healthy morning. The place not only offers a delicious breakfast, but also the opportunity to have breakfast in the shade of local olive trees.

5. Mimoza Cafe: Located in a great location on the Kyrenia coast. You can have your breakfast with fresh breakfast foods, homemade flavors and local olive oils accompanied by the soft Mediterranean wind and sea view. Mimoza Café, which adds touches of traditional Cypriot cuisine to breakfast, offers both local and Mediterranean flavors together.

6. Küçük Bahçe: One of the most popular local places in Kyrenia, Küçük Bahçe is ideal for those who want to have breakfast in a natural atmosphere. The breakfast menu, prepared with fresh herbs, olive oils, organic jams and fresh cheese varieties unique to Cyprus, makes your morning delicious and healthy. You can also have breakfast in the cozy garden of the place and start your day with a calm start in the air with plenty of oxygen. It draws attention especially with local products and organic ingredients.

7. Güvercinlik Restaurant: Güvercinlik Restaurant is one of the most popular breakfast spots in Kyrenia. It is highly appreciated for its traditional Cypriot breakfast and menu prepared with organic products. With both outdoor seating and indoor options, the place offers a very cozy and intimate atmosphere. This place is especially famous for its fresh bread and village butter. If you are ever in Kyrenia, it is an ideal stop for a breakfast break.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Kyrenia Hotels page.