When a business lunch calls for good food, the right setting and enough time for a meaningful conversation, choosing the right restaurant can make a difference.
Nicosia has plenty of options for a business lunch, whether it is an important professional meeting or a more relaxed gathering with colleagues.
Here are 12 restaurants in the capital that combine a professional setting with a strong dining experience.
Scale
Scale sits in the heart of Nicosia, close to Eleftheria Square, with views towards the capital’s medieval walls. Located at MAP Boutique Hotel, the restaurant has developed a distinctive identity in a contemporary and sophisticated setting without the formality often associated with fine dining.
Its cuisine begins with modern Mediterranean cooking under chef Athinagoras Kostakos and extends to Naples through the SCALE Chapters concept. The first chapter brings Neapolitan chef Francesco Granata to the kitchen, with flavours from southern Italy.
Highlights include the award-winning Bufalina pizza, linguine alla Nerano, prawn giouvetsi (orzo casserol), burrata with wild mushrooms and a refreshing lemon and mango dessert. The chef’s smoked tarama is another standout.
Guests can also combine dishes from both culinary concepts for a more varied meal.
15 Stasinou Avenue, Nicosia.
Tel. 22 444440.
Beba
Beba offers a lunch setting centred around a welcoming courtyard, attentive service and a menu combining Greek and Cypriot flavours, with an emphasis on seasonality and quality ingredients.
Its lunch menu includes legumes, seafood, grilled dishes, okra stew (yahni), Iberico pork chops, oven-baked chicken with aubergines, cod fillet, lobster pasta and ribeye, alongside daily specials based on market availability.
Seasonal highlights include Farmakas tomatoes and cucumbers, stuffed courgette flowers with katiki Domokou cheese and wild purslane. Desserts include anarokrema and mahalepi with rose ice cream.
Pindarou 2A, B, C, Nicosia.
Tel. 22 252626.
Reserva 52 Lounge
Reserva 52 Lounge, on the ground floor of Labs Tower in central Nicosia, is an all-day venue combining coffee, brunch, Mediterranean dishes, after-work drinks and a more refined dinner experience.
The restaurant follows a fine-comfort-dining approach in the evening and also features a cigar lounge and spaces suitable for gatherings. Its location and all-day format make it adaptable to different types of professional meetings. The venue is currently described as offering Mediterranean cuisine based on local ingredients and seasonality.
4 Foti Pitta, ground floor, Labs Tower, Nicosia.
Tel. 22 212505.
Pyxida
Pyxida is one of Nicosia’s established seafood restaurants, with almost two decades of presence in the capital.
Following a recent renovation, the restaurant retains its welcoming atmosphere in a brighter, more contemporary setting, with indoor seating, a covered courtyard and an outdoor terrace.
The menu focuses on fresh ingredients and seafood, ranging from traditional Cypriot starters and fresh sashimi to slow-cooked cuttlefish, octopus with Commandaria and fava, prawn orzo with feta and fresh red mullet.
Traditional options include black-eyed peas and broad beans with artichokes, while the galaktoboureko is among the dessert highlights.
5 Menandrou, 1066 Nicosia.
Tel. 22 445636.
Pantopoleio – Kali Orexi
Pantopoleio – Kali Orexi combines authentic Greek cuisine with a more contemporary Mediterranean approach in a warm and welcoming setting.
The menu changes regularly, with an emphasis on seasonality, quality and flavour. Dishes include cod meatballs, grilled octopus with fava and chicken tart, maintaining Greek influences while taking a modern approach to Mediterranean cooking.
38 Metochiou, Nicosia.
Tel. 99 075151.
Henry’s by Columbia
Henry’s by Columbia in central Nicosia combines contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with an elegant urban setting.
Its focus on quality ingredients, careful presentation and discreet service makes it suitable for business lunches, meetings with colleagues or a quality midday break.
30B Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Nicosia.
Tel. 22 351111.
Geysikleous 62
Geysikleous 62 offers warm hospitality, a family atmosphere and traditional Cypriot and Greek cuisine.
Its covered terrace and wooden interior create a relaxed setting for lunch. The menu includes dishes such as gigantes plaki, octopus with fava, courgette fritters, lamb chops, moussaka croquettes, orzo with prawns and squid, kolokasi with pork and pork tenderloin with Commandaria sauce and mash.
Desserts include galaktoboureko and orange pie with ice cream.
62 Perikleous, Strovolos, Nicosia.
Tel. 70 001980.
Pralina Experience
Pralina Experience has entered a new phase with a refreshed menu focused on contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
Its approach centres on land, fire and water, seasonality and quality ingredients. The menu includes creations such as lamb tartare with Cypriot capers, pappardelle with slow-cooked beef, red prawn carpaccio and Corfiot bourdetto, alongside Wagyu and Iberico cuts.
The restaurant also retains an Asian influence through its signature sushi selection, while desserts include ricotta millefeuille, matcha tiramisu and pavlova with fresh berries.
31 Stasikratous, 1065 Nicosia.
Tel. 22 665588.
Ethimo
Ethimo is another option for lunch in Nicosia, combining traditional Cypriot and Greek flavours with a more contemporary approach.
Its elegant but warm setting works for a lunch break with colleagues or a more relaxed meal. The menu features cooked dishes, seasonal vegetable dishes, meat and fresh side dishes, with an emphasis on quality ingredients.
13 Vasileos Pavlou, Nicosia.
Tel. 22 494449.
To Elliniko
To Elliniko has built its identity around authentic Greek flavours and traditional recipes presented with a contemporary approach.
The menu draws on dishes from across Greece, including chicken souvlaki, cheese loukoumades, courgette fritters, Agiorgitiko pork skillet, seafood orzo, pork knuckle and grilled octopus.
Located in Hilton Nicosia, it offers variety and a setting suited to a business lunch.
1 Achaion, Engomi, Nicosia.
Tel. 77 778300.
Bottega Amaro
Bottega Amaro combines Italian-American cuisine with an informal sense of elegance in a setting that extends from lunch into the evening.
Its comfort-focused menu includes salads, pasta, grills and classic dishes, while the bar offers a selection of classic cocktails and drinks. Weekend DJs add to the atmosphere without taking focus away from the meal.
14 Pindarou, Nicosia.
Tel. 22 777270.
Orangery – The Landmark Nicosia
The Orangery at The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection pays tribute to the hotel’s culinary heritage, combining Mediterranean elegance with Cypriot influences.
The bright all-day dining space is suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner or special occasions, with a polished atmosphere and understated sense of luxury.
For more private gatherings, The Diplomat’s Dinner provides a separate intimate space.
The Landmark Nicosia, 98 Archbishop Makarios III Avenue.
Tel. 22 377777.
Amyth of Nicosia
Amyth Kouzina, at Amyth of Nicosia, is tucked away in one of the most atmospheric parts of the old city and offers a quieter setting for a business lunch.
Its courtyard, olive trees, natural tones and understated elegance create a relaxed environment for conversation away from the city’s busier pace.
The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients and creative interpretations of familiar flavours. Lunch options include starters, produce-led salads, fish and seafood dishes and Amyth signatures, several of which are designed for sharing.
The grill features premium international meats, including USDA Creekstone Prime beef and Australian MS9 Wagyu, while seafood options include whole lobster and Mediterranean sea bass baked in a salt crust with local citrus and herbs.
Signature sharing dishes include Beef Wellington and whole roasted lamb. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list, cocktails and desserts.
29 Patriarchou Grigoriou, old Nicosia.
Tel. 22 888400.
Breakfast 07:00–12:30;
Grill, Bites & Desserts 12:30–22:30.
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