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Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 celebrate 21 years of excellence

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The island’s leading culinary institution

The Cyprus Eating Awards 2025, the island’s leading culinary institution, presented by Nespresso and organised by Check In Cyprus, mark 21 years of continuous presence on Cyprus’s gastronomic scene, recognising and rewarding the country’s top restaurants.

Awards ceremony approaching

This year’s awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 3 February, at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, hosted by Vicky Stavropoulou and Danae Barka.

Special emphasis is once again placed on the gastronomic aspect of the evening. The high-end menu, distinguished by its aesthetic and technical excellence, bears the signature of acclaimed chef Giorgos Papazacharias of Delta restaurant – the only restaurant in Greece to hold two Michelin stars as well as a Green Star distinction, located at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

The dinner will be delivered with the support of the Four Seasons Hotel’s Executive Chef Panagiotis Charalambous and his team, ensuring a complete fine-dining experience of the highest standards.

Artistic programme

The artistic programme of the evening will feature Andromache, one of the most successful and popular singers of the contemporary Greek music scene, whose performances are expected to add a distinctive energy to the ceremony.

A trusted and established institution

Deep expertise and long-standing experience have established the Cyprus Eating Awards as the only Cypriot institution distinguished by its credibility and meaningful understanding of the hospitality and food sector. Key partners in this journey are all those who have supported the institution since its inception.

Together, a new philosophy around dining has been shaped, gastronomy has been highlighted as a cultural value, and Cyprus has been placed firmly on the map of contemporary international gastronomy.

International standards and responsibility

Following international standards, the organisation carries a high level of responsibility and consistency towards the public, restaurateurs, owners and chefs who seek to stand out in the highly competitive hospitality sector.

Guided by professionalism, consistency, superior quality of ingredients and services, and value for money, the Cyprus Eating Awards identify and reward restaurants that uphold the highest standards of quality dining.

Categories and distinctions for 2025

For 2025, 91 restaurants have been distinguished across 17 categories:

  • New Arrival
  • Fish
  • Greek Cuisine
  • Contemporary Cypriot Cuisine
  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • International Cuisine
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Grill Bar/Pub
  • Cocktail-Wine Bar/Restaurant
  • Summer Venue
  • Street Culture
  • Taverna
  • Souvlaki
  • Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Luxury Dining
  • Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Lifestyle Dining
  • Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Outdoor Dining
  • Check In Special Award 2025, which this year highlights the Contemporary Café.

As every year, the restaurant receiving the highest number of votes from Check In Cyprus readers will be awarded Readers’ Favourite, independent of category.

Additional awards will be presented for Cypriot Product of the Year, Wine Culture, Best Concept, Contribution to Hospitality, Chef of the Year, Timeless Value, as well as further honorary distinctions.

Evaluation criteria

To be included among the nominees, each restaurant must demonstrate high quality and continuous improvement of its services. The final selection in each category is based on criteria including food quality, presentation, hygiene, atmosphere inside and outside the restaurant, flow of dishes, service, wine list, and value for money.

The evaluation period covered July 2024 to August 2025.

Under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism

The event is held under the auspices of the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Costas Koumis.

CYPRUS EATING AWARDS 2025

Presented by Nespresso

Grand Sponsor: Bank of Cyprus
Strategic Partner: Charalambides Christis
Hospitality Sponsor: Four Seasons Hotel
Organised by: Check In Cyprus
Under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism

Sponsors:
S. Pellegrino / Aqua Panna, Château La Coste, Zambartas, Bouchard Aîné & Fils, Papagiannakos, Champagne Jacquart, Montelvini Prosecco, KEO, Intercollege, Ecommbx, Eatapp, Petrolina, Splendid

Official Culinary Partner: AMAXULUS
Safe driving partner: Pilakoutas Group
Supporter: BLUE ISLAND

For continuous updates on the Cyprus Eating Awards, follow Check In Cyprus at www.checkincyprus.com and on the Check In Cyprus application (available on iOS and Android).

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