Cyprus Eating Awards 2026: Voting is now open

The Cyprus Eating Awards, the island’s leading gastronomic institution, presented once again this year by Nespresso, return to celebrate excellence, creativity and quality across the restaurant industry.

For the 22nd year, the awards honour the island’s top restaurants, highlighting the continued evolution of Cypriot gastronomy and the contribution of industry professionals to shaping a modern and competitive culinary scene.

Following international standards, the Cyprus Eating Awards carry a significant responsibility towards the public, restaurateurs, restaurant owners and chefs seeking recognition in an intensely competitive industry. With professionalism, consistency, superior ingredients and service quality, as well as value for money among the key considerations, the awards seek to discover and recognise restaurants that continue to set high standards for dining in Cyprus.

The Cyprus Eating Awards, presented by Nespresso and organised by Check In Cyprus, remain a benchmark for gastronomy in Cyprus, continuously evolving and adopting practices designed to strengthen their standing and credibility.

For 2026, 90 restaurants have been selected across 15 categories and voting is now under way.

The 15 categories

The categories are New Arrival, Fish, Greek Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine, International Contemporary Cuisine, International Fusion, Grill Bar/Pub, Seaside Restaurant, Street Culture, Tavern, Souvlaki, Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Luxury Dining, Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Lifestyle Dining, Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Outdoor Dining and the Check In Special Award 2026, which this year celebrates the “Μαειρκό”.

As every year, the restaurant receiving the most votes from Check In Cyprus readers will also receive the Readers’ Favourite award, which is independent of the individual categories.

Honorary awards will also be presented for distinctions including Cypriot Product of the Year, Wine Culture, Best Concept, Timeless Value and Chef of the Year.

How the restaurants are selected

To be included among the nominees, each restaurant must demonstrate high quality and continuous improvement in its services.

The final selection in each category is based on criteria including food quality, presentation, hygiene, the atmosphere inside and outside the restaurant, the flow of dishes, quality of service, the wine list and value for money.

For the first time this year, the public also played an active role in shaping the list of nominees, with people given the opportunity to recommend restaurants they believed deserved to be considered.

The assessment period covered July 2025 to July 2026.

Teams of food critics are subsequently formed and tasked with visiting the nominated restaurants incognito for a professional evaluation. The results of the two scoring processes are then combined to determine the eventual winners.

The Cyprus Eating Awards 2026 ceremony, organised by Check In Cyprus, will take place in February 2027.

Voting is now open

Vote for your favourite restaurants, help select the best and enter a draw for the chance to win valuable prizes.

The prizes will be announced through Instagram.

Readers can vote until 2 November 2026 in three ways:

1. Online at Cyprus Eating Awards voting page
2. By telephone
3. By SMS

For more information and continuous updates on the Cyprus Eating Awards, follow Check In Cyprus through its website and the Check In Cyprus app, available on iOS and Android.

Cyprus Eating Awards 2026 partners

Presented by: NESPRESSO
Main Sponsor: BANK OF CYPRUS
Strategic Partner: CHARALAMBIDES CHRISTIS
Hospitality: THE LANDMARK NICOSIA AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
Sponsors: ACQUA PANNA Natural Mineral Water, SAN PELLEGRINO Sparkling Water, MÖVENPICK Ice Cream, JACQUART Champagne, KEO Beer, INTERCOLLEGE Culinary Arts and Pastry programmes, ECOMMBX, PETROLINA, EAT APP, IKEA and SPLENDID EVENTS
Driving Safely: PILAKOUTAS GROUP with RENAULT
Culinary Partner: AMAXULUS

See the nominated restaurants and vote for your favourites

NEW ARRIVAL

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA1
Vote by telephone: 900-31-381

1. AMOR SEASIDE, Limassol
2. CLUBHOUSE BY ARIS, Limassol
3. ΜΑΖΕΜΑ, Limassol
4. NIMA SOCIAL HOUSE, Larnaca
5. ΡΑΒΑΝΙΑ ΜΑΓΕΙΡΕΙΟΝ, Limassol
6. SANNAE RESTAURANT, Nicosia

FISH

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA2
Vote by telephone: 900-31-382

1. ΒΑΣΟΣ ΨΑΡΟΛΙΜΑΝΟ, Ayia Napa
2. ΚΑΒΟΥΡΟΤΡΥΠΑ, Limassol
3. ΠΥΞΙΔΑ, Limassol
4. ΤHETA MEDITERRANEAN, Pervolia, Larnaca
5. ΨΑΡΟΛΙΜΑΝΟ, Larnaca
6. ΨΑΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ FISH TAVERN, Latchi, Paphos

GREEK CUISINE

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA3
Vote by telephone: 900-31-383

1. ΑΙΓΑΙΟΝ, Nicosia
2. ΓΕΥΣΗΚΛΕΟΥΣ 62, Nicosia
3. ÉTHIMO, Nicosia
4. ΜUSA, Limassol
5. ΜΠΕΜΠΑ, Nicosia
6. ŌNAR, Paphos

MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA4
Vote by telephone: 900-31-384

1. ΓΑΣΤΡΑ, Limassol
2. DELTA ΣΥΜΜΕΘΕΞΙΣ, Limassol
3. DIONYSOS MANSION, Limassol
4. KUZUBA, Nicosia
5. PHOS, Paphos
6. ΤΟΠΙΚΑ, Nicosia

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA5
Vote by telephone: 900-31-385

1. COR GASTRONOMY, Limassol
2. MARINA BREEZE, Limassol
3. PRALINA EXPERIENCE, Nicosia
4. ROE & BONE, Limassol
5. SELINE ROOFTOP, Nicosia
6. SENTIO, Nicosia

INTERNATIONAL FUSION CUISINE

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA6
Vote by telephone: 900-31-386

1. ACANE, Limassol
2. NOSH – JAPAMERICAN, Ayia Napa
3. SASHIKO ASIAN FUSION, Protaras
4. SHIBUI ASIAN GOURMET CLUB, Limassol
5. THE FARMYARD RESTAURANT–PAN ASIAN EXPERIENCE, Paphos
6. TOCAYO, Nicosia

SEASIDE RESTAURANT

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA7
Vote by telephone: 900-31-387

1. ANTASIA BEACH CLUB, Paphos
2. CABANA BEACH BAR, Paphos
3. CAPTAIN’S CABIN, Limassol
4. COLUMBIA SUN, Limassol
5. RIVA BEACH HOUSE BY FRAME, Ayia Napa Marina
6. ROCAS EXPERIENCE, Protaras

GRILL BAR & PUB

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA8
Vote by telephone: 900-31-388

1. BR HUB PUB & EATERY, Nicosia
2. FINDERS BAR & GRILL, Nicosia
3. KNIGHTS GASTROPUB, Protaras
4. MALTHOUSE, Protaras
5. O’NEILLS IRISH BAR & GRILL, Paphos
6. THE GARRISON BAR & GRILL, Nicosia

STREET CULTURE

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA9
Vote by telephone: 900-31-389

1. BAO PAU, Nicosia
2. SAN PEDRO, Larnaca
3. SPACCA NAPOLI, Ayia Napa
4. SPIN, Nicosia
5. STAVRIS KITCHEN, Larnaca
6. ΤΑ ΤΣΙΛΛΙΜΕΝΑ, Nicosia

TAVERN

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA10
Vote by telephone: 900-31-390

1. 7 ΛΙΝΟΙ, Kapeleio, Limassol
2. ΑΠΟ ΓΕΝΙΑ ΣΕ ΓΕΝΙΑ, Frenaros
3. Η ΑΥΛΗ ΤΗΣ ΜΙΑΣ ΜΗΛΙΑΣ, Nicosia
4. ΤΑΒΕΡΝΕΙΟ ΤΟ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΚΟΝ, Nicosia
5. ΤΟ ΚΑΖΑΝΙ, Aradippou, Larnaca
6. ΨΗΤΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ-ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑΚΙ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΛΗ, Parekklisia, Limassol

SOUVLAKI

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA11
Vote by telephone: 900-31-391

1. KΑΡΒΟΥΝΟΝΟΣΤΙΜΙΕΣ, Nicosia
2. Η ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΣΧΑΛΗ, Nicosia
3. ΣΟΥΒΛΑΚΕΡΙ Ο ΚΟΚΟΡΑΣ, Geroskipou, Paphos
4. ΣΟΥΒΛΑΚΙΑ ΛΑΚΗΣ, Larnaca
5. ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑΚΙ ΤΑ ΣΩΖΟΥΜΑ, Psimolofou, Nicosia
6. ΤΟ ΣΤΕΚΚΟΥΙ, Ypsonas, Limassol

CHECK IN SPECIAL AWARD – ΜΑΕΙΡΚΟ

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA12
Vote by telephone: 900-31-392

1. ΕΣΤΙΑΤΟΡΙΟ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΣ, Nicosia
2. Η ΣΤΟΑ ΤΟΥ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗ, Nicosia
3. ΜΑΓΕΙΡΕΙΟ Η ΣΥΚΑΜΙΝΙΑ, Limassol
4. ΤΟ ΜΑΕΙΡΚΟ ΤΗΣ ΜΕΝΤΡΗΣ, Nicosia
5. ΦΑΜΕΛΙΑ, Larnaca
6. ΧΥΤΡΩΝ ΓΕΥΣΕΙΣ, Nicosia

HOTEL/RESORT RESTAURANT – LUXURY DINING

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA13
Vote by telephone: 900-31-393

1. BASILIKO RESTAURANT | Anassa Hotel, Paphos
2. LIMANAKI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT | Amathus Beach Hotel, Limassol
3. MATSUHISA LIMASSOL | Amara Hotel, Limassol
4. PRIME STEAKHOUSE | City of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol
5. SEASONS ORIENTAL | Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol
6. UPON | M Boutique Hotel, Paphos

HOTEL/RESORT RESTAURANT – LIFESTYLE DINING

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA14
Vote by telephone: 900-31-394

1. AKAKIKO | Royal Apolonia Hotel, Limassol
2. BACCHUS FIRE + RAW | Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri Bay, Limassol
3. BEEFBAR | Amara Hotel, Limassol
4. LA PETITE MAISON (LPM) | Parklane, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Limassol
5. SERA BY ETTORE BOTRINI | Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol
6. SHUMI PAN-ASIAN | Mediterranean Beach Hotel, Limassol
7. SUMOSAN | The Landmark Nicosia Autograph Collection, Nicosia

HOTEL/RESORT RESTAURANT – OUTDOOR DINING

Vote by SMS to 5588 – Category code: EA15
Vote by telephone: 900-31-395

1. AMARACUS | Minthis Resort, Paphos
2. GLASSHOUSE LOUNGE RESTAURANT | Adams Hotel, Ayia Napa
3. M FUSION | Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol
4. NAMMOS LIMASSOL | Parklane, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Limassol
5. OUZERI | Almyra Hotel, Paphos
6. RISTORANTE BACCO | Elyssium Hotel, Paphos

Source: Check in

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