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Efendi's House: The best insider tip!

This restaurant is located within the fomer Turkish quarter of Kyrenia, in an old house with a lovely garden attached. During winter you enjoy dining in a very cosy atmosphere with a large log fire, during summer you will sit outside in the lovely and romantic garden, nicely decorated with many local objects and with a wonderful illumination.
The prices of the dishes are clearly above average, but it's really worth it! There is no other restaurant in North Cyprus serving such artistic and tastful creations, a dining experience beyond any average! In addition to the standard menu they always offer some outstanding specials, in accordance with availability of ingredients. Wide range of drinks, and friendly staff!

Address: Within the former Turkish quarters

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: You should ask for advice, it's difficult to find. The restaurant is located about 300 meters South East of the Shell station opposite of the Colony Hotel. But you have to walk some tricky narrow roads, so better ask, or take a cab.

Price: US$41 and up

Rating: 5

Theme: Other

Carob Restaurant: The Harbour area

This restaurant is located directly next to La Famiglia, in a nicely restored old carob warehouse. You may sit in front of the restaurant outside, or on its roof area, overlooking all the area.
The restaurant has a large menu with international dishes, also including some Asian food and also escargots (snails). Quality of food is suprisingly good, but the service could sometimes be a little bit more friendly. Together with the La Famiglia, this restaurant provides the best standard in the harbour area.

Address: Harbour Kyrenia, city center

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$31-40

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Set Resaturant: The Harbour area

Another place to go to especially for fish and seafood mezes is the Set Restaurant, located on the little set in the harbour. Good fish generally, and nice Turkish and Cypriot mezes; overlooking all the harbour scene.

Address: Harbour Kyrenia, city center

Comparison: about average

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Seafood

La Famiglia: The Harbour area

Places to eat are general average, since Cyprus (both South and North) still serves mostly average and under-average English tourists and retired expats, who are more after bargains than quality. If you want to have a nice dinner in the harbour, go to La Famiglia, which is located next to Cafe 34 on the bow of the walkway. It is closed from end of October to beginning of May, since it has no in-door facilities. The chef Halil is very ambitious and normally well coordinates his staff. It is the only place in the harbour with a decent restaurant feeling, with white table cloths, number of glasses in the right order on the table, a good selection of wines (no French wines though), and good dishes. The place belongs to the Rocks Hotel & Casino on the other end of Kyrenia city. La Famiglia serves Italian and European cuisine, they also have the best pizzas in Kyrenia.

Address: Harbour Kyrenia, city center

Comparison: about average

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 4

Theme: Italian