El Sabor

Top choice in North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)


Tired of kebabs? El Sabor mixes things up with generous dishes of pasta, Asian noodles and plenty of steaks. There's a kid's menu, a decent wine selection, and you can't beat eating outside with a view of the bulky Selimiye Mosque. The resident cat population adds entertainment and unbearable cuteness to the dining experience.


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Nearby North Nicosia (Lefkoşa) attractions

1. Lapidary Museum

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2. Eaved House

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3. Kıbrıs Türk İslam Eserleri Müzesi

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4. Selimiye Mosque

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North Nicosia’s most prominent landmark (also clearly visible from the southern half of the city), the Selimiye Mosque is a beautiful mongrel of a…

5. Haydarpaşa Mosque

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6. Bedestan

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7. Bandabulya

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8. Kumarcılar Han

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