Marmita

Nicosia (Lefkosia)


Squirrelled away at the back of an arcade, this bistro takes classic Mediterranean produce and gives it a fusion makeover in dishes such as haloumi with sesame biscuits and sun-dried tomatoes, and also does inventive and quirky salads.


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