Mayirio Sykaminia

Top choice in Lemesos (Limassol)


This is an unwaveringly authentic local restaurant with a daily menu chalked up on the wall (in Greek only), paper tablecloths and faded pics of yesteryear Lemesos on the walls. The food is as close to home cooking as you will get in this town. The owner speaks some English so can help you decipher the dishes.

There's bags of atmosphere but little joy for vegetarians.


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