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Piatsa Gourounaki
Greek-Cypriot
A lively, always-packed taverna built around the souvla and grill with a social buzz.
Known for Souvla & grilled meats
Our take
Why Piatsa Gourounaki makes the list
A lively, always-packed taverna built around the souvla and grill with a social buzz. That reputation is why Piatsa Gourounaki earned its place among our curated picks for Nicosia.
With 4.8 stars from 2,897 Google reviews (checked September 2026), it is one of the better-rated places in Nicosia on Google.
What to order & what to expect
The thing to order: souvla & grilled meats. This is traditional Cypriot eating: charcoal, clay ovens, village wine and plates meant for sharing. Come hungry — meze here is a marathon, not a sprint.
Where it is & when to go
Piatsa Gourounaki is in Stasikratous area, Nicosia. Nicosia’s old city, ringed by its Venetian star-shaped walls, is where the capital eats and drinks — Ledra and Onasagorou streets and the lanes off them, a world away from the business districts outside the walls. Cypriots eat late; go from about 8pm for the full atmosphere, and book ahead on summer weekends — good tavernas fill with local families, which is exactly the sign you want.
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