TLDR: Decent Mediterranean eats in a cozy atmosphere. For Valentines Day a 25% auto gratuity, only wine by the bottle in the dining room and a rushed service rubbed me the wrong way. Vibe: 4/5. Located in Roland Park across from Homewood Field, Cypriana has a lovely location. One major perk is that they have their own private parking lot across the street, which is free for restaurant patrons. Inside, Cypriana gives off wine cellar vibes with its dimly lit interior and long stretching dining room. There is a nice sized bar as soon as you walk in that is perfect for after work drinks. The main dining room consists mostly of 2 and 4 top tables that can be pushed together for larger groups. Service: 2/5. Unfortunately Cypriana had several misses during our dinner, none to the fault of our server, but to the restaurant itself. We had a dinner reservation for 4 on Valentines Day, so understandably this is a special night for restaurants. Leading up to Valentines Day, Cypriana was advertising on social media some "very special things planned" for the big day, so we were extremely excited to see what they had in store. When we sat down at our table, we come to find out that the special for Valentines Day was a 25% automatic gratuity. That was the big surprise! Typically we tip 20%+ regardless, but having this forced upon us due to Valentines Day was irritating. Once our server arrived at our table and began going over the menu, she brought to our attention that just for Vday, Cypriana was only serving wine by the bottle and they were not serving their entire flatbread menu or their signature cocktail The Mati. So not only were we forced into paying more, but we were stuck with abbreviated food and drink offerings. Talk about pay more, get less. Even with all the immediate letdowns before ordering, we decided to trudge on through dinner. Food and drinks came out wickedly fast, sometimes too fast as our table became overloaded with full plates of food. The menu leans heavily towards appetizers and small plates so meal pacing is understandably difficult from a service standpoint. However, there were instances where we felt rushed by service to finish. Several waiters would come by trying to bus the same dish we were still working on which got old after the 2nd to 3rd time. One final thing to note, we had made our way through our dinner and ordered dessert, a lovely baklava. With forks at the ready, we were in the process of scooping up our first bite when one of the staff that we had zero interaction with all night swooped by our table to scold us for using a fork to eat. "You are only supposed to eat Baklava with your hands!" Jokingly we obliged, but honestly I'm paying for this meal, I don't need someone telling me how to eat it. Food: 3/5. As mentioned above, we decided to order a half dozen small plates and appetizers and overall everything was decent. The stars of the show were anything pita dipping related ie. the salad sampler, sesame roasted feta, hummus of constantinople, and the sheftalies. They make all their pita in house and it comes out pillowy soft, pairing well with any dip. The sheftalies were little pita pockets filled to the brim with hand rolled pork and a tomato cucumber relish that had a lovely balance of savory and tart flavors. Some other things we ordered that were forgettable were the falafel, macaronia tou fournou, moussaka of Cyprus and the cheese puffs. All these dishes were perfectly fine, but just missed the mark whether being slightly underseasoned or dry in texture. Overall, we spent nearly $350 for a table of 4, after the 25% auto gratuity. Maybe without all of the Valentines Day stipulations we would of had a better meal, but it will be a long time before I give Cypriana another shot.

Fine dining in the heart of Baltimore. Restaurant private parking across the street. Very safe neighborhood where this restaurant is situated. Nice food and and clean atmosphere. Very good gentry . Prices are okay. Some dishes haven’t lived up to their descriptions, like lamb shank . Overall I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Owner, she is a very humble and friendly lady and most of the dishes comes from her direct supervision.

Very disappointed with the food at Cypriana. We had a pleasant experience; our server was very helpful in explaining the menu. All the food was over priced and bland. I don't mind paying a premium for a small amount of food, but it has to be well seasoned and well made. Every dish we had was dull and uninteresting, we've had better falafel at fast food restaurants. We did leave full despite the small plates, but we were expecting much more for the price

I love the warm welcome by all the staff. Love the visit to our table by the owners. It truly is a dinner party every time. The fresh, clean Mediterranean food is cooked to perfection every time. Give them a visit you’ll love it.

It’s really a good place to try out Mediterranean food. They have various dishes in the menu. It’s general expensive but the portion is huge. Overall the the appetizers are better than meat dishes for me. Highly recommend the hummus.

Nice place, I enjoyed the atmosphere and loved the wine selection. My Salmon was good a little over cooked but seasoned great.

Pretty decent food. I really loved the hummus and pita from the appetizer menu. The pita was fluffy and flavorful, and the hummus was quite creamy. It seemed pretty authentic to me, but I’m also not of Mediterranean descent. I got the grape leaves and some pasta dish I’m blanking on. Both were flavorful but I particularly liked the grape leaves. They came with a tangy white sauce that tied everything together. Portion sizes of the main dishes were pretty small compared to price. The falafel dish came with a measly 5 falafels! This is a high end restaurant, so if you’re visiting, you probably expect that. Service was great. Our waitress welcomed us warmly and was patient while we were confirming our order. The ambiance of the place is also great — makes you feel fancy. I’d highly recommend sampling more of the appetizers if you’re on a budget. Otherwise be prepared to splurge! 7

Food was great. I had the pork belly and my wife had the lamb chop special. Both were excellent. Had baklava for dessert, also great. Service was awesome. Very nice restaurant with nice atmosphere.

Stayed at the Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore - a DoubleTree. 5-minute walk. Customer service was excellent. So many items to choose from on the menu. Ordered the grilled octopus, grape leaves and the salad sampler. Had to walk back because they forgot my Pita. The Pita was freshly baked, hot and delicious. Food was amazing and prices were about the same at the DoubleTree restaurant. After walking back and enjoying this amazing meal... Wished they would have suggested a dessert! It was hidden on the menu and I was too tired to walk back to order that evening. If you are staying at the DoubleTree...Eat here!!!

The best food - everything I have tried has been excellent. Hummus is from scratch just like everything they serve! Chef Marie loves to cook and that is evident when you taste her food ( and it's all from her recipes, TThe best Baklava I have ever had. The sauces are handmade - and they don't provide ketchup.

Simply amazing. Fresh, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Without a doubt, the best I have ever had. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Top tier chef. Clean and inviting casual atmosphere. Late menu including vegetarian and vegan options. The sesame and honey goat cheese is a must try!

We had an excellent meal served by very helpful and polite staff. Our suggestion is to share plates so that you can try more food. However, the favorite dish, the octopus, was not available as an appetizer. It should be!

Great food. Friendly staff and accessible parking. Their wine list for Greek and Portugal wines is great. Lamb chops were delicious and the Pita and humus were clearly homemade. I would recommend the Cypriot classics. While not cheap it is definitely valur for money

We had a fantastic experience at Cypriana. We were in from out of town and looking for a local place with great food and ambience. Cypriana did not let us down. The atmosphere is relaxed and warm. Our meal was delicious. Definitely a place to visit, whether you are a local or visiting.

Went by on a Friday night with reservations. They have both bar and table seating. Ambience was good, did think the decor appeared somewhat half hazard with shelves and crates separating some tables. We were seated by the fireplace which was lovely. Our waiter Hannah was enthusiastic and professional, and made some great recommendations. On checking in with Yelp there was an offer for a free glass of wine with the entree. When we inquired about it they said it’s no longer valid (from the pre pandemic era) which was disappointing. The cocktails all seemed great, and were about $14 each. We tried the salad sampler which I would highly recommend. The baked butter hummus was good, but I would not get it again as it’s not as creamy as regular hummus. Pita bread was on point. For my entree tried the grilled portobello mushrooms with Cyprus fries. Mushrooms were yummy, the fries were interesting - I would say they are actually potato wedges. Dessert was my favorite bit - definitely try the Kunafa and chocolate loukoumades! Both were fantastic! I would go back just to eat the dessert. It’s a little pricier than I was expecting. For two people, with gratuity, we paid about $140 for two drinks, one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert.

The quality of the food is excellent! We ordered 4 different plates. The mushroom soup, moussaka, grape leaves, salmon & lamb chops and everyone of them were so very delicious. If we weren't so full, we could have stayed longer & eaten more. The beer & wine were great as well. The server was a delight! It was an anniversary celebration for us and we were so blessed & happy to choose this restaurant. It was a beautiful evening to dine outside! We will be back for sure because Maria is an excellent chef!

I have never had such an amazing dining experience. From the reservation, to the event itself, we were treated with such warmth and kindness. We had a celebration dinner for 15 people and got the tasting menu. The evening started with a warm welcome from the Vassos and staff. Waiting at the bar, I ordered their signature drink and the experience just kept getting more and more memorable. The table staff treated us like royalty and the food was exceptional. Words alone cannot express how excellent the hospitality at Cypriana is or how amazing the food tasted. They took the time to introduce and describe every dish placed before us, all of which was cooked to perfection using quality ingredients. We were thrilled to meet Chef Maria, who came out to personally welcome us to the restaurant. After the event my colleagues did nothing but commend the experience and this restaurant has now become our first choice for entertaining.

Incredible experience, remarkable food, and noteworthy cocktails. Been going here for years and Cypriana has never failed. Perfect for a night of drinks, social gathering, or date night. Chef Maria meticulously hand crafts all dishes and will truly leave you craving more. Personally, the Pork Belly and Butt is a must have. Pair that with a Chef's Hummus and you have a remarkable meal. 5/5, couldn't recommend enough, look forward to many more great years dining here.

We had such a nice time at the cozy bar. The service was excellent. We had a whole fish and the sampler of salads and it was all delicious and such a good variety from cold cucumber salad, a luscious yogurt sauce, potato, grain salad, carrots, peas, rice and lentils a total feast. The pita was fresh and hot. It was lovely.

The place was fantastic and the staff was extremely friendly and personal. The staff new how to engage and when to check on your experience. It went from empty to full really quickly. The one issue was that the server forgot to put my entree in. It was still ready very quickly and was amazing. Be prepared to get 20% gratuity added automatically. I routinely tip more than that, but I was shocked that a 2 person table experienced that.

This was a "date night" dinner. We started with specialty drinks from the bar - FANTASTIC taste (the bartender was great). For dinner - started with falafel - what a treat to start the evening. The menu offered a great selection of foods - we decided on Shettalies and Athenian shrimp dish. The Shettalies were especially delicious a true "melt in your mouth" joy of tastes. In addition to a fantastic meal, the staff were EXCELLENT, from our bubbly waitress to the owner's "hands on" involvement - stopping by more than once to see how everything was and giving suggestions to ensure full enjoyment of every bite. A GREAT place for any occasion or meal out. PS - having parking lot across street make parking easy!