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Karlina Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 Came to this restaurant to try the famous Cyprus meze. We went for the fish one and... they added an extra table when we ordered. The amount of food for two was outrageous plus dessert and soy and fruit. Everything quite good but the swordfish which was a bit dry. Thank god it was our first day a... People often mention staff, good, friendly, service, restaurant, nice, recommend, great, delicious, tasty,


Address

Tomb of The Kings road, 78, Paphos 8015, Cyprus

Website

www.karlinas.com

Contact

+357 26 952130

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (976 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm

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  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, friendly & fast service, spotlessly clean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alberto R. 5 months ago on Google
    Came to this restaurant to try the famous Cyprus meze. We went for the fish one and... they added an extra table when we ordered. The amount of food for two was outrageous plus dessert and soy and fruit. Everything quite good but the swordfish which was a bit dry. Thank god it was our first day and we just got a sandwich on the plane. The terrace is very nice and the service was also great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sayali T. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant is situated right opposite to the tomb of the kings. The menu displayed on the board made us visit the restaurant and we do not regret. The food was amazing and so was the staff. It’s a nice place to sit in the sun and enjoy your meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debra S. 6 months ago on Google
    When I visited Cyprus in August 2023, I ate at Karlina multiple times. Each time the staff was friendly, courteous, prompt and efficient. Every meal I ate was excellent, beautifully plated, reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. In spite of being on a main route through Paphos I didn't notice the traffic while I enjoyed my meals on the terrace.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sir_TrIcK 8 months ago on Google
    I went here to grab dinner. The food was great. Dishes are big! Friendly restaurant. Also we got coffe shots from the house! I highly recommend to eat here as prices are good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monique T. 7 months ago on Google
    Exceeded our expectations. We ordered one of the sampler dinners for two and shared between three people......plenty of food. They brought two of everything, but we had so much to eat. The octopus was very tender, and it was nice to get a sample of many different meats and vegetable dishes. The staff was so friendly and took such good care of us.....better than most fine dining restaurants. They made you feel like family here. Would recommend for sure!! Cheers Karlina on 20+ years of ownership.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Al P. 9 months ago on Google
    A great restaurant. Friendly staff, excellent service and the food is delicious. Been here twice now and its been fantastic. Last night was swordfish steak with Karlina sauce. It was brilliant. Good prices too
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yasmine m. 10 months ago on Google
    This was our first time to Cyprus and we didn’t know where to eat, so we searched online and stumbled on this restaurant. Karlina Restaurant was a wonderful restaurant! The food was delicious! The customer service was great! It was an absolute 10/10 experience! I highly recommend this restaurant if you come to Paphos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martins S. 9 months ago on Google
    I have traveled many places in my life, never return to the same place in my life, just to experience something new. This have been exceptional expierence and I sincerely belive I will have been in this place for three times already, the atmoshphere and the food were the best I have had in cyprus and is deffineatly on top regarding my traveling expierence but the service were out of this world! Never ever I have felt this special in a place where I have eaten! Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Олег �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty fish and meat meze. Great service. There are Russian-speaking waiters. In general, it was extremely interesting to watch the work of the waiters - this is a real team. Despite the almost complete landing, everyone brought quickly. Highly recommend a visit! (Original) Очень вкусное рыбное и мясное мезе. Отличное обслуживание. Есть русскоговорящие официанты. Вообще, крайне интересно было наблюдать за работой официантов - это настоящая команда. Несмотря на почти полную посадку, все принесли быстро. Крайне рекомендую посетить!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriela P. 4 years ago on Google
    We absolutely loved Karlina. It was our local little bar/restaurant. We had drinks and food there several times and they were so delicious every time. The staff are extremely friendly, chatty, they make you feel home and wave at you and say hello when you walk past the restaurant. I would highly recommend this place to everyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gareth “GazZ rulzZ” H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place, super friendly staff and very nice food. Would come back to Cyprus just to visit. Very welcoming atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zsolt M. 1 year ago on Google
    Kind staff, fast service, delicious food. Recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexander K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good restaurant in the tourist area. Greek salad there are a lot of lettuce, but few tomatoes, cucumbers and cheese. Stewed lamb was warmed up, like french fries. At 4. The local red dry wine is quite unpretentious. Apple pie for dessert is quite good. Tea black Dilmah sachet for 2.5 euros is a tin. The portions are large, divided all the dishes into two - ate. The general impression is that the restaurant lives only thanks to its place in the tourist area. (Original) Хороший ресторан в туристической зоне. Салат греческий очень очень много листьев салата, а помидоров, огурцов и сыра мало. Томленый барашек был разогрет, как и картофель фри. На 4. Вино местное красное сухое совсем простенькое. Яблочный пирог на десерт вполне хорош. Чай чёрный пакетик Dilmah за 2.5 евро - это жесть. Порции большие, разделили все блюда на двоих - наелись. Общее впечатление - ресторан живёт только благодаря месту в туристической зоне.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriele G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and service, highly recommend if you're in Paphos!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philipp R. 10 months ago on Google
    Really friendly and attentive staff. Our food was great and delicious and the prices are adequate. The second time we were there, we ordered meze. The food came a bit quickly but the portions were adequately sized. In my opinion, the fries have nothing to do with the traditional meze. The street is a bit loud but okay,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lewis D. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious meal at Karlina. Fantastic value - 3 courses for 17.95 and the food was fresh and tasty. Service friendly and accommodating. 5 stars
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha R. 10 months ago on Google
    One of our favourite meals of our trip to Paphos. A wonderfully warm welcome, delicious food at amazing value for money and the apple cake is just stunning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anca S. 8 months ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this restaurant as its very close to my hotel and decided to try it. Cannot recommend it enough. I had the halloumi with bacon and local swordfish. Really good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iva L. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything absolutely amazing, a place to return! Great staff, huge portions and incredible tasty food😍 yamas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jules D. 5 months ago on Google
    It truly looks like a tourist trap at first, but we saw online that the food is amazing so we decided to give it a go. We were not disappointed. The food is truly amazing (and very decently priced), the portions are quite big and the staff is very friendly. One small point for improvement: they could give a bit more fries to come with the food. I cannot recommend this place enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jessica t. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice place to go, very nice staff. We were served rapidly and everything taste good. Portion were really generous. We had the 18€ menu (starter, meal, dessert). We recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 McCaff 3 years ago on Google
    This in my humble opinion is the best place to eat in Paphos. Food is great, prices are great but most of all, the staff are fantastic...can't wait to return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandru S. 3 years ago on Google
    Super nice place, good food at an attractive price, the staff was very friendly and helpful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte D. 4 months ago on Google
    We loved our dinner here. Very tasty, super filling and extremely good value. The waiters are so friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne N. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a nice address that we had to come back one more time during our stay. Definitely try the mezzr, it’s very well done and of great value. Everything was well seasoned and prepared with care. One of the killers was the tiramisu! Very unique. Thank you!

  • 4/5 Mick M. 2 years ago on Google
    Helpful friendly staff , good food . Bit noisy right by the road , but worth a visit , after a dusty walk round the Tombs.

  • 5/5 Drebinglock 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Very overlooked spot for a drink, tasty sweet treat or even a full meal. The way the seats are laid out with everything open to the air makes for a very relaxing lazy time just taking in the sun (or sunset in our case). The servers are so friendly and willing to help if you have questions about anything such as if the coffee can be served with or without cream or what each dish is like. Called in here three times, twice to just rehydrate with some drinks and the odd sweet treat (their ice cream is so good) and once for a quick bite to eat early before heading across the road to the tomb of the kings.

  • 4/5 Richard S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great friendly staff and extensive menu. The food was delicious and although we had breakfast included in our package found ourselves eating here for a decent sized full English. Set menu was well worth the price with great choices and no reduction in portions. Would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Anna J. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant. The service was very nice, they were all the time asking if everything is ok. The food is good and also we got some extras. 5/5!:)

  • 4/5 Tino E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice welcoming place ice cold beers and nice place for lunch

  • 5/5 Weronika P. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been here twice and the food is delicious. If you're here, order Meze! I quarantee you won't be hungry! fresh, traditional Cyprus dishes. In addition to that staff is very friendly and helpful. Children are more then welcomed. Highly recommend this place :)

  • 5/5 Weronika G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place! The owner is really friendly (e.g. I wanted to order tzatziki and she advised me that I will get tzatziki with my main course - that was really nice of her), we got extra dips and olives as a starter, dishes we ordered were fresh, tasty and it was plenty of food. Totally recommend!

  • 4/5 pepe bristol b. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was tasty, service really approachable and prices very affordable. Large variety of options for every single taste

  • 5/5 Lorena G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great friendly staff and the food was amazing, so delicious. Thank you 👏

  • 5/5 sotirias123 4 years ago on Google
    All the staff were super friendly. Swift service and with a smile. We got the mixed meze which included meat and seafood. Amazing value for money at only €15 which included cake, fresh fruit and a liqueur shot! Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Gabriel Z. 1 year ago on Google
    being in paphos, we returned to this place several times. why? friendly and smiling service, very good food. worth a look here :)

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 1 year ago on Google
    The ladies who manage and serve the customers are friendly and hospitable. The offered me a nice mix of dips as free ☺️. The food is super yummy and came with a good portion. Nice atmosphere,, you shouldn’t miss this place if you up to a grilled meats

  • 5/5 Jayne T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant staff are so attentive really look after you food gorgeous x very reasonably priced x large portions x

  • 5/5 Mike H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is always a pleasure to visit . Staff always helpful and never rushed. Food and drinks are top quality and nice relaxed atmosphere. A must for good food at reasonable prices

  • 5/5 Stephanie M. 1 year ago on Google
    I rarely write reviews but this place is worth a thousand good reviews. The food is amazing and the vibe is really nice. The staff are so welcoming and you’ll get treated in the best way possible. I absolutely loved the service

  • 5/5 Michael R. 2 years ago on Google
    Had some amazing food here. This is our second time in Paphos and this restaurant has been our go to place for food. The quality is fantastic and the portion sizes are big, throw in the really friendly and helpful staff and you have the perfect place to eat 🙂

  • 5/5 Mia 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and staff were so friendly to us, I highly recommend the set menu for two

  • 5/5 RivieraPL 1 year ago on Google
    I really recommend this restaurant. Great service, atmospheric place, easy access (a bus stop about 50 m away), most importantly, delicious food. I personally recommend the Fish Meze and fresh orange juice. Another advantage is the good price.

  • 3/5 marie t. 11 months ago on Google
    While the Greek salad, starters and fried scallop were good, the burger was a letdown.

  • 5/5 sherlynmelody g. 4 months ago on Google
    We went spent 7 nights in Cyprus and visited Karlinas 3 of those nights. The food was great. We ate from the set meze menu, which was great value and very filling €18.95 My faves Kleftiko Moussaka Sauvlaki The service was very warm and welcoming - so obviously we kept going back. They treated mum to a free meal which was very very kind 🙏🏾 (she’s 83 bless her) The prices were very good & we got free shots at the end - even my old mum lol Thank you to all staff you guys are a beautiful bunch - You pulled out all the stops - Michelle, Boss Man, Luigi & the rest. God bless and hope to see you again next time.

  • 5/5 Xaver A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, very friendly service, gladly again and again (Original) Tolles Essen sehr freundlicher Service, immer wieder gerne

  • 4/5 Tracey B. 4 years ago on Google
    A very welcome site just over the road from the kings tombs, very nice decor friendly good service and food,not forgetting the cold beer...great.

  • 5/5 STUART R. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in paphos,great service too.

  • 5/5 Emilia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice service and very good food :) (Original) Przemiła obsługa i bardzo dobre jedzenie :)

  • 5/5 Gábor M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most demanding, best restaurant in Paphos! Congratulation!! (Original) Legigényesebb,legjobb étterem Paphoson! Gratulálunk!!

  • 1/5 Kiepski F. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was impeccable,and that's the only good thing I can say about the restaurant. The food was awful. Very expensive, very small portions and the taste - terrible. My pizza tasted like a defrosted supermarket pizza. Salad - few leaves of lettuce with two tomatoes and a whole carrot(?!) Overall, i don't recommend it at all. I paid 30 euro and went out hungry and angry.

  • 5/5 Marek W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice food, nice service. Prices may not be the lowest, but acceptable. (Original) Dobre jedzenie, fajna obsługa. Ceny może nie najniższe ale akceptowalne.

  • 4/5 Łukasz M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Overall okay, but the meat part of the meze is very sour, we hardly touched it. (Original) Ogólnie w porządku, lecz część mięsna meze bardzo kwaśna, praktycznie jej nie ruszyliśmy.

  • 5/5 Sally B. 3 years ago on Google
    Early on in our holiday we were looking for something to eat, this restaurant is along the strip leading to Kings Avenue Mall, staff were incredibly friendly, always talking with guests, food presentation was brilliant and the food itself was delicious and good sized, one of the best restaurants during our holiday, highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 3 years ago on Google
    I only eat at great restaurants & this on is. Great value for money to with fantastic service

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food good reasonably priced at excellent

  • 5/5 harry w. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service as always at Karlina

  • 5/5 Elspeth M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and service fab. Nice friendly restaurant

  • 5/5 Caron F. 4 years ago on Google
    Was put off initially by the man on street drumming up trade, passed a couple of times and said we will be back as you do, and tonight we did. Excellent service(despite being full)and lovely food. All staff were busy and worked well and methodically together

  • 5/5 Justas P. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty food, friendly stuff. Got free drinks.

  • 4/5 Gareth U. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food with an excellent menu you and service the best you can get

  • 5/5 Leigh M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was lovely, Reasonably priced, and the staff were friendly and professional.

  • 5/5 Dawid S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great value for money here, you get a great deal on the Meze package. The price is better probably due to the location, we got a table right next to the very busy road, but in the evening it's not that big of a nuisance:) all in all, recommend.

  • 5/5 Evita 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you! Was a lovely lunch with a warm service 😊

  • 5/5 Jo W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great menu with good prices and lovely, friendly service.

  • 5/5 khader a. 4 years ago on Google
    The Best tradtional food in the city and nice staff

  • 5/5 Fuad 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious English breakfast!! Friendly staff and affordable prices!! Recommended

  • 5/5 Özgü Özkul �. 5 years ago on Google
    We have taken the meze (not the fish one), it is good for 2 people. You get a desert as well at the end. The restaurant is relaxing with a good music. Helpful and smiling staff. So if you want traditional Cyprus, try out.

  • 5/5 martyn s. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely and very friendly and knowledgeable

  • 5/5 Piotr M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty, traditional food (Original) Bardzo smaczne, tradycyjne jedzenie

  • 4/5 Corinna R. 4 years ago on Google
    Another wonderful friendly place. Staff can't do enough to help from babys to the elderly less mobile people.

  • 4/5 David E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and service would recommend it

  • 5/5 Janice D. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful welcome.. great staff and breakfast was very nice too

  • 4/5 Anne O. 4 years ago on Google
    Opposite tomb of kings. Had lunch evening meal. Good food.

  • 5/5 Ben P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food at a very reasonable price. Had the Meze for two, €15 per person. Food just kept in coming! Grilled halloumi, stuffed vine leaves rolls and pork chops were the highlights. Good value beer and local liqueur to finish!

  • 5/5 Palina K. 2 years ago on Google
    The best meze in town

  • 5/5 Ivgeni S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was very pleased !!! Delicious food, reasonable prices, there is a menu in Russian, also the waiter has a Russian-speaking! I advise everyone, especially in the evening it is very comfortable and a beautiful view of nature !!! (Original) Очень остался доволен!!! Вкусная еда , цены приемлимые, есть меню на русском, также официант есть русскоговорящий! Всем советую, особенно в вечернее время очень уютно и прекрасный вид на природу!!!

  • 5/5 GodMaster 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly staff and tasty food There is Russian food, very tasty (Original) Friendly staff and tasty food Есть русская еда ,очень вкусно

  • 5/5 joe h. 4 years ago on Google
    Karlina is very good ,food was great and staff couldn't be any nicer will definitely be going back 👍

  • 4/5 Jeremy L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, bit noisy by road. Great hosts and food very good value

  • 5/5 Živilė V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly service, delicious food, large portions. It was a pleasure to visit. Kids have a little house, just so old. (Original) Draugiškas aptarnavimas, skanus maistas, didelės porcijos. Malonu buvo apsilankyti. Vaikams yra namukas, tik jau toks pagyvenęs.

  • 5/5 Viesturs Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good local food

  • 5/5 Renata i. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food!

  • 5/5 Вова �. 4 years ago on Google
    Very tasty and big dishes.

  • 5/5 Mick W. 4 years ago on Google
    Karlina mixed meze absolutely first class from the first mouthful to the last lovely staff best place we ate on holiday


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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