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Kingfisher Taverna

Restaurant β€’ Seafood restaurant

πŸ‘ Really lovely restaurant which is a tiny bit off the beaten track. The range of fresh fish they have avaliable is great. The specials are good and the food comes out quickly. The staff are also friendly and attentive. Location isn't the most exotic but the other factors make up for this. People often mention fish, good, staff, restaurant, fresh, great, friendly, service, recommended, tasty,


Address

Epaminonda, Paphos 8045, Cyprus

Contact

+357 26 944252

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (803 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 10β€―pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10β€―pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 4β€―pm
  • Monday: 12 to 10β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10β€―pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10β€―pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (28) good (19) staff (14) restaurant (14) fresh (14) great (13) friendly (10) service (9) recommended (8) tasty (7)
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  • 1/5 Nicolas G. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food, good atmosphere and dedicated staff. Yet, when you order fish per kilo, you might be surprised by the difference between what you are presented with at the counter and what ends up in your plate. In our case, the amount of fish meat in our plate was significantly below the 800gr charged on the bill. Not acceptable.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Big H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely restaurant which is a tiny bit off the beaten track. The range of fresh fish they have avaliable is great. The specials are good and the food comes out quickly. The staff are also friendly and attentive. Location isn't the most exotic but the other factors make up for this.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew O. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants I have been to in Cyprus! Fresh fish on display in a designer format with attentive service. Food perfectly cooked and delicious. Returned with friends for some superb meals on a Saturday night. Busy but still great service. Thanks! Andreas.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Grazyna 11 months ago on Google
    We had a great meal, fresh fish chosen from the display. It was done just right. Plus lovely starters recommend by the waitress (thanks for recommending "tarama dip", sorry can't remember the name but it was lovely Georgian girl). Gets busy, so be early or reserve the table, you won't regret.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 VladimΓ­r M. 8 months ago on Google
    I can recommend the Kingfisher Taverna restaurant to all fish and seafood lovers. We ate lobster here for the first time in our lives and it was really excellently prepared. The staff was very warm, attentive and helpful. They recommended an excellent wine that went very well with our special meal. The restaurant is very clean and we felt the whole time that the staff really cares about our satisfaction. You can park for free in the adjacent unpaved parking lot. Thank you for the gastronomic experience!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Balint N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good seafood restaurant, especially the shrimp, the fresh fish (sea brass) and the octopus. The restaurant is very clean, the staff are friendly, so absolutely recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wioletta W. 6 months ago on Google
    We are more than happy that we choosed Kingfisher Taverna to try good and fresh fish. We visited the restaurant twice and can't wait to visit again! We tried shrimps in garlic sauce, amber jack, sea bream and sea bass. We have never eaten such delicious fish. Amber Jack was a big surprise for us! Would reccomend to anybody! The cook know what he is doing to do it perfect. Every fish was made perfect, with perfectly matching additives. Also we were served by beautiful and very friendly staff. Thank you so much for having us and made our vacation much better!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sanka I. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this restaurant by chance while passing by and we're delighted to have visited it. They specialise mainly in fresh fish dishes and they have all the catches of the day on display for you to select from. We went for fish soup, seabass and octopus from the fresh fish on offer and it was brilliant. The food and staff get 5 star and pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Patrycja P. 11 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing evening there. Staff was very friendly and the food was really good. Highy recommend the garlic shrimp and freshly baked bread.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Queenie Quynh N. 9 months ago on Google
    Very elegant restaurant and quiet place. Beautiful furniture and decor. Food is tasty and nice. You should reserve before you come. Fish and chips is the best. Pasta is nice. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Dina J. 11 months ago on Google
    *One of the worst meals I’ve had my entire life. I stopped taking pictures for the rest of the dishes due to the disappointment. *The grilled octopus is by far the worst thing I’ve had my entire life. It was so dry that it actually hurt to be chewed! I’m not sure how the grilled it but it was horrible and we communicated that to the manager and we weren’t charged. Same goes for the calamari we ordered *Let’s talk about the salad, who chops a salad like that? Very bad presentation, big chunks of veggies that were hardly chewed * the fried red mullet was great, but I was disappointed with the presentation. * fish carpaccio was tasty. * I also had a grilled umbrella fish, it was okay.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paola M. C. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved this place!!! Highly recommended. The food was fantastic, Great wine and really nice service. Our favourite restaurant in Pafos!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bert de b. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant with a large variety of fish meals. Service was good and so was the food.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Radu I. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent fish meze. A lot of food, you can barely eat all... We were courageous and ordered a desert too. Amazing. The e house wine is good. You can taste it before ordering. Nice staff, smiling and helpful.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Dina D. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very much enjoyed our dinner there.. portions though we’re definitely small, shrimp pies were delicious but tiny.. was very impressed with the swordfish and shrimps.. tahini cake was a great suggestion from our great server! recommended, but i do have to mention it is a bit overpriced considering the small portions..
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hassan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect hospitality,perfect foods , best lobster in town .strongly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Anna P. 3 months ago on Google New
    Amazing food, very fresh seafood, friendly staff. You can order fresh fish and they will prepare for you.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Daniel P. 2 months ago on Google New
    Kingfisher - the safe harbour in a country of rather mediocre food experiences! After traveling a week in Cyprus, we were not expecting too much from the foods anymore. Relative to other Mediterranean countries, we stumbled upon overcooked Octopuses, dry meats, bitter Olives, dry breads and more. However, we went into Kingfisher open minded as always and their team truly surprised very positively. We started with Oysters (freshly made and great with Tabasco sauce-pairing). Next, we destroyed the Carpaccio and some Shrimps in Tomato sauce and went then to the hero of the day: Larry the Lobster with some pasta, which had been cooked nicely to be al-dente. We wrapped all of it up with their homemade Helva Ice Cream / Lava Cake mashup - perfectly sweet and tasty and a nice culmination of a good meal. Beyond the food, the team made an incredible effort to give us a superb service and the chef came out to great us. Fine hospitality and we recommend this place to everyone seeking a good experience in Cyprus. Bon Appetit.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ty V. 6 months ago on Google
    Overall I liked the place. The atmosphere was nice quiet and ambient when it got dark. Tho I don't know if I am a fan of the lighting choices. Overall the food was good. I thought some of the food was overcooked and lacked versatility with the fish mezze. Like fried anchovies for e.g. really does not belong on there and the main dish the fish was slightly overcooked and so was the grilled octopus which was a bit rubbery. The squid was great and tender.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kristina R. 4 months ago on Google
    Incredible food and very unique specials! Service is also great, kind staff. 10/10!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lillian P. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the lighting and mood of the place! The service here is incredibly friendly. The fish is top notch as well. Definitely come here if you are looking for a fish-by-kilo experience!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mateusz I. 1 year ago on Google
    Not only the food but also the place and very very friendly host decide on 5 stars. We had a really amazing time, felt really welcome (it was our first night in Paphos) and had very good food. The fish soup reminded me of my childhood (I was born at the seaside and it was a very common fish on our table) and the pasta with sea food was also tasty. Since the fish is being prepared directly after the order , the quality of the food was very high. We enjoyed the waiting time with a carafe of the white wine.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Maria K. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it. If you want to eat a good fresh fish that's the place you want to go. The flavour is good with no lemon nor any additional spices needed. I'll come back here for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Julia K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Seafood! 🀩 Friendly staff. Authentic kitchen. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommended! πŸ™
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 zeracohw 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite fish and seafood restaurant in Paphos. Everyone we took for dinner there was overwhelmed by the freshness and tastiness of the dishes. Locals and tourists love this place so consider booking in advance.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Andreas T. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for dinner with my wife. Very cosy and warm atmosphere. Amazing wine menu with good selection. Food was delicious and well prepared. If the garlic prawns and chips would have been a bit bigger / more it would be perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ihor B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant with good food and very nice service. Awesome atmosphere for a visit with friends, family or even a date! Totally recommend. They also gave me desertπŸ™ƒ
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 MΔ“tra S. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutelly outstanding! You’ll love this place even if you’re a picky French food lover - they know how to make a good sauce (dressing) ;) Will come back for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 JP 2 years ago on Google
    Good food , very busy service for dinner. Staff is friendly and soup is delicious 😊. Sword fish was the best I've eaten so far, very delicate and seasoned perfectly
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Antoon K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff! Food was so fresh and tasty. Quite busy so its adviced to reserve a table in advance.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Karl M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant, very good food! Would definitely recommend. It was our first time there.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Fara A. 11 months ago on Google
    An average food at best. The seafood were definitely fresh but the tastes were a let down. The grilled sea bass was bland. The mixed vegetables and spinach that came with it were also bland. The grilled octopus was overcooked. The prawn saganaki(?) starter was the only dish that was tasty. The staff were all great and friendly.

  • 5/5 Jakub B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best food I've had in Paphos. Very friendly staff, level of service is unmatched.

  • 5/5 Nadav D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful restaurant with great, fresh and delicious food!

  • 5/5 [email protected] n. 2 years ago on Google
    Great seefood, very tasty. Friendly stuff. Good prices

  • 4/5 Mateusz R. 2 years ago on Google
    Kingfisher is a joint just off the main road, but totally worthy that few extra steps. I got myself a sea bass, which was nicely prepared and presented. My wife took swordfish filet and got a substantial piece that she referred as good, but maybe tad too salty for her taste. Service was pleasant and helpful. Fish was fresh, but pay attention to the menu as some seafood can be frozen.

  • 5/5 ElΕΌbieta C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place! Very good quality and fresh fish 🐠 ! Great atmosphere β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘Œ Restaurant have excellent service!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free parking lot
    • βœ“οΈ Plenty of parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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