One of the best experiences in Ayia Napa is tasting seafood caught the same day!!!

1. Grilled Sea Bream (Tsipoura)

Simple, fresh, grilled with olive oil, lemon, and oregano. A Cyprus classic.

2. Grilled Sea Bass (Lavraki)

Light, delicate white fish, usually served whole from the grill.

3. Fried Red Mullet (Barbouni)

One of the most prized local fish, crispy outside and soft inside.

4. Grilled Octopus 🐙

Marinated in olive oil, lemon, and herbs, then grilled until tender.

5. Octopus in Red Wine (Octapodi Krasato)

Slow-cooked octopus with wine, onions, and spices.

6. Fried Calamari

Golden, crispy squid served with lemon and tartar sauce.

7. Grilled Calamari

A lighter version, very popular in coastal tavernas.

8. Seafood Meze Platter

A mix of fish, octopus, prawns, calamari, and small seafood dishes.

9. Whitebait (Marida)

Tiny fried fish eaten whole, very traditional Cyprus snack.

10. Sardines on the Grill

Fresh sardines grilled simply with sea salt and lemon.

11. Sea Bream Fillet

Boneless version, often served with potatoes or salad.

12. Swordfish Steak

Thick grilled swordfish, meaty texture, often lemon-marinated.

13. Grilled Mackerel

Rich flavour fish, often served charcoal-grilled.

14. Cuttlefish (Soup or Grilled)

Soft texture, sometimes cooked in ink or wine sauce.

15. Prawns Saganaki

Prawns cooked in tomato sauce with feta cheese.

16. Grilled King Prawns

Big, juicy prawns with garlic and olive oil.

17. Mussels in Garlic & Wine Sauce

Steamed mussels with white wine, garlic, and herbs.

18. Fish Soup (Psarosoupa)

Traditional fisherman-style soup with fresh catch.

19. Fried Small Local Fish Mix

A mix of small seasonal fish, very common in tavernas.

20. Grilled Tuna Steak

Fresh tuna, often served medium-rare with lemon.