HOUSE 1923 - Tavern

House 1923 - Tavern brings a modern twist to Cypriot dining inside a beautifully restored historic building in the lace-making village of Pano Lefkara. Rather than a fixed meze, the kitchen lets you order à la carte, choosing exactly the plates you fancy from a menu of village classics and lighter fare. Guests have enjoyed house salad, dips, village makaroni with stifado, beef stew with rice, pork tenderloin, afelia, grilled halloumi with marmalade and a well-liked spicy sausage.

Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for, with generous dishes such as eggplant hummus, beans, rice and salad drawing praise. The setting is a highlight: gorgeous indoor rooms and a lovely courtyard make it a welcoming spot for families, locals and tourists alike, with portions and prices many find fair for the quality. Open for lunch and afternoons Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday), it is a handy stop while exploring Lefkara's cobbled streets. A good choice when you want a relaxed, classy yet reasonably priced meal in the Larnaca hills.