Aglantzia · Nicosia · €€ · ★ 4.8 (102) on Google · Local favourite
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Beloved traditional Cypriot cookery in Aglantzia serving fresh, homemade dishes and grilled favourites at unbeatable prices, with takeaway available.
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Ψησταριά ΉΛΙΟΣ (Helios Cookery) is a long-standing traditional Cypriot eatery in Aglantzia, Nicosia, where the owners and staff are known for treating customers like extended family. The daytime menu centres on authentic home-cooked Cypriot dishes prepared with fresh ingredients, alongside a generous variety of salads and vegetables. Grilled specialities and everyday cooked meals come in famously huge portions and at prices regulars call unbeatable, making it a dependable spot for a hearty, good-value lunch.
Beyond the classics, the kitchen occasionally surprises with additions like salmon burgers, offering something a little different without straying from its homemade roots. Open Monday to Saturday from morning through mid-afternoon and popular for takeaway, it has earned a loyal following and an outstanding reputation among Nicosia diners. With friendly, attentive service and consistently fresh, tasty food, Helios is a genuine local favourite for anyone seeking real Cypriot cooking. Weekend service can run slower when it gets busy, but regulars agree the food is well worth the wait.
Order this: Traditional cooked Cypriot dishes, Salads and vegetables, Salmon burgers
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Usually busiest 12:30-14:00 on weekdays (estimate)
For a calm table, aim mid-afternoon, after 2:30pm.
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