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Vintage Wine bar & Bistro Nicosia

Nicosia · Nicosia · €€€€ · ★ 4.6 (321) on Google

Accepts table requests

Open now · Today 18:00-00:30

Refined wine bar & bistro on Nicosia's Ermou Street, pairing Mediterranean cuisine with an extensive wine list and a summer rooftop garden.

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Romantic Good for Groups Premium Outdoor Seating Live Music Great for First Dates Excellent Service Good Value Late Night

Set on the beautifully restored Ermou Street in the heart of old Nicosia, Vintage Wine bar & Bistro is the Cypriot outpost of a renowned Athenian original. It blends creative Mediterranean cuisine with Greek, Cypriot and Middle-Eastern touches, all built around an exceptional wine collection with a wide range available by the glass. A sommelier-owner and knowledgeable staff guide guests through thoughtful food-and-wine pairings, taking time to explain each dish.

The interior is warm, chic and intimate, with calm music and well-spaced tables that create a romantic, relaxed atmosphere; in the warmer months a garden terrace offers a serene setting under the city sky. Diners consistently praise dishes such as lamb shank, the Chicken "Marry Me", standout salads and desserts like panna cotta and cheesecake. Open evenings Tuesday to Saturday and staying open late, it suits date nights, celebrations and anyone seeking refined food with warm hospitality in the capital's historic centre. Reservations are recommended, and the setting rewards those looking to linger over a memorable meal.

What guests say

✓ Outstanding, knowledgeable service and wine guidance from the sommelier-owner and staff
✓ Extensive wine list with many options by the glass, suiting all tastes and budgets
✓ Beautifully prepared, flavorful Mediterranean dishes
✓ Charming, chic and romantic atmosphere with calm music and well-spaced tables
✓ Summer garden/rooftop terrace and historic old-town setting
✓ Good value for the quality
✕ Noise level can be high, prompting louder music
✕ Some proteins were inconsistent (dry ribs; meat sourcing issues noted)
✕ Prices considered somewhat expensive by some guests

Order this: Lamb shank, Chicken "Marry Me", Special/house salads, Laxmatzou (lahmacun), Panna cotta, Cheesecake

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Eglė Bendikaitė ★★★★★ Was there
Seated right away. The food was excellent. The service was warm and attentive. A lovely place to sit. Worth every cent. I would go back. It was experience of fine dining, pleasant music, lovely atmosphere with the touch of personal atention to the every guest. Thanks a lot.
Right away Excellent Warm and attentive Lovely Worth it Yes
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How busy it gets

Usually busiest 20:00-22:00, booking ahead helps (estimate)

Before 7pm or after 9:30pm is usually the relaxed window.

Hours

Monday 18:00-00:00
Tuesday 18:00-00:00
Wednesday 18:00-00:00
Thursday 18:00-00:00
Friday 18:00-00:30
Saturday 18:00-00:30
Sunday Closed

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Ermou 285, Nicosia, Lefkosia 1017, Cyprus

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