Sofia And Andreas Traditional House

Such a lovely place! We came past here during our tour for lunch. The bread and cheese were both made on sight and were absolutely delicious. The food was served buffet style and included other things like tomatoes, olives & sweet fried bread. They also served a kind of cypriot grappa which they also made themselves. The old couple running this place are absolutely wonderful, together with the beautiful decoration, it really creates a warm atmosphere as if you are at Grandma's house. You can also enter their original house which they use as a museum/time capsule to show the cypriot lifestyle of earlier generations. Would recommend it to anyone!

- Julien van der waal -

A unique experience of the Cypriot traditions. Yiayia Sofia is the cutest and makes you feel like home. The dishes are specific and you have to book in advance. Fresh warm halloumi is the main character.

- Despina Konstantinidou -

Absolutely worth the visit! We went as a family and had one of the most memorable meals of our trip in Cyprus. Everything is handmade by Sophia herself, and her kindness and hospitality are truly special – she even welcomed us into her kitchen! She doesn’t speak English, but her warmth goes far beyond any language barrier. A few tips if you’re planning to go: • The restaurant is about a 30-minute drive from Paphos through the mountains. • You need to call and book at least a day in advance. Everything is freshly prepared, and Sophia cooks only what she knows she’ll serve. Walk-ins weren’t able to be accommodated when we visited. • There’s no menu! Sophia simply brings out a selection of local, traditional dishes she has prepared. The food was so plentiful and delicious that we couldn’t finish it all. For four of us, we paid €100, which included handmade bread, fresh halloumi, warm cheese, a garden salad, roasted chicken and lamb with potatoes, Cypriot lasagne, stuffed cabbage rolls, ravioli, dessert, Cypriot coffee, a bottle of white wine, and two bottles of water. One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had, and we would go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommended if you want to experience true Cypriot hospitality and authentic food.

- Martina MANTOVANI -

A very authentic Cypriotic family ran restaurant. Sofia and her team are legends in the mountains. Be sure to book / reserve ahead of time.

- Vimal Patel -

I had literally the honor to meet 1 of the last and most incredible couple here in Cyprus. They are so friendly, lovely and so good in making the most authentic food as it was in the past. This place is a must as the same importance of the archeological sites you want to visits.

- Dino Serrao -

My colleagues recommend this tavern multiple times. We finally visited on a sunny Sunday. We did call and book a table in advance, the previous day. Once we arrived, we were seated and the food started coming right away. Everything was freshly made and tasted amazing. You can clearly see the difference in quality compared to the touristy areas around Paphos. I would highly recommend visiting. It only takes a 25minute drive from Paphos and the views along the way are lovely. Skip or have a small breakfast before visiting because the food can be quite heavy.

- Stiliyan Stoyanov -

We had a great experience in Sofia's and Andreas lovely restaurant. Sofia's cooks everything from the haloumi cheese to the bread served. The olives come from their own tree and wine is from a close winery. All the ingredients are locally sourced! You have to call in the morning to let her know you want lunch and she will serve a variety of different foods. It was Andreas' birthday so we even had extra desert! 100% recommend

- Matilde Ramos Meyers -