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Nikolas Tavern

On the Main Strip, Protaras, Paralimni, Cyprus
+35723833084
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Ranked #13 of 87 restaurants in Protaras
Price range: £8 - £17
Cuisines: Greek, International
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Kent United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We had high hopes for this restaurant from reviews read. We deliberatley did not have any Stifado or Kleftika before going here. However it wasn't as good as expected. Wehad Hoummous starter which was very good. Wethought this is going to be a good evening. Wedidn;t havethe mixedmeat meze plate as has read you got huge amount and didn't want... More

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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

If your looking to try traditional Greek food this is the place to go. On previous visits I have had the meze and all the dishes were great the portions are very generous too great value for money I couldn't fault the place and will be visiting again this summer

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Halesowen, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

What has happened to a once great taverna? Nikolas seems to have lost control of the quality of food leaving the kitchen. I had the beef siffado it was bland full of cheap (fatty) cuts of meat. Some of the bigger pieces were not cooked through and the whole dish was cool in places. This was the most expensive meal... More

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Newport,Shrops.
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We ate at this restaurant with friends and we were all astonished at the enormous bowl of soup which as a starter could have fed three,similarly the prawn cocktail which was delicious. Following these super sized starters appetites were somewhat thwarted but on tasting the accompanying potatos to my Lamb Kleftiko normal service resumed. My wife had the plank steak... More

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See 3 more reviews by DavidBic for Protaras
Paralimni, Cyprus
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

the quality of the FOOD It was not good......smelled WEIRD!! ordeal meze which are many different foods of cyprus cusine(the exelent cyprus cusine) and most of those foods was almost terible!!the price and service was good!! but for this quality am not going again even for free!!

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Evesham, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

That's what the main man said and who were we to disbelieve him, but one things for sure, when you taste the lamb or pork, or whatever meat he's cooking in his clay oven for around 4 hours, it's gorgeous, it just falls off the bone and is delicious, well well worth a try.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Wonderful food, complimentary salad and pitta, so much food could not possibly eat it all. Ordered sirloin steak, not just one but two big pieces and very nice. Everyone given extra bits, also complimentary stuffed tomatoes and garlic mushrooms, never been given so much. Wonderful food and the owner goes out of his way to make you welcome. Would definately... More

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See 2 more reviews by susie4950 for Protaras
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

The mixed grill was swimming in grease , we were ignored by the staff, I will never return there, I live in Cyprus and have ate there before, the staff are new, get back in the kitchen Nicholas and sack the guy who cooked tonight.

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London, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

An absolute foodies delight. The meze is traditional Greek food and not just for the tourists, plenty of locals eat here, in my opinion a testament to the quality and value of the meals.

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See 4 more reviews by Sandra R for Protaras
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

Lovely atmosphere even the chef Nicolas talks to everyone at the tables. Food was delicious we had a Meze for 2 which was a lot for us even tho we are very big eaters. The waiters are friendly and the restaurant definitely looks like it has plenty of regular eaters.

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