Tersefanou Village, 24424831, LARNACA
Fri-Sat dinner, Sun lunch
Food: [rating:4] 4/5
Service: [rating:4] 4/5
Ambiance: [rating:3] 3/5
When I was told it’s Cypriot creative cuisine I wasn’t very excited as that usually means failed attempts to twist something authentic. Most of the times everything turns out too sweet, full of dried fruit and commandaria. The truth is there was some commandaria and occasional sweetness but I can comfortably say this was the most successful attempt I have ever seen to make Cypriot food differently.
Food: [rating:4] 4/5
Service: [rating:4] 4/5
Ambiance: [rating:3] 3/5
When I was told it’s Cypriot creative cuisine I wasn’t very excited as that usually means failed attempts to twist something authentic. Most of the times everything turns out too sweet, full of dried fruit and commandaria. The truth is there was some commandaria and occasional sweetness but I can comfortably say this was the most successful attempt I have ever seen to make Cypriot food differently.
Did you ever wonder what’s next to those massive windmills close to Larnaca airport? Well, it’s Tersefanou village. Admittedly I can’t see any other reason for someone to visit it besides to eat at “To Patrikon”. The restaurant is on the “main’ street of the village in a tiny, old school house. I particularly appreciated how they took a space of nothing and made it into this cute, friendly and hospitable restaurant. Although the decor is simple, there is a special happy vibe in the whole place.
When they said it’s a “17 dish meze” that changes often and that we didn’t have to choose anything out of a menu I was almost ecstatic.








I was very pleased and most of all, Cypriot and Proud to hear that the owners and creators were two young brothers, educated in the culinary space, humble people who started slowly and quietly, yet managed to make some of the best dishes I have tried in a long time.
25eur per person for all of the above, wine and beer was really value for money.