Cypriot Cuisine

There is a popular joke in Cyprus that 'Cypriots live to eat':)

Every bit of celebration is with wine, beer and food. Cypriot cuisine is a typical Mediterranean menu but is also influenced by West Asia and North Africa. It is complete with pickled olives, salads, world famous halloumi , fetta and souvlaki (grilled chunks of pork, lamb or chicken) and not to forget dolmades (minced meat or rice wrapped in wine leaves) and of course sea food besides a large variety of vegetarian dishes and dips.

Cypriot wines have a long tradition and add to the flavour. Local spirits like Zyvania are also very popular.