I feel it is my duty to inform everyone about The Rocks Restaurant. Easily the best restaurant in Protaras. The Steak is 'to die for' and the staff really friendly, when you have finished the meal you get a complimentary shot of liquer/brandy etc. It is on the main road - if you walk up from McDonalds, passed Sphinx on the corner and turn right - passed Anatolia etc and its on the other side of the road - you may think you have walked passed as the pubs/restaurant wear thin - but bear with it - its only 5 mins passed Anatolia Restaurant but WELL WORTH IT!!

It doesn't say much, but at least they've got a website... http://www.rocks-restaurant.com

Marion

haheee...You're right - it dosn't say much! At least there is a picture of it. Have you been? Im 38 and its the best steak Ive had in my whole life - the Steak Diane just melts in your mouth! mmmmmmmmm......

Not yet, but I'm tempted by your recommendation.

So many restaurants, but only so many days/nights...

Marion

Is it on the main strip

We are staying at the Sandra Apts do you know if its anywhere near this - my hubby loves steak

Thanks

Jo

Hi There,
Its not that far from you, i stumbled on this restaurant many years ago, and have been going ever since, roll on 23rd September.

Thanks for that iallen

hopefully see u there on the 23rd somewhere ha ha

3 weeks to go

Hi joanneliverpool,
We are staying in the Alva just down the road from you from the 23rd September, we usually go to the beach most days. We like Rockafellas bar and have a drink there before we go for a meal. We have eaten in most of the Restaurants over the years, on the strip anyway. The Corner one is our favourite, as is Romeos, Le Strada, Rocks, Island Affair to name a few, but as we have not been for two years, i suppose they could have changed chefs.

It sounds lovely

we have been to cyprus a few times but never stayed in protoras so looking forward to it

you will spot us i will be with my hubby and my dad and my hubby's sister is there in pernera for 2 weeks so we will be with them and the 2 kids - you will hear us before you see us

Rockafellas sounds good - we probs going out about 7ish on a night havin a meal then going round the bars

Jo

the best resteraunts that we ate at were

Anemos Beach
a great resteraunt over looking the beach (we ate there in the dark)
great food, great service and we all got a free drink at the end

Erato
another great resteraunt with great service
the stifado was to die for

China House
absolutley perfect superb service and magnificent chinese food
the kung Pao beef melted in your mouth

Astoria
the best steaks in cyprus
great service and food but watch out for the parrot it does bite

Mojito bar & Grill
had the best full english breakfast at the mojito that i've ever had even in england
superb service and very decently priced

Brilliant Appartments Resteraunt
well worth a try if your passing great food and and a great sunday lunch

The Red Indian
the best burger i had and the wife went back for another omlette, great service and great food

Mr Cod
an english chip shop with real potato chips (all other resteraunts we ate at at, served frozen)
great fish and chips and they even do a take away
the food was great but the service was a bit slow

Friends bar
good burgers and good service, and you can watch episodes of friends whilst you eat

these are the views of myself and my family, i'm sure other resteraunts are equally as good

Jetting off to Protaras this week for a fortnight with the wife and kids and was wondered whats the best Places to eat and drink both in terms of traditional Cypriot /English food and value for money?

Also are there any 'All you can eat' places for 5 hungry teenagers in the resort?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

i didnt see any all you can eat places mustafa but it doesnt mean there wernt any

There used to be a little place on the main strip, it had a counter on the left as you walked in, and seating on thre right that went back a fair bit, they used to do all you can eat, we used to order a takeaway pizza from there.

Nicolas Taverna has to be the best place in Protaras for a good quality meal, especially there Meat Meze, absolutely amazing.
My wife and I got married in Protaras 8 days ago and chose Nicolas Taverna for our reception and Nicolas and his staff could not have done any more, they truly was brilliant and went above and beyond, the food was fantastic, so tasty ( try the Beef stiffado or Lamb kleftico )
We booked for 15 adults and 1 child, which all of us had the Meat Meze which could have fed probably 30 people quite easliy.
Everyone was amazed at how much food and just how good it was, everyone commented it was by far the best meal they had on there holiday.
We will certainly be going back as soon as we can go back to Protaras.

Hungry families and all you can eat....

I've not actually looked for all you can eat but I know what its like trying to feed a family and how expensive it can be ! (when we first started holidaying (is that a word?) there were 6 of us !)

So In Protaras is McDonalds where a simple burger is €1 and a simple drink is about the same... it also has some outside seating and isn't in a bad shop to be honest.. if you like this sort of food you could make a cheap night of it.. (as long as you stick to the cheaper burgers... ) failing that call in mid afternoon for a snack and then cut down how hungry they are later !
McDonalds in Protaras

I think that Pizzahut is still open (forgot to check) and they usually have meal deals, "two for one" or "all you can eat from this set menu for €8" type things... which is another option...

You can also go somewhere for a Meze which might cost €7.50 to €20 each (depending on the place) but its unlikely you could eat your share so if there were 6 of you, maybe 4 get the meze and 2 just get a simple meal then everyone pick and choose... (can anyone see the devious skinflint in me ?... lol)

I'm also not adversed to a bit of self catering ....tee hee...

Steve

I haven't read all 10 pages of this discussion, so don't know if Fat Mamas in Paphos has been mentioned. Serves American, Italian, and Mexican food. Fat Mama heself makes a nightly appearance, as does Cowboy Willy, her side kick! Good food & good fun!

NewcastleChris - Fat mamas in Paphos probably hasn't been mentioned as its at the opposite end of the island from Protaras, but thanks for sharing in case anyone takes a trip that way.

Steve

Promises/Promessa restaurant is lovely, it's one of our favourites actually. It's upstairs directly opposite fig tree bay. You can either sit inside or on their open balcony. The restaurant is actually in 2 halves owned by the same people. To the left, is 'Promessa' which specialises in Italien dishes, to the right, 'Promises' which serves international cuisine. (you can order from either menu in both). I would definitely recommend it.

Mick

There is a Mexican all you can eat and a Chinesse all you can eat, near the top end near McDonalds.