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Hours
Sun
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Mon
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $2.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Turkish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
Alesta Restaurant is a family business established by Ali Guvenay in 2002. With excellent kebab varieties and also with our warm staff we would love to serve you while you are in Cyprus.
PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $2.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Turkish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
183 reviews
Excellent
118
Very good
52
Average
5
Poor
2
Terrible
6
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Diana M
Liverpool128 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
This was a brilliant find while we were on holiday at the nearby Vuni Palace Hotel, it was recommended to us by friends. It is a 10 min walk from the hotel and is well worth it. We went there for three nights running, the service is very good with friendly staff and the selection of food excellent. It has a Turkish/Cypriot menu leaning towards the western palate, which is great if you want to sample all the local cuisine and at the same time know what you are going to get. We had various meals over the three days and can thoroughly recommend the chicken with BBQ and soy sauce, chicken with creamy mushroom sauce and the burgers and kebabs, all served with rice, chips, salad etc, the desserts are amazing and the drink selection good. Complimentary starters of dips and warm pitta bread are served as well. Each night we went there our bill came to the equivalent of ÂŁ22 for three people with three mains, three desserts and drinks so it is excellent value for money. They take Turkish Lira and Euro's and would probably have taken British pounds like most places in Northern Cyprus as well, although we didn't ask. My only one slight criticism would be that the chairs are a bit uncomfortable, we sat on them the first night but the other two nights we managed to sit on the padded bench seats against the wall which were far more comfy. Would thoroughly recommend.
Written February 5, 2020
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berkayguvenayy
Dear Diana,
We are happy to hear that you had such a nice experience at Alesta Restaurant and thank you for the amazing feedback.
Written February 7, 2020
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Tugbay C
Bromley9 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Easy location to find, broad choice of menu options. The food was good and the service excellent! Lovely decor, whilst on a main road when you go into the main outdoor dining area they’ve created a wonderful garden with many authentic Cypriot features. Nicely done!
We were served by Sayem who was so very helpful especially as I have a number of food intolerances. He guided me on what I could have and offered to have made a GF wrap… I was so excited!! A fresh, homemade GF wrap that tasted incredible! Most restaurants didn’t even try to help so I shall be going back here many times before our holiday ends!! They will adapt and accommodate for GF and Vegans those amazing pide and lahmacuns and much more! See you again soon Saydam and thank you!!
Written July 9, 2024
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BigRay54
Agios Georgios606 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We returned after a couple of years absence due to problems with food.
Pleased to say that we enjoyed our food this time - had filo pastry cigars filled with cheese - tasty - and then Lamb Donner in pita - again very nice.
We ordered Harisa paste to go with Donner and they also served home made pickles.
Very efficient service and nice chat with owners son
Written August 1, 2024
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BigRay54
Agios Georgios606 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
We have been before and always had a great meal BUT this time we had to return both main courses as EVERYTHING was stone cold - starting with the plate - then the meat, the rice and the chips !!!
The management had the audacity to try and blame the fan which was at least 3m away from our table !!!!!
The problem was that the meal had been prepared whilst we ate our starters and left to die on the pass.
So very sad - they did comp both meals but we had gone with expectations that simply weren’t met.
Not sure we will return on our next visit to Girne as this was one of the highlights of our visits
Written July 31, 2021
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Berkay Guvenay
Thank you for letting us know about your bad experience with us. We as a team try to give everyone a great and warm experience with us at Alesta restaurant. We would like to serve you again and hopefully change your mind about us.. thank you !
Written November 20, 2021
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MY_26
Hertfordshire27 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Came in around 9pm on a Sunday night so maybe not the finest hour. Polite staff, family of 5 weren’t that hungry so we ordered lentil soups and a chicken shish, along with a 1 meze and some other starters. Pidé was stone cold, soup was burnt, bulgur kofte stodgy and wet, meze had 5 olives! Chips were over fried and soggy with oil. We had ordered takeaway lahmacun a few nights earlier and it arrived soggy and undercooked also. Been here many times before over the yrs and always liked it but we won’t be going ever again. Bill came and they’d added the drinks from another table. Some of this maybe down to being late on a Sunday but not acceptable quality of food.
Written August 21, 2022
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Anne P
York60 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
The menu was extremely poor and the quality was even poorer.
They also charge more for a bottle of Doluca wine than 5 star hotels. There was no price on the menu and presumed that in a roadside cafe type restaurant that the wine would be reasonably priced. The arrogant young female who was in charge of the establishment attempted to justify the price due to her suppliers!
Considering there is a supermarket opposite selling it at 70 Turkish lira and all other higher class establishments charging 230- 250 her charging 350 is totally unacceptable. Take heed don’t be caught out and avoid.
We don’t know if the restaurant has changed hands but we have pre- Covid enjoyed several meals in this establishment. However we have had our last one!
Written November 13, 2022
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Berkay Guvenay
Hello ! Thank you for taking your time and writing a unique comment like this for the establishment. However I believe (that is only my opinion) calling this a robbery might not be very correct since WE ARE PEOPLE SERVING TO PEOPLE in exchange of a service fee which cannot be compared of how much a bottle costs in a shop and at our workplace. Again dont get me wrong that is my opinion. On the other hand you could just ask for a wine list or a drinks menu to see our prices. Thank you very much and we are sorry that you have left disappointed.
Written January 13, 2023
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Anthony
London8 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
Rarely does a meal disappoint as much as this. We ordered the ribeye steak and the lamb chops. Both were incredibly tough….beyond acceptable to be served at a restaurant. I can only suggest the meat was frozen and quickly thawed before cooking. We didn’t finish the meals. Mentioned it to the staff, paid and left. Went across the road to Steak Doner and had a marvellous meal. Alesta Bar…..never again.
Written November 1, 2021
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Berkay Guvenay
Thank you for the complaint. I would like to let you know that none of our steaks are frozen however even though We try to choose our cuts as good as possible sometimes unfortunately it does not comes as great as usual. We respect your review and your opinion ! Thanks
Written November 20, 2021
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Derya Y
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • family
First of all, the portions are so small, you won't get full. They even charged you for very simple things that you wanted extra (garlic, parsley, and another bowl of the small salad that came free of charge). There were neither proper roasted peppers, tomatoes, etc., nor salad etc. with the kebab. They don't even bring bread unless you ask for it. If they weren't ashamed, they would even charge him a fee. Also, the service is late and they don't look at the table for a long time. In short, we will never go again and do not recommend!!!
Written February 16, 2024
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Fabitziana
Cheshire139 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Cannot fault this place. Great service and lovely outdoor garden setting. The food is absolutely amazing and definitely the best kebab meat we’ve ever eaten. Still very reasonably priced too.
Written July 27, 2022
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Retiree n. ireland
12 contributions
Mar 2022 • family
Visited Alesta about 5 times on a recent trip to Girne. Nice restaurant, owner and staff friendly. Good range of choices on menu, all we had were tasty and when put to the vote the 3 of us usually voted for Alesta. Would recommend it to anyone.
Written April 15, 2022
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MajorMO
18 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
For me, what appeals about Alesta is the outdoor garden seating area. It's great and must be one of the best terraces in Kyrenia for a quiet and relaxed meal. The food is decent, but there is better for sure if you search other restaurants. That said, I will always come back to Alesta when I'm in Kyrenia because the place is lovely. The ayran is the best I've tasted in TRNC (you can get it in a pint glass and dine like a local).
Written September 16, 2023
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Helen G
Wrexham43 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Lovely food and surroundings. As vegans we find it hard to eat out at restaurants serving local dishes, however Alesta has vegan options on the menu.
The staff were friendly, professional and attentive. Great restaurant for families, couples or friends.
Written February 3, 2024
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anntownsend29
11 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
Last time we visited this restaurant was 16 years ago, we went with my parents who lived in the area. Although we had not been back since then, Alesta remembered us, it was lovely coming back, seeing his wife and children.
The restaurant has changed and they have expanded it, but the hospitality hadn’t, we received a warm welcome, food was excellent.
Would highly recommend.
We will be back, I promise I won’t leave it so long.
Written November 9, 2024
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Ann L
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • none
Have always loved Alesta but today we were very disappointed with our food and drinks. 3 glasses of wine very small measures. Food very average. We went with friends who had never been before and I don't think we'll be going back,
Written October 26, 2022
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Froonk L
DĂĽsseldorf149 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Prices are a bit higher than normal in Cyprus. A beautiful garden for which they charge a lot. We had pide and beer with it. The pide tasted good... but not outstanding. We only went there once a week because it wasn't that cheap by Cyprus standards. Something was missing. The location is of course unbeatable
Written May 15, 2024
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