For what I assume to be the equivalent of a Grill Room for a 5 star hotel, the restaurant appears to be very small, with more seating outside than in. We were told that in winter some of what is outside in summer is enclosed...for winter. It would still be quite small for a major hotel We were there on a Saturday night for our anniversary and it was clear that booking is essential. The lighting inside was pretty poor with direct overhead lighting only shining on part of our table. We arrived for 8.00 p.m. and to start the service was attentive. This tailed off once the restaurant began to fill up. There were times when the staff appeared to be in almost panic mode as the majority of guests arrived within a short space of time (after 9.00 p.m., which is very normal in Cyprus.The restaurant was noisy, not helped by quite loud music being played. I think all the food is prepared in the kitchen which is on view to one and all, but I had my back to the kitchen. We both had carpaccio to start (E16 each), but I am not at all certain that it was real carpaccio, as opposed to dried beef slices. I have never seen carpaccio so dark. The portions were generous. My wife then had another starter as a main course - foie gras (E18), which was "O.K.". I had lamb chops ( E29 - there were 7 of them !!) and they were very tasty, well prepared and cooked and presented on a wooden platter. I would have them again. They were described as "herb crusted", but I do not think I detected any herbs. Neither of us had a dessert, but with a San Pellegrino and a double espresso, the bill came to E89.30 excluding the Taittinger Champagne at E75. The menu is quite extensive (although the desserts seemed to be very limited), but I am concerned when I see a burger described as a "signature" dish ! The wine list is also quite extensive, with many wines from the globe, including NZ. There are only about 5 Cyprus reds and whites and none of them are under E20. As stated, if this is the equivalent of a 5 star hotel Grill Room, then it was a little disappointing. We will, however, give it another try later in the year.More
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