# Militzis, Larnaca: kleftiko from the clay ovens since the 1970s > Verified spotlight on Militzis in Larnaca: clay-oven kleftiko by the seafront near the fort, with sample prices, hours, and what to skip. - Canonical: https://periodiko.com/militzis-larnaca/ - Verified: 2026-07-04 --- > Desk-researched draft — every price, coordinate, and claim below must be re-checked in person per our methodology before this page ships. Militzis is the old-school answer to one question: where do you eat kleftiko in Larnaca? The family taverna at the quiet end of Piale Pasa — a short walk past the medieval fort from Finikoudes — has been pulling lamb out of its clay ovens since the late 1970s. ## Is the kleftiko really the best in Larnaca? It is the benchmark the others get measured against. The lamb goes into traditional sealed clay ovens for hours and arrives collapsing off the bone, with oven potatoes that have cooked in the juices. Around €15.50 for a portion that defeats most people. The souvla and the bourgouri (cracked-wheat pilaf) side are the other reasons locals come. ## What's the catch? Consistency. On an off night dishes can land drier or blander than the reputation promises, and service ranges from warmly gruff to genuinely slow when the terrace fills. Go for the kleftiko and the seafront tables, not for polish. ## Where exactly is it? Piale Pasa 42, on the seafront road between the fort and the fishing harbour — an easy flat walk from central Larnaca, with the sea across the road.