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★ Kleftiko.
The clay ovens
Terrace on Piale Pasa Photo: courtesy of the venue
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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.
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:15–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:15–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:15–23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:15–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:15–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:15–23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:15–23:30 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kleftiko | €15.50 |
| Souvla | €15.00 |
| Moussaka | €12.50 |
| Village salad | €6.50 |
Frequently asked questions
- What should you order at Militzis?
- The kleftiko — lamb slow-cooked in the traditional clay ovens until it falls off the bone, served with oven potatoes. It is the dish the restaurant has been known for since the late 1970s.
- When is Militzis open?
- Daily from 12:15 to around 23:30. The clay-oven kleftiko can sell out on busy evenings, so earlier is safer.
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