# Vlachos Tavern, Larnaca: the Cypriot meze the locals drive out for

> Verified spotlight on Vlachos Tavern near Larnaca: a family-run meze house on the Pyla side with free salad starters, fruit desserts, and its own parking.

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- Verified: 2026-07-04

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Ask Larnaca locals where to take visitors for a proper Cypriot meze and
Vlachos comes up again and again — a family-run tavern on the Pyla side
of town, away from the seafront strip, where a large share of the tables
speak Greek.

## What is the meze like?

Traditional and generous rather than refined: wave after wave of
grills — souvlakia, sheftalia, pork chops — alongside kleftiko,
moussaka, grilled prawns, and squid. The kitchen sends a complimentary
fresh salad to start and fruit to finish, and there is homemade
lemonade for drivers. Expect roughly €23 per person for the full meze.
<!-- VERIFY: meze price — reviews range €17.50–23 -->

## Why go here instead of the seafront?

Because this is where the locals actually eat. Prices run a notch below
the promenade tavernas, portions a notch above, and the owner works the
room himself most nights. The trade-off is location: it sits out toward
Pyla on the Dhekelia road side, so you will need a car — the free
on-site parking makes that painless.

## When should you book?

It is dinner-only and fills with local families from Friday to Sunday;
book by phone for weekend evenings. Note the tavern is closed on
Mondays. <!-- VERIFY: booking policy and current hours -->