Marias Restaurant is a family tavern at the entrance to the mountain village of Vavatsinia, near Lefkara. It serves traditional Cypriot food. Ask about meze, slow-cooked kleftiko or grilled meat for lunch. Maria and her family make their own desserts, jams and marmalades.

The tavern looks out over the surrounding countryside and takes bookings for small and large groups. If you are stopping on a drive through the villages, check the kitchen hours and reserve a table ahead.