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Some evenings deserve more than “shall we order the usual?” Whether there’s a birthday to celebrate, a date to impress or simply a good appetite to reward, Nicosia has plenty of places worth making plans for.

Wiz Guide has picked 25 outstanding restaurants in the capital, from fine dining and wine-filled bistros to creative Cypriot cooking and a seriously good steak. The hard part? Getting everyone to agree on one.

See Wiz Guide’s full list and choose your next night out.

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