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Planning a special evening in Paphos? Discover the most romantic restaurants Paphos—from scenic seaside dining to cozy hidden gems. This guide features perfect picks for couples looking to wine, dine, and fall in love with Cyprus.
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Most Romantic Restaurants Paphos
1. Minthis Clubhouse Restaurant
Minthis Clubhouse Restaurant is where we go when we want romance with a side of fresh mountain air and “look at us, choosing somewhere elegant and grown-up.” Set inside Minthis Resort, among the rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and golf-course greenery above Paphos, it feels worlds away from the harbour crowds — even though you are still close enough to the city for dinner not to become an expedition.
The restaurant blends contemporary design with soft countryside views, so the whole thing feels polished but not stiff. The menu leans into Cypriot flavours, Mediterranean classics, and refined European touches, with plenty of attention given to seasonal, local ingredients. Think elegant lunches with sunshine pouring in, slow dinners after a spa day, and the kind of setting where ordering another glass of wine feels less like indulgence and more like common sense.
Best for: couples who want a romantic escape outside central Paphos, resort-style dining, countryside views, and a quieter special-occasion meal.
Minthis Street, Tsada 8540, Paphos | minthisresort.com/resort/dining/
2. Boulevard Wine Bar
Boulevard Wine Bar is one of those reliable Paphos favourites that knows exactly what it is doing: good wine, relaxed mood, pretty garden corners, and enough low-lit charm to make a simple evening feel like a proper date. It sits in Kennedy Square, which makes it easy to reach if you are staying around central Paphos or planning a slow night rather than a full seaside production.
The wine list is the main reason to come, with a rotating selection that usually includes international bottles alongside plenty of Cypriot labels. Many wines are available by the glass, which is excellent news if you like trying things without committing to a whole bottle like a person with a five-year plan. Food-wise, expect Mediterranean bites, sushi, cheese and fruit platters, and easy sharing plates that work well with wine.
It also has a social side, with theme nights and DJ events popping up from time to time. So yes, it can be romantic — but not in a stiff, whisper-over-the-table way. More like “nice wine, pretty garden, maybe one more glass?” Dangerous. Effective.
Best for: wine dates, garden evenings, casual romance, and couples who prefer a lively bar mood over formal fine dining.
Shops 3 & 4, Kennedy Sq., Paphos 8046 | instagram.com/boulevardwinebarpaphos/
3. Honey Restaurant
Honey Restaurant is tucked inside the beautifully restored Ibrahim’s Khan, near the Municipal Market of Paphos, which already gives it a head start in the atmosphere department. Old stone, historic setting, modern design, and dinner? Yes, we are listening.
The restaurant serves modern Mediterranean and European-inspired cuisine, with a menu that changes around seasonal ingredients and polished, creative cooking. Expect the kind of dishes that feel special without being fussy for the sake of it: seafood, pasta, refined meat plates, elegant starters, and beautifully presented desserts. The setting is part of the appeal too — it has that intimate, design-forward feel that works especially well for date nights.
Honey is a strong choice if you want something more stylish than a basic taverna but less predictable than a hotel restaurant. In other words: romance, but make it old-town Paphos with good lighting and better plates.
Best for: modern Mediterranean dining, stylish date nights, old-town atmosphere, and couples who like a restaurant with a little architectural drama.
Constantinou Kanari 40, Ibrahim’s Khan, Paphos 8010 | instagram.com/honeymodmedrest/
4. The Lodge
The Lodge is for couples who believe romance can absolutely involve steak, ribs, smoke, sauce, and a proper glass of red. Not every date night needs tiny plates and mysterious foam. Sometimes we want fire, flavour, and a courtyard that feels cosy enough to make us linger.
The menu is centred around South African-style steaks, served with signature sauces, alongside ribs, marinated chicken, seafood, and grilled dishes cooked with confidence. It is hearty, warm, and satisfying — the opposite of those restaurants where you leave wondering whether dinner actually happened.
The courtyard setting gives The Lodge its romantic edge. It feels relaxed rather than ceremonial, so it works well for couples who want a special dinner without stiff white-tablecloth energy. Add a bottle of wine, order properly, and do not pretend you are sharing the fries equally. Nobody believes you.
Best for: steak lovers, relaxed date nights, grilled meat, wine, and couples who want romance without tiny portions.
Diagorou 1, Paphos 8042 | instagram.com/lodgesteakcyprus/
5. Amorosa
Amorosa at Annabelle Hotel is where Paphos slips into its elegant evening outfit. This is not a casual “we forgot to book somewhere” dinner. It is refined, intimate, and softly lit, with the kind of poolside setting that makes everything feel slightly more glamorous than it did five minutes ago.
The restaurant has been recognised with a Golden Chef Caps award and focuses on redefined modern cuisine with contemporary flair. Expect international ingredients, elegant plating, polished service, and a dinner setting framed by shimmering water garden views. Basically, if you want a romantic fine-dining option in Paphos that feels hotel-luxury but still warm, this is a very strong contender.
Come here when you want to dress up a little, slow down, and make dinner feel like the main event. No rushing. No “let’s just grab something.” Amorosa is for the evening when we behave like people who book ahead and know what cutlery is for. Briefly, at least.
Best for: fine dining, anniversaries, elegant hotel dinners, poolside romance, and couples who want polished service.
Poseidonos Avenue 10, Annabelle Hotel, Paphos 8041 | annabelle.com.cy/dine/amorosa-restaurant
6. Ta Mpania
Ta Mpania is not trying to be precious. It is right on the coastal promenade, giving us sea views, holiday energy, and the kind of easygoing atmosphere that works beautifully when you want romance without overplanning every second. Sometimes the best date-night formula is simple: waterfront table, good food, sea breeze, done.
The menu covers familiar Cypriot and Mediterranean favourites, including halloumi, calamari, spinach and ricotta ravioli, pork kebabs, seafood, salads, and desserts. The cheesecake has earned plenty of love, so yes, we are ordering it. We are not monsters.
This is a good pick for a relaxed lunch, sunset dinner, or casual romantic meal after a long wander along the promenade. It may not be the most formal restaurant on this list, but the view does a lot of heavy lifting — and frankly, it does it very well.
Best for: seaside dining, casual dates, promenade walks, sunset meals, and couples who want easy romance by the water.
Poseidonos Ave, Paphos 8135 | facebook.com/mpaniacafe/
7. Ouzeri
Ouzeri at Almyra Hotel is one of those places where the setting does half the seducing before the food even arrives. It sits by the sea, overlooking the water and Paphos Castle, with that relaxed taverna energy that makes ordering several small plates feel not only sensible but necessary.
The restaurant focuses on Cypriot fare and sharing meze-style plates, with fresh fish, seafood, dips, grilled dishes, salads, and classic flavours designed for passing around the table. This is exactly the kind of meal we love on holiday: a little of this, a little of that, one more plate because “we should try it,” and then dessert because obviously.
It is romantic in a sun-warmed, sea-breeze, ouzo-at-the-table way rather than a stiff formal way. Come for lunch if you want bright blue views, or dinner if you want the castle and coastline to do their moody evening thing.
Best for: seafront meze, castle views, fresh fish, relaxed romance, and couples who like sharing plates.
Coastal Boardwalk, Paphos 8042 | almyra.com/dine/ouzeri-restaurant
8. Oniro By The Sea
Oniro By The Sea is pure “we came to Cyprus for this” material. Set near the sea caves of Peyia and overlooking the famous Edro III shipwreck, it has one of the most memorable restaurant settings around Paphos. Waves, cliffs, cocktails, sunset light, shipwreck views — honestly, the scenery is doing the absolute most, and we respect the commitment.
The restaurant’s relaxed terrace makes it a dreamy spot for cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired food. The menu changes with the seasons and focuses on comforting dishes with creative touches, from seafood and fresh fish to sharing plates, pasta, salads, and desserts. It is not just about the view, although the view is absolutely showing off.
Come before sunset if you can. This is one of those places where timing matters: arrive too late and you miss the full golden-hour drama. Arrive just right and suddenly everyone at the table becomes a photographer, philosopher, and cocktail critic at the same time.
Best for: sunset dates, cocktails by the sea, shipwreck views, romantic terraces, and couples who want scenery with their dinner.
Glikou Nerou 05, Peyia 8560, Paphos | instagram.com/onirobythesea_official/
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