The Syrian Friendship Club restaurant in Nicosia offers a dining experience filled with tradition, middle eastern flavors, hearty music, ambience, and “club” based genuine arabesque hospitality.
This longstanding gem has been weaving culinary alchemy serving authentic Syrian and broader Levantine and Arab dishes to loyal regulars and newcomers alike for decades. The restaurant is in a quiet street, and from the moment your foot steps in, a warm, welcoming attitude engulfs you into a rich culinary tradition is embraced.
The gastronomic journey honestly speaks for itself. From the first little Meze plates of Hummus and Baba Ghanoush to the last bite of grilled lamb kebab and shish tawook, dishes feel and taste authentic, intentional, generous, and steeped in tradition.
The restaurant offers the option of choosing the plates you wish but ultimately, the fixed mezze options never fails to deliver the tastes of traditions and lavishness. Our favourite standout dishes are always fattoush, piquant muhammara, and Stuffed vine leaves, always served fresh and perfectly balanced, ideal for sharing.
Larger plates like shish tawook, mansaf, and lamb kebab are equally satisfying, accompanied by freshly warm Arabic pitta, fries, and marinated with fragrant herbs. What’s remarkable is how effortlessly the restaurant accommodates all preferences. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or halal, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that the restaurant provides various options for different dietary needs, where groups will always find something, they’ll love.
Moving towards the leisurely setting, one can easily see that even though it is understated, it is still charming in its own way. Dining indoors or in the quiet garden courtyard, the atmosphere encourages long, relaxed, entertaining and unhurried meals.
Overall, the restaurant is undoubtedly a consistent favourite on local dining lists. The Syrian Club doesn’t rely on trends to stay relevant. Instead, it focuses on what matters: food made with care, served with passions in a space that invites you to linger and enjoy your time with friend and family.
So my dear readers, my top tip for your experience is go hungry, take friends, and prepare to leave full, both in body and in spirit. Sahtein!
Avra Miltiadous | Culinary & Lifestyle Editor
Photos courtesy of Syrian Club Nicosia
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