Koutourou

Koutourou is a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant on Filippou Antoniaidi in Ktima, the old town of Paphos in Cyprus, set in an old townhouse with outdoor seating. The concept is built around sharing: mezedes, the small plates that form the backbone of Greek and Cypriot social dining, are ordered for the table and arrive as they are ready. Signature dishes include the shared mezedes, grilled meats and a Greek salad of tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and feta, which together make a full, inexpensive meal for two or more. The cuisine is less strictly Cypriot than at neighbouring tavernas, drawing more broadly on Greek and Mediterranean cooking, and that gives vegetarians and lighter eaters more to choose from. The dining room occupies a traditional house, with the stone, timber and courtyard character typical of Ktima's older buildings, and the outdoor tables are the preferred seats on warm evenings. The mood is relaxed and sociable, with no dress code and a moderate noise level, suited to couples, friends and small groups. Prices are low for the town, at about EUR 15-25 (roughly USD 17-29) per person. Opening hours are listed as Monday to Saturday from 19:00 to 22:30, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday, so it is an evening-only option. Reservations are taken by phone on +357 70 001358, and calling ahead is sensible for outdoor tables in summer or for groups. Because the plates are meant to be shared, ordering three or four dishes per two diners and adding more as needed is a practical approach, avoiding over-ordering. The old-town location places it within walking distance of Ktima's market, churches and museums, so it works as a low-cost end to a day of sightseeing. Local wines, Cypriot beer and soft drinks are the usual drinks.