Marzano

Marzano has been a fixture of Nicosia’s restaurant scene for many years, building a strong reputation for accessible Italian cuisine served in comfortable, unpretentious surroundings on Diagorou Street in the city centre. The restaurant’s menu is anchored in the three pillars of its concept, pasta, pizza and grill, and delivers on each with consistent quality. Starters include an extensive antipasti selection featuring tiger prawns, crepes with ricotta, prosciutto, and various seasonal preparations. Among the dozen or more pasta options, house-made tagliatelle and linguine dishes with seafood are perennial favourites, while the pizza selection covers traditional Neapolitan-style preparations baked to order. The grill section showcases fresh Argentinian beef tenderloin, lamb cutlets roasted with rosemary, and pork medallions with cream mushroom sauce, each served with well-prepared accompaniments. A generous salad menu, including a standout pear and gorgonzola preparation with caramelised walnuts, rounds out the offering. The drinks list features local Cypriot wines alongside Italian and international labels. The restaurant is open daily from midday to midnight, and an excellent value weekday lunch menu makes it a popular choice among Nicosia’s office-going community. The staff are professional and attentive, and the relaxed atmosphere suits both casual lunches and leisurely dinners.