The story
Nima Restaurant & Lounge Bar sits on Kordon Boyu, the seafront promenade that defines Kyrenia's character, at the address that has earned it a place among Cyprus's most recognized dining destinations. The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — one of the guide's most competitive distinctions, awarded in 2025 — signals what regulars already know: this is a room where the bottle in your hand is taken as seriously as the plate in front of you.
The kitchen works within a French-European framework, offering both a tasting format and an à la carte selection, alongside breakfast and sushi menus that reflect the breadth of what Nima sets out to do. That range — from a structured tasting experience to more relaxed daytime options — speaks to a place comfortable hosting both a special-occasion dinner and a long, unhurried lunch with the harbour in view.
Beyond the restaurant proper, the Lounge Bar operates with its own identity, anchored by a curated wine list, cocktail programme, and spirits selection. The dual nature of the space — formal dining room and convivial lounge — means Nima functions as both a destination for European cuisine at its most considered and a spot to linger over a glass well into the evening.
For those looking to host, Nima offers a private dining and events offering, rounding out a venue that clearly thinks beyond the single cover. On the northern coast of Cyprus, few addresses combine this level of wine recognition with a setting as immediately appealing as the Kyrenia waterfront.
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