At larger hotels, the indigenous cuisine tends to have an 'international flavour' although authentic local dishes may also be available. All over the island there are restaurants offering genuine Cypriot food. Charcoal-grilled meat is very popular, as is fresh seafood.
Fresh fruit is plentiful and cheap, and very sweet desserts such as baklava are widely available.
Waiter service is normal and in bars counter service is common. There are no licensing hours. Cyprus produces excellent wines, spirits and beer which can only be bought in the south. Traditional English tea can be bought everywhere. The highlight of the wine year is the annual wine festival, usually held in September, when free wine flows and local food is on offer.