Cypriot food bears a distinct resemblance to Greek cooking, and uses lemons and olives extensively.

- Cypriot meze (appetizers akin to Spanish tapas) are an art form, and some restaurant serve nothing but.

- Halloumi (Χαλλουμι) is a uniquely Cypriot cheese, made from a mix of cow's and sheep's milk. Hard and salty when raw, it mellows and softens when cooked and is hence often served grilled.