✅ Top Gluten-Friendly Options
Molti Restaurant & Bar, Protaras / Paralimni
- This is one of the most frequently recommended places in Protaras for gluten-free dining. They explicitly list “Gluten Free” on their menu and are known for staff awareness of cross contamination.
- Their site menu has “Gluten Free” section.
- Also, a PDF version of their menu (2020) shows a “Gluten Free” tab.
- Sample items (from their menu PDF) include (translated/approx):
Set Menu 1: Soup or grilled halloumi, followed by Beef Sirloin Steak with pepper / garlic / Roquefort sauce. /They list “Gluten Free” as a menu category.
- Their “MenuWeb” listing shows typical offerings: starters (Spring Rolls), salads (Halloumi Salad), lamb chops, etc. (Though not all of those are necessarily gluten-free.)
- Tip: when you arrive, ask for the “Gluten Free Menu” which in many reviews is offered.
Paladela Steakhouse, Protaras
- This steakhouse advertises “Gluten Free Options” directly on its website.
- They show “Set Menu No3 €18.50” including “Soup of the Day OR Mussels a la Cream OR Prawn Cocktail”, and fish / meat dishes (fresh sea bass, swordfish, etc.).
- In a YouTube video about the restaurant, the title says “massive gluten free menu.”
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Note: You should alert them about your gluten requirement so they use the appropriate preparation.
Hard Rock Cafe, Ayia Napa
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Hard Rock Cafe at Ayia Napa publishes a Gluten-Free Menu (PDF).
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Sample items from their gluten-free menu:
Starters: Wings (served with choices of sauce).
Steaks / Main Entrées: Black Angus New York Strip Steak, Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Norwegian Salmon.
Burgers / Sandwiches (on gluten-free buns): Original Legendary® Burger, BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, etc.
Sides & Desserts: They list fries, seasonal vegetables, and simple desserts (ice cream, etc.). -
Also, their online menu listings include a “Gluten-Free Menu” tab.
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A caveat: some reviewers have said that the gluten-free menu is not always available on site and sometimes the staff improvises (e.g. serving a burger without bun).
Raphael’s Restaurant, Ayia Napa
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Raphael’s lists “Gluten Free Dishes” on its TripAdvisor listing (i.e. they have menu items accommodating gluten-free diets).
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Their cuisine is Mediterranean / local, so offerings likely include grilled fish, meat, salads etc that are easier to adapt.
Atlas (Ayia Napa)
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In the list of “Top 50 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots Across Cyprus,” Atlas (in Ayia Napa) is mentioned as a cozy Italian-inspired spot with gluten-free pizza and pastas.
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In community comment threads, Atlas is cited as having a “full gluten-free menus, including pizza & pastas, own cooked bread.”
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Worth checking with them in advance to confirm availability of those items on your travel date.
Yianna Marie, Protaras
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Yianna Marie is mentioned in reviews of Protaras restaurants as offering a “gluten-free menu offering the same foods but without gluten.”
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It’s a recommended restaurant in Protaras reviews for people on gluten-free diets.
🛠 Tips for Gluten-Safe Dining in Cyprus & These Areas
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Many local Cypriot tavernas / meze restaurants can adapt traditional dishes: grilled fish, souvlaki, grilled meats, salads, tava, stifado, etc., by omitting bread or requesting non-battered versions.
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Always alert the staff (“I need gluten-free / no wheat / cross contamination”) so they take care with frying oils, sauces, etc.
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Ask to see the “gluten-free menu” if one exists.
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Avoid obvious wheat-heavy dishes (pasta, pizzas, thick gravies) unless clearly labeled gluten-free.