Efendi – Fusion cuisine restaurant
Efendi – Fusion cuisine restaurant, Northern Cyprus
Fine dining in a 400 year old ottoman house, centrally located in the old Turkish quarter of Girne run by Andy & Amy Hurn and a team of professionially trained multi-lingual staff.
Andy originally owned Efendis some 20 years ago which was then known as Rumours. Upon his return the 400 year old Ottoman house has undergone a major facelift to create a cosy ambience in the heart of Girne. It has two new bar areas, enhanced with stone arches, beams and a real log fireplace, where in the winter months you can snuggle up on a sofa with your favourite drink and friends. There is an open courtyard area for those who also wish to enjoy the sunshine.
The menu is periodically updated and based around fusion European cuisine and each dish is lovingly cooked to order. Andy uses local seasonal ingredients fused with imported specialities to create mouthwatering dishes including “Carpaccio di Manzo, tender slices of rare prime fillet served on fresh rocket, topped with parmesan shavings & drizzled with citronette dressing.
Six tiger prawns served in a spicy Thai red sauce, garlic & lemongrass. King prawns on horseback chargrilled with bacon, sweet chilli & garlic butter with fresh lemon.
Poulet saumon fume, supreme of chicken roulade stuffed with smoked salmon & walnuts in a lemon & coriander sauce. Pork tenderloin tender slices of pork fillet with a cinammon & plum sauce. Seafood tagliatelle mussels, prawns, cod & smoked salmon in a cream & cheddar sauce on a bed of pasta ribbons”.
This, of course, is all complemented by a great wine choice, including a selection of local and good south African brands. All other bar beverages available. An average 3 course meal for two with a bottle of wine and coffee is extremely good value at approximately 120 lira.
The bar and restaurant is open from 6pm till late Tuesday – Sunday.
Closed on Monday.
During the winter months Sunday lunches are available which include all the trimmings.
Open from 12 noon til 5.00pm.

Efendi restaurant covers for a maximum of 45, booking is strongly advised as there is great demand for tables, private parties can also be catered for. Address: 11 Kamil Pasa Sokak Girne. Telephone: 0392 815 1149
Directions – From the post office in Girne heading towards the Colony roundabout turn left by the fire station and follow the signs. There is a public car park by the side of the fire station and only a short walk straight on you will find Efendi restaurant.


8 Responses to Efendi – Fusion cuisine restaurant
Peter Graham
November 4th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Brilliant restaurant with excellent food…strongly recommended.
Suzanne
November 5th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Love it, My favourite restaurant is Efendi’s in the Turkish Quater. Its hidden away, and the decor inside and out is superb. This is my special hidaway, the ambience is fantastic, the food is suculent, and the staff are fabulous….what more can i say..apart from I love it!”
Sheila
November 5th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Efendi is my favourite also- superb food-lovely atmosphere=service quiet but extremely efficient..;………. Ace………
Eric the viking
May 14th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Very Average Meal. Fusion food not really it had the same generic menu as everywhere on the island. Shame really as the food was brilliant when it first re-opened a couple of years ago
Peter Graham
May 14th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Thanks for the comment Eric, where do you recommend we go?
langer chabannes
September 5th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
hello,
We, my son and me were here when it was run by cliff and kay morgan and we just love this place. Love to go back but staying at a B&B base instead of a tourist hotel
Nas
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 pm
My partner Chris and myself loved Efendi, the food was fabulous and I loved the decor and entertainment. We thought it was amazing to walk through a door and come into a beautiful tranquil courtyard which I found totally relaxing. Friendly staff was a bonus too. I look forward to coming back.
Ellie c
December 13th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Efendi is brillant ! Amazing service from Ali ! Totally relaxing ,
great atmosphare ! …strongly recommended.
Ellie xx