Lavita offers brunch and all-day dining in Larnaca’s old town

Larnaca, Cyprus. Lavita, a relatively new restaurant in Larnaca’s old town, offers brunch, all-day dining and evening meals in a renovated traditional house dating from the 1940s. The restaurant is tucked away on a backstreet and has its own car park, although parking in the surrounding area can be limited.

Setting and service

A Saturday morning visit by the reviewer and their father followed the discovery of the restaurant on social media.

The traditional house has been converted into a modern dining space. The reviewer described the interior as fresh and thoughtfully designed, highlighting the flooring, bar and a wall decorated with an assortment of clocks. A staff member’s welcome was described as kind and polite.

Background music featured an eclectic mix, played at a volume that was audible without interfering with conversation. The reviewer found the setting comfortable and the meal thoroughly enjoyable.

Brunch menu

The reviewer found the menu varied without being overwhelming. Options included two versions of shakshouka, a vegan breakfast, salmon and avocado dishes, other brunch choices and sweet dishes such as pancakes.

A menu note advertising freshly baked pastries straight from the oven prompted an order for an almond croissant, alongside coffees.

For the main dish, the reviewer chose Eggs Bagelit, a bagel served with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and halloumi, adding bacon. Their father ordered The Classic Breakfast, which included mushrooms, eggs, bacon, halloumi, tomato, sourdough bread and jam. The reviewer described it as a generous plate, while noting that a sausage was the only item they felt was missing.

Food and dining experience

The almond croissant arrived with the coffees. The reviewer found it a conventional example, neither unusual nor particularly memorable, but suitable for those who enjoy the classic combination and large enough for two people to share before breakfast.

The main dishes followed shortly afterwards and were described as visually appealing. The Eggs Bagelit had a layer of hollandaise over the eggs, with a yolk that ran when cut, as requested.

The reviewer found that the halloumi, bacon, eggs and sauce worked well together. Their father commented on the bacon’s flavour and apparent quality, prompting the reviewer to taste it separately. The reviewer agreed with that assessment and saved some bacon to eat at the end.

Backstreet location

The reviewer considered the restaurant’s location less prominent than that of other brunch venues in town and suggested those venues might benefit more from passing customers. Lavita was described as somewhere visitors were unlikely to encounter by chance and would need to know about in advance.

Despite that concern, the reviewer’s overall assessment was positive, citing enjoyable food, welcoming staff and a comfortable, carefully designed setting.