What Souvlaki is
Grilled pork or chicken skewers with pita and salad.
Souvlaki is listed as a dish in the Cyprus guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and pork. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Souvlaki
Souvlaki is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Cyprus. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Cyprus guide also covers 4 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Souvlaki sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 6 food entries we track for Cyprus, 5 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Halloumi, Souvlaki, Sheftalia |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Kolokasi |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Souvlaki is one of 4 dish entries and 5 budget items; 2 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- Pork tag: pork or a pork-derived ingredient is part of the indexed recipe. Ask before ordering if you avoid it.
How to order it
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Cyprus items that make most sense alongside Souvlaki, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Cyprus items share the most tags with Souvlaki, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Souvlaki: common questions
What is Souvlaki?
Grilled pork or chicken skewers with pita and salad. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cyprus guide as a dish.
How much does Souvlaki cost in Cyprus?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Souvlaki vegetarian?
Souvlaki is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Souvlaki?
Our index lists it across Cyprus, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Cyprus. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.