Hi, I’m Roddy Damalis and I’m here to create memorable dining experiences for you and every food lover who comes across this island. I’ve been in the food industry for quite a while - 30 years in fact - taught myself the craft and managed to become a restauranteur, TV presenter, cooking teacher and some might say contributor to contemporary Cypriot cuisine.
‘I’ve had the privilege of leading a va
ried and colourful life. Characters who have inspired, influenced and enriched my life in so many ways. The golden thread interwoven in all my cherished memories however, is food.’
Roddy repatriated to Cyprus over 18 years ago, having run two successful restaurants in Johannesburg, he stole the local and international hearts of Cyprus with the infamous ‘Ta Piatakia in downtown Limassol. He's never been the type of chef who keeps to tried and tested recipes. Instead, he likes to takes apart the traditional and reconstructs it in his own delightfully unique way. His culinary creativity mixed with a pure passion for food, inherited and absorbed from many key figures in his life means that every time he cradles a spoon or fondles an ingredient, his love for his craft emanates through every morsel of food which he makes. Since stirring up the culinary scene in Cyprus, Roddy has made a name for himself as one of the island's most celebrated chefs. With numerous awards under his belt, TV and magazine media appearances which we can no longer count, he has not only become a culinary household name but a key individual which many people who have had the pleasure of his company, feel truly connected to.
