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Koukounaries beach, Skiathos
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Skiathos Β· Sporades Β· Greece

The best family restaurants in Skiathos

Where to eat on Skiathos with children β€” tavernas with play areas, beach tables, fast service and food children actually eat.

31Restaurants listed
130Reviewed island-wide
8.4Mean score

Most Greek tavernas are relaxed about children in a way that British restaurants are not, but a few places on Skiathos go further and actively make it easy.

Taverna Maistrali at Agia Paraskevi has a play area below the veranda, so you can eat while keeping an eye on them β€” the single most useful feature on this list, and rare enough on the island to be decisive. Taverna Sklithri puts tables directly on the sand. La Cucina di Maria and the souvlaki counters cover the child who will not eat anything unfamiliar.

Practical note: Greek dinner runs late and kitchens are busiest after 21:00. Eating before 20:00 gets you faster service and a calmer room.

The rocky shoreline of Skiathos
The shoreline Georgios Michalagas Β· CC BY-SA 4.0

The list, ranked

Ranked by our overall score out of 10. Every entry links to its full review.

9.2 our score, out of 10 #1 its place in this list G Google, T Tripadvisor, R Restaurant Guru, all out of 5 — no published aggregate
  1. 9.0#1

    Taverna Alexandros

    Tables in a cobbled side street under an old mulberry tree, strung lights overhead, live Greek music every evening and dancing after. The full romantic taverna clichΓ©, done sincerely.

    Skiathos Town€€4.44.1
  2. 9.0#2

    Nectar & Ambrosia (Troulos)

    Reopened after two years dark and immediately climbed to #7 on the island. Valley views, staff in traditional dress, and a kitchen that is trying hard.

    Troulos€€4.74.8
  3. 8.8#3

    Akrogiali Tavern

    A fish taverna literally on the water's edge, looking across to the Bourtzi. Busy with locals as well as visitors, which is the compliment that matters.

    Skiathos Town β€” Waterfront€€4.54.3
  4. 8.8#4

    I Love Souvlaki

    Family-run gyros and souvlaki with something the other souvlaki counters do not have: a proper garden full of colour to sit in.

    Skiathos Town β€” off Papadiamantis€4.54.5
  5. 8.8#5

    Taverna Maistrali

    A family taverna at Agia Paraskevi since 2001, with homemade Greek cooking, a strong wine list and β€” decisively for some β€” a children's play area below the veranda.

    Agia Paraskevi€€4.64.6
  6. 8.8#6

    Platanias Taverna & Bar

    Family-owned taverna and cocktail bar opposite bus stop 16. Al fresco dining under vine leaves, live music, and traditional Greek dishes given a modern turn.

    Agia Paraskevi / Platanias€€4.64.6
  7. 8.8#7

    Oregano Restaurant

    4.7 on Google and Tripadvisor, 4.6 on Restaurant Guru β€” the best-rated restaurant in Troulos, on the rise above the beach.

    Troulos€€4.74.7
  8. 8.8#8

    Under The Pine Tree

    Gyros under €3, 1,806 reviews at 4.5, and an actual huge pine tree overhead. The best-value proper meal at the west end.

    Koukounaries€4.5
  9. 8.6#9

    Il Migliore Pizza Pasta

    Widely called the best Italian food on the island β€” proper pizza bases, a big airy space and incredible views.

    Skiathos Town€€4.64.6
  10. 8.6#10

    Taverna Folia

    A family taverna in a central alley, tables under old trees and thick foliage. Own-pressed oil, local produce, fast service and honest prices.

    Skiathos Town€€4.64.4
  11. 8.6#11

    Avli Taverna

    A family-run taverna with a big breezy terrace, and reviewers who are not shy about calling its Greek food the best on Skiathos.

    Agia Paraskevi€€4.54.5
  12. 8.6#12

    Paralia Taverna

    Generous portions at modest prices, and pita gyros that reviewers rate as exceptional. The best-value proper meal on the west coast.

    Troulos€4.74.7
The waterfront at Skiathos Town
Skiathos Town Mrcsifkin Β· CC BY-SA 3.0
  1. 8.6#13

    Lenio's Taverna & Beach Bar

    A family beachfront taverna on Megali Ammos with its own sunbeds, so people arrive in the morning and stay all day.

    Megali Ammos€€4.5
  2. 8.6#14

    Salt and Pepper

    1,789 Tripadvisor reviews at 4.5 β€” one of the busiest restaurants on the island, and a repeat Travellers' Choice winner.

    Troulos€€4.5
  3. 8.4#15

    La Cucina di Maria

    Homemade Italian in a courtyard shaded by a huge mulberry tree, walls covered in murals. Generous portions, proper pizza, and one of the island's best gluten-free offerings.

    Skiathos Town€€4.44.3
  4. 8.4#16

    Nectar & Ambrosia (Skiathos Town)

    Tall columns and an unapologetically ancient-Greek theme that could have been naff and instead comes off classy and warm. Solid cooking behind the concept.

    Skiathos Town€€4.54.5
  5. 8.4#17

    Maria's Pizza

    A long-standing Italian opposite the Town Hall with a courtyard covered in murals and greenery. Handmade pizza and pasta, and a queue most nights.

    Skiathos Town β€” Town Hall€€4.54.3
  6. 8.4#18

    Kanapitsa Taverna & Beach Bar

    A proper taverna that happens to be on a beach, rather than a beach bar that serves food. Shaded dining room, sea views back towards the port.

    Kanapitsa€€4.24.1
  7. 8.4#19

    Paradise, Rose Garden & Perigali (Achladies)

    The three family-run tavernas that Achladies regulars recommend to each other. Little formal review data, a lot of repeat custom.

    Achladies€€—
  8. 8.4#20

    Maniatis Garden

    A beachside garden taverna at Achladies with live music on Mondays and a host reviewers name personally.

    Achladies€€—
  9. 8.4#21

    Green Park Restaurant

    A poolside garden restaurant opposite bus stop 16, set among flowers and tall trees, open to non-residents.

    Agia Paraskevi€€—
  10. 8.4#22

    Villa Rosa Taverna

    A family taverna inland from Troulos beach with a pool, a pool bar and Greek nights with live music and dancing.

    Troulos village€€—
  11. 8.2#23

    Strofilia

    The pick of Koukounaries β€” a garden taverna near the island's most famous beach, and the one that gets the top votes locally.

    Koukounaries€€4.44.3
  12. 8.2#24

    Meat-ing

    A very good grill house at Achladies with a friendly owner and a 4.5 average. The best-rated option in the resort.

    Achladies€€4.54.5
A green inlet on the Skiathos coast
A wooded inlet on the south coast Georgios Michalagas Β· CC BY-SA 4.0
  1. 8.2#25

    Nostos Beach Taverna & Beach Bar

    A three-venue beach operation at Nostos Village β€” taverna, beach bar and main bar β€” with waiter service to the sunbeds and a boat shuttle to the Old Port.

    Nostos / Tzaneria€€—
  2. 8.0#26

    Taverna Dionysos

    A family taverna on the side street opposite the National Bank, with garden dining or an air-conditioned room β€” and a genuinely modern commercial setup behind it.

    Skiathos Town β€” off Papadiamantis€€—
  3. 8.0#27

    Porta Rossa

    Ranked #1 of 4 in Achladies on 505 reviews β€” an enclosed-garden restaurant on the main road, known for lamb and for desserts.

    Achladies€€4.7
  4. 7.8#28

    Taverna Sklithri

    Tables on the sand at a small pine-backed cove. The setting is the Skiathos of the brochures; the pricing is the part people complain about.

    Sklithri Beach€€€4.13.8
  5. 7.6#29

    Vesuvio Pizzeria Ristorante

    The new port's Italian option, with crisp-crust pizza and large portions β€” and a listings problem that splits its reputation three ways.

    Skiathos Town β€” New Port€€4.5
  6. 7.6#30

    Bamboon Beach Bar

    The main beach bar operation on Agia Paraskevi, with sunbeds, watersports and souvlaki reviewers single out.

    Agia Paraskevi / Platanias€€—
  7. 7.0#31

    Taverna Troulos

    Running since 1975 in a beachside spot at Troulos. Long-established and pleasant, but the ratings suggest it is coasting on position.

    Troulos€€4.13.9

Frequently asked questions

Are Skiathos restaurants child-friendly?

Generally yes β€” tavernas are relaxed about children and high chairs are common. Taverna Maistrali at Agia Paraskevi is the standout, with a dedicated play area below the dining veranda. Beach tavernas like Sklithri let children move between the table and the sand.

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