Carnayo in full
Carnayo — you will also see it written Karnagio — has been running since 1975, which on an island where restaurants turn over constantly makes it something close to an institution. It is the oldest fine-dining Greek restaurant in Skiathos and it has aged well rather than coasting, currently sitting at #3 of 296 restaurants in Skiathos Town on Tripadvisor.
The setting is right by the water's edge, and the room manages the trick of feeling smart without feeling stiff. The cooking is built on Mediterranean tradition — authentic Greek flavours, colours and aromas is how the restaurant describes its own intent — with a run of international dishes that are given Greek accents rather than being served as straight imports.
Two things come up in review after review. The first is that the service is warm and well-drilled in a way that fine dining often forgets. The second is the dessert: a twisted baklava with mastiha cream and pistachio ice cream that has become genuinely famous locally, and which several reviewers describe as the single best thing they ate on the island.
Value is the pleasant surprise. For a restaurant at this level in a resort town, the pricing is repeatedly called fair — not cheap, but honest. If you want one proper dinner in Skiathos Town and Marmita's mixed reviews put you off, this is the safer choice.
Our scores
These five scores are The Skiathos Guide editorial judgements derived from the consistent themes across this restaurant's published review record. They are not platform data — Google publishes a single star rating and no category breakdown.
Published ratings
| Platform | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | — | Strong and stable over many years | |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | — | #3 of 296 in Skiathos Town |
| Restaurant Guru | 4.5 | 640 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously — check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Carnayo
- Twisted baklava with mastiha cream and pistachio ice cream
- Seasonal Greek-Mediterranean mains
Who it suits
- Special occasion
- Date night
- Reliable quality
Know before you go
- Books up in season
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carnayo worth visiting?
Open since 1975 and arguably the island's original fine-dining Greek restaurant. A stone's throw from the water, ranked third of nearly 300 restaurants in town. We score it 8.6 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 9/10.
What is Carnayo rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Carnayo was rated 4.6 on Google, 4.7 on Tripadvisor, 4.5 on Restaurant Guru across 640 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Carnayo?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Twisted baklava with mastiha cream and pistachio ice cream, Seasonal Greek-Mediterranean mains.
Do I need to book Carnayo?
Recommended. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Carnayo?
Fine-dining prices, widely described as fair for the quality. On our scale it is €€€ — the upper bracket for Skiathos.
Where is Carnayo?
Waterfront, Skiathos Town, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Carnayo have a website?
Yes — carnayo.gr.
