La Cucina di Maria in full
La Cucina di Maria is the answer to the fourth-night-in-a-row question of whether you can face another plate of grilled fish. It is a relaxed, family-feeling Italian restaurant in Skiathos Town, and the courtyard — a spacious space shaded by a majestic mulberry tree, walls covered in vibrant murals — is a genuinely lovely place to sit. There is cosy indoor seating too when the weather turns.
The cooking is homemade Italian: pizzas with a properly made base and good toppings, pasta, and a garlic bread that has developed a small cult following in the reviews. Portions are generous and pizzas land around the €15 mark, which is fair for the town.
It is also the most reliable option on the island for coeliacs and gluten-avoiders, with gluten-free pasta and pizza available and listed on dedicated gluten-free directories. That is rare enough in Skiathos to be worth noting.
Scores are consistent and good — 4.5 on Restaurant Guru across 1,891 reviews, 4.3 on Tripadvisor across 691. The single most repeated piece of practical advice is to book: it is busy at peak hours and walk-ins wait.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | — | ||
| Tripadvisor | 4.3 | 691 | |
| Restaurant Guru | 4.5 | 1,891 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously — check current reviews before booking.
What to order at La Cucina di Maria
- Garlic bread
- Wood-fired pizza
- Homemade pasta
Who it suits
- Families
- Kids
- Gluten-free
- A break from Greek food
Know before you go
- Busy at peak — reservations advised
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Cucina di Maria worth visiting?
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. We score it 8.4 out of 10 overall, with food at 8/10 and setting at 9/10.
What is La Cucina di Maria rated?
As of 2026-08-16, La Cucina di Maria was rated 4.4 on Google, 4.3 on Tripadvisor across 691 reviews, 4.5 on Restaurant Guru across 1,891 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at La Cucina di Maria?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Garlic bread, Wood-fired pizza, Homemade pasta.
Do I need to book La Cucina di Maria?
Recommended. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is La Cucina di Maria?
Pizzas and pastas around €15. On our scale it is €€ — mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is La Cucina di Maria?
Skiathos Town, courtyard setting, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does La Cucina di Maria have a website?
No website of its own was found as of 2026-08-16. It does run a Facebook page. Its Instagram is @la_cucina_di_maria_skiathos. Bookings and enquiries go by telephone.
