Mega Gialos Taverna in full
Mega Gialos sits about three kilometres north-west of Skiathos Town on the hill above Megas Gialos beach — not on the sand, which matters, because the beach below is unorganised with no sunbeds or umbrellas at all. What you get instead is elevation and an outlook north and east over the North Aegean towards Skopelos.
It is run by Apostolos and Eleni Naoum with their children Daphne and Antonis, and the cooking is home-cooked in the literal sense. Stuffed squid, lamb chops and an orange pie are the three dishes reviewers name most often.
The ratings are remarkable for a taverna this far from the resort strip: 4.7 on Tripadvisor across 197 reviews with a rank of #74 of 299, and 4.7 again on Restaurant Guru across 579. Three-figure sample sizes agreeing at that level is the strongest form of evidence in this guide, and it puts Mega Gialos in the island's top tier despite almost no visitor traffic passing its door.
You need transport. There is nothing else up here, and that is rather the point.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | — | ||
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 197 | #74 of 299 in Skiathos |
| Restaurant Guru | 4.7 | 579 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously — check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Mega Gialos Taverna
- Stuffed squid
- Lamb chops
- Orange pie
Who it suits
- Traditional food
- Views
- Escaping the crowds
- Value
Know before you go
- The beach below is unorganised — no sunbeds or umbrellas
- You need a car
- On the hill, not on the sand
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mega Gialos Taverna worth visiting?
A family taverna on the hillside above Megas Gialos, looking north-east across the open Aegean towards Skopelos. One of the highest and most consistently rated kitchens on the island. We score it 9.0 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 9/10.
What is Mega Gialos Taverna rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Mega Gialos Taverna was rated 4.7 on Google, 4.7 on Tripadvisor across 197 reviews, 4.7 on Restaurant Guru across 579 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Mega Gialos Taverna?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Stuffed squid, Lamb chops, Orange pie.
Do I need to book Mega Gialos Taverna?
Worth calling ahead in high season. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Mega Gialos Taverna?
Standard taverna pricing. On our scale it is €€ — mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Mega Gialos Taverna?
Hillside above Megas Gialos beach, ~3km north-west of Skiathos Town, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Mega Gialos Taverna have a website?
No website of its own was found as of 2026-08-16. It does run a Facebook page. Bookings and enquiries go by telephone.
