Mesogia Taverna in full
Mesogia has been open since 1923 and has never left the family. The grandson of the original owner runs it today with the help of his own son, which makes this the oldest continuously operating taverna on the island by a wide margin. It sits in Plakes, the historic residential district above the main town — the sort of neighbourhood you reach by wandering rather than by following signs.
The cooking is charcoal-grill taverna at its most confident. Lamb chops are the order most reviewers lead with, followed by moussaka, pork cheek, soutzoukakia, village sausage and pastitsio. Nothing is reinvented and nothing needs to be; this is a hundred-year-old recipe book executed by people who have made these dishes their entire lives.
The most telling line in the reviews is that it is very popular with the locals, which on a heavily touristed island is the strongest single signal available. Google users score it 4.7 and Restaurant Guru 4.5, though Tripadvisor sits lower at 4.3 and ranks it mid-table — a common pattern for unglamorous neighbourhood tavernas that visitors rate against restaurants doing something entirely different.
The welcome is repeatedly described as very warm. Go hungry, order from the grill, and do not expect a sea view.
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 | 4.3 | 300 | #105 of 290 in Skiathos Town |
| Restaurant Guru | 4.5 | 785 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously — check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Mesogia Taverna
- Lamb chops
- Pork cheek
- Soutzoukakia
- Village sausage
- Pastitsio
- Moussaka
Who it suits
- Traditional food
- Grilled meat
- Eating like a local
- History
Know before you go
- Residential location, no view
- Uphill walk into Plakes
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesogia Taverna worth visiting?
Family-run since 1923 — the oldest taverna on Skiathos, now in the hands of the founder's grandson and great-grandson. In the historic Plakes district, and very popular with locals. We score it 8.6 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 7/10.
What is Mesogia Taverna rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Mesogia Taverna was rated 4.7 on Google, 4.3 on Tripadvisor across 300 reviews, 4.5 on Restaurant Guru across 785 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Mesogia Taverna?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Lamb chops, Pork cheek, Soutzoukakia, Village sausage, Pastitsio, Moussaka.
Do I need to book Mesogia Taverna?
Advisable in high season. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Mesogia Taverna?
Honest taverna pricing. On our scale it is €€ — mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Mesogia Taverna?
Plakes district, above Skiathos Town, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Mesogia 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.
