Scala Restaurant Bar in full
Scala is up a flight of steps above the old port, and the terrace does something no ground-level harbour restaurant can: it lifts you above the passeggiata so that the view is water, the Bourtzi headland and the open sea rather than the backs of passing tourists. At sunset it is close to the best seat in Skiathos Town.
The cooking is Mediterranean with a strong Greek spine and a clear seafood bias. King prawns and seafood risotto are the two dishes that dominate the reviews, and the lamb is the pick if someone at the table does not eat fish. Ingredients are fresh and the plating is more considered than the taverna norm without tipping into fussiness.
Service is the standout, and it is what has pushed the scores so high. Staff give specific, useful recommendations rather than pointing vaguely at the menu, and reviewers repeatedly single out the attentiveness. On aggregate scoring β 4.9 on Google, 4.8 on both Tripadvisor and Restaurant Guru across roughly 1,600 combined reviews β nothing else on the island is currently rated higher across the board.
It is not cheap, and a few reviewers say so. The consensus, though, is that the combination of view, service and kitchen justifies it. Book, and ask for the terrace rail.
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 β Google publishes a single star rating and no category breakdown.
Published ratings
| Platform | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | β | The highest Google score of any restaurant in this guide | |
| Tripadvisor | 4.8 | 606 | |
| Restaurant Guru | 4.8 | 994 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously β check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Scala Restaurant Bar
- King prawns
- Seafood risotto
- Lamb
Who it suits
- Sunset
- Special occasion
- Seafood
- Couples
Know before you go
- Pricier than harbour-level neighbours
- Up a flight of steps β limited step-free access
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scala Restaurant Bar worth visiting?
A raised terrace over the old port with the Bourtzi in front of you and a kitchen that can actually cook seafood. The best all-round scores on the island right now. We score it 9.0 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 10/10.
What is Scala Restaurant Bar rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Scala Restaurant Bar was rated 4.9 on Google, 4.8 on Tripadvisor across 606 reviews, 4.8 on Restaurant Guru across 994 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Scala Restaurant Bar?
The dishes reviewers name most often are King prawns, Seafood risotto, Lamb.
Do I need to book Scala Restaurant Bar?
Recommended, especially for sunset. It takes online reservations through a third-party booking platform.
How expensive is Scala Restaurant Bar?
Upper-mid; seafood mains push the bill up. On our scale it is β¬β¬β¬ β the upper bracket for Skiathos.
Where is Scala Restaurant Bar?
Old Port, Skiathos Town β elevated terrace, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Scala Restaurant Bar have a website?
Yes β scalarestaurantbar.gr. It also runs a Facebook page. Its Instagram is @scala_restaurant_bar.
