Taverna Aligaries in full
Aligaries sits on a small bay on the road towards Kechria, on the quiet northern side of the island. The tables are blue-painted wood and the water is metres away β this is as close to eating in the sea as Skiathos offers. They catch their own fish.
It is run by a husband and wife, and the menu is short and fish-led: grilled octopus, squid stuffed with cheese and tomato, sardines and anchovies, tzatziki. A bowl of Greek yoghurt with honey arrives at the end without being ordered or charged for, which is the sort of detail that turns a lunch into a memory.
It rates 4.6 on Tripadvisor across 119 reviews. The rank of #122 of 298 is a review-volume artefact rather than a verdict β a two-person taverna on a remote bay cannot accumulate ratings at the pace of a harbourfront restaurant.
You need your own transport, and it runs its own website at aligariestaverna.gr, which is rare for a taverna this size and this remote.
A note on the listings, because it caused us real trouble: this business appears on Tripadvisor twice, as 'Taverna Aligaries' and as 'Taverna Ligaries', with different ratings, different ranks and different review counts. Two of our researchers reached the same conclusion independently β it is one taverna with a duplicated listing, not two businesses on neighbouring bays. We have merged them here and record the single entry.
That duplication is worth understanding as a general problem rather than a curiosity. A split listing halves a business's visible review count on the platform that matters most, and it means anyone searching may land on whichever copy happens to rank β with a rating the owner never earned and cannot correct.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor | 4.6 | 119 | #122 of 298 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously β check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Taverna Aligaries
- Grilled octopus
- Squid stuffed with cheese and tomato
- Sardines and anchovies
- Yoghurt with honey
Who it suits
- Setting
- Seafood
- Escaping the crowds
- Long lunch
Know before you go
- Remote β own transport essential
- Duplicated on Tripadvisor as 'Taverna Ligaries' β the ratings are split across two listings
- Seasonal
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taverna Aligaries worth visiting?
A husband-and-wife taverna on a tiny north-coast bay, blue wooden tables set a few metres from the water. One of the loveliest places to eat on the island, and one of the hardest to reach. We score it 9.2 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 10/10.
What is Taverna Aligaries rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Taverna Aligaries was rated 4.6 on Tripadvisor across 119 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Taverna Aligaries?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Grilled octopus, Squid stuffed with cheese and tomato, Sardines and anchovies, Yoghurt with honey.
Do I need to book Taverna Aligaries?
Worth calling ahead β it is very small. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Taverna Aligaries?
Mid-range. On our scale it is β¬β¬ β mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Taverna Aligaries?
Aligaries Bay, on the road toward Kechria, north coast, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Taverna Aligaries have a website?
Yes β aligariestaverna.gr.
