Taverna Varthalamis in full
Varthalamis — you will also see it as Varthalamis Mario's Cuisine — sits on Nikotsara Street in a quiet alleyway behind the harbour, deliberately out of the tourist flow. It is family-owned and run by Nikos and his family.
The cooking covers fresh seafood, oven dishes, mushroom risotto and shrimp saganaki. At 4.6 on Tripadvisor and #30 of 294 it sits comfortably in the town's upper tier.
One consistent grumble in the reviews: music bleeding through from a nearby bar. Worth knowing if a quiet dinner is the whole point of choosing a back alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor | 4.6 | — | #30 of 294 in Skiathos Town |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously — check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Taverna Varthalamis
- Fresh seafood
- Mushroom risotto
- Shrimp saganaki
- Oven dishes
Who it suits
- Traditional food
- Escaping the crowds
- Seafood
Know before you go
- Music bleed from a neighbouring bar
- Hard to find without directions
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taverna Varthalamis worth visiting?
A family taverna in a quiet alleyway behind the harbour, run by Nikos and family. Fresh seafood, oven dishes and one of the town's better-kept secrets. We score it 8.6 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 8/10.
What is Taverna Varthalamis rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Taverna Varthalamis was rated 4.6 on Tripadvisor. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Taverna Varthalamis?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Fresh seafood, Mushroom risotto, Shrimp saganaki, Oven dishes.
Do I need to book Taverna Varthalamis?
Advisable. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Taverna Varthalamis?
Mid-range. On our scale it is €€ — mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Taverna Varthalamis?
Nikotsara Street, behind the harbour, Skiathos Town, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Taverna Varthalamis have a website?
No website of its own was found as of 2026-08-16. Bookings and enquiries go by telephone.
