I Mouria tou Mirivili

Η ΜΟΥΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΜΥΡΙΒΗΛΗ

restaurant
4.3(701 recensioni)
Skala Sykamineas

Cosa dicono i visitatori

Everything was amazing! Highly recommended if you are nearby. Sardela pantremeni is the best dish we had by far.
Thomas Mylonas· agosto 2025
This traditional tavern in Skala Sykamias is one of the best places to enjoy Lesvos islands' unique local cuisine. We had ordered fried squid, sardines and eggplant saganaki and they were all absolutely amazing. The owner is also super friendly.
Basak Erdogan· agosto 2023

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Incastonata nell’ansa di uno dei più incantevoli porticcioli di Lesbo, I Mouria tou Mirivili prende il nome dall’antico albero di gelso che ombreggia la sua terrazza sul mare – un albero per sempre legato a Stratis Myrivilis, il celebre romanziere greco nato nella vicina Sykaminia, che ha reso immortale questa stessa costa nei suoi scritti. Skala Sykamineas è un villaggio di rara bellezza rilassata: una manciata di colorati caicchi che dondolano in un piccolo porto, muri imbiancati a calce che risalgono la collina, e il Mar Egeo che si estende a nord verso la Turchia. Sedersi sotto l’ampia chioma del gelso, con l’aria salmastra che sale dall’acqua e il dolce vociare del porto come sottofondo, significa capire esattamente perché uno scrittore abbia scelto questo luogo per pensare e sognare.

La taverna è da tempo un punto di ritrovo per abitanti e viaggiatori, e offre quella cucina di pesce greca, semplice e genuina, che questa costa richiede. Pesce fresco sbarcato dai pescatori del villaggio, polpo grigliato messo a stagionare sulla corda fuori, e mezedes preparati con il pescato del giorno sono il cuore del menu. L’ambiente gioca un ruolo tanto importante quanto la cucina: qui i lunghi pranzi si prolungano nel pomeriggio, i bicchieri di ouzo catturano la luce, e il tempo rallenta come solo sulle isole sa fare. Che veniate per un pasto completo o semplicemente per sedervi con qualcosa di fresco a guardare le barche, I Mouria tou Mirivili offre una di quelle rare esperienze in cui luogo, cibo e storia si fondono in qualcosa di autenticamente memorabile.

Prima di partire

Cosa aspettarsi

Il vecchio gelso stende la sua ombra direttamente sull'acqua, e si mangia guardando i caicchi colorati del porto con l'aria marina che attraversa la terrazza. La cucina segue il pescato quotidiano dei pescatori del villaggio — pesce alla griglia, polpo appeso ad asciugare all'aperto, mezze che cambiano con la giornata. Sapere che Stratis Myrivilis ha reso immortale questo porto nei suoi romanzi conferisce ai lunghi pranzi qui una profondità che si sente più che si spiega.

Periodo migliore

Da fine aprile a settembre per vivere il luogo al meglio; maggio e inizio ottobre sono più tranquilli rispetto al picco estivo.

Come arrivare

Skala Sykamineas si trova sulla costa nord di Lesbo, a circa un'ora di guida da Mitilene attraverso l'entroterra montuoso dell'isola — la discesa finale verso il villaggio è spettacolare.

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Visitor Reviews

Thomas Mylonas

August 2025

Everything was amazing! Highly recommended if you are nearby. Sardela pantremeni is the best dish we had by far.

Selin Sengoz

August 2025

Absolutely the best restaurant we’ve been to in Lesvos! The service is outstanding, the waiters are always smiling, friendly, and attentive, making you feel truly welcome. The food is simply amazing. The fried calamari rings and garlic shrimp are out of this world !!!! perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For the main course, the fish is always fresh and cooked to perfection. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. If you’re looking for a place with both incredible food and warm hospitality, this is the spot. Highly recommended!

M. Engin Satana

June 2025

I visited Skala Skimias 12 years ago and stayed there. I had spent a quiet week in a small hotel and dined at this beachside restaurant every day of that week. I had become quite close with the owner, Vangelis. This year, I had the chance to visit again. To be honest, even though we arrived around 6 PM, we were told the kitchen was closed. Five minutes later, they said, "Oh no, it's not closed." :) The waiter was quite inexperienced and not very familiar with the menu—although he was genuinely well-meaning. As for the food, I would say it was just standard. The place used to have a really good kitchen. I didn’t get to try much this time, but overall it didn’t feel very special.

gökhan kb (Gokhan_Kb)

April 2025

Very nice and tasty restaurant near by the sea.. fresh fish and foods are available.

Brittany

August 2024

Although it has a local importance since ancient times, it has lost a lot of its quality in the long run. Although its price was a bit higher than the surrounding places, it was really bad in terms of quality. There were ants crawling around on the table, the staff ignored you and were even very sullen. In addition to these, fava beans were used in the original, but peas are used here, and seafood such as shrimp and calamari are served with their feces without being cleaned. If you really want to come here and have a nice and enjoyable experience, take these into consideration. It was a bad experience, I hope they can bring themselves back to their old quality.

Basak Erdogan

August 2023

This traditional tavern in Skala Sykamias is one of the best places to enjoy Lesvos islands' unique local cuisine. We had ordered fried squid, sardines and eggplant saganaki and they were all absolutely amazing. The owner is also super friendly.

Ayfer Akdağ

May 2023

It was really small village but eating sea food with a cute chapel was nice. We tried grilled octopus and calamari, it was really delicious. They served us olives before meal, they were nice people. I recommend there.

Erdem Kaya

July 2022

I came after recommendations and it was well worth it. Located at such a beautiful place, can't find words to describe. Food very delicious. Found it slightly more expensive than peers but well worth to pay the premium. Owner is a very nice person as well. Highly recommended.

Pea Jay

August 2021

Everything was delicious. Regular prices. Fast service. Octopus is an absolute MUST to order; perfectly grilled, mouth watering, soft as it should be. Grilled calamari is also worth ordering too. Go for it!

Michel Meyer

April 2018

This is the best Restaurant for seafood on the whole Island! The owner Vangelis and his wife are very very Hearty and join you to tell Stories of recent and past times when myrivilis wrote his book about anatolian Diaspora, Love and life in this magical Spot around the old tree. We Hope we can soon come again and taste some special fresh seafood from the sea infront of the taverna and perhaps have some Tsipouro and more of these stories. ;) Also: try the grilled Feta and lobster it is Great!

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