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The Mad Greek has been part of the Charlotte community since 1991, serving authentic Greek food and bringing the flavors and hospitality of Greece to Charlotte for more than three decades.
In 2024, Kostas Pitsonis and his son Yianni Pitsonis proudly took over The Mad Greek and began a new chapter for the restaurant. Kostas is originally from Athens, Greece, while Yianni was born and raised in Charlotte and later played professional soccer in Greece. Together, they bring a strong connection to both Greece and Charlotte that is at the heart of what The Mad Greek is today.
Since taking over, the Pitsonis family has worked to honor the restaurant’s history while bringing fresh energy to the experience — improving the restaurant, expanding catering and events, introducing new drinks and ideas, and continuing to focus on authentic Greek food and hospitality.
For us, The Mad Greek is more than a restaurant. It’s about family, community, and sharing a little piece of Greece with Charlotte.
Whether you’ve been dining with us for decades or you’re visiting for the first time, καλώς ήρθατε — welcome to The Mad Greek.