The story of “Ta Gorilakia” began in 2002, when two brothers, Kostas and Giorgos Kiourtsis, decided to combine their cooking experience and passion for good food into a shared vision: a grill house where everything is handmade and cooked over charcoal. From those early days, with just six items on the menu, to today’s wide selection of dishes, their philosophy has remained unchanged — handcrafted, authentic food, made with care and consistency.

Behind “Ta Gorilakia”, beyond the flavor, lies a family story of hard work and persistence. Kostas and Giorgos Kiourtsis started out very young, not even 20, in the restaurant business. Over time, through experience and dedication, they created a space that perfectly balances tradition with a modern touch — while maintaining that warm, personal connection with every customer.

Delicious meats, appetizers, and salads for everyone

At the heart of “Ta Gorilakia” lies the tradition of the “ladokolla” (greaseproof paper grill), which has evolved into a modern grill house — without gyro, but with meats grilled exclusively over charcoal. Here, nothing is pre-made.

Their spreads, meats, salads, and fries are all prepared daily in their own workshop, preserving the authentic flavor and quality that Thessaloniki locals have come to love.

Highlights of the menu include pork souvlaki and chicken souvlaki, as well as beef souvlaki and Black Angus beef souvlaki, Tzoumagia sausage, soutzoukaki (spicy meatballs), and pork belly — all juicy, perfectly grilled, and served just right. Portions and sandwiches cater to every taste, whether you prefer to dine in, take away, or order delivery.

Among the most popular choices are the cheese dough bites, the “Gorilakia” salad, and the Valeriana salad, adding a fresh and creative touch to the table. The boneless chicken and chicken kontosouvli (slow-roasted on the spit) are also among the restaurant’s signature dishes — proof that quality and simplicity can truly go hand in hand.

In line with modern dining trends, you’ll also find rib-eye and T-bone steaks, a variety of burgers — with tomato marmalade, truffle, Mediterranean flair, fig, or American-style, crispy chicken, and more — along with creative smash burger combinations, always served in soft brioche buns.

For the more traditional palates, the menu includes fried potatoes with eggs and feta, a rich selection of cheeses, and even a special Lenten menu available every year.

Every flavor tells a story

Ta Gorilakia continues to stand out, maintaining its unwavering dedication to quality and delivering a dining experience that has earned its place among Thessaloniki’s top grill houses. It’s undoubtedly one of the few places that has managed to turn the humble souvlaki into a complete gastronomic experience.

Because at “Ta Gorilakia”, every flavor tells a story — and every story begins with fire and passion.

Tip 1:Ta Gorilakia is open daily, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM.