Foremost Greek Restaurant in Houston
Everyone knows that Greek cuisine is delicious and healthy. Whether you're already in love with Greek cuisine, or if you want to try some new Mediterranean dishes for the first time, the food at Pyrgio's is perfect for you. Visit us in Houston for a great meal, or order a takeaway delivery. We offer a whole range of delicious Greek dishes and drinks that will definitely leave you highly satisfied and wanting more. Don't wait! Get in touch with us on the booking form to book a table today or call us.
Authentic Ingredients
We pride ourselves on serving only the best meals to our guests and making sure they come back for more. As a Greek-inspired restaurant, we make sure that all our meals are cooked with traditional Greek ingredients. At our restaurant, our guests have access to a whole range of Greek foods like melitzanosalata, seafood salad, grilled octopus, and many more. With us, you are guaranteed to enjoy a delicious meal in a comfortable environment, served by experts in Greek cuisine.
Our Kitchen
Over the years, delivering the best food and service has been our utmost priority. To achieve this feat, we have ensured that our team is composed of top professionals who understand everything about the market. Our team is ready to listen to your needs and attend to each accordingly. In addition, we take our customer service very seriously so that we can be able to improve our services and serve our guests better constantly. Everybody is welcome in our restaurant.
Mission
At Pyrgio's, our mission is to bring authentic Greek cuisine to Houston with the warmth and hospitality that Greek culture is known for. We create a welcoming space where every guest can enjoy traditional dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients.
Vision
Our vision is to be Houston's favorite destination for authentic Greek food — and one day, to bring that same experience to cities across the United States. We're always growing, improving, and finding new ways to make every visit better than the last.
Values
Our values come straight from our Greek heritage — hospitality, warmth, and generosity. We use fresh, quality ingredients in every dish and treat every guest like family. We're always looking to improve, and we're proud to be part of the South Houston community.
Yorgos Pyrgio
Founder
Yorgos was born in Keratea, Greece in 1946 and moved to Houston with his family at the age of 12. Inspired by his yia-yia (Greek grandmother), he began learning traditional Greek cooking at just 5 years old and developed a lifelong passion for Mediterranean cuisine.
He founded Pyrgio’s in 1989, helping it become one of Houston’s Greek restaurants known for authentic recipes, hospitality, and traditional flavors.
Ekaterina Nikolopoulos
Lead Chef
Ekaterina has been part of the Pyrgio’s family for over five years and specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine inspired by her Greek heritage. Born and raised in Houston, she brings traditional Greek flavors and techniques to every dish she creates.
Her passion for cooking and attention to detail deliver a true taste of Greece, with her yogurt soup remaining one of the restaurant’s most loved specialties.
Jessa Galler
Kitchen Assistant
Jessa is passionate about Mediterranean cuisine and continues to expand her culinary skills while working closely alongside Ekaterina in the Pyrgio’s kitchen. Her dedication to authentic ingredients shines through in every meal she helps create.
She is especially known for preparing flavorful Greek salad pita and fresh homemade tzatziki, two favorites that guests return for again and again.