Located just off of Route Five in Wallingford,
The Makis family runs The Greek Guy, serving favorites like saganaki and moussaka.
offers authentic Greek food for both dining and delivery at a very reasonable price. Ms. Joanne Makis, the owner of the restaurant, has been running the restaurant for two years now with her husband, Mr. Chris Makis. The Makis family wanted to bring their culture to the Wallingford community by providing quality cuisine to the local community. “We felt that there was a need for authentic Greek food in this area,” explained Ms. Makis. The Makis family’s restaurant was in a smaller location for roughly a year, but the owners decided to expand in order to help their restaurant grow. They are now located on 600 North Colony Road in Wallingford and are open six days a week.
The name of the restaurant, The Greek Guy, is due to Mr. Makis’ Greek heritage. “It just fits, Greek food cooked by the Greek guy,” said Ms. Makis. Mr. Makis is the main chef of the restaurants and not only prepares the food, but also assists in selecting the specials that appear on the menu every so often. Aside from the specials, the main menu offers choices from a variety of vegetarian and meat-based appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and even specialty desserts. According the Ms. Makis, the most popular items on the menu are the Saganaki, a flaming cheese that is actually lit on fire on the table in front of you, and the Moussaka, an appetizer containing layered eggplant, potatoes, seasoned ground meat all topped with a creamy bechamel souffle.
The food at The Greek Guy is filled with flavor. The meats and vegetarian options are both very filling and hit with just the right spices. The Moussaka, more specifically, is definitely a suggested appetizer. All of the vegetables were cooked just right and the creamy bechamel souffle was not too heavy, but just the right consistency. As a side, their Greek fries were also very flavorful. They were not too greasy, or packed with sodium, instead, light and appetizing. On top of their passionately cooked meals, their delivery service is also very affordable. They deliver to any location throughout Wallingford, including Choate’s campus.
The Greek Guy aims to bring its customers flavorful and authentic food. As their mission statement puts it, the restaurant aims “to serve fresh authentic greek food” and “to have a very family oriented and laid back environment.” The Greek Guy is a great option for both Greek food enthusiasts and those who wish to try it for the first time.
