Ilios Crafted Greek to open doors on new Lake Norman restaurant. What to expect

Ilios Crafted Greek is ready to swing open the doors on its newest restaurant.

The fast-casual concept, known for serving authentic Greek fare, will debut at the Sadler Square shopping center in Davidson on Monday, July 20.

Doors open at 11 a.m., and the first 100 customers can score a free bottle of Ilios’s proprietary extra virgin olive oil, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.

The restaurant can seat up to 50 guests, plus an additional 24 on the outdoor patio. Dine-in and takeout service will be available, as well as catering options.

It marks the chain’s fifth Charlotte-area restaurant, joining existing spots in South End, Oakhurst, South Charlotte and Fort Mill.

“Davidson is a community that values quality, craftsmanship, and local businesses, which aligns perfectly with what we serve at Ilios Crafted Greek,” Stratos Lambos, co-owner of the restaurant and Xenia Hospitality Group, said in the release. “As we continue to grow, we’re also investing in the ingredients that define our food.”

Ilios recently transitioned to cooking exclusively with olive oil and imports its artisan pita bread directly from Greece. The menu is built around traditional Greek flavors and offerings. Think: pita sandwiches, lamb gyro, rotisserie chicken, salads and family-style meals

If your post-dinner cravings call for something sweet, baklava and honey-soaked loukoumades (Greek donuts) are on the menu, too.

“We’re committed to offering guests the most authentic and flavorful experience possible,” Lambos said.

Ilios Crafted Greek-Davidson will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Location: 231 Griffith St, Davidson, NC 28036 (opening soon)

Location: 1514 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203

Location: 4000 Monroe Rd Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28205

Location: 7926 Rea Rd E, Charlotte, NC 28277

Location: 951 Market St Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC 29708

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Instagram: @ilios_crafted_greek