Kouzina My wife and I have visited Kouzina on two consecutive Saturdays for lunch, and both trips left us looking forward to the next one. Located at 1325 Miller Road in Greenville (across from Frankie's Fun Park), getting there means braving Woodruff Road if you don't know the back way behind Mauldin High School. The restaurant has a warm, rustic feel with rough-sawn wood walls, dark concrete floors, oversized barrels, plenty of TVs tuned to sports, and a few Greek touches throughout. My guess is the space was once a bar or wine-tasting venue before becoming Kouzina. Today, though, it is very much a family restaurant. Large dark-wood tables and high-tops make it easy to accommodate groups, and there's a covered patio with plenty of fans to keep the air moving. The staff impressed us on both visits. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and quick to answer questions. During one visit, I was standing beneath the menu monitors studying the daily specials--and their very tempting photos--when our server hurried over to make sure I wasn't waiting for assistance. According to the restaurant's story, Dad Sofokli, Mom Georgia, and brothers Nektari, Vasili, and Nas came to America in 2001 to open a pizza restaurant in New Hampshire. After a few hard winters, they relocated to South Carolina, bringing their authentic family recipes with them. Seeing teenagers clearing tables while younger kids linger nearby gives the whole place a "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" vibe. It feels like a true multi-generational family business. Pizza may be the star at Kouzina, but the menu is loaded with tempting gyros, pastas, sandwiches, and desserts. On our first visit, we split a large Kouzina Special Pizza ($28). The crust is thick yet airy, providing a sturdy base without feeling heavy. The tomato sauce has a pleasant tang and enough body to stand up to the generous toppings: pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese. It was a very good pizza and large enough that we boxed up nearly half of it to take home. On our second trip, my wife ordered the Authentic Greek Gyro ($15). This monster-sized pita comes stuffed with rotisserie pork, homemade tzatziki, onions, and tomatoes, then topped with Greek-seasoned fries. The pork was easily among the best gyro meat I've ever had--thick, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. This is an authentic "YEE-roh," not a pre-packaged, dumbed-down "gie-ROW." I chose the Tuna Salad Roll-Up ($12), a fresh wrap filled with house-made tuna salad, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. The tuna salad was remarkably fresh and not overly mayonnaise-heavy. In fact, I should have asked whether Greek yogurt played a role because it was that good. Served cold, it made for an ideal South Carolina summer lunch. This time we indulged with dessert. We shared a slice of Strawberry Cheesecake, and it was an excellent decision ($7). The slice was tall and creamy with a graham cracker crust that may have included a hint of cinnamon. It was topped with strawberries--plural, not decorative singular--and finished with two generous swirls of whipped cream. It's the sharing of a single piece that will test your relationship. Near the end, you find yourself hoping your spouse's phone buzzes long enough for you to sneak the last couple of bites. As for our next visit, the decisions won't be easy. The Greek Pizza, Spanakopita, Meat Lasagna, Chicken Gyro, Veggie Caprese, Hulk Smash Burger, and something called Chocolate Lovin' Spoon Cake are all competing for our attention. Kouzina combines generous portions, authentic Greek flavors, excellent service, and a welcoming family atmosphere. We've already been back once, and we're looking forward to trip number three. read more

At 8:40 pm on a Saturday night, criteria were two, a place which will be open for the next one hour and at the very least, there was a pizza on the menu! At 9 pm, a calm, spacious spot humming along and very prompt and efficient service was definitely welcome! The menu for vegetarians is sparse and simple. Choices for us were veggie pizza and eggplant parmigiana in entrees, and spanakopita in appetizers. Spanakopita came strongly recommended and did not disappoint. Mom's recipe that is made on the premises, it was clutch with a glass of Cabernet Savignon! A small veggie pizza was enough for two after half of the spanakopita. Food reminded me of our trip to Italy: a couple times when we stopped at small mom and pop run spots in Florence and Venice! Definitely can be done again!!! read more

Kouzina - Spanakopita - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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What an awesome little find! Service was incredible from beginning to end, the restaurant was clean and spacious, and the menu was fantastic. We ended up getting Gyros and a small Greek pizza (add artichokes), and it was to die for! You really don't have to choose between quality or quantity here! Huge portions and exceptional taste! A bit dangerous that this place it right up the street from me, cause I will be coming here at every opportunity! Cant wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

Kouzina - Gyro - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Kouzina accommodated my company's lunch with short notice. Had all the pizzas fresh and ready for pickup when we arrived and assisted us with carrying them to our car. The team loved the quality of the pies and many asked which shop it all came from. Would highly recommend again for a catering need or even just a quick stop between meetings. read more

There's no words for how absolutely good the food is . I got wings and a meat platter . Unfortunately the first bite completely caused me to forget about getting pics of the food to post . The best malakas to ever make Greek food . THE BEST . Can't wait to fly back down and have them again. read more

We had the gyro sandwich, pizza, and the Garlic Parmesan wings and everything was very, very good. We will be back!! read more

Kouzina - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Lunchtime at Kouzina with my husband, our first time here. We ordered the gyros. Pork & grilled chicken were so flavorful & delicious. The service was great too! read more

Kouzina - Pork gyro & grilled chicken gyro - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

WOW! Amazing pizza and amazing staff. Their portions are mighty. Their loaded greek fries were great to share for the table. We also got chicken tender and fries. We also shared a couple of pizzas. Portion control was great and there were no bubbles whatsoever on the pizza which is a huge plus for me. Yall, get the pizza! read more

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The pizza is so good!! I highly recommend it. They have separate line for take out orders and it moves quickly.

Ordered a small pizza from Uber Eats and arrived HOT and delicious. Good pie and quality toppings. I would order again! read more

I went to Kouzina to get takeout and the the meal they prepared was a magical experience. The Spanakopita was fresh and true, authentic Greek cuisine. The cook that made it took great care. While the Spanakopita was amazing, the desserts made my meal truly exceptional. The Baklava Cheesecake combined my two favorite desserts in a wonderful way and was so light and flavorful! The Portokalopita was a very unique dessert that must be tried. The restaurant had a great layout with many large screen televisions and a luxe takeout waiting area. While I went to Kouzina for takeout, I will definitely return to eat in the restaurant! read more

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Omg!! If you haven't been..GO!! Service was outstanding! Food superb!! I highly recommend them. If I lived here still I would be back to try more items!! read more

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Food is wonderfully delicious. We were a party of five and everyone loved everything they ordered. The orange cake was fabulous. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive to anything we needed. If you haven't been, you should. Will be going back soon. read more

I had never had spanakopita prior to this and it was delicious!! The pizza was soooooo delicious. My god I'm kinda upset that I won't be having this back home since I'm here visiting. The waitress was super attentive & gave us time to decide & answered any questions we had. She was super helpful & sweet. The restaurant looked super nice & we sat outside despite it being hot outside since it was actually cooling down with the fans help since we went in the peak of summer. The restaurant was pretty clean although I did notice some spider webs in the fans strings but still great! read more

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Loves the pizza and lamb chop dishes. Food ready in decent timeframe for pickup. Will order from here again.

Stopped into Kouzina and went with the classic gyro--definitely the right choice. The balance of flavors was impressive; so many places tend to go heavy on the sauce or red onion, but this one was spot-on. The meat was overflowing (in the best possible way), to the point where it was almost hard to handle--but honestly, that's exactly how a great gyro should be. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of their Greek specialties. And with all the TVs around, it seems like a perfect spot to catch a game while enjoying some solid Mediterranean comfort food. read more

If I could give this place 100 stars I would. I'm From California and great Greek food is hard to Come by let alone pizza. I met the owner and I just happened to peak into the place after passing it by so many times. I had the pizza and it was so crispy I will never order dominoes again. Everything was fresh and I felt Welcomed. I would recommend this place for kids family and adults. You will Definitely get your moneys worth read more

Kouzina - Mexican pizza - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

I thought this was an authentic Greek restaurant. They have a lot of fried foods (onion rings, French fries, chicken wings) hamburger, gyro, tuna salad sandwich and pizza on the menu. No hummus, no grape leaves, etc the only thing I found was spanakopita which is delicious and a Greek salad. I can get most of the other items at any bar restaurant. read more

Food is spectacular with great options for everyone in the family. The gyro is one of the best I have ever had but the Kids are in love with the spaghetti. Service is friendly and fast with great indoor and outdoor seating options. A great place to meet up with friends or for a family lunch or dinner. read more

Our first time here. Kouzina has become our new #1 pizzeria and it offers a whole lot more! We had small Greek salads with all of the traditional fixings, making our dinner start off well. Their pizzas come in two sizes and we found the six slice small ones were perfect for our portions. The pizzas were the Meat Lovers and the Greek. The atmosphere is very nice. Clean and welcoming. The staff here are very kind and courteous. Thank you Rossaury! read more

Kouzina - Greek and Meat Lovers pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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The food and staff are amazing. Definitely try the Portokalopita OMG. You won't be disappointed!

Wow!!! This place is amazing!!! The gyros, spanakopita, and portokalipita were fantastic. I swear when I closed my eyes I felt like I was back in Athens!!!! Their service was outstanding and the atmosphere was so welcoming. They were playing wonderful Greek music at the perfect volume! I can't wait to go and have the pastichio!!! read more

Service was fast and friendly but the food was the showstopper. The pizza was the perfect in-between of thick and regular crust and was so good I'm already craving it again. My partner said the gyro was great and authentic to what he had while visiting Greece but much bigger. read more

Kouzina - Small Chicken bacon ranch pizza and gyro - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

10/10 when it comes to pizza. Found this place by accident but I am SO glad I did. I opted for a large pizza to split with two friends, and we still had two slices left. We ordered a half cheese and half with sausage, mushrooms, and peppers and it smelled,looked, and tasted amazing. I am so disappointed I didn't take a photo. Our server was friendly and the atmosphere is great for those that love to watch sports. It's also open and will be great for patio season. We will be coming back for some March madness. We called the owner over to tell him how great the pizza was and he let us know him and his brothers make the dough fresh every day and grate the cheese fresh too. He also brought us a sample of the gyro meat and wow... I'll be getting a gyro next time hands down. Stop by, get a pie and pint or maybe a gyro. You won't regret it. read more

We were seated and ready to place our orders when the teenager hostage returned to tell us that restaurant policy had changed from the previous owner and dogs were no longer permitted on the patio. Message received, no problem. The issue was that management did not step up to the plate, come out to welcome us, explain the new policy, and offer to seat us at an outdoor table on the sidewalk. Instead they sent the teenager to do the dirty deed, insulted two 80 year olds, and lost 2 potential regulars who live nearby. Message received, big problem. I hope that the teenage hostess is not blamed for this review and that management will step up to the plate and own that THEY screwed up. read more

Kouzina's - what more can you say it's OUTSTANDING! If you like a thinner crust Pizza there's no better spot than Kouzina's. After one visit Kouzina's will become your "new Home" for GREAT Pizza. And most definitely - don;t forget their Greek Deserts. Jill & Scott Rivard read more

The service here is definitely shaped by the authenticity and love of this Greek family. Talking with Ciera about the correct pronunciation of the foods and experiencing portokalopita (made by Ciera's grandma) for the first time was the icing on the cake. It's now my favorite dessert, but I'm worried I can only find it here! Everything we had was delicious: homemade spanakopita (also made by Ciera's grandma), Greek salad, Greek gyros (lamb made by Ciera's dad... or uncle?)... We will definitely come back when we're the area again! read more

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Amazing food and service ! A must try! Great family owned restaurant. Fresh authentic family recipes read more

Kouzina - Everything is sooooo good!!! - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Great staff. Servers super friendly and quick. The Sunday specials are worth coming for. The cooks/owners come out and check on you. A great Sunday spot as they aren't well known yet. Can easily get a table after church. read more

The Kouzina Special is one of the if not the best pizzas I've had in Greenville. I came back to try the Gyro and was not disappointed. Recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking for great pizzas in the upstate area. read more

Kouzina - Kouzina Special - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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AUTHENTIC Greek cuisine meets local hospitality. Stepped into Kouzina for the first time today to order takeout and was greeted by Nick and Vasili. Not only were they both amazing and so welcoming, but the Gyro was an outstanding choice! Fresh pillowy pita bread cradling homemade tzatziki and overflowing with tender, perfectly flavored rotisserie pork, mingling with red onion and tomato, then adorned with seasoned fries. Hungry yet? If so, Kouzina will make your tastebuds sing, "Kali orexi!" read more

Kouzina - Authentic Greek Gyro - Pizza Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

NYers here, who love Pizza (our credentials... Haha). Came here on New Year's Eve. Wife ordered the gyro with fries and the girls and I ordered the bbq chicken pizza pie. Dang was all off it good. Note: My daughter said this became her favorite pizza!!! Darn shake we live in Sparty (Boiling Springs). I agree it was fantastic. A heavier/thicker slice for sure. read more

I'd recommend this spot. The pizza is so good. I haven't had good pizza like this since my trip to Vegas. It came out fast, fresh and fantastic. The pizza ordered was a supreme but altered a few toppings. The crust had a little crisp to it but not too hard to where you'd be chewing for days. I can't wait to go back again. The service was decent and it was clean inside. read more

Best Greek food I've ever had. Nas is such a swell guy. Nicks Sticks is out of this world. Bills hospitality is top notch. Such a great family business. My only Complaint was our serve Liz. She seemed really nice but I could hear her bad mouthing us to her fellow servers. read more

Absolutely fabulous Greek / Mediterranean cuisine, made by three brothers working together in their kitchen. Ingredients are the best available, and their Mom makes the dessert. Go out of your way to get to this place. read more

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We had a Kouzina Special Pizza and it was nothing remarkable, but was tasty, not overpriced, and toppings quantity was about average. Crust was not tough, but could use some additional salt or other flavors, for bland taste. Food was on par with the more expensive pizza joints in Greenville. read more

Great food great location great service and great service. Great pizza one of the best I have had in all my travel read more

The food, service and price were all excellent. The spanakopita was crispy on the outside and wonderfully flavorful on the inside. The gyro with the fries in it was phenomenal. The PORTOKALOPITA was amazing. I have never had Greek orange cake before and it was so flavorful. If you haven't tried this place, you've got to. read more

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It's our second time dining here , we really enjoy their food! Great quality and taste! Service today from Caitlyn was also wonderful.

My husband and I got two small pizzas - pepperoni and the firehouse. SO good. I love how it's kinda like a deep dish? And the ranch was 10/10 which instantly makes it even better. We both ate three pieces and still had half of each leftover. Will definitely be going here again!! read more