Greek restaurant from Philadelphia to make Florida debut in Naples

A Greek restaurant with three locations, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is expanding to Florida for the first time with a debut spot in Naples.

The restaurant, Estia, is expected to open this Thursday, April 17. The 400-seat eatery is at 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, in the spot that used to be Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, just west of Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt. The location, on a pond with water views, includes a wrap-around patio for outdoor dining and was designed by an interior designer who creates homes in Greece, according to a statement. 

"We’re excited to expand to North Naples and share our family recipes and culture with the community," says Gus Pashalis, co-owner of Estia, in the statement. “We want our guests to experience the warmth of Greek hospitality, along with the incredible flavors of the Mediterranean."

Popular fish choices include Lavraki (European Sea Bass), Tsipoura (Royal Dorado), and the Mediterranean delicacy Karavides (Langoustines) — butterflied, grilled in the shell and served with ladolemono. The menu, the release states, also features classic Greek dishes such as Lamb Chops, Dolmades (rice-stuffed grape leaves), Spanakopita (spinach pie) and Grilled Octopus, among others.

Estia’s other locations are in Philadelphia and nearby suburbs, with one in Radnor, Pennsylvania and one in Marlton, New Jersey.