Our History...40 years and counting
Arahova is a picturesque village clinging on a mountainside approximately 12 km from Delphi on the road to Athens. The healthy and invigorating climate at 980 meters above sea level makes Arahova an ideal retreat from which you can reach the famous archeological sights of Delphi within 5 min. The village boasts excellent red wine and beautiful hand-woven fabrics. During Easter, the village celebrates with a festival of eating, drinking and dancing plus an entertaining footrace of senior citizens up the village hill while the lambs roast on spits in their courtyard.Named from the village in their native land of Greece, Arahova first came to Montréal in 1971, as one of the first local eateries to specialize in Greek dishes. What started out as a tiny café and lunch stop by Christos Kalogrias (founder of Arahova Souvlaki), has since grown into a local landmark regularly singled out in contests and restaurant guides for its souvlaki. The secret, you ask? Christos Kalogrias insisted on quality, freshness and consistency, this is what has made Arahova what it is today.
Following the great success at Arahova Laval (Head Office) and with the help of his son, George Kalogrias (Vice-president / Director of Sales) came three more successful expansions, one in Brossard one in Old Montréal and one in Lasalle. The organization has further been supported with the help of his daughters Tina Kalogrias (Director of Marketing) and Bia Kalogrias (Regional Manager). The inclusion of the Kalogrias family as an integral part of the franchise has contributed to the unprecedented quality of dining and high value placed upon the customers, who are treated like an extension of this growing family.
Christos Kalogrias
Founder/President
