"Food isn't just flavour - it's connection, pride, and passion."
— Tony Shyti
Elton “Tony” Shyti is the founder of Tony’s Pita — one of London’s most beloved names in Mediterranean street food. Originally from Albania, Tony brings 26 years of hospitality experience from both Greece and the UK. He is passionate about the power of food to bring people together.
In 2018, without investors or celebrity endorsements, he opened the first Tony’s Pita in Swiss Cottage. His commitment to authentic Greek flavours and warm hospitality quickly won the hearts of Londoners, leading to two more locations and multiple British Kebab Awards — including Best Greek Restaurant in London.
Tony also founded Greek Bazaar, a company that imports premium Greek produce to the UK. His mission is simple: serve real food, treat people like family, and stay true to your roots.
"Hospitality should feel like home"
Every guest is welcomed like family — with open arms, warm food, and respect. This core principle defines our approach to service.
Our open kitchen isn't for show. It's how we honour the ingredients — cooked with care, over fire. Authenticity in every dish.
Tony built not just businesses, but opportunities. For team members, franchisees, and communities. Success shared is success multiplied.
"Tony's Pita has been crowned the best Greek restaurant in London at the British Kebab Awards. The Swiss Cottage eatery has won the hearts of locals with its authentic flavors."
Read Full Article"Tony's Pita will be serving authentic Mediterranean flavors at this year's Cypriot Wine Festival. Founder Tony Shyti brings his award-winning recipes to the festival."
Read Full Article"Tony's Pita celebrates five years of bringing authentic Greek flavors to London. From a single location to multiple award-winning restaurants, Tony Shyti's journey is inspiring."
Read Full ArticleFrom one small grill to an award-winning group — here's a look at Tony's creations.
Authentic Greek food, grilled over fire. Now serving Swiss Cottage, Ealing Broadway & Palmers Green.
A retail experience bringing Greek essentials into London homes — curated by Tony and his team of experts.
A family of franchisees. A proven model. Tony helps others bring real food to their communities.
Watch Tony in action, hear his story, and see what makes Tony's Pita special
Tony's Pita - Swiss Cottage
Behind the Scenes at Tony's
Greek Cuisine Masterclass
British Kebab Award Celebration
Franchise Opportunity with Tony
Greek Bazar Launch Event
Customer Stories & Reviews
Signature Dish Cooking Demo
Tony's Journey: From Albania to London
Wine festival
Romance with Recipes
Fascination with Flavors
Devotion to Delicious
Wine festival 30k people
Awards winners
Passion for the foods
2 Times Winner of Best Greek Restaurant
Started with a small grill and a big dream in the heart of London
Adapted the business model to survive challenging times
Recognition for excellence in Greek cuisine
Growth to serve more communities across London
Empowering others to bring authentic Greek food to their neighborhoods
Expanding the brand to include premium Greek products
Sharing the journey and inspiring others
This website isn't about the businesses I've built — it's about the journey behind them. It's for anyone who believes in doing things the hard way, the honest way.
I'm proud of what I've built. But more than that, I'm proud of where I started. From a small grill on the street to multiple locations, the core values remain the same: authenticity, quality, and family.
If my story inspires you, or if you'd like to be part of this journey, I'd love to connect with you.
