That idea became Mailo’s. Founded in Athens in 2019 by Nikos Moutsouroufis, who was later recognized on Forbes Greece’s 30 Under 30 list, the brand transformed fresh pasta into a fast-casual experience. Today, Mailo’s operates more than 50 locations across Greece, Cyprus, and Lebanon, serving roughly 500,000 pasta dishes every month. Now, the signature red cup is arriving in Toronto with its very first North American location.
The concept is built around speed, quality, and customization. Guests choose from fresh pasta shapes like rigatoni, casarecce, or campanelle, then pair them with one of 13 sauces ranging from classic carbonara to Greek-inspired pastitsio. The pasta is made fresh with organic Italian semolina, and the open kitchen lets customers watch the process unfold in real time. Within minutes, a restaurant-quality pasta dish is ready to go—no reservations, white tablecloths, or 90-minute dinners required.
Before launching the concept, Moutsouroufis studied pasta-making in Italy, learning traditional techniques in Genoa and Rome before bringing that knowledge back to Athens—a fresh idea that pasta could be made quickly without sacrificing quality. The brand’s recognizable red cup became a symbol of that vision.
Toronto marks the brand’s North American debut. Located in CityPlace near the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Ripley’s Aquarium, the restaurant sits in one of the busiest downtown neighbourhoods with heavy foot traffic. It’s more than a restaurant opening; it’s the arrival of a concept that already expanded rapidly across Greece, Cyprus, and Lebanon.
Mailo’s calls it “street pasta,” and once you try it, the idea makes perfect sense. It is filled with bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and quality pasta; it’s made for people on the move.
The Need To Know Details
- Restaurant: Mailo’s The Pasta Project. Greek fast-casual street pasta concept
- Location: 357 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
- Opening date: June 12, 2026. First North American location
- Signature red cups: All pasta served in Mailo’s signature red to-go cups designed for convenient dining
- Global presence: Over 50 locations across Greece, Cyprus, and Lebanon. Approximately 500,000 pasta dishes sold per month globally
- Social media: Instagram: @mailoscanada
