Kostas Manassakis, owner of The Greek Village Restaurant, was born in Galia on the island of Crete. His family owned and operated a traditional Greek restaurant in picturesque Agia Galini during the early 70's. After serving in the Army on the island of Rhodes, he stayed there and gained restaurant experience working and dancing at a taverna in Lindos. He then went on to gain even more experience in various restaurants in such places as Crete and London. He owned and operated the Night Club "Zorbas" in Matala, Crete, which accomodated about 350 people.

After meeting his wife Aimilia, they got married and moved to the United States where they both worked in various restaurants. They opened their first drive- through restaurant, "Olympic Burgers", in 1989 in San Diego. They later opened the Greek Village Restaurant, providing good food, service, and entertainment, in a wonderful traditional Greek atmosphere. They are very proud of what they do, and feel honored to serve their guests.

Kostas and Aimilia have three children: Anna, Anthoula, and Frixos. They currently accomodate their two nephews who are attending universities and also work part time at the restaurant. The Greek Village Restaurant is family owned and operated... they all work in it. Soon they look forward to expanding their business in other locations. Their success comes because they love what they do.

From a small village in Crete, to the city, to travels in Europe, Kostas found his way to the United States. Kostas and Aimilia feel that the United States is a magical country where they have made their childhood dreams come true.