About Us
Asti is a Greek restaurant with locations in Mashpee and Falmouth, MA. Asti was formerly named Estia, and opened in 2014 by Nick and Catherine Markantonis.
How it All Started
The Markantonis Family originated from Belmont Massachusetts, where Nick Markantonis bought his first restaurant at 19 years old. The business started as a small pizza house and over the years expanded until it was a staple restaurant in the town of Belmont.
The Pizza house at that time was considered the oldest continually owned and operated restaurant in Belmont. Nicks' love for making pizzas was incorporated into creating Estia; Cape Cod's first upscale Greek restaurant. Estia is a combination of Traditional Greek Cuisine as well as coal-fired pizza and inspired cocktails.
Estia was established first in Mashpee, MA. Estia at the commons was founded in November 2014. The original restaurant space was small, but the atmosphere was warm and inviting and people seem to love that about Estia.
Over two years the business grew; the Markantonis family-owned business expanded to Falmouth.
The old Eastern Bank on Falmouth Main St. was renovated into a second location of Estia, serving authentic Greek food. The restaurant opened the same month as the restaurant in Mashpee, just 4 years later.
Most recently, the Mashpee Commons location was renovated to be about the same size as the Falmouth restaurant, giving our valued patrons more dining space.
We have formed unique relationships with Cretan farmers to make the finest Cretan olive oil, olive products, and honey available for sale at both locations.
Fun Facts!
Estia has been featured on two episodes of WCVB's The Phantom Gourmet!
In the summer of 2021, Estia was chosen as the set for a statewide ad campaign encouraging locals to return to restaurants following the disturbances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced by VisitMa, the campaign slogan was "Lets Go Out". Our own GM Demetri Markantonis even appears in one of the ads. Try to spot him; he is giving a yellow gift bag.