10-21-2026 4:17am

Timonium Welcomes

Jeff Barto Editor

Timonium, we’re officially OPEN!

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

1830 York Rd Timonium, MD

Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration this Thursday 11am - 1pm and be among the first to experience your new neighborhood spot for fresh, flavorful Mediterranean favorites.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come see what everyone’s talking about. We can’t wait to serve you! Fresh food, big flavors, and a warm welcome await.

Timeless, classic Greek

We’re passionate about timeless flavors and legendary service. Our founders knew they had discovered something special from their very first bite of the authentic family recipes that became the foundation of the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. We still serve those delicious Greek dishes. Today, you can find Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations across the country. Our success is rooted in our passion for great service and the authentic flavors you love. We invite you to discover what makes our restaurants iconic.

A bit of history

Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones were next-door neighbors in a small Las Vegas neighborhood before they ever thought about a business partnership. During Nick’s birthday party in early 2015, the casual friendship took a fortuitous turn.

Trent was a successful Realtor and real estate investor. Previously, he had successfully launched small businesses with his wife, including a photography business and a medical 3D imaging company.

He was closing plenty of real estate deals, but he wanted a new passion. Trent knew about Nick’s 30 years of experience in the restaurant business. He knew he represented the third generation of family success in the industry. After everyone else had left, Trent, Nick and their spouses continued to chat. Trent threw out an idea: Would Nick be interested in opening a restaurant with him?

Nick was starting his new job as a vice president of food and beverage at a leading hotel and casino — the very next day. He was excited to take a top position in the biggest gaming company in the world, right on the famed Las Vegas Strip. He thought it could be the last job of his career.

So, no. He had no interest in opening a brand new restaurant with his neighbor. However, the dream job did not go as planned. The culture wasn’t a good fit, and it wasn’t long before Nick knew he wasn’t in the right place.

He walked over to Trent’s front door, this time ready to launch a partnership. In August of 2015, the neighbors began exploring ideas. They came across a successful Greek restaurant run by a family that wanted to sell. Trent tried the food first and reported back: “Nick, you got to try this place.” Together, they went to the little corner restaurant in Henderson, Nevada, in the suburbs of Las Vegas. They ordered a Four Dip Combo and Greek gyros along with Mom’s rice pudding and baklava ice cream for dessert. It was love at first bite.