Our Story
Three generations of family-made pizza
1987
Where It All Began
Evan Voltsis, son of Jim and Sia Voltsis, developed a business plan for a pizza restaurant as part of his DECA project at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington. He called it "Vangelli's Pizza" and mapped out everything — the decor, the financing, the daily operations. It was a high school project that would change his family's life.
1991
Opening Day
The Voltsis family opened their first restaurant in West Seattle. Jim and Sia worked alongside their children, pouring everything they had into making it work. From day one, it was more than a business — it was the family's livelihood, their gathering place, and the start of something that would last generations.
1993
Richmond Beach Kitchen
Demand grew, and the family opened a delivery and takeout kitchen in Richmond Beach to serve more of the Shoreline community.
1995
The Shoreline Location
The Aurora Avenue location in Shoreline opened its doors — the restaurant that has become the heart of the business and remains the home base today. This is where regulars became family, where birthday parties and anniversary dinners happened, and where the pizza never changed.
2004
Eleni Joins Full-Time
A third location opened in Mukilteo, and Eleni Voltsis — Jim and Sia's daughter — joined the business full-time after earning her Master's Degree from Western Washington University. The second generation was now running the show.
Today
Three Generations Strong
After 31 years, the original West Seattle location closed — but the Shoreline restaurant on Aurora Avenue keeps going strong. The third generation — three grandchildren — are growing up in and around the restaurant. Spiro's isn't just a pizza place. It's a family legacy, and it's not going anywhere.