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Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
- Reserve
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Phone number
- 780-433-6768Primary
- Directions
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Websites
- www.eatmorelamb.com
- http://www.eatmorelamb.com
- www.yiannistaverna.ca
- http://www.yiannistaverna.ca
Opening Hours
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Restaurant type
- Fine Dining,
Cuisine type
- Greek,
Dishes
- Rack Of Lamb,
- Moussaka,
- Feta & Olives,
Features
- Restaurant With Bar,
Atmosphere
- Trendy,
- Casual,
- Family,
Products and Services
Specialties
- Belly Dancing,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Getting There
- Faces South -104 St Cross Street - Middle Block,
- Ample Parking,
Meet the owner
When it comes to traditional Greek food and fun times, the Anast family's Yiannis Taverna has been Edmonton's go-to place since the late 80s. Current owner and cook, Jim Anast, still uses those same recipes his mother brought over from the home country, decades ago. “That’s one thing about Greek people; they keep using the same recipes,” says Jim’s wife, Tammy. “When somebody gives you a Greek cookbook, it could be 100 years old. It’s like a treasure. It’s also opposite from North American food culture, where the food is really trendy. In Greece, they learned a long time ago how to make the best use of the ingredients.”
Greek restaurants attract a clientele who love to enjoy themselves and their meals, and diners can definitely do both at Yiannis Taverna. “Most of the people who come to Greek restaurants are generally interested in the food because it’s not food you can buy in a grocery store,” says Tammy. “Proper Greek food is very labour intensive and has to be made by hand.”
Read the story of Yiannis Taverna Greek RestaurantMenu & Prices
APPETIZERS MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
MEZETHES
KALAMARAKIA
CRISPY SQUID
Diced onion and tzatziki
TZATZIKI
COWS MILK YOGURT DIP
Dill, garlic, comes with pita
TARAMOSALATA
CAVIAR MOUSSE
Lemon, oil infused, comes with pita
MELITZANO SALATA
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Garlic, tahini, comes with pita
REVITHIA HUMMUS
HUMMUS
Garbanzos, tahini, comes with pita
COMBO PLATTER
Try them all, hummus, melitzano, and tzatziki with pita
PSITES ELIES
MARINATED ROASTED OLIVES
With pita bread
KEFTEDES
YIAYIAS MEATBALLS
Minced beef, onions
SOUVLAKIA
CHICKEN, BEEF OR PORK SKEWERS
Charbroiled, laced with lemon, oregano, comes with pita
GARIDES SAGANAKI
OUZO PRAWNS
Tomato sauce, with feta
SPANAKOPITA
SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE
Fresh baby spinach, dill, creamy feta
DOLMADES
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Minced beef, rice
KEFALOTYRI SAGANAKI
PAN FRIED CHEESE
BOUYOURDI
FETA TOMATO BAKE
With country bread
KOTOSOUPA AVGOLEMONO
CHICKEN SOUP
Egg, lemon, rice
FASOLADA
CLASSIC BEAN SOUP
Tomato, Carrots
HORIATIKI SALATA
GREEK SALAD
Juicy tomatoes, English cukes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese
SPANAKI SALATA
SPINACH SALAD
Bacon, root vegetables, boiled egg, walnuts and roquefort dressing
MAROULOSALATA
DEMETRIS SALAD
Romaine, dill, tomato, olives, pita chips, kefalotyri cheese
MAIN COURSE
YEVMATA
PAIDAKIA SKHARAS
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
SOUVLAKIA MEAL
CHICKEN, PORK OR BEEF SKEWERS
Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, and tzatziki
MOUSAKAS
DEMETRIS MOUSSAKA
Spiced ground beef, zucchini, eggplant, béchamel, lemon potato, Greek salad
CHORTOFAGIKOS MOUSAKAS
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
Chick peas, potato, eggplant, zucchini, lentils, béchamel, Greek salad
BRIAM
RATATOUILLE
Rice pilaf, feta
SOLOMOS
ATLANTIC SALMON
Served with rice and Greek salad
MEZETHES
Dip platter, followed by second course of Greek salad, dolmades, meatballs, spanakopita, and kalamari
DESSERTS
GLYKA
BAKLAVA
BACLAVA
Phyllo, walnuts, almonds, spiced honey syrup
BOUGATSA
PHYLLO POCKET
Warm semolina custard
TSEISKEIK
CHEESECAKE
Creamy, baked
KEIK SOKOLATAS
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Whip cream, fruit
KREMA KARAMELE
CREAM CUSTARD
Ambered sugar
EK MEK
YIANNIS SPECIAL
Layers of cream, custard, on cinnamon glazed kadaifi
POUTINKA PSOMIOU
BREAD PUDDING
PAGOTO
ICE CREAM
APPETIZERS MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
MEZETHES
KALAMARAKIA
CRISPY SQUID
Diced onion and tzatziki
TZATZIKI
COWS MILK YOGURT DIP
Dill, garlic, comes with pita
TARAMOSALATA
CAVIAR MOUSSE
Lemon, oil infused, comes with pita
MELITZANO SALATA
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Garlic, tahini, comes with pita
REVITHIA HUMMUS
HUMMUS
Garbanzos, tahini, comes with pita
COMBO PLATTER
Try them all, hummus, melitzano, and tzatziki with pita
PSITES ELIES
MARINATED ROASTED OLIVES
With pita bread
KEFTEDES
YIAYIAS MEATBALLS
Minced beef, onions
SOUVLAKIA
CHICKEN, BEEF OR PORK SKEWERS
Charbroiled, laced with lemon, oregano, comes with pita
GARIDES SAGANAKI
OUZO PRAWNS
Tomato sauce, with feta
SPANAKOPITA
SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE
Fresh baby spinach, dill, creamy feta
DOLMADES
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Minced beef, rice
KEFALOTYRI SAGANAKI
PAN FRIED CHEESE
Flambeed with brandy
BOUYOURDI
FETA TOMATO BAKE
With country bread
KOTOSOUPA AVGOLEMONO
CHICKEN SOUP
Egg, lemon, rice
FASOLADA
CLASSIC BEAN SOUP
Tomato, Carrots
HORIATIKI SALATA
GREEK SALAD
Juicy tomatoes, English cukes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese
SPANAKI SALATA
SPINACH SALAD
Bacon, root vegetables, boiled egg, walnuts and roquefort dressing
MAROULOSALATA
DEMETRIS SALAD
Romaine, dill, tomato, olives, pita chips, kefalotyri cheese
MAIN COURSE
YEVMATA
ARNI KLEFTIKO
SPRING RACK OF LAMB
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
PAIDAKIA SKHARAS
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
ARNI STO PILINO
SLOW ROASTED LAMB
Feta potato mash, mixed vegetables
MOUSAKAS
DEMETRIS MOUSSAKA
Spiced ground beef, zucchini, eggplant, béchamel, lemon potato, Greek salad
CHORTOFAGIKOS MOUSAKAS
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
Chick peas, potato, eggplant, zucchini, lentils, béchamel, Greek salad
KOTOPOULO STO FOURNO
CHICKEN SUPREME
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
SOLOMOS
ATLANTIC SALMON
Served with rice and Greek salad
GARIDES SKORDOU
GARLIC PRAWNS
Served with rice and Greek salad
PLEVRA CHOIRINOU KREATOS
BABY BACK RIBS
Housemade sauce, lemon potato, vegetables
BRIZOLA
NEW YORK STEAK (10 oz.)
Mashed potato and mixed vegetables
BRIAM
RATATOUILLE
Rice pilaf, feta
PLATTERS
PIKILIA
SOUVLAKIA MEAL
CHICKEN, PORK OR BEEF SKEWERS
Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, and tzatziki
MEZETHES
Dip platter, followed by second course of Greek salad, dolmades, meatballs, spanakopita, and kalamari
ATHENA
SERVES 2
Hummus, Greek salad, and fried cheese, followed by lamb chops, chicken skewers, and salmon with
rice pilaf, lemon potato and vegetables
APOLLO
SERVES 2
Combo platter, meatballs and lettuce salad followed by garlic prawns and rack of lamb with rice pilaf, lemon potato and vegetables
OLYMPIAN
SERVES 4
Dip platter, Greek salad, kalamari followed by moussaka, meatballs, garlic prawns, lamb chops, chicken skewers, potatoes, pilaf and vegetables
DESSERTS
GLYKA
BAKLAVA
BACLAVA
Phyllo, walnuts, almonds, spiced honey syrup
BOUGATSA
PHYLLO POCKET
Warm semolina custard
TSEISKEIK
CHEESECAKE
Creamy, baked
KEIK SOKOLATAS
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Whip cream, fruit
KREMA KARAMELE
CREAM CUSTARD
Ambered sugar
EK MEK
YIANNIS SPECIAL
Layers of cream, custard, on cinnamon glazed kadaifi
POUTINKA PSOMIOU
BREAD PUDDING
PAGOTO
ICE CREAM
Glyka MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
Baklava
Crisp phyllo pastry, layered with ground nuts and dripping with honey.
Bougatsa
Baked phyllo pastry bursting with lemon semolina cream filling, dusted with icing sugar, lemon and cinnamon.
Poutinka Psomioli-Bread Pudding
Sweet, creamy bread pudding.
Chocolate Cake -Keik Sokolatas
Chocolate fudge cake garnished with a berry fruit coulis and whipped cream
Ek mek
Our special dessert; layers of whipped cream, vanilla custard and a cinnamon-sugared crust topped with roasted almonds.
Kreme Karmele
Rich custard with ambered sugar syrup.
Cheese Cake-Teeiskeik
Creamy cheesecake with a graham wafer crust, topped with a berry fruit coulis.
Beverages MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
COFFEE
TEA
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
ESPRESSO
GREEK COFFEE
FRAPPE
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
SPECIALTY COFFEES
YIANNIS
Dark cacao, dark rum, triple sec and metaxa (2 oz.)
MAD GREEK
Metaxa, Ouzo (2 oz.)
ZORBAS
Metaxa, Amaretto (2 oz.)
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
HIGHBALLS (1 oz.)
COCKTAILS (1 oz.)
BEERS
MYTHOS
KRONENBOURG
STELLA ARTOIS
HEINEKEN
INNIS & GUNN
CORONA
GUINNESS
PILSNER URQUELL
STRONGBOW CIDER
ALEXANDER KEITHS
BUDWEISER
COORS LIGHT
KOKANEE
MOLSON CANADIAN
RICKARDS RED
ALLEY CAT APRIKAT
WHITES BY THE GLASS
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc
Yalumba Moscato
Oxford Landing Chardonnay
Sartori Pinot Grigio
Boutari Santorini
Kourtaki Retsina
REDS BY THE GLASS
Luigi Bosca Malbec
Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon
Botter Gran Passione
Nugan Scruffys Shiraz
Boutari Grande Reserve
Underagga Merlot
WINES BY THE BOTTLE
GREECE
Boutari Skalani
Tsantali Cabernet Sauvignon Organic
Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Athiri
Tsantali Rapsani
Boutari Grande Reserve
Boutari Moscolfilero
Kourtakis Retsina of Attica
CANADA
Culmina Hypothesis VQA Bordeaux Blend
La Frenz Merlot
Mt.Boucherie Summit Cabernet-Merlot VQA
Mt.Boucherie Pinot Noir VQA
Mt. Boucherie Gewurztraminer VQA
Henry of Pelham Dry Riesling
Kettle Valley Chardonnay
USA
Fess Parker SBC Syrah
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel
Fess parker SBC Chardonnay
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
Cloudline Pinot Noir
King Estate Pinot Gris
Beringer Pinot Grigio
ARGENTINA
Lorca Petit Verdot
Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC Single Vineyard
Luigi Bosca de Sangre
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Luigi Bosca Syrah
CHILE
Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco
Emiliana Coyam Red Blend
Gran Devocion Cabernet/Syrah
Miguel Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
Miguel Torres Santa Digna Merlot
AUSTRALIA
Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz
Yalumba The Strapper Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro
Vasse Felix Cabernet-Merlot
Nugan Estate Durif Petit Syrah
St Hallett Faith Shiraz
Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache
Yalumba Organic Chardonnay
Pewsey Vale Riesling
Yalumba Y Series Viognier
NEW ZEALAND
Opawa Pinot Gris
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Opawa Pinot Noir
Villa Maria Pinot Gris
ITALY
Sartori Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella
Volpaia Citto Super Tuscan
Sartori Pinot Grigio
SPAIN
Miguel Torres Mas Plana Cabernet
Osbourne Monticello Grand Reserve
Miguel Torres Salmos
Jean Leon Chardonnay
Jean Leon Merlot/Verdot
Miguel Torres Celeste
Alvear Palacio Quemado Crianza
Miguel Torres De Casta Rosé
FRANCE
Paul Jaboulet Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château Fourcas Hosten
Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer
Bertrand Pic Saint Loup
Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris
Paul Jaboulet Parallèle 45 Rouge
RESERVE LIST
Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
St Hallett Old Block Shiraz
Ratings & Reviews - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
Excellent food, great service
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always enjoy going for Greek food here.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
No issues with the service. The host we had was incredible. We will be back!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Everything was amazing. We were sad we had no room for dessert as the appetizers and main courses were fantastic and we ate it all.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always fun and friendly.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
On Thursday night we brought our very good friends to Y's for the first time. I have been here several times. We were definitely not disappointed. From the appetizers to the main course every thing was just great for the 4 of us. The rack of lamb was exceptional and the portion was great. To compliment the meal the service from the hostess and our young lady that served us were very friendly, knowledgeable and very engaging. Despite the snow and cool weather outside the night was great. We left very full and content. Thanks
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing as always.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The meal and service were fantastic as usual. The belly dancer really added to the festive atosphere. Thank you for another wonderful evening.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Everything was very good. We are wondering why we haven’t been here more often. Used to come here in the 1980’s. waitress was excellent. Food was delicious. Thank you!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had a wonderful evening - great food and friendly service.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Everything was amazing, food, service, ambiance! Will definitely be back.....soon!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Very fresh food and good atmosphere. So glad we didn't go to a franchise restaurant
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Fabulous
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Delicious meal and ambiance
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely meal at Yianni's. The food was the usual delicious and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Even got to watch a belly dancer for a few minutes! Excellent evening!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall the atmosphere/food was what was expected, slightly overpriced but given the location and what we received it was fine. But the service was definitely lacking. There was some slight miscommunication in terms of what was ordered as I was under the impression that I was ordering some larger plates which would be served family style as opposed to individual dishes directly off the menu. But this is on both of us as I may not have clearly communicated exactly what I was looking for. But it would have been appreciated if the server, Lauren, would have indicated to me at the time that I was likely ordering way too much food, because I was, as I thought it was being served differently. The server was not overly attentive and the food was not extremely quick in coming out, and the restaurant was not busy. But the biggest disappointment was after the meal was done. The server came by after we were done and pointed out that we had a lot of food left over, which is no surprise given I did order way too much, and she asked me if I wanted it packed up to go. When I replied yes she then proceeded to give me some takeaway containers and said I could go ahead and pack it however I wanted. I have never before had to pack my own leftover food to take away from a restaurant, let alone one where I was paying a fairly premium price for quality service. So I ended up setting up camp at a separate table and clearing/packing up the food on my own while the server was nowhere to be seen. She was not even there to clear away the finished dishes. The only saving grace was the hostess, who was very good, came in and starting helping out. She also correctly identified that we were there to celebrate a birthday and informed the server who then decided she should come over and provided some free desserts. But overall the service was definitely subpar from Lauren the server and left a negative impression on what could have been a positive.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 1/5
Love this place! Being going To Yiannis for probably 20 years - it never disappoints!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Thank you, it was nice, we will be back
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
The food was amazing!!! Whole experience was awesome!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
I have been to Yianni's twice now in the past few weeks and it has been terrific both times -- the food, atmosphere, service, entertainment....I will be back!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Wonderful experience as always. Food, atmosphere, staff - everything was perfect.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Average food, bit disappointing.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Really truly a delight in all aspects. Our waitress was especially classy, helpful and fun. Food was delicious!!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
A fan favourite of ours for many different occasions, We have never been disappointed by Yianni’s food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Nice atmosphere. The food was good but way overpriced: $25 for two meat skewers, a bit of rice, and a salad.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 3/5
Yianni's is an Edmonton gem. The food is outstanding, the service is friendly, welcoming and very accommodating. They accommodated an ever growing party of 23 people without issue. We love Yianni's!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
love yiannis
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Awesome!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
My husband loves rack of the lamb. He had an amazing rack of lamb in Jasper AB 2years that he's never forgotten We've gone to a couple of higher end restaurants here in Edmonton but 1 was awful other one was just OK. I made a reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary at Yiannis's because they had the rack of lamb on their menu and thought we'd try one more time. We want to say, the rack of lamb at Yiannis met very high expectations. I had the garlic prawns that were huge and delicious.. To make one more accolade, we got our monies worth with the sizes of the meals. We'll be back Yiannis out did
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Phone number
- 780-433-6768Primary
- Directions
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Websites
- www.eatmorelamb.com
- http://www.eatmorelamb.com
- www.yiannistaverna.ca
- http://www.yiannistaverna.ca