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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 *Holiday 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
KALAMARAKIA MEAL
CRISPY SQUID
Served with rice and Greek salad
KEFTEDES MEAL
BEEF MEATBALLS
Served with rice and Greek salad
DOLMADES MEAL
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Served with rice and Greek salad
SPANAKOPITA MEAL
SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE
Served with rice and Greek salad
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
DRINKS
COFFEE, TEAS, FOUNTAIN DRINKS
ESPRESSO, GREEK COFFEE, FRAPPE
CAPPUCCINO, LATTE
SPECIALTY COFFEES
YIANNIS
Dark cacao, dark rum, triple sec and metaxa.
MAD GREEK
Metaxa, Ouzo
ZORBAS
Metaxa, Amaretto
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
HIGHBALLS
COCKTAILS
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
WINE LIST - WHITES BY THE GLASS
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc
Yalumba Moscato
Oxford Landing Chardonnay
Sartori Pinot Grigio
Boutari Moschofilero
Kourtaki Retsina
WINE LIST - REDS BY THE GLASS
Luigi Bosca Malbec
Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Cune Crianza
Oxford Landing Shiraz
Boutari Grande Reserve
Sacred Hill Merlot
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - GREECE
Boutari Skalani R
Stelios Xinomavro R
G Nemea Agiorgitiko R
Tsantali Rapsani R
5 Senses W
Kechribari Retsina W
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - CANADA
Culmina Hypothesis VQA Bordeaux Blend
La Frenz Merlot
Dirty Laundry Cabernet-Merlot
Henry of Pelham Dry Riesling
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir
Kettle Valley Chardonnay
Dirty Laundry Chardonnay
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - USA
Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Blend
Buena Vista The Count
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon
Buena Vista Zinfandel
Fess Parker SBC Chardonnay
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
Cloudline Pinot Noir
King Estate Pinot Gris
Fess Parker Station Pinot Noir
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - ARGENTINA
Lorca Petit Verdot
Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC Single Vineyard
Luigi Bosca de Sangre
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Luigi Bosca Syrah
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - CHILE
Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco
Echeverria Founders Cabernet
Emiliana Coyam Red Blend
Casa Lapostolle Alexandre Merlot
1865 Syrah
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - 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
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - NEW ZEALAND
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Opawa Pinot Noir
Villa Maria Pinot Gris
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - ITALY
Sartori Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella
Viberti Dolcetti DOC
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - SPAIN
Cune Imperial Gran Reserva
Cune Vina Real Reserva
Alvear Alange Tempranillo
Cune Monopole White Rioja
Cune Rosado
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - FRANCE
Paul Jaboulet Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château Fourcas Hosten
Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer
Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris
Paul Jaboulet Parallèle 45 Rouge
Gérard Bertrand Tautavel
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - RESERVE LIST
Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
St Hallett Old Block Shiraz
APPETIZERS MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
CRISPY SQUID
Diced onion and tzatziki
COWS MILK YOGURT DIP
Dill, garlic, comes with pita. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
CAVIAR MOUSSE
Lemon, oil infused, comes with pita. (Gluten free).
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Garlic, tahini, comes with pita. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
HUMMUS
Garbanzos, tahini, comes with pita. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
COMBO PLATTER
Try them all, hummus, melitzano, and tzatziki with pita. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
MARINATED ROASTED OLIVES
With pita bread. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian). (Longer cooking time).
YIAYIAS MEATBALLS
Minced beef, onions
CHICKEN, BEEF OR PORK SKEWERS
Charbroiled, laced with lemon, oregano, comes with pita. (Gluten free).
OUZO PRAWNS
Tomato sauce, with feta. (Gluten free).
SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE
Fresh baby spinach, dill, creamy feta. (Vegetarian).
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Minced beef, rice. (Gluten free).
PAN FRIED CHEESE
Flambeed with brandy. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
FETA TOMATO BAKE
With country bread. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian). (Longer cooking time).
CHICKEN SOUP
Egg, lemon, rice. (Gluten free).
CLASSIC BEAN SOUP
Tomato, Carrots. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
GREEK SALAD
Juicy tomatoes, English cukes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
SPINACH SALAD
Bacon, root vegetables, boiled egg, walnuts and roquefort dressing. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
DEMETRIS SALAD
Romaine, dill, tomato, olives, pita chips, kefalotyri cheese. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
MAIN COURSE
SPRING RACK OF LAMB
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables (Longer cooking time).
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables. (Gluten free).
SLOW ROASTED LAMB
Feta potato mash, mixed vegetables.
DEMETRIS MOUSSAKA
Spiced ground beef, zucchini, eggplant, béchamel, lemon potato, Greek salad.(Longer cooking time).
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
Chick peas, potato, eggplant, zucchini, lentils, béchamel, rice, Greek salad. (Vegetarian). (Longer cooking time).
CHICKEN SUPREME
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables. (Gluten free). (Longer cooking time)
ATLANTIC SALMON
Served with rice and Greek salad. (Gluten free).
GARLIC PRAWNS
Served with rice and Greek salad. (Gluten free).
BABY BACK RIBS
Housemade sauce, lemon potato, vegetables.
NEW YORK STEAK
Mashed potato and mixed vegetables. (Gluten free).
RATATOUILLE
Rice pilaf, feta. (Gluten free), (Vegetarian).
PLATTERS
CHICKEN, PORK OR BEEF SKEWERS
Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, and tzatziki. (Gluten free).
MEZETHES - PLATTERS
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
BACLAVA
Phyllo, walnuts, almonds, spiced honey syrup
PHYLLO POCKET
Warm semolina custard.
CHEESECAKE
Creamy, baked.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Whip cream, fruit.
CREAM CUSTARD
Ambered sugar
YIANNIS SPECIAL
Layers of cream, custard, on cinnamon glazed kadaifi.
BREAD PUDDING
ICE CREAM
DRINKS
COFFEE, TEAS, FOUNTAIN DRINKS
ESPRESSO, GREEK COFFEE, FRAPPE
CAPPUCCINO, LATTE
SPECIALTY COFFEES
YIANNIS
Dark cacao, dark rum, triple sec and metaxa.
MAD GREEK
Metaxa, Ouzo
ZORBAS
Metaxa, Amaretto
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
HIGHBALLS
COCKTAILS
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
WINE LIST - WHITES BY THE GLASS
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc
Yalumba Moscato
Oxford Landing Chardonnay
Sartori Pinot Grigio
Boutari Moschofilero
Kourtaki Retsina
WINE LIST - REDS BY THE GLASS
Luigi Bosca Malbec
Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Cune Crianza
Oxford Landing Shiraz
Boutari Grande Reserve
Sacred Hill Merlot
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - GREECE
Boutari Skalani R
Stelios Xinomavro R
G Nemea Agiorgitiko R
Tsantali Rapsani R
5 Senses W
Kechribari Retsina W
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - CANADA
Culmina Hypothesis VQA Bordeaux Blend
La Frenz Merlot
Dirty Laundry Cabernet-Merlot
Henry of Pelham Dry Riesling
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir
Kettle Valley Chardonnay
Dirty Laundry Chardonnay
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - USA
Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Blend
Buena Vista The Count
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon
Buena Vista Zinfandel
Fess Parker SBC Chardonnay
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
Cloudline Pinot Noir
King Estate Pinot Gris
Fess Parker Station Pinot Noir
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - ARGENTINA
Lorca Petit Verdot
Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC Single Vineyard
Luigi Bosca de Sangre
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Luigi Bosca Syrah
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - CHILE
Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco
Echeverria Founders Cabernet
Emiliana Coyam Red Blend
Casa Lapostolle Alexandre Merlot
1865 Syrah
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - 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
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - NEW ZEALAND
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Opawa Pinot Noir
Villa Maria Pinot Gris
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - ITALY
Sartori Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella
Viberti Dolcetti DOC
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - SPAIN
Cune Imperial Gran Reserva
Cune Vina Real Reserva
Alvear Alange Tempranillo
Cune Monopole White Rioja
Cune Rosado
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - FRANCE
Paul Jaboulet Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château Fourcas Hosten
Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer
Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris
Paul Jaboulet Parallèle 45 Rouge
Gérard Bertrand Tautavel
WINES BY THE BOTTLE - RESERVE LIST
Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
St Hallett Old Block Shiraz
Ratings & Reviews - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
Great restaurant. Had a big table and they did a great job. Food was awesome
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Nice place good food but it’s just too loud for conversation
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Every time we come we think that the whole experience couldn't get any better yet it does. From service to atmosphere to food this is one of the best restaurants in Edmonton.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great meal! Amazing service and a wonderful night overall.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Terrible food. Very dissapointed. Would have had a better meal at Opa in the mall food court. Bland, cold, overcooked and undercooked. Didn’t offer to do anything about it. They will never get our service again.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 1/5
Service: 3/5
Lauren was outstanding
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Wonderful experience and great food. Service and management extremely good.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent as always!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
As always. A wonderful dinner for us
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Garlic shimps were good, but baby lamb chop has strong smell
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Was great food as always !
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
One of our favorite Edmonton restaurants.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Great ambiance. Not sure why we got seated next to another loud table of 4 when the place was quite empty? Food was overpriced for what we got. Moussoka was dried out like it was yesterdays? Overall ok
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 5/5
Always a great experience!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Awesome place! Great food, service and fun atmosphere!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Outstanding service, food and amazing hosts. Jim and Tammy keep Yiannis at the very top of Edmonton restaurants.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great service, great atmosphere, and best of all great food!! Delicious, fresh, authentic food!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Wonderful, amazing atmosphere and so cozy and felt like I was in Greece all over again. Wonderful friendly accommodating staff and owners are extremely friendly! A must try for Greek food in Edmonton!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
I've been coming here for 30 years. Wonderful as always.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
lovely server and amazing venue
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great spot, excellent food, fairly priced, warm atmosphere. I'll be back, thanks !
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great place to take important clients.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was very nice and enjoyable. There was a belly dancer who was very talented and was getting patrons to join in her dancing which I thought was fun and neat, she was also not pushy which was also nice. Overall had an excellent experience and no complaints whatsoever, definitely recommend the slow roasted lamb for anyone who enjoys lamb.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Originally a group of 8, we became 10 and were gratefully accommodated. Very impressed with the level of service and the quality of our meals that evening. We all left happy. We will be back when staying in Edmonton!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food, service, and atmosphere is always amazing! They have thee best cheese cake 😍
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Mostly ate appetizers and they were all good except they were served with poor quality pita. When the meals came with the good quality pita we were surprised that it hadn’t been served with the appetizers as well!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Everything was amazing!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food was just ok.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 4/5
Dinner with 14 adults plus 2 kids for my wife's 40th, they went above and beyond good service! Everything was fabulous, the food, the atmosphere, the staff. Absolutely made her night. Thank you Yiannis you guys never fail to impress! 5 stars all around!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always a pleasure to dine here, show up hungry and they will fill you up with great food.
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