The family behind a popular Glasgow Greek restaurant are set to open a new city centre gyro shop very soon.
The family behind Glasgow’s beloved Yiamas are opening a new city centre gyro shop, Yianni’s, on November 1, a modern eatery for sit-in and takeaway customers.(Image: Yianni’s)
The family behind one of Glasgow’s most cherished Greek restaurants, Yiamas, are preparing to open a new city centre venture, Yianni’s, on Saturday, November 1. Named in tribute to husband and father Yiannis Bantouvakis, the new Bath Street gyro shop is a fresh start for mother-and-daughter team Linda and Stascia Bantouvakis following Yiamas’ closure earlier this year.
Yianni’s has been fully refurbished into a modern Greek street food venue, catering to both sit-in diners and takeaway customers.
The space has been designed with lunchtime crowds and students in mind, offering fast service, affordable prices, and authentic Greek flavours.
The menu features classic gyros, including pork and chicken options, alongside halloumi and seitan wraps. Greek pastries such as spanakopita, baklava and bougatsa round out the selection, with most dishes starting from under £5.
Stascia Bantouvakis said Yianni’s honours her dad while offering a welcoming spot for lunch, meet-ups, or authentic Greek street food in Glasgow.(Image: Yianni’s)
Budget-friendly deals include a pie and coffee for £4.95, three dips and pita for £12, or a gyro with soda for £9.95.
Stascia Bantouvakis said: “Yianni’s is really special to us. It is a way of honouring my dad while moving forward with something fresh for Glasgow.
“We wanted to create a place that feels welcoming whether you are grabbing lunch on the go, meeting friends for a bite, or visiting the city and looking to try authentic Greek street food in Glasgow.
“Everything on the menu is made with love and inspired by the flavours people knew us for at Yiamas, but we have given it a new energy. We cannot wait to open the doors and share it with everyone.”
The restaurant has been named after Yiannis Bantouvakis as a tribute to his memory and influence, marking a new chapter for the family after running Yiamas for 15 years.
Yianni’s will serve Greek street food classics including gyros, halloumi wraps, spanakopita, baklava and bougatsa, with dishes designed to suit both quick lunches and leisurely meals.
Yianni’s will be open seven days a week, aiming to bring the authentic taste of Greece to Glasgow city centre while maintaining the warmth and quality that Yiamas was known for.
Customers can follow @yiannisgyroshop on Instagram for menu previews, behind-the-scenes updates, and announcements for the grand opening.
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The launch of Yianni’s demonstrates the Bantouvakis family’s commitment to keeping Greek cuisine at the heart of Glasgow’s dining scene.
With its prime location on Bath Street, affordable pricing, and modernised interior, the venue is positioned to become a go-to spot for students, city workers, and visitors seeking quick, delicious, and authentically prepared Greek food.
From gyros and halloumi wraps to sweet and savoury pastries, Yianni’s promises to offer a fresh take on traditional Greek street food while paying homage to the family’s culinary legacy.
The opening on November 1 signals a return to the city’s restaurant scene with a vibrant and welcoming new concept that honours the past while embracing the future.