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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
New authentic Greek street food spot set to open in Glasgow city centre
The new food spot will serve affordable, high-quality Greek food for sit-in and takeaway, including pies, salads, meal deals and iconic gyros HELLE YEAH New authentic Greek street food spot set to open in Glasgow city centre A NEW restaurant is set to open in Glasgow city centre - specialising in Greek street food. Yianna's will be launched by the team behind the popular Hellenic eatery Yiamas on Bath Street. Advertisement 2 Yianna's is set to open on Bath Street in Glasgow serving up Greek street food 2 Mother and daughter team Linda and Stascia Bantouvakis are behind the new venture Credit: Newsquest Media Group The new food spot will serve affordable, high-quality Greek food for sit-in and takeaway, including pies, salads, meal deals and iconic gyros. The family-operated outlet is named after the late founder of Yiamas, Yiannis Bantouvakis, who passed away in 2016. Yiannis' wife Linda and daughter Stascia are the driving force behind the latest venture. Linda and Stascia have pledged student-friendly pricing and a modern feel. Advertisement Yiamas closed earlier this year after serving customers for 15 years. Yianna's will be based in the same Bath Street site and is undergoing a full refurbishment. The business will cater for the lunchtime crowd and weekend customers as it will be open seven days a week. Co-owner Stascia Bantouvakis said: 'We've taken everything people loved about Yiamas and reimagined it for a new chapter. Advertisement 'Yianni's is a tribute to my dad and a fresh start for us. It's still Greek food made with love - just with a new look and feel. 'We're so excited to welcome everyone back, and to introduce Yianni's to the city.' Scots waterpark crowned 'best in the country' to reopen in weeks Yianna's will open on Bath Street later this summer. Last week, we told how a new Italian restaurant had opened at Glasgow Airport. Advertisement Primo Volo has opened for holidaymakers and other travellers in the air hub's main departure lounge. The stylish cafe offers passengers a "vibrant and authentic Italian dining experience".
The National
07-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Glasgow restaurant's new plans after announcing closure
Yiamas on Bath Street in the city centre revealed it will be closing down on July 27, 2025, after 15 years. However, its owners have now announced they will be opening a brand new Greek street food spot in its place. READ MORE: Scottish 80s legend announces huge 'immersive' live tour Yianni's, named after founder Yiannis Bantouvakis, is a new concept being launched by his daughter Stascia and wife Linda, who have run Yiamas since Yiannis' passing in 2016. (Image: Supplied) The new eatery will be located in the current Yiamas restaurant, and it will open later this summer following a full refurbishment. Its owners say the space will be transformed into a "fast, modern gyro shop offering sit-in and takeaway". READ MORE: Scottish airport announces 100ml liquids restriction lifted for first time It will be open seven days a week and it will dish up "affordable, high-quality" gyros, pies, salads, and more. Co-owner Stascia Bantouvakis said: 'We've taken everything people loved about Yiamas and reimagined it for a new chapter. 'Yianni's is a tribute to my dad and a fresh start for us. It's still Greek food made with love, just with a new look and feel. 'We're so excited to welcome everyone back, and to introduce Yianni's to the city.'
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow restaurant's new plans after announcing closure
Yiamas on Bath Street in the city centre revealed it will be closing down on July 27, 2025, after 15 years. However, its owners have now announced they will be opening a brand-new Greek Street food spot in its place. Yianni's, named after founder Yiannis Bantouvakis, is a new concept being launched by his daughter Stascia and wife Linda, who have run Yiamas since Yiannis' passing in 2016. (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Much-loved Glasgow cafe announces shock closure after eight years READ MORE: Customers gutted as 'great' restaurant suddenly closes after two years The new eatery will be located in the current Yiamas restaurant, and it will open later this summer following a full refurbishment. Its owners say the space will be transformed into a 'fast, modern gyro shop offering sit-in and takeaway'. It will be open seven days a week and it will dish up 'affordable, high-quality' gyros, pies, salads, and more. Co-owner Stascia Bantouvakis said: 'We've taken everything people loved about Yiamas and reimagined it for a new chapter. 'Yianni's is a tribute to my dad and a fresh start for us. It's still Greek food made with love, just with a new look and feel. 'We're so excited to welcome everyone back, and to introduce Yianni's to the city.'
