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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.'
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Family announce new Glasgow gyro spot to open at site of popular Greek Taverna
A new Greek Street food spot is set to open in Glasgow city centre, with the family behind a much-loved restaurant at the helm. Yianni's is the latest venture from the team who ran the Bath Street restaurant Yiamas for 15 years, before announcing its closure earlier this year. Named after founder Yiannis Bantouvakis, the new concept is being launched by his daughter Stascia and wife Linda, who have run Yiamas since Yiannis' passing in 2016. Located at the same Bath Street site, Yianni's will open later this summer following a full refurbishment. The space will be transformed into a fast, modern gyro shop offering sit-in and takeaway. Yianni's will sell Gyros to the lunch-time crowd (Image: Yianni's) Yianni's will open seven days a week, catering to the lunchtime crowd with affordable, high-quality gyros, pies and salads, plus meal deals and student-friendly pricing. READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant announces shock closure after 15 years Uber Eats reveals nominees from Scotland for Restaurant of the Year Awards Michelin Star-winning chef Stuart Ralston to close first Edinburgh restaurant 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.'
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Glasgow restaurant unveils exciting new plans after announcing closure
A popular Glasgow restaurant has unveiled exciting new plans after announcing its shock 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.'
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.'
STV News
30-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
Popular Greek restaurant to close its doors after 15 years
A much-loved Greek restaurant in Glasgow has announced it is to close after 15 years in business. Yiamas Greek Taverna, located on Bath Street in the city centre, will close its doors on July 27. The restaurant, which first opened in 2012, is well known for its flavour-packed Greek street food. Founded by Yiannis Bantouvakis, the site has been run by his wife Linda and daughter Stascia following his death in 2016. Despite the site closure, the owners said it was not 'goodbye' and that Yiamas would be going through an exciting transformation. Sharing the news on social media, they said: 'It has been an incredible 15 years, and we have met the most amazing people. 'Yiamas customers truly are the best, but it's time for us to move on. 'We will be closing our doors on July 27 as we prepare for the evolution of Yiamas. 'From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the support through the years. We're not saying goodbye, just see you soon.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
