Yiayias Kitchen Winchester in Winchester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

great new takeoway! If you want authentic Greek food with lots of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices, this is the choice for you. large portions, everything hot. our car smells of Greece now! I recommend chili and tzaziki sauce. Epic. very nice service and a talented cook.

The best Pork Souvlaki and feta fries I’ve ever had! Service was friendly and fast. I’d recommend styling the place up more though, giving it a real Greek taverna vibe

Despite the shambles with bookings taken when the restaurant was closed, I still want to try the food. However, £15.50 for a chicken pitta wrap in Winchester is absolutely insane! I know it's unfair to compare with them being only €3-5 in Greece where you can often rent a villa for less than £3k per week these days, but you can buy a chicken shawarma wrap at Maroush in Knightsbridge for £8. Bear in mind that is 200-odd metres from Harrods and slap bang in the middle of one of the most expensive places on earth.

Lovely place, the food is incredible and the service kind and friendly. The small space makes it more homely. Highly recommend.

The place looks a little unassuming, but it is easily the best Greek food you’ll eat in this country. The staff were amazing and so happy to talk us about the ingredients and take their time just to chat to us. We loved it and are going back asap 😍

Delicious food, quick, and great service! Would recommend

We had a lovely evening at YiaYias, we felt very welcome and well looked after by the staff. The food was delicious, home cooked, made to order, nothing bought in - a very refreshing change from a lot of Winchester’s chain restaurants. If you appreciate authentic food, good service, and genuine people then you will not be disappointed.

Went to YiaYias after a recommendation, didn’t miss a beat! A brilliant, authentic Greek spot with an amazing, friendly team. Igor greeted us and continuously checked in to see if we needed anything. Nico in the kitchen provided a true representation of the amazing Greek cuisine! Highly recommend!

I ordered from the app, so I can only rate the food. The value for price was really bad as I paid almost £20 for a lamb wrap that was really dry and the meat was very chewy. The chicken was almost burnt while the sausage didn't have any good taste at all. I know Winchester is pretty expensive but I think their prices are are way too much. UPDATE after reply from the owner: I appreciate the reply. My rating had to do with the Value for money. I knew it was expensive and I ordered but I 'd expect the quality would be much better. Regarding the fact that delivery applications take as much as 30% of the sale, I 'd be genuinely interested why the other restaurants (even independent ones) do not increase their price

Another fabulous visit, this time with my family. Igor was a wonderful host and the food as always was excellent so shout out to Nico in the kitchen

Big portions, unbelievably delicious food, great wines and very good service. Highly recommend.

I booked this Greek Kitchen for my wife's birthday cause we both like Greek food we also took our son along to celebrate her birthday. The kitchen has about 6 tables and you can see the chef preparing the meals, we ordered from the menu a few starter dips which came with flatbread and it was amazing Beetroot Tzatzik, Chilli Sauce, Tzatziki and Spicy Chicken Souvlaki, Spicy Chicken Souvlaki and Lamb Souvlaki, lets just say it was fabulous food which we all enjoyed. Pay a visit it's worth it

We had a fabulous mother's day lunch here. No childrens menu so we all shared lots of meze dishes, which was actually far better. Delicious food, great service and really good with kids. Would definitely recommend.

What a find. You must visit this restaurant. This is Greek food at its best. The food is all cooked to order and of the highest quality. The staff are very friendly. Please go you won’t be disappointed.

Amazing little place! Really cosy atmosphere with super friendly staff. Food was absolutely delicious and solid portions. Couldn’t fault it, definitely worth a visit (especially if you want authentic - I’ve never found sheftalia that good outside Cyprus before!).

Just had a beautiful lunch Yiayias, Casual little cafe in the city centre. Supe friendly service. The food was wonderful - fresh, authentic, flavourful, family recipes passed down to the owner from his Grandmother (Yiayia). We had a selection of dips with the best pitta we've ever had (Grandmother's recipe). The Tzaziki was so tasty made from wonderfully creamy greek yogurt. Lamb Souvlaki was grilled to perfection, Chips crispy outside and soft on the inside, lovely salad with creamy feta. We had a wonderful culinary experience here. Yes you can get all these things on market food stalls and at the supermarket, but it was really worth the extra couple of quid for this quality and flavourful meal. We will certainly be back.

What a find! We stopped here for lunch and created our own mezze from the starters. 2 dishes per person for the 4 of us. Each dish was beautifully presented and equally delicious. The service was excellent as was the value for money. Best meal out for a long long time.

Excellent lunch. We made a mezze from the starters. Every dish was excellent. The service was fantastic. Highly recommended!

Went to Winchester during Christmas markets. Every restaurant we walked past had long ques and was extremely busy. Just 2 minutes off the main high street we found yiayias (never had Greek food before). Which was very small and not very busy meaning we could get away from the crowds and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere A mistake happened in the kitchen and our food went to another table, the server who was extremely friendly, polite and always had a smile apologized and gave us a discount on our food. Food still took a little while and we could see other dishes coming out quickly so I believe it was just a genuine mistake and one off compared to there normal quick service, so he came back and gave us our meal for free (I did try to leave them a nice tip but I'm poor so did the best I could). When the food came it was absolutely delicious, I will definitely be trying more Greek food and if I go back to Winchester this will be the first place I go to get some scran. Service was amazing, food was outstanding, smaller shop meant a quieter more relaxed atmosphere which was exactly what we needed after being on the high streets. sure they made a small mistake and it took awhile but they more than made up for it with a very friendly attitude and made us feel very welcome. 10/10 in every category. First meal I've ever had where I didn't have to pick the onions out and just ate them because it was just so delicious

authentic Greek food, with friendly helpful staff. Niklaus’s homemade chilli sauce was delicious. All our meals were cooked to perfection, with a wonderful combination of flavours. This was our first visit but definitely not our last!

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! I'd made an enquiry for a large booking for a 30th Birthday and Igor was really helpful and accommodating in making the arrangements to suit our needs. On the night, we had the whole place to ourselves and the service and food was amazing - fresh, full of flavour and great to be able to watch everything being prepared and cooked. So glad that Yiayias is open again and clearly in good hands, we will 100% be back!

Flavoursome food with helpful, friendly staff. Lovely casual atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting again and again.

After living in Greece for a short time - the flavours here took me right back . All the ingredients are greek and totally fresh . Stopped here for a snack and was made very welcome. But the food was so good I had to come back again 6 days later and give the menu a good workout . Starters, sides and mains . Followed by pudding . Stayed for 3 hrs until we almost popped. Entertained all the time by a charismatic team . I almost don't want to share this place incase I have to wait for a booking in future 🤠 Well done Yias Yias . You have a great future before you ! Gazza

Visited Yiayais with a friend upon her recommendation last week. It felt like being transported back to Greece, with a fun, sociable host Igor and the welcome and great food of the chef Nico. The restaurant feels really relaxed and welcoming due to its smaller size and the decor is really fresh. I'll be sure to come back again soon!

Absolutely loved it here!! Super delicious food, speedy service and such lovely staff too :) really helpful with their recommendations, couldn’t recommend more!

Amazing food and fantastic service! We recommend the garlic mayo and chilli sauce!!

Small cafe with an amazing atmosphere. The front house person was great. Full of humour and insight on the dishes you can have. Then the chef… A quite person just doing what he loves.. Making amazing food… Would recommend this place to everyone…👍👍👍

Possibly the most delicious food in Winchester! Service was delightful and it cost much less than I expected, given the quality. Will definitely be returning!

Great restaurant, the chef had family recipes which were fantastic. We went after the lunch rush and were the only ones there. Service and food was fast, they were happy to offer advice and great combinations. My wife is vegetarian and there were plenty of options. Best Greek salad I've had in ages. We had a baby with us and they provided a high-chair. Will go again when back in Winch but for dinner I imagine you'd have to book a table.

Amazing food, fresh, flavoursome and moreish! I Wanted to continue eating even though I was full!! Staff were friendly and welcoming and 100000% will be a regular customer! Even my toddler approved! Thankyou very much Yiayias team!

Wonderful food Great Atmosphere and Lovely Staff The Food just takes you back to the the Greek Islands and Cyprus Will be back and have already spread the good word to others

Quite and small place Food was very tasty and the service was good. The prices are a quite high though, and the portions sizes normal. Had the same quality Food for less in other places.

Lovely food, very lovely place and character 🤌

Delicious food and lovely friendly staff! We’ve had two meals and lenoniade, really tasty and fresh.

Great food and wonderful staff - Ευχαριστώ!

Came for lunch on a Wednesday. The hospitality and service was fantastic from the moment we arrived. As a Greek I can tell you for certain that the food is INCREDIBLE. The chef is Greek and the flavours authentic. Tender pork Souvlaki cooked to perfection. The waiter was incredibly attentive and fun to interact with. We even played chess! Thank you!Hope to be back soon.

Amazing food and service! We are local to Winchester but had somehow never been. I'm glad we tried today, the food was the best Greek food you can find miles around, and the service was truly excellent: we were made so welcome and were even given free stuff! Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a great greek experience :)

As a group of 4 we went to Yiayias Kitchen on Saturday night. The food was excellent and the staff were great. Definitely recommend going if you like Greek food!

Amazing place for lunch or dinner, very friendly waiter! Lovely sauses for the starter! Absolutely delicious!

Just had a fabulous lunch. Beautiful authentic Greek food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Can’t recommend enough from ladies who lunch a lot and have been to many eating establishments, best so far. Thank you we’ll be back and will recommend to friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Authentic, delicious Greek food. Ten out of ten for everything.

Igor and chef Nicos were fantastic, the food was excellent too (had a Pork Souvlaki meal with fries and three dips). Both of them were generous in offering refills of the delucious Tyrokafteri dip (chilli dip), and made great conversations. Highly recommended!

This restaurant is a great find. Nikos and Egor make you very welcome. Yia yias means Grandma in Greek so this is Grandma's Kitchen. Grandma taught Nikos to cook and she certainly knew what she was doing. The food is fresh, home cooked and mouthwateringly delicious. It's a lovely relaxed atmosphere. If you like Greek food you can't go wrong. I would highly recommend. (We even felt inspired to get up and have a little dance!!) We will be back for sure. Thank you!

Mama Mia! -- What an amazing evening we had at YiaYias Kitchen (Yiayias we learned is Greek for Grandma) - so this Grandma's Kitchen. Nikos the chef learned to cook Greek food from his grandma. Grandma obviously got it right -as we thought the humous, tzatzki, and other dips were incredibly delicious. The grilled chicken and lamb souvlaki and the fresh, home made. flatbreads were also mouthwateringly good. And you can have halloumi fries! And yes - baklava and other superlative puddings to finish off with - if you can fit them all in! If you like Greek food you couldn't go anywhere better for a slap-up Greek feast! Thank you Egor and Nikos for making us so welcome. We even got up and had a little dance which made our night! This restaurant has only been open 2 weeks. I really wish them every success and they deserve it. The food was super gorgeous and we had such a fun visit. We will be back for sure! All the best for 2024. Daisy, Peter, Leo and Toby

Truly amazed by this place! Absolutely spectacular atmosphere. I really recommend the beef sausage with red onions simply the best thing I have ever had, accompanied by fresh falafels on the side and pita with 4 different types of dips. I got a lamb souvlaki as a main, the meat was so fresh and seasoned so nicely. A authentic greek restaurant. With an authentic greek chef! All the food was delicious and fresh and I recommend with both hands!🙌

Amazing food amazing service amazing atmosphere. I came her with my girlfriend for dinner and had the chicken souvlaki wrap with the chilli sauce, it was amazing and full of flavour. Igor, the manager, made our night much more enjoyable and made us laugh constantly with his bubbly energy. Nick, the chef, ensured that the food was up to standard and I can assure you it was. Would definitely recommend to everyone to visit. Amazing!!!

Igor (me) is the best thing that ever happened to the service industry and the world in general. Come dine with us and you won't get dissapointed. Niko (head chef) is alright, I guess..

Went today with my friend for a lunch and I could not have been made happier with quality and excelence of both service and the food. Igor made us laugh so hard that I thought I was at a comedy show, but still somehow managed...

Amazing food, Amazing service. Interior design is very nice too!

UNDER NEW OWNERS and these guys are amazing. Came here with my girlfriend and it's our new favorite place in Winchester. Come by and you won't regret it. Great prices, authentic recipes, and great atmosphere. I could listen to these guys roast each other all night. And if you don't want to stay, you can order out. I hope these guys get all the success they deserve! Cheers!

Phenomenal food and staff will for sure be back!!

Amazing food, authentic taste great customer service. The interior is lovely also! Definitely would recommend any of the Cypriot dishes they offer.

Lovely people, lovely food and lovely experience overall. Greeted with a smiley young man who explained all the different types and varieties on the menu, could tell he was passionate about the food. We went with what was recommended and did not disappoint! Not afraid to throw in complimentary items, which makes you feel like you are just at home and they do it with love. Relaxing, take your time to eat, enjoy and just be in the present which is what it should be about. Also if you’re going to get the white wine, get the Greek Seméli…gorgeous! Will be back. 😊

Superb tastes! Warm, wholesome, extremely welcoming atmosphere, first class service, and chef that makes everything fresh, from sauces to grill. It is a rare gem truly to find such an authentic restaurant with passionate owners!

Excellent food and service! Will definitely go back! We went as a group of 7 of us, we felt so welcomed, the service was excellent for the whole meal, and the food was all delicious! Enjoyed chatting with the chef and our waiter about the...

The people was nice and the food was lovely. I tried their homade sauce with the lamb. Delicious.

Outstanding food. It was fresh and tasty. Good range of food to select from. Forthcoming and humble service. Lovely Ambiente and humble people who just reopened the restaurant after a break. I recommend going here.

Amazing food! But even better customer service! Igor was very friendly and nice and Nikos in the kitchen was incredible. Will come back just because of them!

Newly reopened, great atmosphere. Food was absolutely delicious, service was so friendly and generous was their time. Absolutely loved it!

Beautiful food and humble service. Sweet restaurant in the centre of Winchester. The restaurant is family friendly and accommodates wishes and solutions. It was fantastic and I would recommend to anyone.

Saw them open over the weekend and I had to come in for a taste. Came as a stranger left as a friend! What an unbelievable experience. Igor made us feel like we came to his home and Nik cooked us some of the best...

Was walking by with a friend and was pleasently surprised to see Yiayias open again. I thought it was the same company, but the food is so much better! Eegor and Nicholas made us feel like we're back in sunny Greece again in a cold,...

The employees at the restaurant I went to recently were friendly, and I was able to enjoy my meal in a good atmosphere. The food I ordered was also delicious with good seasoning. I want to go again soon.

Just awesome! Went with the Halloumi Flat bread wrap, simply delicious. Can get take-aways too, no point going to those fast food places over the road when this place exists with quality and taste that far far exceeds anything else near by. Give it a go, you will not be disappointed.

Really good meal. Food was authentic with some good options. Server was very charming and led us through the menu and gave us excellent service! Would recommend 👌 will be going back soon

Super food, and very good staff, who were very friendly. The home made dips are very good, ask the waiter for suggestions on mixing them for even better flavours! They don't have a freezer yet so icecream desserts are not possible, but the traditional Greek...

Real, authentic Greek food! The staff is great and Nikos the chef gives a lot of attention to details. I will definitely visit it again.

The place is good size, cozy, not big posh shop, just perfect, good 5-6 tables . It s near MacDonald . Greek music, autenic black and white pictures on the walls. We were welcomed by a friendly staff, spoke with head sheff about the menu....

Yiayias had just reopened the day we visited, all the staff were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. All 5 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and we will absolutely visit again - thank you Yiayias!

First night Yiayias is open after a long break. Friendly family style restaurant with authentic Greek food. Everything was cooked beautifully and the service was brilliant. If you’re looking for an independent warm environment, good atmosphere and phenomenal food, look no further.

I had a booking for 6:00 pm on Saturday 9th September. Like other people leaving reviews, I got an email the day before asking for my confirmation that I still plan to attend. We turned up on time ready to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Lights...

We turned up for our pts booked table at 7.30.. which I had been asked to confirm yesterday.. the restaurant was closed.. no sign of life at all!

We have been here once and really loved it. However, we booked a table for tonight and got an email confirmation just yesterday but when we turned up for our dinner the place was closed. No text/email/call from the restaurant whatsoever. We are really disappointed in the lack of service.

Arrived with friends for a reservation only to find it was closed. No notification or cancellation. Really poor customer service….well lack of!

Table Booked Friday Evening - 11th August for 4. Received email the day before asking us to confirm our reservation which we did - arrived on time to find it shut. Phone unanswered , unopened post lying on floor. Finally got hold of someone from...

Great food and service. The vegetarian moussaka was delicious - I will visit it time and again for that! We attended with a couple of friends and their young son from out of town and although choosing to sit outside, we soon changed our minds when it was apparent it would be too hot for the baby. Everything was moved for us with zero bother.

Meal booked got 6pm on a Thursday evening to catch up with a friend coming down from London. I can't give the food a score, I can't give the setting a score, I can't give the staff a score. All of the above could of...

We had a lovely lunch, and the service was excellent!

They were out of almost everything on the menu. This is no exaggeration. The day we were there they had supply issues, their deliveries did not come in. The food that we ordered was not what we wanted to order, we settled due to limited...

Came here for the first time on a Friday evening recently. Wasn’t able to book a table at short notice so I left them a message and they got back to me quickly, saying that we could sit outside, which was fine by us! The...

The name attracted us to this place and it didn't fail to impress! Greek food which would have lived up to our very own yiayia's standards! Great service from friendly team and very authentic atmosphere. Definitely planning on visiting this gem of a place in...

We had a great evening expertly looked after by Marko. Can never decide so we had a selection of meze to share and a huge dessert each. The lively atmosphere made it feel as though we were back in the Mediterranean but sure it would...

I took my dad here for father's day. The food was excellent, really friendly staff and very good value. My dad even got a free drink which was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend.

Fresh food, outstanding service. Highly recommended 🙌🏻

Wow! Came to lunch with my partner and we had heard good things regarding this little restaurant, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and well priced, as-well as the service was excellent and friendly. Would highly recommend for an enjoyable lunch!!

Fantastic food, great friendly staff. Marko our waiter was really attentive and couldn’t be more helpful. The atmosphere, we were seated outside and with the jasmine growing next to our table made it feel special.. The food was delicious, well cooked and presented perfectly. We...

Great experience, delicious food, lovely service, will come back

It was our first visit here. Delicious fresh, great quality food, great menu, excellent service. Cool vibes. Can’t wait to go again and try more of the menu. Special mention for the excellent quality black olives (kalamata I guess)!

The food and atmosphere are great at YiaYias Kitchen! I booked out the restaurant as a surprise 30th Birthday meal for my girlfriend and she loved it!! Marko and the team were very very accommodating and gave us plenty of options for food & drink as well as being flexible with changes on the night. All of our friends and family who attended said the food was delicious and really enjoyed the vibe in the venue :) We will definitely come back again to try more of the menu.

The food and atmosphere are great at YiaYias Kitchen! I booked out the restaurant as a surprise 30th Birthday meal for my girlfriend and she loved it!! Marko and the team were very very accommodating and gave us plenty of options for food & drink...

Authentic and delicious! Really great staff, who clearly love what they do and want to make sure you have a fab night. Thanks to Marko- who served us tonight. He helped bring back our memories of the lovely food we enjoyed on our recent holiday...

Had an amazing meal at yiayias. Sunday lunchtime sitting outside in the sun was just perfect. The food was fresh and extremely tasty and authentic, it was great to see some Cypriot items on the menu as well. Marco our waiter couldn't be more helpful and attentive. His cheerful nature made our experience even more special. We will definitely return when we are next in Winchester. Thanks to all concerned.

We popped in on a Friday lunchtime for a quick lunch, the food came quickly and was very very tasty and fresh! The staff were very friendly and helpful! We had a great time we will be going again soon

Had a lovely dinner at Yiayias last night, great quality food and attentive staff. Will be coming back very soon! Thank you

Lovely Greek food .Grate atmosphere and amazing service. We definitely come back !

Such attentive service and brilliant food - fresh with lovely flavours… great recommendations from the team. Grilled meats and salads excellent but also really enjoyed the spinach and feta cheese parcels 🇬🇷 🥂

Marko was super friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. Food was amazing and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend

Was on a hours walk round Winchester and wanted somewhere for a tasty lunch Had the Greek bolognaise which was recommended and was absolutely fabulous. So much flavour and fresh Will be returning ASAP for more

Today it was my 2nd visit in a week! Love the food, ambiance and great staff.

Great food and very good service from the front of house, a contender for best restaurant in Winch