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    Yanni Bistro

    4.7 (124 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Amazing bistro in downtown Matthews
    Michael S.

    Wow! Such a hidden gem in Matthews, the owner is super nice and loves to talk, I was lucky and made it in time for a late lunch when I was in town to buy a motorcycle from the dealer up the street. The food is all made with love and with the tradition to make food what it should be energy for the body and soul! I can't wait to go back and try more of his delicious creations! hopefully I can make it for dinner with the wife one night if I am able to get a reservation which he says fills up quickly. in addition to the wonderful meals he also has some really good Macarons as a sweet treat! Chicken Peri Peri Sandwich is super yummy and so are the fries!

    Cute scenery!

    The presence is so welcome at Yanni Bistro. We were welcomed with serene music and beautiful decorations. It is clean, well kept, and cute! The owner gave us food recommendations. The falafel & hummus sandwich had all components of deliciousness! We were provided with samples of vegetable soup and cuscus as samples for the spring menu! The service was excellent and I will definitely be returning to try more locally sourced dishes. The owner took time to speak with us at the table about his restaurant.

    Tara B.

    Freshly made food and amazing wine. Ya I was warm to us and really made us feel special. We will be back!

    Lentil Soup
    JimaniJ

    Healthy, Hearty, and Tasty! Today I ordered the lentil soup to-go at Yanni's Bistro, and I must say I was pleased! I've had lentil soup before and this didn't disappoint. It was filled veggies and lots of lentils, leaving me satiated and satisfied. I love how the flavors married together, and I was able to add my own salt to taste which was appreciated! The service is always great, and welcoming.

    Chicken salad sandwich

    We had a great first experience at Yanni Bistro today! My dad got the chicken salad sandwich + fries, I got the Aztec special chicken sandwich + fries, and my mom got the falafel salad. Everything was delicious and fresh. We sat outside with my 10 month old baby and my parents' dog, and the owner even gave us some water for her. It was the perfect lunch! Can't wait to go back

    Removed paper, everything fell off the soggy bread.
    Teresa V.

    I chose Yanni because they advertise as a gluten free establishment and walked through a very busy parking lot to get to the door. No one else was in Yanni Bistro. Clue #1. (1) The a/c wasn't working. The help was very annoyed about that. (2) Yanni argued with me that soybean oil is not in Duke's mayonnaise. Wrong. (3) Out of many menu options (one due to having the wrong "slicer." Then mark it off the menu)? (4) Products for sale around storefront were NOT local. (5) Sandwich #1 was NOT gf. He kindly remade it...but it was literally 1/3 of the side of the regular sandwich one and cost more ($14 + $2 gf uncharge). (6) Because Yanni walked around with speaker phone on, I overheard an angry customer call whose order was wrong. He told the gal he replied to her FB post. She replied "I'm not on FB." (7) My stomach feels like I ingested gluten. With a slim list of choices, I got the chicken avocado "panini." It came out on a baguette roll. Very tough, day old, cold chicken, 4 small spring mix leaves, a couple of carrot twirls, a few red onions, and maybe 1/2 of an avocado. No salt or pepper on any tables. This was a huge disappointment from a restaurant advertising fresh, local, gluten free. Not thanks.

    Everything is super fresh! Overall a great experience, the food was delicious and the owner took the time to tell us about some of the dishes and preparation behind his creations. Amazing!

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    I haven't eaten here yet but we just had the best macarons I've ever had. Wow just wow.

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    Delicious lunch, sitting outside in the warm sunshine! Will be back! Super friendly staff.

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