Yiannis Taverna - Cathedral City

Yianni Taverna is the most authentic Greek experience in the Coachella Valley. It is so completely refined that I like to call it Greek Disneyland! This is not only a restaurant, it is also a bakery and market with all classic desserts and unique import items that you cannot find any other place. You have a beautiful garden terrace with fig trees, vines and everything you would find in a Greek garden. You get the feeling you are in a restaurant in Santorini or Mykonos instead of Palm Springs. And the food is classic Greek cooking as your mother or your father made it earlier. When I come here with Greek friends, they usually say: “Yes, I remember it!” Real Greeks know that Yianni is the real thing! I recommend getting what is called the “Meze” that is about 12 different dishes, from appetizers to main courses. It is like a culinary tour through Greece and a great value. I am a frequent customer and have just written a review. Here are some photos of my experiences with Yianni’s. In any case it is worth visiting for food, shopping or takeout!

This restaurant is so delicious! During her visit she took my 80-year-old Greek aunt for dinner and she loved it. It reminded her of a restaurant to which her father brought her as a little girl. The service is great and the food is amazing. Go!

OMG! This is the best authentic Greek food I ever had! And I ate in Athens, Greece. The Greek ribs should die. It's like the food is being transported fresh into this kitchen. The Kofetdes taste is so delicious, the reaction to the people's faces after a bite is unpaid. Our beautiful Greek goddess of a host was so sweet. And the picturesque market has all kinds of directly from the Isles products. Not always to be forgotten.

Absolutely the best place. Authentic Greek cuisine that tastes amazing!

Went back to Yiannis in late Dec. 2021. Very disappointed. Price was much higher. They charge everything extra, including little pita bread. Paid almost $200 for 4. Went out to look for more food after leaving Yannis Will not recommend this restaurant