Yiayias Kitchen Winchester — Restaurant in Winchester

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...

I recently tried out Yiayia's Kitchen and had a truly enjoyable experience. This restaurant is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked just off the main high street, but it's easy enough to find. The small but charming eatery offers Cypriot and Greek dishes, and having just returned from a holiday to Cyprus, I can confidently say they are the 'real deal'.

I opted for the Spicy Chicken Souvlaki, which came with a dip and a side salad. Our table decided to get a few different sides to go with our dishes – all of which were fabulous. The food was really well cooked and bursting with flavour – a little taste of sunshine right here in Winchester!

I'd definitely recommend Yiayia's Kitchen if you're in the mood for a great, hearty meal without too much pretence. The owner was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and we found the service attentive and warm. I would absolutely return...

Edit 13.6.25: I just received an email saying the owner replied....again. I see now he has just copied and pasted a completely impersonal reply to ALL reviews. He says he's glad people enjoyed his food when it's clear some of us did NOT. He's either being flippant or literally not paying attention at all. I've since been making my own spanakopita at home so there is no need to resort to overpriced, oily food anymore! 👍 /Edit . (Jan '25) I had high hopes for "authentic" Spanakopita, not often seen in Greek restaurants in the UK. This was thee worst I've ever had. It usually comes in a tiramisu type shape, not egg rolled...VERY oily, not cooked all the way, couldn't finish them, £8.50 and they tried charging tax 🤨 No value for money whatsoever. The search for actual authentic Greek food...