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Yamas Meze & Tapas

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Spanish restaurant European restaurant Tapas restaurant

One of the Top rated Mediterranean restaurants in Nottingham


Address

5 Thurland St, Nottingham NG1 3DR, United Kingdom

Website

www.yamas.co.uk

Contact

+44 115 950 1000

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 1 to 8 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Erwin 0. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is just amazing! We ordered mix for three people, but that was just a lot. The food kept on coming and all very tasty. The service is super friendly and quick. We had an amazing time. Thank you so much. Yamas!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 3 months ago on Google • 115 reviews New
    This place is amazing. The food is so good, Great staff and front of house..makes you feel very welcome and because it was my parents wedding anniversary came out with a free desert for us 😁 can't wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allie 10 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    🇬🇷🫒 My favourite Greek restaurant 🫒 🇬🇷 6 of us shared the Meze Set Menu at this fabulous family run restaurant. 🔆This is a mouthwatering combination of hot & cold dishes, brought out in stages, that take you through the flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine. FINAL THOUGHT: Always delicious & a fabulous night out 😃
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria I. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped here for a dinner with my friend. We enjoyed the food so much, and the stuff was nice. Octopus, fried halloumi and dolmas were great! Most definitely would come back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richard N. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been here many times with my partner, but this time I went with a party of 18. Have to say for a large party the service was excellent. We decided (or it was suggested) that most large parties go for the meze, which was great as you get to try many of the beautiful dishes. Be warned though, there is a LOT of food to get through and I doubt many parties get through it all. Unfortunately I have two complaints, the chicken skewers were dry and non descript and why on earth you would bring the big bowls of Greek salad out at the very end of the meal, when everyone can't finish what was left on the table already was beyond me and 3 out of the 5 bowls were untouched.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    What’s 🆙 ‼️ Hi where shall I begin? The restaurant is based in the city of Nothingham just in the town center close to other pubs and restaurant . When I first got in yes, was a nice cosy place with 20-25 some tables but I was not really impressed. Anyways, we sit down check the menu, order the drinks. We didn’t wait for the food too long. That wine was nice. We choose a dish from the menu to which included 4 courses, apart from the fact that was a lot of food and I left the restaurant completely full😃 every single for or spoon with food I was putting in my mouth I was really enjoying it🤪🥰. Everything was really tasty, really fresh and full of flavor, this restaurant made my night! Even the next day I woke up, thinking how amazing was the food the night before😅 I really recommend this place if you want to fill up your belly with amazing tasting dishes🤩 📍Location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⚜️Decor ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👯‍♀️Staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🥗Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟👈🏼 🍹Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🤑Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely coming back soon! Come have a L👀K yourself‼️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cato R. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely the best Greek restaurant you can find in Nottingham and one of my all time favourite eateries. The food is absolutely superb, even for vegetarians! Staff is always very friendly and courteous and the ambiance just perfect. Would wholeheartedly recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 András F. 2 years ago on Google
    An unexpected treasure in an unusually wide back alley of Nottingham near Market Square. We went relatively early, about 6pm and there were quite a few customers in, but didn't seem too busy. Within about half an hour though the place was full. We shared a bottle of wine, nothing sophisticated, had a sharing meat platter, chicken and lamb souvlaki, pork sausages, halloumi on some meat with greek salad, tzatziki, tabbouleh and flatbread. All in all it was a nice meal, hearty but too much for 2, so we asked for some containers to take the rest home - and the following day our lunch was sorted. Service was quick, efficient and polite. Decor was way better than expected from the outside, in fact quite decent. Food was good too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren C. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here as a group of 4 and ordered many tapas dishes. Incredible food. Everything was cooked to perfection and had amazing flavour. We felt it was really reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food. Left very happy and very full!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloe 3 months ago on Google • 108 reviews New
    A lovely Friday evening at Yamas! A great Greek Cypriot restaurant with amazing authentic food. We had lots of different dishes to share but I highly recommend the Lamb Souvlaki and Mousska - stunning! Great customer service and very welcoming. 10/10!

  • 5/5 jacqueline m. 7 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Superb food,service,hospitality. After working in Nottingham for a month, finally managed to get in on off chance, happen best to book for few of you. Stiffado, tasted divine,melt in mouth meat, along with the rosemary potatoes 💕 halloumi starter was lovely. Highly recommended 👌

  • 5/5 Kevin L. 2 months ago on Google • 100 reviews New
    Not been in over 12 years but went with a friend and had a fabulous meal. Lovely portion sizes, friendly staff and reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit and you will have a lovely time!

  • 5/5 Mark R. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Had a great family night out here. We love Greek food and this was pretty authentic. One of the better Greek restaurants we have tried in the UK. Service was excellent (not like Greece!) and staff were very friendly. Good selection of international wines too. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 C. M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very surprising restaurant, aparently the place doesn't look much, a bit crowded, no design at all, nothing like the typical Grek restaurant, some of the staffs are a bit grumpy, but ok in the end..... buuuut the food is very good. We ordered a variety of small platters that were absolutely delicious, I been pleasantly surprised. The mains were quite large and good, but they were missing a salad, could be great to have a gyros with a bit of salad on a side, maybe they can take this comment as improvement for future menu. The place can be quite busy at certain times of the day so if you want to dine in group is better to book a table in advance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J K. 1 year ago on Google
    The most delicious Greek food I have had. I have been here twice to try the lunch menu and it always amazes me. The tapas portions are great sized and delicious. The best experience for me was the service, the most welcoming and friendly staff, I’ve felt so welcomed and I’ve had a great experience eating and chatting away 🧿💙
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chingmi C. 10 months ago on Google
    The lunch meal is reasonable price, I can choose 3 Tapas. The food is wonderful, with brilliant service. They made my lunch experience great. I like the prawn served on skewers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eleanor M. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious tapas style Greek dishes. They offer a great lunch deal but we also ordered a couple of dishes from the main menu. The stifado in particular was delicious, tender beef and a generous portion. There are are so many great dishes to choose from, we will be definitely be back to try more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jain 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Yamas Meze & Tapas restaurant is outstanding! The staff were incredibly helpful in guiding us through their menu on our first visit. The food surpassed expectations; the Chicken souvlaki, Kleftico, and Falafel were all delightful choices. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 D G. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    First time visiting and my friend and I had the tapas lunch menu. There's lots to choose from and I appreciate the gluten free options that are just as tasty (also vegan). The atmosphere is warm and inviting and so are the lovely staff. Our meal was piping hot, freshly cooked and absolutely delicious. The toilets are spotless but are downstairs. We will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Jakub V. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Lovely food and excellent service, everyone was friendly and the restaurant had a comfortable atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Paul S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and service at good prices. Will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 John D. 2 years ago on Google
    This is not the first time we've been to this restaurant and it won't be the last, we're already booked in for lunch in a month's time. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave you are looked after impeccably. Even though we were in on the afternoon of New Year's eve there was no feeling of being rushed. We were in there for two and a half hours and everything happened in that typically laid back, Greek style where nothing was too much bother. There were four of us and we ordered the Christmas meze for four. Quite a few things on the menu are already gluten free which suited one of our party but when the staff were told, the meze was changed to suit their needs without needing to ask. The food itself is amazing, a large variety of dishes over four or five courses to give you an authentic selection of delicious Greek cuisine. There were a couple of things that I haven't tried before like the soutzoukakia but I will definitely have them again. All in all it was a cracking afternoon, if you want to experience a traditional meze for a reasonable price then this is the place to come. Sorry about the stereotypical picture but you have to have a Mythos with your meal! Yamas.

  • 5/5 John 2 years ago on Google
    Went with wife and a friend for an evening tapas. All of us have worked in high-end hospitality and agreed that this place is exceptional. Food is delicious, service is impeccable, staff are brilliant and the price was much more affordable than we expected, based on what some previous reviews seem to claim. Definitely one to go back to!

  • 5/5 brad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Ate here yesterday for the umpteenth time. We were a large group of mildly unhinged individuals about to embark on a virtual run from this very restaurant to Marathon where we will finish by running the Authentic marathon for real. Many of the group had never eaten here before and I can honestly say that everyone loved it. The food, the atmosphere and the service were outstanding. We will all be back to the best Greek restaurant outside of Greece. Thank you all.

  • 5/5 Lynn J. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous smell when you walk in .... Had the Meze .. Good value for money .Nice way to try different dishes ..Well worth a visit ..

  • 5/5 kelly h. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious, I really enjoyed it table service was brilliant and really take their time to explain what each dish is

  • 4/5 Sean H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good location, good service and reasonably priced with friendly staff, seating can be a bit tight as very busy. Personally found some of dishes with meat a bit too fragrant. Can work out a bit expensive if you start if you go down the tapas route, get one normal meal if you want to save your cash a bit.

  • 5/5 Shan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing!!! Couldn't fault anything. Service was brilliant from the moment we walked through the door and the food was gorgeous. Can't wait to return when we come back to Nottingham. Thank you for a lovely evening.

  • 5/5 Sophie T. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered the Meze for four and it was brilliant. The waiter was really helpful and polite, he answered all the questions we had. If you have a meze for four it’ll be bigger. Don’t be fooled, the meze is not for the faint hearted! We were all stuffed by the end. Atmosphere was delightful, but not overly busy for a Saturday at 6. A perfect little slice of Greece with authentic food, drink and staff. This is my third time going and I’d go back in a heartbeat. Definitely one of the best in Notts.

  • 5/5 valentino s. 1 year ago on Google
    excellent quality and quantity and finally fair price compared to other places. the staff who work there are very nice and helpful.

  • 5/5 Polly R. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could I would rate higher than 5 stars, I have wanted to eat here for quite some time and it really did live up to my expectations, fantastic, beautiful food and lovely attentive staff, could not speak any higher of this place and shall absolutely be coming here again soon, thank you for a brilliant experience!

  • 5/5 Andy G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. A family favourite where we have been going for years! The food is consistently superb, a great selection, never had a bad dish. Lunch deal is great value, very good portions. In my opinion the best food in town! Best to book.

  • 5/5 Greg K. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been dining at Yamas for several years now, and I always had a great experience. I have just visited again, and the food was great, service was amazing. Our waiter have been going extra mile at every opportunity. This was truly one of the best dining experiences overall. I don't often leave the reviews, however I can truly say that, you will not be disappointed. Thank you to all of the Team at Yamas, and keep up the great work. Greg

  • 5/5 Beth E. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    We had a really lovely experience here! The food and staff were amazing. There were plenty of vegan options and everything was cooked fresh!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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