Yanni Bistro

131 E John St, Matthews
(980) 226-2779

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Carolina Saffron Rice with Cilantro and Olive Oil Served with Black Beans
Mexican Omelette with Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
Falafel Salad w Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
Hummus Traditional GF Vegan
Chicken Peri Peri Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Hemp Pasta Gluten Free
Falafel Pita Sandwich
Goat Cheese Baguette
Prosciutto Sandwich

Menu

Mains
Hummus Traditional
Smooth rich chickpea purée with homemade sesame seed paste and fresh lemon juicer.
Hummus and Beetroot
Smooth rich chickpea puree with sesame seed paste, fresh lemon juice, and fresh beetroot.
Aubergine and Falafel
Falafel with roasted eggplant, tomato, and pickled turnips served gluten-free wrap.
Couscous Veggie
Steam couscous, fava beans, peas, fresh dill, and olive oil served with salad.
Roasted Eggplant
Smoked eggplant purée, homemade sesame paste, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil
Falafel (3 pcs)
Homemade chickpea patties, coriander, parsley, peppers, and pickled turnips served with homemade sesame seed sauce and gluten-free wrap.
Royal Fonio
Vegetables zucchini, carrot, butternut squash over fonio with broth, and caramelized onion with raisin.
Neapolitan Sauce
Homemade Neapolitan sauce and fresh basil.
Veggie and Gluten Free Lasagna
Fresh veggie and homemade tomato sauce with basil served with a side of salad.
Falafel Salad
Falafel served with lettuce, tomato, spring onion, mint and parsley,gf tortilla strips crisps, and pomegranate molasses dressing.
Oriental Organic Tofu with Quinoa
Crispy tofu with fresh ginger, garlic, scallion, gluten-free teriyaki glaze, and served with quinoa mushroom.
Kimchi with Fonio
Homemade kimchi, dashi veggie, fresh chili, persimmon, carrot, daikon, and seaweed, and served with fonio.
Small Plate
9 vegan kofte patties with hearth romaine lettuce, lemon, pickles, pickled mini peppers, and pomegranate sauce.
Farmer's Salad
Hearth romaine, beetroot, avo, tomato, cucumber, carrot, and french vinaigrette.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Chopped parsley, quinoa, tomato, mint, and onion with a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Kale Salad
Chopped kale, avo, cherry tomato, toasted amand, and quinoa served pomegranate vinaigrette.
Kale with Fresh Chickpeas
Chopped kale, cherry tomato, carrot, fresh chickpeas, and served with cherry vinaigrette.
Pearl Couscous
Pearl couscous, carrot, turnip, and served with salad.
Matthews Iceberg Wedge Salad
Iceberg, cherry tomatoes, crisp bacon, and danish blue cheese dressing.
The Famous Sandwich - Chicken Peri Peri
Marinated Chicken with Chicken Peri Peri sauce, tomato and lettuce served on brioche bun and hand cut French fries.

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Recent Reviews

It's a super cozy place! I looking for a restaurant for healthy savory breakfast, and I found it. Our meals were so delicious and good served. The atmosphere is very authentic! Highly recommend this place for everyone who prefers aesthetic and healthy food!
December 2025
My personal favorite spot to eat in Matthews, NC. We have regularly eaten here for breakfast and lunch and have always been wowed with the food we ordered. The bistro has expanded to offering dinner and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The owner is an absolute delight to converse with and you can really feel the care and passion behind every dish he makes. A true gem in Matthews.
July 2025
Yannni Bistro is a wonderful gem in downtown Matthews, NC. I visited today, and it was so much more than I expected. Ashley was kind, knowledgeable and helpful. The salmon salad and dark chocolate macarons were absolutely delicious! The other items I purchased to go: the chicken peri sandwich and fries, side salad, tabbouleh salad and hummus also look great. It is wonderful to find a local bistro using high quality fresh ingredients cooked to perfection and served in a lovely...
July 2025

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Yanni Bistro

131 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 226-2779