This One's for the Moms

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and this one feels personal.

Here's the truth about Yanni's menu: it didn't start in a restaurant kitchen. It started in a mother's kitchen. The flavors, the recipes, the "sit down and let me feed you" hospitality that defines this place, that came from the mothers who came before us. Yanni's mom. Denise's mom. The women who taught us that food isn't just something you eat, it's how you take care of people.

Every dish we serve carries a piece of that. The slow braises, the from-scratch sauces, the "there's always room for one more at the table" mentality. That's not a restaurant philosophy — that's a mother's philosophy. We just put it on a menu.

So this weekend, when we welcome your moms through the door, know that we're celebrating ours too. To the mothers who shaped the way we cook, the way we serve, and the way we love this one's for you.

If you haven't locked in your reservation yet, there's still time — but not much. Let us take care of the rest.

~ Meanwhile, at Your Table ~

The regulars already know: when osso bucco is on the menu, you plan your week around it. Lamb Osso Bucco is back — braised low and slow, impossibly tender, and the kind of dish that keeps Scripps Ranch coming back.

And this week it's joined by Smoked Salmon Pasta — smooth, smoky, and perfect for the mom who wants something a little lighter but just as special.

Two specials. One very good weekend.

The Collection

You know Yanni loves his wine. But what you might not know is that he's been quietly building a private collection for the past 24 years — rare vintages, beautiful bottles, wines he's discovered on his travels and held onto for special occasions.

We're officially opening Yanni's Private Cellar for our newsletter guests to explore. These are the kind of wines you bring out for a celebration, a milestone dinner, or a night when nothing ordinary will do.

Know a wine enthusiast? Share this with them. This is the kind of collection that deserves to be seen — and tasted.

Still Need a Mother's Day Gift?

A Yanni's gift card is more than a meal — it's a seat on the patio, a glass of something from the cellar, and a night where she doesn't have to think about anyone else. Perfect for Mother's Day or any day she deserves a night off. (Which is every day.)