The food was very clean tasting and delicious. Mediterranean is not my favorite cuisine but I was very satisfied. There's a lot of seating inside and the decor is very nice as well. I sat at the bar and the service was very accommodating. The food also came out really fast.
Sadie W.
Stopped by Avli for the first time for Happy Hour and really enjoyed it! They only serve the happy hour menu at the bar, so it's good to get there on the earlier side to make sure you get a spot. They did ask my party to move over seats at one point in order to fit another party of 3, which we didn't mind at all. I appreciate they were trying to accommodate as many people at the bar as they could! The interior is a bit small but really cute. We also noticed there was an outdoor patio, which looked really nice as well. We started with drinks - I tried the Moscofilero Kyklos white which was okay but very sweet. The description did mention florals and citrus, so I guess it wasn't much of a surprise, but it was a little much for me and I wish they had a more moderate white included on the happy hour menu. I didn't get to try the Agiorgitiko Kyklos red but that's definitely what I'll try next time! My friends got the Mykonos Mule cocktail which I got to try, it was delicious and unexpectedly very cinnamon-y (I guess from the Rakomelo?), which was unique. For food, we tried the Tasting Plate of 3 spreads. It was perfect to split between three people so we could all try a bit of everything. We loved the Tzatziki and Tirokafteri (feta and red peppers), but none of us cared much for the Taramosalata (cod roe). We finished with the Baklava for dessert which was soo yummy - definitely the highlight. Overall a super cute place with a great happy hour menu, I look forward to coming back for a full meal sometime.
Luiza Paulson
Friendly place and the best food ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Rodriguez
The grilled artichokes were the best! The atmosphere was very nice and the service was accommodating. Portion sizes are decent.Vegetarian options: They have a veggie gyro and some veggie appetizers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Artichokes
Diane Bailey-Beger
Fantastic happy hour and small plates. I will be returning here often. Staff fun and upbeat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lana M
Authentic food with great options if you are gluten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuart G.
Pleasant food, other than overcooked pork souvlaki. Warm ambiance , though like most places these days a little loud for my personal taste.
Benjamin Shifrin
Great place, food is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Errol B.
I wanted to check this place out for a long time. Tonight, I decided to splurge and order delivery. Frankly, I wish I had not. Do you: Want a place that doesn't season their beef (grizzly too) souvlaki and serves it near raw? Check. Want a place that couldn't season their Greek potatoes correctly (if even season them at all?) Check. Want a place that doesn't staple the delivery bag shut? Check. Want a place that puts out almost plain yogurt tasting Tzatziki? Check. Want a place that doesn't give you utensils or napkins for your delivery order? Check. Want to overpay for crappy food? Check. I only give this place a star because their feta and olives are on point. They need to fire their cooks and their kitchen staff. Disgusting, disappointing, and shameful. This happened during the prime dinner hour too. Wow.
Ms. P.
So Good! Christina was an awesome hostess! She was friendly and very attentive. The food was amazing! Drinks were FAB! Atmosphere was great! I definitely am looking forward to going back when it's warmer out to enjoy this neighborhood spot!
The food was very good and large portions. Staff was very nice and helpful. The Baklava is two very large pieces and so good ! Reasonably priced. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saganaki, Baklava, Gyro
Greg B.
Avli Taverna is right here in the neighborhood. The food is really good. Ordered gyros. They were good. Fries were good. Next time I'll order without all the feta cheese. We also had the chicken. It's very tasty and moist. Not dry at all. Also had hummus as an appetizer, good with pita !
alyson marie
My favorite Greek spot in Chicago. I love the fresh ingredients, preparation of dishes and presentation. This is a great location on a quiet street in Lincoln park and has a lovely outside seating area as well as inside. There are heaters too for chilly nights. This place is very accommodating to families and has great customer service from the hostess to the wait staff. Everything feels clean and of good quality. The portions are perfect - not too big or too small. Both the melitzanosalata & moussaka are light and filling at the same time. Dessert is awesome. I love every dish here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aly M.
My favorite Greek spot in Chicago. I love the fresh ingredients, preparation of dishes and presentation. This is a great location on a quiet street in Lincoln park and has a lovely outside seating area as well as inside. There are heaters too for chilly nights. This place is very accommodating to families and has great customer service from the hostess to the wait staff. Everything feels clean and of good quality. The portions are perfect - not too big or too small. Both the melitzanosalata & moussaka are light and filling at the same time.
The food was very clean tasting and delicious. Mediterranean is not my favorite cuisine but I was very satisfied. There's a lot of seating inside and the decor is very nice as well. I sat at the bar and the service was very accommodating. The food also came out really fast.
Stopped by Avli for the first time for Happy Hour and really enjoyed it! They only serve the happy hour menu at the bar, so it's good to get there on the earlier side to make sure you get a spot. They did ask my party to move over seats at one point in order to fit another party of 3, which we didn't mind at all. I appreciate they were trying to accommodate as many people at the bar as they could! The interior is a bit small but really cute. We also noticed there was an outdoor patio, which looked really nice as well. We started with drinks - I tried the Moscofilero Kyklos white which was okay but very sweet. The description did mention florals and citrus, so I guess it wasn't much of a surprise, but it was a little much for me and I wish they had a more moderate white included on the happy hour menu. I didn't get to try the Agiorgitiko Kyklos red but that's definitely what I'll try next time! My friends got the Mykonos Mule cocktail which I got to try, it was delicious and unexpectedly very cinnamon-y (I guess from the Rakomelo?), which was unique. For food, we tried the Tasting Plate of 3 spreads. It was perfect to split between three people so we could all try a bit of everything. We loved the Tzatziki and Tirokafteri (feta and red peppers), but none of us cared much for the Taramosalata (cod roe). We finished with the Baklava for dessert which was soo yummy - definitely the highlight. Overall a super cute place with a great happy hour menu, I look forward to coming back for a full meal sometime.
Friendly place and the best food ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The grilled artichokes were the best! The atmosphere was very nice and the service was accommodating. Portion sizes are decent.Vegetarian options: They have a veggie gyro and some veggie appetizers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Artichokes
Fantastic happy hour and small plates. I will be returning here often. Staff fun and upbeat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic food with great options if you are gluten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pleasant food, other than overcooked pork souvlaki. Warm ambiance , though like most places these days a little loud for my personal taste.
Great place, food is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I wanted to check this place out for a long time. Tonight, I decided to splurge and order delivery. Frankly, I wish I had not. Do you: Want a place that doesn't season their beef (grizzly too) souvlaki and serves it near raw? Check. Want a place that couldn't season their Greek potatoes correctly (if even season them at all?) Check. Want a place that doesn't staple the delivery bag shut? Check. Want a place that puts out almost plain yogurt tasting Tzatziki? Check. Want a place that doesn't give you utensils or napkins for your delivery order? Check. Want to overpay for crappy food? Check. I only give this place a star because their feta and olives are on point. They need to fire their cooks and their kitchen staff. Disgusting, disappointing, and shameful. This happened during the prime dinner hour too. Wow.
So Good! Christina was an awesome hostess! She was friendly and very attentive. The food was amazing! Drinks were FAB! Atmosphere was great! I definitely am looking forward to going back when it's warmer out to enjoy this neighborhood spot!
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The food was very good and large portions. Staff was very nice and helpful. The Baklava is two very large pieces and so good ! Reasonably priced. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saganaki, Baklava, Gyro
Avli Taverna is right here in the neighborhood. The food is really good. Ordered gyros. They were good. Fries were good. Next time I'll order without all the feta cheese. We also had the chicken. It's very tasty and moist. Not dry at all. Also had hummus as an appetizer, good with pita !
My favorite Greek spot in Chicago. I love the fresh ingredients, preparation of dishes and presentation. This is a great location on a quiet street in Lincoln park and has a lovely outside seating area as well as inside. There are heaters too for chilly nights. This place is very accommodating to families and has great customer service from the hostess to the wait staff. Everything feels clean and of good quality. The portions are perfect - not too big or too small. Both the melitzanosalata & moussaka are light and filling at the same time. Dessert is awesome. I love every dish here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite Greek spot in Chicago. I love the fresh ingredients, preparation of dishes and presentation. This is a great location on a quiet street in Lincoln park and has a lovely outside seating area as well as inside. There are heaters too for chilly nights. This place is very accommodating to families and has great customer service from the hostess to the wait staff. Everything feels clean and of good quality. The portions are perfect - not too big or too small. Both the melitzanosalata & moussaka are light and filling at the same time.
Absolutely love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5