One of the best restaurants in CLT. Consistency is perpetual here. Food, beverage, ambiance, all top notch They even have live music on Fridays All warm, welcoming smiles from the host desk all the way to the wait staff and managers. Bartenders are great. Especially G, he's the man! You're treated like family here. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. You will not be disappointed. The grilled octopus is a must!
Suzie L.
Had the pasta, lamb and orzo, pepper with goat cheese and all were delicious. Also love how they have a kids menu and do family friendly. Hard to find places that cater to kids.
Rose E.
I've been meaning to check out this place for while now, but for one reason or another, unable to...'til now. Surprisingly, the place looked well lived in (thought it was relatively new?), the place had a very warm and inviting vibe...and I even liked their overhead piano music. Their menu featured an unusual mix of Italian and Greek specialities. For me, at least, the appetizers were especially appealing. We ended up ordering 2 appetizers...Zucchini + Eggplant Chips and Calamari Fritti...and both were really good. Yet, not sure why they had to ruin the presentation by adding a layer of paper sheet to both of these appetizer dishes. Cheapened the look...at least to me! BTW, I really wanted to try their "Taste of Spreads" as well...but that was getting a tad too greedy. Maybe next time? For the entrees, I ordered the Capellini...and my husband got the Garganelli. Surprisingly, the portions were way larger than what I anticipated...but the flavor was a bit underwhelming. My Capellini was a tad better...which wasn't surprising, given its lofty price points. We liked...but didn't love our entrees. From what we ordered, we thought the appetizers were stronger than the entrees. Lastly, I enjoyed their Passion Fruit Mojito mocktail...very sweet and refreshing. Service was VERY attentive...exceedingly so! Our waitress was fine, but there were 2 busboys (male staff, that is) standing nearby, staring at the diners the whole time (did NOT like this!). Maybe it's just me and my pet peeve, but I've never been a fan of the waitstaff standing by too close and/or staring while patrons are trying to eat or have private conversations. I just find it rude and intrusive. Despite some annoying points, I really liked their eclectic menu...and thought it was a good, solid restaurant.
Adam Carpenter
Most tender octopus I have ever had, you could cut it with your fork and melt in your mouth, every dish we had was amazing, the wine was superb. I highly recommend this restaurant, I can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Sea Scallops
Marsha W.
Just one of my all-time favorites; my "go-to" when I have guests visiting from out of town. I know the service will be good, the ambiance pleasant, and because the menu is not overly-extensive, I know each item will be well-prepared and consistently delicious.
Diane Maillis
Food was excellent and came out very quickly. There was a warm and friendly environment. Professional. Delicious. Affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
Robert Elliott
Just excellent. Service was over and beyond expectations. All of our dishes were excellent. Priced very reasonable considering the level of service we received.y rack of lamb was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Won
As a regular I am biased. But I am regular because this place is good. Accommodating and good food. Can’t ask much more than that. Bartenders are good. They will remember you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garganelli
Katherine Priebe
This is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. We enjoy dining and sitting at the Bar. The people who work there are amazing. Service is top-notch. Ofcourse the food is perfect. Especially the seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Smokey in the Rye, White Beans, Sea Scallops, Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops, Hummus
Joseph Fermaint
Our go to place for great food, drinks and service. The waiters were accommodating and the manager was always around checking to make sure everything was OK. Gotta try the Smoky in the
Way over priced! Been there a few times and not impressed, standard food and little difference in quality.
Elizabeth D.
I cannot say enough great things about our girls' night dinner at Illios Noche! The ambiance is great - casual and comfortable yet beautiful inside. Our waitress, Jodi (or Yodi maybe?) absolutely made our experience - she was so friendly, attentive and helpful with providing suggestions for food and wine. We started with the eggplant & zucchini chips, and Y'ALL, these are something I didn't know I needed in my life. Think of a super thin, fresher version of fried pickles but less acidic and dipped in the most flavorful tzatziki sauce. Also the portion was super generous and great for splitting. They were perfection. And they brought everything out so quickly and frequently came by to fill up our waters - we were all very impressed by the service! Entree-wise, my friends got the pasta dish with chicken (I tried it and was blown away - that pasta definitely looked and tasted homemade) and the chicken caprese panini (I didn't try it but it looked awesome), and I went with the lamb souvlaki skewers with a side of Parmesan risotto (the lamb was incredibly juicy and flavorful + it came with warm pita and more delicious tzatziki, and the risotto was delicious, if not maybe just a tad too rich/creamy to eat a lot of). I already can't wait to go back and try more of their Greek and Italian specialty dishes. This place is a dark horse and a winner in my book!
T Woods
Great place. Food and drinks were amazing. Fun, lively atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Chips
Doris Rossano
After a wonderful lunch at Ilios Noche, I must rave about the delicious and varied menu. We had the most courteous and professional server, Trip. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. I have never had a better meal, great atmosphere and awesome service. Please do yourself a favor and have a meal at Ilios, especially if you are gluten-free. They have a fantastic choice of Mediterranean fare. This has made our Sunday afternoon a very pleasant experience.Dietary restrictions: If you are gluten-free, the Mediterranean menu offers a very wide selection of wonderfully delicious meals.Wheelchair accessibility: Since I am in a wheelchair, I found it easy to enter and exit the restaurant. The staff was quick in holding doors open. Sat at a table comfortably.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angry Shrimp, Sea Scallops
Candace Mitchell
Amazing food! That's all I can say...I cleaned my plate!!
One of the best restaurants in CLT. Consistency is perpetual here. Food, beverage, ambiance, all top notch They even have live music on Fridays All warm, welcoming smiles from the host desk all the way to the wait staff and managers. Bartenders are great. Especially G, he's the man! You're treated like family here. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. You will not be disappointed. The grilled octopus is a must!
Had the pasta, lamb and orzo, pepper with goat cheese and all were delicious. Also love how they have a kids menu and do family friendly. Hard to find places that cater to kids.
I've been meaning to check out this place for while now, but for one reason or another, unable to...'til now. Surprisingly, the place looked well lived in (thought it was relatively new?), the place had a very warm and inviting vibe...and I even liked their overhead piano music. Their menu featured an unusual mix of Italian and Greek specialities. For me, at least, the appetizers were especially appealing. We ended up ordering 2 appetizers...Zucchini + Eggplant Chips and Calamari Fritti...and both were really good. Yet, not sure why they had to ruin the presentation by adding a layer of paper sheet to both of these appetizer dishes. Cheapened the look...at least to me! BTW, I really wanted to try their "Taste of Spreads" as well...but that was getting a tad too greedy. Maybe next time? For the entrees, I ordered the Capellini...and my husband got the Garganelli. Surprisingly, the portions were way larger than what I anticipated...but the flavor was a bit underwhelming. My Capellini was a tad better...which wasn't surprising, given its lofty price points. We liked...but didn't love our entrees. From what we ordered, we thought the appetizers were stronger than the entrees. Lastly, I enjoyed their Passion Fruit Mojito mocktail...very sweet and refreshing. Service was VERY attentive...exceedingly so! Our waitress was fine, but there were 2 busboys (male staff, that is) standing nearby, staring at the diners the whole time (did NOT like this!). Maybe it's just me and my pet peeve, but I've never been a fan of the waitstaff standing by too close and/or staring while patrons are trying to eat or have private conversations. I just find it rude and intrusive. Despite some annoying points, I really liked their eclectic menu...and thought it was a good, solid restaurant.
Most tender octopus I have ever had, you could cut it with your fork and melt in your mouth, every dish we had was amazing, the wine was superb. I highly recommend this restaurant, I can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Sea Scallops
Just one of my all-time favorites; my "go-to" when I have guests visiting from out of town. I know the service will be good, the ambiance pleasant, and because the menu is not overly-extensive, I know each item will be well-prepared and consistently delicious.
Food was excellent and came out very quickly. There was a warm and friendly environment. Professional. Delicious. Affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
Just excellent. Service was over and beyond expectations. All of our dishes were excellent. Priced very reasonable considering the level of service we received.y rack of lamb was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a regular I am biased. But I am regular because this place is good. Accommodating and good food. Can’t ask much more than that. Bartenders are good. They will remember you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garganelli
This is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. We enjoy dining and sitting at the Bar. The people who work there are amazing. Service is top-notch. Ofcourse the food is perfect. Especially the seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Smokey in the Rye, White Beans, Sea Scallops, Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops, Hummus
Our go to place for great food, drinks and service. The waiters were accommodating and the manager was always around checking to make sure everything was OK. Gotta try the Smoky in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Angry Shrimp, Crazy Lasagna, Hummus
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Way over priced! Been there a few times and not impressed, standard food and little difference in quality.
I cannot say enough great things about our girls' night dinner at Illios Noche! The ambiance is great - casual and comfortable yet beautiful inside. Our waitress, Jodi (or Yodi maybe?) absolutely made our experience - she was so friendly, attentive and helpful with providing suggestions for food and wine. We started with the eggplant & zucchini chips, and Y'ALL, these are something I didn't know I needed in my life. Think of a super thin, fresher version of fried pickles but less acidic and dipped in the most flavorful tzatziki sauce. Also the portion was super generous and great for splitting. They were perfection. And they brought everything out so quickly and frequently came by to fill up our waters - we were all very impressed by the service! Entree-wise, my friends got the pasta dish with chicken (I tried it and was blown away - that pasta definitely looked and tasted homemade) and the chicken caprese panini (I didn't try it but it looked awesome), and I went with the lamb souvlaki skewers with a side of Parmesan risotto (the lamb was incredibly juicy and flavorful + it came with warm pita and more delicious tzatziki, and the risotto was delicious, if not maybe just a tad too rich/creamy to eat a lot of). I already can't wait to go back and try more of their Greek and Italian specialty dishes. This place is a dark horse and a winner in my book!
Great place. Food and drinks were amazing. Fun, lively atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Chips
After a wonderful lunch at Ilios Noche, I must rave about the delicious and varied menu. We had the most courteous and professional server, Trip. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. I have never had a better meal, great atmosphere and awesome service. Please do yourself a favor and have a meal at Ilios, especially if you are gluten-free. They have a fantastic choice of Mediterranean fare. This has made our Sunday afternoon a very pleasant experience.Dietary restrictions: If you are gluten-free, the Mediterranean menu offers a very wide selection of wonderfully delicious meals.Wheelchair accessibility: Since I am in a wheelchair, I found it easy to enter and exit the restaurant. The staff was quick in holding doors open. Sat at a table comfortably.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angry Shrimp, Sea Scallops
Amazing food! That's all I can say...I cleaned my plate!!