Avli - River North

4.8

111 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of bustling River North, Avli offers contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.

Enjoy our inviting bi-level dining room and expansive outdoor patio that’s dog-friendly for dinner, lunch, and brunch! We look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy).

For parties of 8 or fewer, book online with OpenTable.
For parties of 9-12, please call the restaurant directly at (312) 643-5656.
For parties greater than 12, book with Avli Events by contacting our team here: https://www.avli.us/tripleseat-form-avli or by calling our Events Team at (312) 526-3606.

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Additional information

Location
702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510
Phone number
(312) 643-5656
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Anastasi Midnight Dinner Celebrating Greek Easter
$59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Following church service, head to Avli River North for a Traditional Anastasi Midnight Feast curated by Avli Group Executive Chef/Partner Panos Chalikiopoulos. The Anastasi is a midnight feast that takes place on Holy Saturday during Greek Easter. Enjoy a four-course dinner for $59 per person featuring slow-roasted lamb, and more. Complimentary red eggs, koulourakia and tsoureki will also be provided. MENU: Soup: Lamb Magiritsa V Egg lemon soup with, leeks, herbs, spinach, lettuce, and leg of lamb Salad: Pashalini V Baby Gem lettuce, dill, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, Cretan carob rusks, feta, chive, and red wine vinaigrette Main Course: Arni Fournou GF Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with garlic, Aleppo pepper & spiced herb sauce served with mashed potatoes Dessert: Yogurt Mousse GF Greek yogurt mousse, mint, and fresh berries

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Greek

Review summary

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Avli - River North is a delightful Greek restaurant known for its "amazing Greek food" and "spectacular service." Guests rave about the delicious lamb dishes, saganaki, and Greek spreads. The "attentive and knowledgeable staff" ensure a memorable dining experience. The outdoor patio offers a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for enjoying cocktails and mezze platters.

111 Reviews

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TamaraM
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful! Fresh, beautiful presentation and service was exceptional!
Avli - River NorthResponded 1 day ago
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Christina VIP
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was well cooked and service was very fast. The happy hour was an excellent deal for apps and the main dishes were on par price wise for the area.
Avli - River NorthResponded 1 day ago
Dear Christina, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Bari VIP
Chicago68 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the loveliest waitress! She was so engaging and sweet and was very attentive. The food was excellent. The chef made a bowl for one of us that is only offered at lunch. The shrimp kabobs and saganaki were delicious.
Avli - River NorthResponded 1 day ago
Dear Bari, Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to share your review. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lamb shank is Great! Very tender and delicious.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Miami4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much fun!! We got saganaki, trio of spreads and a Greek salad to start All were so good!!
Avli - River NorthResponded on March 1, 2025
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Lolita VIP
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic cocktails and wine, great food, attentive service, ambience!
Avli - River NorthResponded on February 22, 2025
Dear Lolita, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Emily
Chicago8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy yet fun vibe! The food was outstanding. The menu was a little hard to navigate at first, our waitress was not very well versed in portion sizes. However we were able to order quite a few dishes to share for our table, and we had more than enough to eat.
Avli - River NorthResponded on February 22, 2025
Dear Emily, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Aidan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Avli - amazing food and service. Quick and easy and they never miss the mark. The servers are kind, attentive, and knowledgeable.
Avli - River NorthResponded on February 28, 2025
Dear Aidan, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Carolina
West Palm Beach1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service outstanding!! Will definitely come back next year when we visit Chicago!!
Avli - River NorthResponded on February 16, 2025
Dear Carolina, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year!
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Meredith VIP
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great options and delicious food here! Everything was flavorful and tasty!
Avli - River NorthResponded on February 22, 2025
Dear Meredith, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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FAQs

Avli - River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 643-5656.

Avli - River North is rated 4.8 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 643-5656
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Avli - River North

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Anastasi Midnight Dinner Celebrating Greek Easter

Menu

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Avli - River North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Avli - River North restaurant rated?

Is Avli - River North currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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