Avli - River North

4.8

87 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Neighborhood gem
Healthy
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(312) 643-5656
Website
http://www.avli.us/avli-river-north
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Recently renovated, enjoy ample space to host your event in a completely private space upstairs. The space includes a full-service bar, elevator, and private restrooms. There is also a large TV in the space that can be used for visual presentations and a microphone if needed. The space seats up to 60 guests, and can host 90 for a reception.

Location
702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Avli - River North offers a delightful dining experience with its "inviting ambiance and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "delicious" Greek-inspired dishes, such as the chicken gyros and lamb chops. The outdoor seating provides a pleasant atmosphere, while the diverse menu and standout cocktails like the cucumber martini are highly praised.

87 Reviews

G
Gwen
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tables are far enough apart that you can hear the conversation!! Waitress was extremely accommodating (e.g. offered a taste of the wine before ordering, added meat request to the salad) and pleasant. Very enjoyable evening.
Avli - River NorthResponded on December 7, 2024
Dear Gwen, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your reviews. We're glad you enjoyed everything and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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jeff
VIP
Chicago
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The saganaki (with fig jam) is the best I have ever had in Chicago. The whole fish (branzino) prepared with capers was also a winner.
Avli - River NorthResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear Jeff, Thank you for joining us; we're so glad you enjoyed everything. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is absolutely to die for! The food? Amazing! The service? Amazing! The ambiance? Amazing! This is my 3rd year going for my anniversary dinner and I couldn't see it any other way!
Avli - River NorthResponded on December 3, 2024
Thank you for joining us every year! We are so lucky to share those special days with you, and look forward to celebrating with you more in the future!
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Peggy
Chicago
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Quality of the food has gone down. This has been my favorite dining experience ever since they opened. The menu has changed and what I ordered just two weeks ago was different…no sides included now. The spanakopita was hard and very over cooked. My date was underwhelmed with his lamb dish, (not the lamb chops). I would still go back because the ambiance and service are great.
Avli - River NorthResponded on November 23, 2024
Dear Peggy, We are so sorry to hear about your recent experience with us at Avli. If you could please send us an email at rivernorth@avli.us with more information about your visit, a member of our team will respond directly. Thank you.
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Catherine
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend their happy hour deals, great place to dine with coworkers and friends! The beet salad was perfection. You could tell the waitstaff maybe didn’t have a lot to do or there were too many working because they were hovering so much it was distracting.
Avli - River NorthResponded on November 23, 2024
Dear Catherine, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Patrick
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious- the saganaki was the best I ever had, and my chicken gyro build-a-bowl was mouth-watering. Our server was Jelena and she was so attentive and friendly. Can’t wait to return!
Avli - River NorthResponded on November 18, 2024
Dear Patrick, Thank you for joining us, and for leaving your mouth-watering review! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Bianchi
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was really, really, really good. The lamb chops and the salad were amazing.
Avli - River NorthResponded on November 15, 2024
Dear Bianchi, Thank you for joining us; we're glad you enjoyed everything. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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James
Chicago
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Yet another restaurant playing the game of tacking on a 3% service charge for “benefits and rising costs”INSTEAD of reflecting in the price…be aware.
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cindi
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate at 5:30 to have a more quiet experience. We will definitely go back. Our server helped us select items appropriate for sharing. Nice they had a happy hour option too.
Avli - River NorthResponded on November 9, 2024
Dear Cindi, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Marisela
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend this restaurant. The happy hour is worth due to the prices and the size of the dishes.
Avli - River NorthResponded on November 6, 2024
Dear Marisela, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. 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 87 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.avli.us/avli-river-north
Phone number
(312) 643-5656
Private party facilities
Recently renovated, enjoy ample space to host your event in a completely private space upstairs. The space includes a full-service bar, elevator, and private restrooms. There is also a large TV in the space that can be used for visual presentations and a microphone if needed. The space seats up to 60 guests, and can host 90 for a reception.

Avli - River North

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 87 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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information