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Avli - River North, Chicago, IL

Avli - River North

4.7
4.7
64 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 643-5656
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Greek

64 Reviews
  1. Brice

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In a neighborhood full of good restaurants, this is one of our favorites.

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  2. Anna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely environment, tasty food, excellent service :)
    Avli - River NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Anna, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your comments! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  3. Ashish

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Amazing, ordered every Meze on the menu and it was so good. Baklava ice cream was also amazing
    Avli - River NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Ashish, Thank you for joining us. We're glad you enjoyed everything! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  4. James

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu is inviting ,but the lamb shoulder is fall off the bone delicious. Service is head and shoulders above nearby competitors
    Avli - River NorthResponded 2 days ago
    Dear James, Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the lamb. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Randy

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Say outside which was nice, lots of flying bugs but expected sitting outside. The service was ok didn't come by that often but enough. Shrimp and meatballs were a hit but the dolmas had leaves that were to mature and hard to chew and had veins/stems that you had to spit out
    Avli - River NorthResponded on August 27, 2024
    Dear Randy, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambience for a casual date night, food was delicious. The Octopus is arguably the best I’ve ever had, soft and rich with flavor. Complements to the chef!
    Avli - River NorthResponded on August 23, 2024
    Thank you for joining us. We're so glad you enjoyed the octopus; we passed your compliments along to the chef and they were very much appreciated. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waitress was completely unaware. It was not busy at all.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on August 27, 2024
    \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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious. Polite waiters. Nice atmosphere.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on August 20, 2024
    Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Cynthia

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really impressed with our service! We were seated outside and the host came up to our table and graciously explained that heavy rain was going to move to the area in about 20 minutes and they wanted to get everyone inside. It was so systematically done, well organized and we really appreciated them getting us inside before it started pouring! Very very well done! Our server was also very attentive and friendly too! Food is great, standard Greek. Cocktails were phenomenal!!! Overall we had a really great experience and were very appreciative of not getting stuck in the storm!
    Avli - River NorthResponded on August 17, 2024
    Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Rain on the patio is unfortunately something we have gotten far too used to dealing with, and it's not ideal by any means, but we're so glad it didn't disrupt your evening! We're glad you had a nice time, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.

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  10. Marlo

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dinner at Avli, no matter the location. This outdoor dining patio is definitely more loud and lively than the others. Notable dishes: spreads, zucchini chips, octopus app, branzino and lamb chops. Fun spot for birthdays - let them know who you're celebrating and they'll bring out a delicious dessert with a sparkler on top!
    Avli - River NorthResponded on August 15, 2024
    Dear Marlo, Thank you for choosing to celebrate your special occasions with us, and for taking the time to leave a review! We look forward to hosting you again 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 4.7 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avli - River North

702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, 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
  • 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.
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