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Avli - River North, Chicago, IL

Avli - River North

4.8
4.8
87 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
22:30
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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.

Menu

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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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

  1. Gwen

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 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 7 December 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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  2. jeff

    VIP

    Chicago

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 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 3 December 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 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 3 December 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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  4. Peggy

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 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 23 November 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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  5. Catherine

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 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 23 November 2024
    Dear Catherine, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Patrick

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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 18 November 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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  7. Bianchi

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 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 15 November 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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  8. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  9. cindi

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 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 9 November 2024
    Dear Cindi, Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Marisela

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 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 6 November 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 booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avli - River North

702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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.
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