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Avli - River North, Chicago, IL
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Avli - River North

4.7 (145)
$31 to $50
Greek
702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3510

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–18:00
  • 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
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    Cece Koceva: (312) 526-3606
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Private dining

Menu

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What 145 people are saying

Avli - River North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avli - River North offers a delightful Mediterranean experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Diners frequently commend the "beautiful indoor/outdoor patio" and knowledgeable servers. While some mention minor inconsistencies, the restaurant receives glowing praise for its "authentic chef-prepared food" and "one of the best meals" with standout dishes like lamb and shrimp.
145 Reviews

  1. Belinda

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service attendant was very professional and checked in with us several times, making sure all went well.

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  2. Richard VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So lovely having lunch at Avli on a sunny day. All the servers are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The new menu is great and my whole family is thrilled that taramasalata is back on the menu. Highly recommended.

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  3. Heather

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately the restaurant was so cold it was hard to enjoy the food. Customers were at the bathrooms saying they were there to warm up! It was 90 the day before and cold the day of our reservation so I understand there might have been some AC issues but it really ruined the experience. Food was good. Service was ok.

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  4. Andrew VIP

    Hawaii9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was OK, except the waiter could/should have been more attentive.

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  5. Vasti VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything perfect as always! My favorite place in the city! Perfect meals and amazing patio and service!

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  6. Albulena VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance! The food was good too!!

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  7. Kayla

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, and food was delicious as always! This was my second time here, and it is now one of my favorite spots to eat in River North!

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  8. Kayman

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and excellent service! Beautiful indoor/outdoor patio for that Mediterranean experience.

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  9. Jen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined on a Saturday morning for brunch. We had a male server who never checked on us, he was hard to understand, & was kind of rude. My Avocado Toast was also burnt & I did not eat it. I had to ask the bus boys for lemons & salt/pepper. Not a good experience at all. Probably won’t go back.

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  10. Natalie VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! The service was good and the drinks were really good! I highly recommend.

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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 145 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–18:00
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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