Avli - Winnetka

4.5

1107 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Avli in suburban Winnetka has been a Chicagoland favorite since 2009 offering guests contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.

Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner, we look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy) in the main dining room and seasonal outdoor patio!

To inquire about an event, please contact: milton@avli.us

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 14:30–21:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:30–17:00
Phone number
(847) 446-9300
Website
http://www.avli.us/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private functions from 10 to 85 are available in 3 separate dining spaces. Our private family room is perfect for small parties between 8 - 15. Our lounge is available on select days for groups up to 30 and our main dining room can be partitioned for parties up to 85. Please call the restaurant for further information or email milton@avli.us

Location
566 Chestnut Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Area
Winnetka
Cross Street
Spruce
Parking details
Abundant street parking is available along Chestnut street. There is also a small public lot located in the rear of the restaurant and a large public lot 1 blk south.
Public transit
The Winnetka stop of the Metra Northern Line is approximately 2 blocks from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Avli - Winnetka impresses with its "wonderful food" and "excellent service," offering an authentic Greek experience. Guests rave about the "taste of Greece" with standout dishes like spanakopita and moussaka. The ambience is "lovely," perfect for both "family dinners" and special occasions. Despite some menu changes, it's a "neighborhood favorite."

1,107 Reviews

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Brent
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed in new menu. Seafood medley was much too salty for everyone's tastes. Lavraki is no longer served as whole fish, filet was on the dry side and would much have preferred the old whole roasted version. What's more, old menu used to offer more than one whole fish. The bread has changed; what we received was forgettable -- soft crust, mushy texture, inferior to what was served before. Good service, but food definitely a miss.
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greg
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yanni was our host and make absolutely awesome suggestions. We loved the food, would definitely recommend this restaurant! We’ll be back!
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Susan
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Hidden Gem as it is located inside a multiuse building housed behind a Starbucks. There is no signage at the actual address but it is listed on the corner with the other tenants. Food was delicious. We ordered several sharables and each dish exceeded out expectations. Would definitely return.
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david
VIP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food great and service great. If I could give it 6 stars I would do so!
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Bob
VIP
Chicago
61 reviews
2.0
61 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were disappointed with the Greek salad. Didn’t seem fresh. Also disappointed with the Greek chicken. Kind of salty.
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Jodi
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is very good but wish we were not charged to substitute potatoes or rice for vegetables . At least tell us it’s an add on price before we get the bill . It’s the little things that make a restaurant worth coming to .
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Rhonda
VIP
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time and loved our menu choices which included the trio spread sampler, moussaka and the chicken skewer entree. My daughter and I loved everything and look forward to enjoying our leftovers at home. Service was great in the very busy dining room! We love Avli.
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mindy
VIP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, very attentive wait staff! Loved it and will be back!
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Jeff
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined with our friends with whom we traveled to Greece recently, and who have been to Avli many times, and we agreed that the freshness and preparation of the food was almost like the “real thing” in Greece. Our waiter Demetri was excellent as well.
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Robert
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Spot ! Everything we tried was delicious, lovely atmosphere, excellent service. Highly recomend !
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FAQs

Avli - Winnetka offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 446-9300.

Avli - Winnetka is rated 4.5 stars by 1107 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

566 Chestnut Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Additional information

Cross Street
Spruce
Area
Winnetka
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 14:30–21:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:30–17:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Abundant street parking is available along Chestnut street. There is also a small public lot located in the rear of the restaurant and a large public lot 1 blk south.
Public transit
The Winnetka stop of the Metra Northern Line is approximately 2 blocks from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.avli.us/
Phone number
(847) 446-9300
Private party facilities
Private functions from 10 to 85 are available in 3 separate dining spaces. Our private family room is perfect for small parties between 8 - 15. Our lounge is available on select days for groups up to 30 and our main dining room can be partitioned for parties up to 85. Please call the restaurant for further information or email milton@avli.us

Avli - Winnetka

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What 1,107 people are saying

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