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Avli - River North, Chicago, IL

Avli - River North

4.8
4.8
102 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for business meals
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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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
  • 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
    our Private Event Coordinator: (312) 643-5656
  • 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 102 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avli - River North offers a vibrant Greek dining experience with "delectable food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the expertly prepared lamb, "superb classic dips," and standout dishes like saganaki and branzino. The atmosphere is stylish and lively, making it perfect for both intimate dinners and group celebrations.

102 Reviews
  1. Carolina

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service outstanding!! Will definitely come back next year when we visit Chicago!!
    Avli - River NorthResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Carolina, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year!

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  2. Deborah

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Way too much dressing on beet salad (those Ingredients were good), bench seats uncomfortable/too high/no cushion; restaurant doesn’t allow separate checks.
    Avli - River NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Deborah, 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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  3. Steven

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was as we expected. Most importantly the food was EXCELLENT. All dishes, especially the octopus! Service was also top notch. Noise level was very high, so we did feel like we were having to speak loudly at our table for four. ( it was a Saturday night 7:00-9:00). We will be back soon.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on February 9, 2025
    Dear Steven, Thank you for joining us and for leaving a review! We're so glad you enjoyed everything and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Andrew

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the restaurant week menu. The mezze platter had a nice variety of items, the lamb chops were excellent, and the baklava was probably the best I've ever had. We did the wine pairing too, which was great. Nice to try some different things.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on February 7, 2025
    Dear Andrew, Thank you for joining us. We're so glad you enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu, and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Jonathan

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I have ever had! They took care of my tables food allergies and were attentive. The lamb was the best lamb I have had in my life!!!! Will be coming back!
    Avli - River NorthResponded on February 2, 2025
    Dear Jonathan, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to having you back again soon!

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  6. Jeanne

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic chef-prepaared food: pride and love felt in every dish. We especially recommend the dolmades! Main entree was lamb chops: expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. We didn't feel rushed at all. Attentive but never intrusive service. The crafted coctsils, notably the bourban-based Smoky Trellis = exceptional.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on February 2, 2025
    Dear Jeanne, Thank you for joining us, and for sharing your recommendations. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Betsy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delectable food, friendly and fast service, stylish atmosphere. Highly recommend. Best roasted potatoes I’ve ever eaten. Shrimp appetizer a must as well.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on January 19, 2025
    Dear Betsy, Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Claudia

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very kind workers, great food, we especially loved the pork souvlaki and the saganaki—the feta cheese with the fries was incredibly fresh as well
    Avli - River NorthResponded on January 4, 2025
    Dear Claudia, Thank you for joining us, and for taking the time to leave your very kind review. We appreciate it, and look forward to having you with us again soon!

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  9. Camron

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Saganaki, meatballs, dolmades, Greek salad, and Lamb Fournou and it was all excellent.

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  10. Madison

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Go to for great food. Very accommodating for gluten free.
    Avli - River NorthResponded on January 1, 2025
    Dear Madison, Thank you for joining us. 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 102 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 PM
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avli - River North

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
  • Phone number
    (312) 643-5656
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (312) 643-5656
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