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A contemporary Greek restaurant in Winnetka. - Avli - Winnetka, Winnetka, IL

Avli - Winnetka

4.4
4.4
1091 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood 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 a private event or , 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
    Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avli - Winnetka delivers authentic Greek cuisine with a "beautiful ambience" and "wonderful wine list." Diners rave about the "exceptional service," and the "delicious food." Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, the charming outdoor patio and diverse menu, including standout dishes like saganaki, make it a must-visit.

1,091 Reviews

  1. Sunny

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Just had a terrible experience at Avli celebrating my husbands birthday. Service was terrible (worst I’ve experienced) food was ok but came out warm vs hot. They totally bungled his birthday surprise - we brought cakes in to celebrate with which they said was fine but the server didn’t bring a candle or sing like they had done with other tables. I would not recommend this place for celebrations based on this experience.

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  2. Sonia

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always great at Avli. It was very busy and the noise levels were quite high but bearable. Maybe they could play some music to drown out some of the chatter. We had the hummus and eggplant spread. Both were great. Big portions. We also had the mini chicken skewers which were delicious, and the meatballs. They were quite good although the tomato sauce on top was quite tart and tasted a bit like tomato paste. My husband liked it more than me. For dessert we had the orange pie which is actually orange cake. It is delicious. We also tried the cheesecake and chocolate filo sampler. Both were very good. We love Juan who has been our server in the past. Very attentive and friendly.

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  3. S

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best. Great service and kind people all about. Delicious and thoughtful food without over complicating it. Always a great time and wonderful experience here with too notch everything.

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  4. Missy

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was one of my favorite restaurants for years but now there are some key items off the menu and the gyro plate had a quarter of the meat it used to and it was all small dried up pieces.

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  5. Cindy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays with friends. We ate in their outside section and with the enclosure and heaters were toasty warm. We weren’t rushed at all and had a very enjoyable meal.

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  6. Ori

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Avli. Great food, great service, nice ambience. Great for everyone in the family.

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  7. Caryn

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Very accommodating for where we preferred to sit and the wait staff was excellent. The food was also wonderful.

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  8. Mark

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the nicest place for Greek food close to us, and the food is outstanding the best spanakopita !

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  9. david

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and good food. Five stars all around .

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  10. Kim

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Christmas celebration with 10 friends, and Henrique and everyone at Avli were outstanding! Food, drinks, vibe - all wonderful! Highly recommend this gem!

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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 4.4 stars by 1091 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 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avli - Winnetka

566 Chestnut Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Spruce
  • Neighborhood
    Winnetka
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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