Avli Estiatorio

This place is a 10! The ambiance is chill with a fantastic covered patio to boot! For lunch we all order the lunch specials which have multiple options and are quite tasty. The staff are pros and they help us make nice choices. Dinners are amazing! Make sure you have reservations though because it's a popular locals spot.

I enjoy writing great reviews for great dining experiences. I do not like writing about negative experiences. We've dined here more than a few times, but for us there's no reason to go back when there is excellent quality Greek food at Psistaria on Touhy. The service was the main problem. We were told as we sat down to hurry up and order as the kitchen was closing in 10-15 minutes. No hello or welcome. So we made our decisions and then watched as our waitress folded napkins and we waited for her to remember us. While that was happening a couple came in and sat down behind us. We ordered our food and then watched as the late comers were served ahead of us. Our food arrived just after that, my gyros were luke warm. I didn't complain, b/c at this point (after 9) I was hungry. My plate was set up in such a weird way, with the gyros on top of a pita and the tomato and onions underneath it all, so I had to figure out how to make this work with out spilling things off my plate. Wouldn't it make sense to put it all on top of the pita? By the time I finished it, it was cold. My wife ordered their lamb burger. It came on a plate, the bun and the burger nothing else...no garnish, tomato, lettuce anything else. I find that just so strange.

We were excited to try Avli in the laundry complex in Wilmette. We hadn't been there since frequenting Chef, Didier Durand's La Bohemia, which we adored.My birthday happened to fall on a Monday evening, which is not a usual, hot night for restaurants, and this was definitely the case for this establishment. The decor and ambience was fine. The food was, at best, fine. The service was perfunctory, and at times left the impression that they did not want to be there.To be specific about the underwhelming evening, it started out, promising with one of the best saganaki we had ever had. The server allowed the cheese to flambé quite a while, so that the alcohol burned off, yet added a bit of meltiness to the texture of the cheese. Zucchini chips were also fine, we just prefer a bit looser version of skordalia.Three of our party had the grilled seafood plate, along with one branzino and the lamb burger. The flavors were there, but everything, especially the burger, were overcooked and dry. Perhaps we will return on a busier night, perhaps the kitchen is in more of a groove during those situations. This just seemed like the kitchen was almost quiet, quitting, waiting for the evening to end, so they could get back to the normal operations of a bustling restaurant.Our usual Greek go to is Mykonos in Niles, and we have gone on every night of the week. The quality of the food has never had these issues Perhaps a nice spring or summer Thursday night might be a better time to give Avli another go-& stick with our usual strategy of Greek salad, an appetizer or two, share the gyros and a bottle of Roditis .

Came here for a rehearsal dinner. There were about 50 of us and they had a bar with beer and wine set up in the back, passed apps, and a plated dinner. The table set up was nice and we were seated 10 to a table.Spanakopita - very tasty but a little soggyArtichoke hearts - the grilled taste on this was very niceGyros - pretty gamey but fine once you put it all together especially with the crispy friesWhitefish - a little dry but the broccoli was so goodBaklava - a little one note but the very bottom offered a more caramel flavorOrange cake - a little dense and a little lacking in cake flavor. Too fruity

Loved this place, our waiters three gentlemen Miguel Jose y Juan that served us with such professionalism.Everything was delicious and served with a wonderful smile which makes all the difference always.Definitely our favorite Avli not only for the fabulous food but the human factor. It makes such a difference to go out and have an experience! Tonight we had a fabulous experience.

Nice place, friendly host, wonderful decor, the food smells very nice... It's very clean in the restaurant, and as usual it looks like a small but thoughtful group of committed citizens... Who are dining

Love going here for lunch during summer on the patio. It's the only time I'll go. Solid Greek food for the area. Bottle of assyrtiko is a must with some shellfish or branzino. The branzino here is not the best but I still order it because it's kinda good everywhere. Good spot, glad it's here

I have been to this restaurant many times over the years but I have to say I probably will never go back. First, we asked the waiter for separate checks for us two retired couples and he refused. Secondly, the food quality is not anything like the past. Third, when we asked for the lady to refill our water glasses she acted like we had asked for the world.

This was a wonderful spot for lunch. Great and patient waitstaff. The menu is extensive and it took some time to choose what to eat. Food was great. Even the manager was friendly and stopped by our table to say hello.

We went on a Sunday around 7pm and the restaurant was dead. The appetizers were okay. The entrees not so much. The gyro meat was like beef jerky. They gave you a lot of meat but only one tomatoes slice and pita. The Seafood medley with tomato orzo had no tomato or orzo.