Avli Taverna - Lincoln Park

*chef's kiss*I love this place. I love that it's walking distance away. I came here with my dad for dinner. Neither of us had been here before. We did not have reservations, which I would probably try to make for a future visit. We opted to sit outside because it was SO LOUD inside - I couldn't even hear my own thoughts. It was gorgeous outside. I love the ambiance. We ordered as soon as we sat down and the food arrived almost immediately. From the food to the drinks, everything was incredible. We ordered a few appetizers, followed by the greek salad with lamb. And for dessert we split the baklava. Honestly, it was way too much food, but we ate everything because it was just that good. The family of 6 next to us had ordered one of everything to share, and I think that was so smart. Next time I think we'll bring the rest of the family and try that so that we can try the whole menu. The service was spot on. We never had empty plates or empty glasses. I felt that we were really taken care of. I can't wait to visit again!

From a Greek person I'm familiar and have frequented the two other locations !!! numerous times . This is painful for me to say everything was a little off ! I know we are in 60614 away from Greece but this is yuppy food and not Greek. They need some quality measures from the chef in Winnetka I haven't had a bad souvlaki stick this bad. Dry and burned. And I love my stuff well done ! Orzo tomato sauce was more from cypress ;;;;they use this type of sweetness ! Gyro was more like a taco Half the food we brought home for the dogs and they loved it ! The outdoor area is nice especially if u have pet. But my babies stayed home. Ambience was a 4 to 5. But the most important is the taste or food. Which this place was hopefully having a bad night.

I brought my mom here for her birthday lunch today and we honestly felt like we were seaside in Greece. A beautiful patio with gorgeous flowers, friendly dogs, impeccable service and SO MUCH FOOD.Imagine if you had a Greek grandma. Now imagine she was super fashionable, and plated all her dishes oh so perfectly. It's yia yia's recipes and love, with style. Everything from the salad to the souvlaki was superb. Reasonably priced, huge portions (I had leftovers for tonight AND tomorrow). We will be back!

I've heard that reservations are recommended but they weren't busy at all when we went around 3pm on a Saturday, so you might be fine just walking in. The service was the best I've had in a long time. The food came out promptly & fresh. I got the chicken gyros which comes with 2, and I got fries on the side. While the food was good, it felt very simplistic & had just the basics in terms of flavors and toppings. However, I'd still return because the food was still good and the drinks, vibes, and service were exceptional.

I came here for dinner on a Sunday evening with my little brother! There was plenty of cute outdoor and indoor seating. We ate outside and ordered the steak and salmon dishes. Our appetizer was the tzatziki with pita. The spread came with cucumbers too! Everything was seasoned well and tasted unique. It was a perfect summer dinner!

Avli is a cute Greek restaurant in Lincoln Park. My girlfriend loves Greek food so she has been wanting to try it. It was definitely worth stopping by. The saganaki is always a good option to start. Then, I grabbed some chicken souvlaki for the main course. Everything was delicious and hopefully I will be back again some time soon.

The food was amazing! Came here to meet a friend and we enjoyed happy hour along with an amazing dinner! Everything was delicious and the service is amazing! The patio is decorated gorgeously and I highly recommend this location.

Pre-meal: Reservations suggested.Room: We ate outside in the spare but nice sidewalk outdoor space. The inside looks clean and modernish.Picture-taking: Outside is no problem when sun is out (duh). Inside there is plenty of natural light.Beverages: Nice cocktails, mocktails and mostly Greek wines. My "Trellis" cocktail - their take on a Greek-style Manhattan/Sazerac - was properly boozy and well balanced.Menu: Pretty standard Greek fare.Food: Generally well-prepared. Saganaki (flaming cheese) was came with fig compote (nice touch) but was not flamed tableside (why not?). Apart from the lack of a show, it was quite tasty. Lamb chops were smallish and a slightly overcooked but were still very good. The lamb moussaka and roasted chicken were very good too. Chicken souvlaki came without pita - hmm. Don't get the broccoli - it's silly for $8. The baklava is really good.Service: Good.Price: Moderate.Value: Good.Summary: Very good Greek food in upscale surroundings.

Nice greek restaurant in Lincoln Park. Tons of free street parking but we took a Lyft. Had a reservation and were promptly seated. Ordered the Greek salad to start, which was more than enough for two people. Easily 3 and probably closer to 4 servings. The one annoying thing is the Kalamata olives were not pitted. We also had the soutzoukakia (lamb meatballs) which were okay, mainly because they were dry. They came out extremely fast, within minutes after ordering, which leads me to think they may be precooked and then frozen and reheated, which would explain the dryness.Finished off with the lavraki (sea bass) and basmati rice, which was good but they could have done a better job at the filet job because I had to pick through bones as I was eating it.

Avli is a chic, neighborhood spot in Lincoln Park. We initially stopped in for a drink at the bar but ended up staying for dinner. Overall, there was nothing inherently wrong with Avli, I just wouldn't recommend it for a few reasons. The staff were nice but seemed like they didn't want us lingering at the bar for long. The bartender was not super interactive which is totally fine, but the place didn't seem too busy for a Friday evening. The drinks we ordered were okay. Their version of an espresso martini was heavy on the cream and a little too sweet for me. However, as I look back at the menu, it is described as a "Frappe Martini," so that may be a miss on my part. We also ordered the hummus plate which was mediocre for a Greek restaurant. When we moved to the patio for dinner, we all agreed it had nice charm, with pink flowering trees dividing the tables from the sidewalk. Our waiter was excellent, very friendly and took his time reviewing the menu with us. However, the food was a bit lackluster. I only took a good picture of my meal (Berkshire Pork); the other dishes did not look great on camera. My plate came with a pile of pretty flavorless shredded meat, a small serving of underwhelming coleslaw, and simple fries with a bland aioli-like dip. My one friend enjoyed her Half Chicken dish, but my other disliked his Seafood Orzo. I would be willing to give Avli another chance, but would hesitate to recommend it with so many other great spots in LP.