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

Avli - Winnetka

4.4
4.4
1077 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avli - Winnetka offers a delightful Greek dining experience with "authentic Greek food" and a "wonderful ambience." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "delicious, consistently good food." The patio is inviting, making it an excellent spot for brunch or special occasions. "Highly recommended" for its quality and attentive staff.

1,077 Reviews

  1. Kendall

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First off, our waiter was one of the best I've ever had. I'm sorry that I don't know how to spell his name but it started with Pan. Panagoitis? So sorry! He was AWESOME! Friendly, helpful, quick and made great recommendations. Second, the ambiance was lovely. We were in the "outdoor" portion of the restaurant that is closed to the elements for winter but it is an adorable space (think Euro cafe) that was toasty with heaters. The building itself is old, brick, historic and probably architecturally significant. It really lends to the ambiance of the restaurant. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, the food was out of this world! We tried the tasting board (three dips with pita), all of which were fantastic. Boyfriend loved the classic hummus, I loved the eggplant spread. Then we shared spanakopita which I could have eaten all by myself. Our entrees were a special - think moussaka with pasta instead of eggplant and a Diane salad with grilled shrimp. For desert we had a filo dough (LOVE THAT STUFF!) pastry filled with cream with cherry syrup on top and an orange cake (think vanilla cake with a heavenly essence of orange that tickles your nose and tastebuds) with pistachio ice cream. Every item knocked it out of the park - 10 out of 10! We live pretty far away (1 hour plus) so we probably can't come here as often as we would if we were in the neighborhood but we would if we could. Seriously, check it out and wear stretchy pants!

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  2. Meghan

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Ordered the soup- mediocre at best. The spanakopita was recommended by our waiter and it was delicious! We also had the pork souvlaki and it was good. The diana salad was really good-- great flavors. My husband and I split lamb shank and it was one of our favorites. The potatoes were slightly undercooked. Overall- rating B.

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  3. Susan

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious! Very relaxed environment with delicious food!

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  4. Ori

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, authentic, wide selection, nice atmosphere. Great for the family.

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  5. david

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great. Seated early. Order perfect and food a ten!!!!

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  6. kathleen

    Chicago

    158 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    158 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were disappointed to find two of our favorite items off the menu.

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  7. Laura

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Refusing to prepare separate checks for two diners? The food isn’t good enough to outweigh the lack of flexibility. Sorry. I’m done with this restaurant.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food very good from their new chef. But that chef took some Greek standards off the menu (taramasalata, skordalia) that I missed. Kinda like going to McDonalds and they're not serving hamburgers this month.

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  9. Randie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So disappointing. We have eaten there so many time prior. This was not their usual food.

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  10. Daniel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite Greek restaurants. Third time this year

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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 1077 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 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avli - Winnetka

566 Chestnut Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spruce
  • Neighbourhood
    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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