Avli Taverna sits on a residential stretch of Lincoln Park, the Chicago outpost of a Greek restaurant group that got its start in Winnetka in 2009 under managing partner Louie Alexakis. He opened this location in 2018 with partner Lou Canellis, bringing a contemporary take on Greek cuisine to the city.
The space is split between front and back dining rooms totaling 50 seats, with a patio that opens seasonally and functions as one of the neighborhood's family-friendly outdoor hangouts. The menu runs through classic and modern Greek dishes alongside a full cocktail program, and regulars have made it a go-to for both weeknight dinners and weekend brunch.
Service and ingredient quality show up consistently as strengths, and the restaurant has built a reputation as a dependable neighborhood destination rather than a special-occasion-only spot.
The space is split between front and back dining rooms totaling 50 seats, with a patio that opens seasonally and functions as one of the neighborhood's family-friendly outdoor hangouts. The menu runs through classic and modern Greek dishes alongside a full cocktail program, and regulars have made it a go-to for both weeknight dinners and weekend brunch.
Service and ingredient quality show up consistently as strengths, and the restaurant has built a reputation as a dependable neighborhood destination rather than a special-occasion-only spot.