Avli Taverna - side

This place is so cute and has great ambiance. I wish the food was better. Had the Moussaka and pork gyros last night. The Moussaka didn't have much flavor and seemed like it was just reheated. The pork gyros were just okay.

Amazing food! The atmosphere, food and service was wonderful. I wanted to try everything! Will absolutely be back.

The appetizers were on point, the beef youvetsi was heavenly, moussaka Tselementes was decent, my drink was the Teach me to dance was better geared for spring or a cool summer night not a fall time but was yummy. They brought out fresh made espresso for free to us.

2nd time here since they opened. Still the worst Greek restaurant in Chicago. I have never been served cold soup in any restaurant. Ever. Lobster spaghetti was atrocious. Not fresh, bland. Also, place could use a serious cleaning/facelift.

3.5 stars. I honestly was going to give it 5 stars as the meal, ambiance and service was really nice. However, i was left extremely disappointed and dissatisfied when the desert came out. I ordered the caramel baklava ice cream especially for the fact that it had shredded philo to it. Well, I was sorely disappointed when I received ice cream with caramel and walnuts. When I pointed out to my server (who was really nice guy btw) that the description in the menu and what I received was not the sam … – show