Avli River North Menu (2025 Update)

Avli River North brings the taste of authentic Greek cuisine to Chicago's River North neighborhood. With a menu full of flavorful small plates and tapas, including must-try dishes like the Twisted Pork Gyros and Salmon Bowl, this restaurant offers a dining experience that transports you to the streets of Greece. Customers rave about the fresh and delicious food, attentive service, and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a romantic evening out, Avli River North has something for everyone. The extensive menu also includes vegan and vegetarian options, as well as gluten-free choices. So, gather your friends and family and enjoy a memorable dining experience at Avli River North.

Pita Wraps

Twisted Pork Gyros

rotisserie broiled, hand stacked pork slices served with tomato, red onion, tzatziki, fries, and Greek spices in a pita

$13.20

Twisted Chicken Gyros

rotisserie broiled, hand stacked chicken slices served with tomato, red onion, mustard-mayo sauce, fries, and Greek spices in a pita

$13.20

Twisted Chicken Souvlaki

char-grilled yogurt marinated chicken breast skewer served with tomato, onion, mustard-mayo sauce, fries, and Greek spices in a pita

$12.10

Twisted Pork Souvlaki

char-grilled yogurt marinated pork skewer served with tomato, onion, mustard-mayo sauce, fries, and Greek spices in a pita

$13.20

Twisted Vegeterian Mushroom Gyro

mushroom gyros, tomato, onion, hummus arugula wrapped in Greek pita

$13.20

Salmon Bowl

thyme farro, scallions, pearl onions confit, baked broccoli, roasted salmon, spiced herb sauce

$18.70

Shrimp Skewer Bowl

lemony quinoa, chives, marinated cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, shrimp souvlaki, ladolemono (GF)

$17.60

Chicken Bowl

basmati rice, herbs, scallions, tomato salsa, sweet peppers, yoghurt marinated chicken souvlaki, spiced herb sauce (GF)

$16.50

Mushroom Bowl

thyme farro, scallions, pearl onions confit, baked broccoli, roasted mushrooms, spiced herb sauce (Vegan)

$16.50

Avli Signature Bowls

Build Your Own Bowl

Aegean Quinoa bowl

Base 1: lemony quinoa, chives, marinated cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta (V, GF)

$11.10

Basmati Rice bowl

Base 2 : basmati rice, herbs, scallions, tomato salsa, sweet peppers (Vegan, GF)

$11.10

Thyme Farro bowl

Base 3: thyme farro, scallions, pearl onions confit, baked broccoli (Vegan)

$11.10

Tzatziki

yogurt, cucumber, dill v gf

$13.20

Tirokafteri

feta, red pepper, yogurt, chili v gf

$13.20

Melitzanosalata

eggplant, garlic, red pepper vn gf

$13.20

Hummus

chickpea, tahini, cumin vn gf

$13.20

Sampler

pick your three favorite spreads

$19.80

Spreads

Soup

Avgolemono

egg, lemon, heavy cream, chicken stock, rice

$9.90

Greek Salad

tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, caper,olive, feta, rusk, vinaigrette v

$17.60

Pantzaria Salad

arugula, beet, cranberry, walnut, goat cheese, honey cider vinaigrette v gf

$15.40

Sweet Potato Salad

lettuce, fig, onion, almond, feta, dijon vinaigrette v gf

$17.60

Watermelon Salad

cucumber-jalapeno relish, feta, pumpkin seed,basil citronette v gf

$18.70

Salads

Meze

Saganaki

kefalograviera, honey, fig, lemon v

$16.50

Garides Kataifi

shrimp, filo, spicy mayo, salsa fresca

$18.70

Spanakopita

spinach, filo, feta, onion v

$15.40

Greek Meatballs

tomato sauce, cumin, whipped feta

$15.40

Cycladic Octopus

onions confit, tomato, sherry vinaigrette gf

$27.50

Dolma Yalanji

grape leaves, rice, lemon, tarator sauce vn gf

$15.40

Calamari Skaras

ladolemono, fermented fresno pepper sauce gf

$19.80

Charred Talagani

honey thyme grapes, sesame seeds v

$16.50

Pork Souvlaki

red onion, grilled lemon gf

$15.40

Zucchini Chips

fried zucchini, skordalia dip v gf

$16.50

Taverna Style Lamb Chops

pickled eggplant, spicy Florinas pepper crema gf

$52.80

Chicken Souvlaki

yogurt marinated, rice, salsa fresca, ladolemono gf

$25.30

Pork Monastiraki Gyros

pita, tzatziki, tomato, onion, fries

$25.30

Chicken Monastiraki Gyros

pita, tzatziki, tomato, onion, fries

$25.30

Lavraki

broiled branzino, horta, ladolemono gf

$41.80

Aegean Shrimp Pasta

ouzo sauteed shrimp, linguini, tomato sauce df

$34.10

Garides Souvlaki

lemon quinoa, tomato, olive, feta gf

$30.80

Imam Bayildi

eggplant, onion, tomato, briami crema vn gf

$24.20

Chicken Riganati

oregano, sweet pepper, thyme ladolemono gf df

$29.70

Arni Fournou

lamb shoulder, potato, herb sauce gf

$38.50

Moussaka

potato, eggplant, beef ragu, bechamel sauce

$25.30

Mains

Sides

Roasted Potatoes

honey, garlic, dijon mustard v gf

$9.90

Greek Fries

feta, oregano, parsley v

$9.90

Basmati Rice

lemon, scallions, salsa fresca vn gf

$9.90

Broccoli

lemon, Aleppo pepper vn gf

$9.90

Toasted Pita Bread

$2.20

Gluten Free Pita

$3.30

Side Tzatziki

yogurt, cucumber, dill v gf

$3.30

Side Hummus

chickpea, lemon, tahini vn gf

$3.30

Side Tirokafteri

feta, bell pepper, aleppo pepper v gf

$3.30

Side Melitzanosalata

eggplant, lemon, red onion vn gf

$3.30

Side Feta

$5.50

Side Cucumber

$3.30

Portokalopita

orange, cardamom syrup, pistachio v

$11.00

Chocolate & Cherries

flourless cake, cocoa ricotta, sour cherry v gf

$11.00

Mahalepi

almond milk pudding, hibiscus, pistachio, berries vn gf

$9.90

Dessert

Soft Drinks

Coke

$3.30

Diet Coke

$3.30

Sprite

$3.30

Ginger Ale

$3.30