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
Twisted Chicken Gyros
rotisserie broiled, hand stacked chicken slices served with tomato, red onion, mustard-mayo sauce, fries, and Greek spices in a pita
Twisted Chicken Souvlaki
char-grilled yogurt marinated chicken breast skewer served with tomato, onion, mustard-mayo sauce, fries, and Greek spices in a pita
Twisted Pork Souvlaki
char-grilled yogurt marinated pork skewer served with tomato, onion, mustard-mayo sauce, fries, and Greek spices in a pita
Twisted Vegeterian Mushroom Gyro
mushroom gyros, tomato, onion, hummus arugula wrapped in Greek pita
Salmon Bowl
thyme farro, scallions, pearl onions confit, baked broccoli, roasted salmon, spiced herb sauce
Shrimp Skewer Bowl
lemony quinoa, chives, marinated cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, shrimp souvlaki, ladolemono (GF)
Chicken Bowl
basmati rice, herbs, scallions, tomato salsa, sweet peppers, yoghurt marinated chicken souvlaki, spiced herb sauce (GF)
Mushroom Bowl
thyme farro, scallions, pearl onions confit, baked broccoli, roasted mushrooms, spiced herb sauce (Vegan)
Avli Signature Bowls
Build Your Own Bowl
Aegean Quinoa bowl
Base 1: lemony quinoa, chives, marinated cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta (V, GF)
Basmati Rice bowl
Base 2 : basmati rice, herbs, scallions, tomato salsa, sweet peppers (Vegan, GF)
Thyme Farro bowl
Base 3: thyme farro, scallions, pearl onions confit, baked broccoli (Vegan)
Tzatziki
yogurt, cucumber, dill v gf
Tirokafteri
feta, red pepper, yogurt, chili v gf
Melitzanosalata
eggplant, garlic, red pepper vn gf
Hummus
chickpea, tahini, cumin vn gf
Sampler
pick your three favorite spreads
Spreads
Soup
Avgolemono
egg, lemon, heavy cream, chicken stock, rice
Greek Salad
tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, caper,olive, feta, rusk, vinaigrette v
Pantzaria Salad
arugula, beet, cranberry, walnut, goat cheese, honey cider vinaigrette v gf
Sweet Potato Salad
lettuce, fig, onion, almond, feta, dijon vinaigrette v gf
Watermelon Salad
cucumber-jalapeno relish, feta, pumpkin seed,basil citronette v gf
Salads
Meze
Saganaki
kefalograviera, honey, fig, lemon v
Garides Kataifi
shrimp, filo, spicy mayo, salsa fresca
Spanakopita
spinach, filo, feta, onion v
Greek Meatballs
tomato sauce, cumin, whipped feta
Cycladic Octopus
onions confit, tomato, sherry vinaigrette gf
Dolma Yalanji
grape leaves, rice, lemon, tarator sauce vn gf
Calamari Skaras
ladolemono, fermented fresno pepper sauce gf
Charred Talagani
honey thyme grapes, sesame seeds v
Pork Souvlaki
red onion, grilled lemon gf
Zucchini Chips
fried zucchini, skordalia dip v gf
Taverna Style Lamb Chops
pickled eggplant, spicy Florinas pepper crema gf
Chicken Souvlaki
yogurt marinated, rice, salsa fresca, ladolemono gf
Pork Monastiraki Gyros
pita, tzatziki, tomato, onion, fries
Chicken Monastiraki Gyros
pita, tzatziki, tomato, onion, fries
Lavraki
broiled branzino, horta, ladolemono gf
Aegean Shrimp Pasta
ouzo sauteed shrimp, linguini, tomato sauce df
Garides Souvlaki
lemon quinoa, tomato, olive, feta gf
Imam Bayildi
eggplant, onion, tomato, briami crema vn gf
Chicken Riganati
oregano, sweet pepper, thyme ladolemono gf df
Arni Fournou
lamb shoulder, potato, herb sauce gf
Moussaka
potato, eggplant, beef ragu, bechamel sauce
Mains
Sides
Roasted Potatoes
honey, garlic, dijon mustard v gf
Greek Fries
feta, oregano, parsley v
Basmati Rice
lemon, scallions, salsa fresca vn gf
Broccoli
lemon, Aleppo pepper vn gf
Toasted Pita Bread
Gluten Free Pita
Side Tzatziki
yogurt, cucumber, dill v gf
Side Hummus
chickpea, lemon, tahini vn gf
Side Tirokafteri
feta, bell pepper, aleppo pepper v gf
Side Melitzanosalata
eggplant, lemon, red onion vn gf
Side Feta
Side Cucumber
Portokalopita
orange, cardamom syrup, pistachio v
Chocolate & Cherries
flourless cake, cocoa ricotta, sour cherry v gf
Mahalepi
almond milk pudding, hibiscus, pistachio, berries vn gf