Avli Taverna menù, Chicago
Avli Taverna Chicago - Menu
Dinner Soups
Avgolemono Soup
Traditional egg-lemon and chicken rice.
5 $
Ikarian Longevity Soup
Black-eyed pea and leek stew. Vegetarian and gluten free.
5 $
Dinner Salads
Greek Village Salad
Local cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, peppers, olives and feta cheese. Vegetarian and gluten free.
31 $
Cypriot Salad
Chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, seeds, nuts, herbs and Greek yogurt dressing. Vegan and gluten free.
29 $
Diana Salad
Arugula, manouri, grilled pears, walnuts, Greek honey dressing. Vegetarian and gluten free.
30 $
Watermelon salad
9 $
Dinner Small Plates
Saganaki Plate
Vlachotiri cheese melt topped with peppered figs and honey. Vegetarian and gluten free.
10 $
Hortopita Plate
Northern Greek-style endive, leek and spinach filo puff. Vegan.
11 $
Tomato Fritters Plate
Santorini classic of pan fried fritters and yogurt-dill sauce. Vegetarian and gluten free.
9 $
Grilled Artichokes Plate
Grilled artichokes with capers, lemon zest, olive oil. Vegan and gluten free.
11 $
Zucchini Chips Plate
Thin slices fried crispy and served with garlic dip. Vegetarian and gluten free.
11 $
Soutzoukakia
Smyrna-style beef & lamb meatballs, yogurt dressing, herb tomato sauce.
12 $
Pork Souvlakia Plate
4 mini pork skewers served with garlic aioli. Gluten free.
12 $
Halloumi Fries
Grilled halloumi cheese with sesame honey. Vegetarian and gluten free.
9 $
Kataifi Prawns Plate
4 prawns wrapped in shredded filo and boukovo pepper mayo.
14 $
Octopodi Plate
Grilled octopus over fava spread and ouzo-pickle slices. Gluten free.
15 $
Dinner Spreads
Tarama Spread
Traditional cod roe dip.
10 $
Tzatziki Spread
Yogurt and cucumber. Vegetarian and gluten free.
10 $
Tirokafteri Spread
Spicy Feta. Vegetarian and gluten free.
10 $
Melitzanosalata Spread
Roasted eggplant made table side. Vegan and gluten free.
10 $
Spread Sampler
Mix & Match
17 $
Dinner Mains
Papoutsakia
Grilled eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions and peppers. Vegan and gluten free.
17 $
Moussaka Tselementes
1910 casserole recipe of roasted lamb, bechamel, eggplant and potatoes.
19 $
Chicken Shish Kabob
Marinated chicken breast skewers, roasted tomatoes and onions. Gluten free.
19 $
Avli Burger
Ground lamb shoulder, herbs, spices, spicy feta spread and Greek fries.
16 $
Taverna Style Lamb Chops
5 thin-cut grass fed New Zealand lamb chops.
36 $
Beef Youvetsi
Baked casserole with orzo, tomato cinnamon sauce and kasseri cheese.
24 $
Ouzo Salmon
Baked salmon, fennel, leeks, ouzo and baked in parchment. Gluten free.
25 $
Seafood Orzo
Shrimp and mussels over pasta with grated kasseri cheese.
26 $
Astakomak Aronatha
Traditional Greek lobster spaghetti.
36 $
Whole Fish
Traditional preparation with olive oil, lemon and oregano. Gluten free.
29 $
Grilled Seafood Platter
Shrimp, calamari, and octopus with olive oil and vinegar. Gluten free.
27 $
Whole Fish
Traditional preparation with olive oil, lemon and oregano. Gluten free.
29 $
Dinner Fourno
Gyros Sandwich
2 mini pitas made with your choice of meat. Served with Greek fries and tzatziki sauce.
16 $
1/2 Chicken
Slow roasted with an herb, spice rub, Greek fries, slaw and tzatziki sauce.
21 $
Berkshire Pork
Low and slow braised pork with a Greek spice rub, Greek fries, slaw, garlic sauce.
20 $
Dinner Sides
Basmati Rice
Olive oil, scallions, herbs and lemon zest. Vegan and gluten free.
5 $
Gigantes
Greek white beans and tomato sauce. Vegan and gluten free.
8 $
Manestra
Orzo with tomato sauce, kefalotyri cheese. Vegetarian.
6 $
Greek Fries
Oregano and feta. Vegetarian and gluten free.
7 $
Broiled Vegetables
Olive oil and lemon dressing. Vegan and gluten free.
6 $
Desserts
Best Baklava in Chicago
Hand stacked homemade phyllo dough with crushed nuts and sumptuous honey drizzle. 2 pieces.
7 $
Cheesecake
7 $
Drinks (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Imported Greek White Wine
Must be 21 to purchase.
20 $
Imported Greek Red Wine
Must be 21 to purchase.
20 $
Imported Greek Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
3 $