Our Core Mission

We are a creative, reinvented Greek restaurant group founded in Chicago where tradition meets contemporary elegance and guests experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Kefi (joy), and Meraki (passion). At all our locations, we welcome guests to live and enjoy life through our inspired dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece. 

A Quick Avli History Lesson

Louie Alexakis, the managing partner of Avli (founded in 2009 in Winnetka, IL), grew up in the hospitality industry working for his parents who owned a chain of hot dog stands in the Chicago Park District for over 50 years. After decades of travel and finding success at Avli Winnetka, Louie teamed up with partner and Chicago sportscaster Lou Canellis and seasoned investor William Glastris to bring contemporary Greek cuisine to Chicago and beyond with the opening of:



Avli Taverna Lincoln Park (1335 W. Wrightwood) in 2018
Avli River North (702 N. Wells St.) in 2019 
Avli on The Park in Lakeshore East (180 N. Field Blvd) in 2021 
Avli Milwaukee, WI (1818 N. Hubbard St.) in September 2023 

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