Avaspi

Name: Avaspi
Address: 1258 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60657-3207
Telephone: (773) 720-1297
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (14)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

1258 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-3207

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Avaspi is a unique restaurant in Chicago that brings the flavors of Anatolia, a region in modern-day Turkey, to the city. Inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Anatolia, Avaspi offers a diverse menu of tapas-style mezze platters and authentic dishes, all served with warm hospitality. Step into a modern space with black marble tables and velvet seating that creates a chic atmosphere. The menu features classic Anatolian staples like dolma and ezme, alongside innovative dishes that blend regional flavors with modern techniques. Indulge in mezze platters perfect for sharing, such as creamy haydari, a yogurt dip with fresh herbs, and spicy muhammara, a blend of walnuts, red peppers, and pomegranate molasses. Don't miss the stuffed eggplant, a delightful mix of grilled eggplant, haydari, and homemade tomato sauce. For heartier options, choose from lamb chops, beef kebabs, and chicken kabobs, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expertly seasoned.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 720-1297
Website
https://avaspirestaurant.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1258 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-3207
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Cross street
Belmont & Racine
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Belmont train station. (Brown line, red line and pink line)Southport train station (Brown line)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 14 people are saying

Avaspi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

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Avaspi is a delightful restaurant offering "unique and tasty Kurdish food" in a warm, spacious setting with friendly staff. Guests rave about the "amazing server" and "fantastic" atmosphere, often highlighting the Anatolian tapas and "best lamb chops and chicken kabobs." With live music and thoughtful service, Avaspi promises a memorable dining experience.

14 Reviews

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Gabriel VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place for a casual dinner with unique and tasty Kurdish food and friendly staff. Love the spaciousness of the restaurant plus the outdoor seating. Our to-go restaurant after a show at Theatre Wit or just a no hassle dinner in the city.
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Elizabeth
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing server who made some great recommendations which led to a great meal! Would definitely go back!
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John
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and nice setting. Appreciated the kind service as well.
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Gloria VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a local gem of a restaurant. The entire staff is welcoming. We ate at the bar where Fatir walked us through the menu and each of his recommendations was perfect. The Anatolian tapas are rich with flavors but not overpowering. We especially enjoyed out cocktails and the Mediterranean Mezze as our start. I’ll be back to have that dish again along with the grilled halloumi.
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Glynnis VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and great service. I love the decor and ambience. They had someone singing soft jazz and a belly dancer the night we were there and it was fantastic.
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Angela VIP
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely evening in the neighborhood! All the Turkish meats were perfectly cooked and delicious! Service was truly excellent and learning more about Anatolia, where the owners are from, was really special.
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Glenn
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed drinks and several starters, then ordered a main course that the two of us shared. Then one shared dessert. Lovely meal! Been here multiple times and still one of our favorite restaurants.
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David
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a great, intimate time for our anniversary! Great service, great food, and great atmosphere!
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Kathleen
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great sharing experience! Food was very good, noise level was low — we could carry on a conversation! Our server, Oz, though very new was attentive and helpful.
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Ami VIP
Chicago / Illinois31 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good concept, very nice furnishings and ambience. The menu is 70% spreads that honestly are not anything outstanding. The standout appetizer for our party of 4 (unanimous decision) was the mushrooms. The grilled meat options in the entree section were much better -- juicy, lean cuts of meat -- we ordered two kinds of lamb and boneless chicken. Feedback to the restaurant: have a vegetarian hearty option other than a Green Beans stew. Server was a bit anxious - kept on wanting to take our menus (because they "took up space") and then kept on asking if we wanted anything more -- almost rushing us to the next course. The bill arrived before the dessert (!). Overall ambience great, food good, service was nice but could be improved.
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Avaspi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 720-1297.

Avaspi is rated 4.7 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

1258 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-3207

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Additional information

Cross street
Belmont & Racine
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Belmont train station. (Brown line, red line and pink line)Southport train station (Brown line)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://avaspirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(773) 720-1297

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