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A contemporary Greek restaurant in Milwaukee. - Avli - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Avli - Milwaukee

4.5 (248)
$30 and under
Greek
1818 N Hubbard St, Milwaukee, WI 53212-3738

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in Milwaukee's Brewer's Hill neighborhood, Avli offers contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.

Enjoy our inviting bi-level dining room and expansive outdoor patio that’s dog-friendly for dinner and weekend brunch! We look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy).

For parties of 8 or fewer, book online with OpenTable.
For parties of 9-12, please call the restaurant directly at (414) 395-1300.
For parties greater than 12, book with Avli Events by contacting our team here: https://www.avli.us/tripleseat-form-avli or by calling our Events Team at (312) 526-3606.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 395-1300
  • Website
    https://www.avli.us/avli-milwaukee
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    Cece Koceva: (312) 526-3606
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1818 N Hubbard St, Milwaukee, WI 53212-3738
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosa Weekend Brunch!

    $25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sip, savor, and cheers! Join us for bottomless mimosas every Saturday and Sunday for $25. Valid with the purchase of an entree, 2-hour time limit for mimosas.
    Bottomless Mimosa Weekend Brunch! Photo

Private dining

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 248 people are saying

Avli - Milwaukee reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Wisconsin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Healthy

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avli - Milwaukee offers a beautiful atmosphere with standout dishes like the "shrimp souvlaki" and "spanakopita." Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and "fantastic cocktails," making it ideal for celebrations. While some experienced service delays, the "delicious food" and "great ambience" make it a memorable dining spot worth revisiting.
248 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional! Tasty, timely service, frequent check-in by server, prices reasonable. Outdoor eating was enjoyable.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Wisconsin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined at Avli for Downtown Dining Week. The atmosphere was beautiful, but unfortunately, the service and food didn’t live up to the setting. Each of the three courses took nearly 50 minutes to arrive. Aside from a quick apology early on, there was very little communication or check-ins from our server. Water was refilled a few times, but the table was mostly left waiting, and watching nearby tables who arrived later get served more efficiently. In fact, a group seated after us received all three of their courses before we even got our dessert. Portions were small and underwhelming. A pasta dish tasted like plain buttered noodles. A rice dish came out lukewarm and clumpy, like it had been reheated. Two people ordered the same dessert and received noticeably different portions, while others waited almost an hour for a simple yogurt dish. We had noted on the reservation that it was a graduation celebration, but nothing about the service felt congratulatory. We weren’t expecting anything extravagant, just basic attentiveness and a smooth meal. At one point, someone at our table joked about going to get fast food instead. Honestly, it would’ve been more satisfying, better portioned, and a lot faster. Avli may look upscale, but the experience didn’t reflect it. Save your time and money. There are much more satisfying places to eat in Milwaukee.

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  3. Jerome

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Avli for the first time the other night. We had reservations and were promptly seated at 7pm. We then sat there for 25 minutes before anyone greeted us, brought us water or took a drink order. When our waitress did come over we put in our order for drinks and food all at once. Our food was delicious, but we sat there for 1 hour and 45 minutes before we got our main course. We ended up being in the restaurant for over two and a half hours. We did not have a manager stop by to see how our meal was. We did mention to our waitress that our food was taking an extra long time and she said she wasn't sure why. The restaurant is beautiful inside and has a great view but the service was not great.

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  4. Katie

    Atlanta3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We really wanted to like this place, but the longer we were there, the more we were let down. We ordered drinks at the bar while we waited for our reservation; which was fine and the bartender was very polite. We waited a solid 15 minutes before we even had waters at the table once we were seated. We ordered the grilled octopus as an appetizer and it took over an hour to get to our table. When it did come, it was way overcooked (burnt on the tips of the octopus) and completely unseasoned. It came on a plate with blistered tomatoes and basically a bath of olive oil. Took another hour for our entrees to come; the server was very slow to refill drinks or communicate what the status of our meal was. I ordered the half chicken and it was delicious; my husband ordered lamb chops and couldn’t finish his food because the meat was *very* gamey and unpleasant. The acoustics in this restaurant also make it impossible to hear each other- it was just not a great experience and for the price, I’d advise against checking this place out.

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  5. Carly

    Wisconsin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined at Avli last night and had a mixed experience. The atmosphere was pleasant and the presentation of the dishes was appealing, but a few key areas fell short. Service was unfortunately lacking — our waiter seemed distracted, and the overall pacing of the meal was slow. We ended up spending nearly two hours at the restaurant, with long waits between courses that made the experience feel dragged out rather than leisurely. The drinks were decent but didn’t particularly stand out. As for the food, it arrived hot and fresh, which we appreciated, but the flavors didn’t quite deliver. Many of the dishes felt like they were missing that extra something to make them memorable. One highlight, though, was the watermelon salad — crisp, refreshing, and very close to a version we enjoy making at home. That dish alone stood out and gave us a bright note to end on. Avli has potential, but for now, it lands at a solid 3 out of 5.

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  6. Terese

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinners were excellently prepared and tasted great. We enjoyed it very much and highly recommend Avli!

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  7. Sarah

    Wisconsin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was exceptional. Food was great. Drinks great. Love it there.

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  8. Kenneth

    Wisconsin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Good stop for Downtown Dining week

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  9. Amy

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my son came to celebrate our birthdays. The waitress was amazing she explained the food options so well and her recommendations were perfect. Great scenery as well. 10/10

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  10. Shawn

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were tasty, but things went down hill fast. Raw salmon fillet, cold dry hard chicken souvlaki were served & waitress was not anywhere to be found so it spoiled main part of meal. Not interested in returning because of poor food quality & customer service. Hope you have better luck & new chef in the kitchen!

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FAQs

Avli - Milwaukee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 395-1300.

Avli - Milwaukee is rated 4.5 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Avli - Milwaukee

1818 N Hubbard St, Milwaukee, WI 53212-3738

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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