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The second location of Chicago’s beloved Mediterranean and Midwestern-inspired shared plates restaurant avec by nine-time James Beard-award winning group One Off Hospitality. avec River North focuses on the flavors, aromas and cuisine of the sun-drenched islands of the Mediterranean, from Greece to Italy. The menu includes an array of wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and rustic meat dishes that complement an extensive wine list focused on the most celebrated wines of the region. The restaurant features an open-air rooftop on the 8th floor, bar avec.
Mediterranean-inspired eats are matched by a robust wine list in this stylish restaurant with a bar.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (877) 298-0592
Website: http://www.avecrestaurant.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Reviews
Trudy
Five stars are not enough for this unique and fabulous dining experience! One of the best meals of my life (and I’m not young)! Service was as exceptional as the food. Sharing family style added to this most enjoyable meal. Be adventurous and order something you don’t normally eat.
We started with wine followed by the Endive and Apple Salad with a delicious yogurt based dressing. The three of us then shared the Chickpea Hummus with Crispy Short Rib, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli, and a Lamb Kefta Calzone. We were full but couldn’t pass up the Spiced Apple Crostata which was culinary perfection.
Extra thanks to Ian for making our evening special!
… moreWe started with wine followed by the Endive and Apple Salad with a delicious yogurt based dressing. The three of us then shared the Chickpea Hummus with Crispy Short Rib, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli, and a Lamb Kefta Calzone. We were full but couldn’t pass up the Spiced Apple Crostata which was culinary perfection.
Extra thanks to Ian for making our evening special!
Joe King
We checked out Avec on a friend’s recommendation, and overall, it was a good experience. The food was decent and everything we had was tasty, especially the appetizers. There were a lot of flavors going on, and it was definitely a satisfying meal.
One thing that caught us off guard, though, was that some of the appetizers didn’t come with pita, even though it felt like it should’ve. We asked for it on the side, but it came with an extra charge. Not a huge deal, but it was a little odd considering the menu didn’t mention that, or perhaps we missed it.
The service was on point, though. Even with the place packed on a Saturday night, they were quick, friendly, and made sure everything was running smoothly.
All in all, it’s a solid spot for a night out, especially if you’re into Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
… moreOne thing that caught us off guard, though, was that some of the appetizers didn’t come with pita, even though it felt like it should’ve. We asked for it on the side, but it came with an extra charge. Not a huge deal, but it was a little odd considering the menu didn’t mention that, or perhaps we missed it.
The service was on point, though. Even with the place packed on a Saturday night, they were quick, friendly, and made sure everything was running smoothly.
All in all, it’s a solid spot for a night out, especially if you’re into Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Astin Hayes
Went to Avec in River North and had an amazing experience. Tim, our bartender and server, was friendly and well versed in the menu. He was also helpful in finding Restaurant Week menu alternatives since I don’t eat pork or beef. We ordered a bottle of the red wine and cheese of the week. Everything on the menu was fresh, flavorful and curated to perfection.
… moreMadison Burns
We went to Avec with the intention of getting a few light snacks and a bottle or two of wine for a table of 6 and ended up ordering about 8 items. The truffle focaccia was absolutely wonderful, both of the hummus dishes were pretty dynamic in flavor, texture, and toppings which we appreciated. The dates I know are a classic, and have always been consistent from previous visits. All of the desserts were well balanced, not overly sweet, and all had varying flavors that didn’t conflict each other. Service was attentive, warm, and our server had a strong knowledge of the menu and wine pairings though I’m sad to not remember her name to give her a shout out. Overall another great experience with Avec.
… moreJeannie Wang
Dined at the river north location for brunch. The space is gorgeous. The food was delicious. The bialy with smoked salmon,
Whitefish spread was our favorite. Next would be the papas bravas. The shashuka and of course their signature bacon stuffed dates. We also enjoyed bottomless mimosas. Our server and waitstaff were super. Will be back with friends soon.
… moreWhitefish spread was our favorite. Next would be the papas bravas. The shashuka and of course their signature bacon stuffed dates. We also enjoyed bottomless mimosas. Our server and waitstaff were super. Will be back with friends soon.
clémentine huertas
I love this place! As a veggie, I really appreciate when vegetables are well cooked and put at the center of the plate. The dishes we tried were really good and perfectly seasoned. The cabbage was out of this world – I dream about it. The desserts were a very nice sweet note to end this dinner. There is also a rooftop bar upstairs, with a great view on the city! You can get a cocktail and some snacks there.
… moreParker Green
I thoroughly enjoyed my brunch experience at Avec River North!
While vacationing in Chicago, we wanted to have a fun Sunday brunch somewhere near our hotel, and Avec looked like a lovely spot to try out.
Spoiler alert: I was not disappointed!!
Service was friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience, and I enjoyed the fresh, flavored mimosas – especially the peach & strawberry flavors!
They also have a bottomless option for mimosas during weekend brunch, but we arrived towards the tail-end of the brunch period and so just got two mimosas each instead.
As for the food, we decided to try out the Lamb Kefta Burger and the Pita Chip Fatteh.
Both dishes were very creative with great textures and flavors. The Fatteh was solid overall, although I personally found the heat in it a tad bit distracting from the other flavors of the dish.
But that’s mostly a personal thing!
Now, the Lamb Kefta Burger was DEFINITELY the stand-out dish!! Everything on it just went together absolutely PERFECTLY!
I loved the fresh crunch of the cucumbers, the saucy/slightly tangy aioli, the egg it’s topped with, and the soft/fluffy brioche bun!!
The indoor space was also very expansive, airy, and bright.
Overall, everything about the experience was wonderful, and I would definitely come back again!
… moreWhile vacationing in Chicago, we wanted to have a fun Sunday brunch somewhere near our hotel, and Avec looked like a lovely spot to try out.
Spoiler alert: I was not disappointed!!
Service was friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience, and I enjoyed the fresh, flavored mimosas – especially the peach & strawberry flavors!
They also have a bottomless option for mimosas during weekend brunch, but we arrived towards the tail-end of the brunch period and so just got two mimosas each instead.
As for the food, we decided to try out the Lamb Kefta Burger and the Pita Chip Fatteh.
Both dishes were very creative with great textures and flavors. The Fatteh was solid overall, although I personally found the heat in it a tad bit distracting from the other flavors of the dish.
But that’s mostly a personal thing!
Now, the Lamb Kefta Burger was DEFINITELY the stand-out dish!! Everything on it just went together absolutely PERFECTLY!
I loved the fresh crunch of the cucumbers, the saucy/slightly tangy aioli, the egg it’s topped with, and the soft/fluffy brioche bun!!
The indoor space was also very expansive, airy, and bright.
Overall, everything about the experience was wonderful, and I would definitely come back again!
Dennis M
What a great way to end Thanksgiving with sharing plates amongst 9 of us! I feel we got almost everything on the menu! All so delicious and the service was excellent!
Definitely try the black Cod, focaccia, and short rib hummus. The lamb pappadelle, spinach ravioli, guanciale pizza, butter noodles, and calamari were very delicious as well.
… moreDefinitely try the black Cod, focaccia, and short rib hummus. The lamb pappadelle, spinach ravioli, guanciale pizza, butter noodles, and calamari were very delicious as well.
annie
when we made the reservation online, we thought we were getting their dinner menu but ended up showing up during their lunch hours. while an oversight on our end, we still decided to stay and try the place out. my family and i were happily pleased with our meal. everything came out quick and tasted amazing. i particularly liked the elote bread and deluxe focaccia. would definitely be back to try their dinner menu some day
… moresimeon fyksen
This is one of the most popular restaurants in Chicago however, I would not say that the food lives up to the hype and price.
We ordered the hummus, the chorizo wrapped dates, a spinach pizza, and the campanelle. We also had 2 drinks. The bill was $160 with tip.
The hummus was extremely smooth and had a great flavor, it was the best hummus one could possibly make. But it was also $26, should have been more like $15.
The chorizo dates tasted like a spicy meatball. While they were good, I didn’t find it phenomenal. The contrast of the chorizo and the date was just OK.
The pasta was a balance of fresh and sweet and soft and crunchy. The basil pesto and the mint provided an excellent backdrop against the smoky, salty guanchale. The breadcrumbs added a nice textural component with the pasta. However, it was almost too salty and in bites the guanchale could overpower everything. I personally loved it.
The pizza was just alright. I’ve had much better pizzas for a lot less. I would not order this.
Overall, it was an excellent restaurant. They do a good job with contrast and balance. The food is very good. The service is phenomenal, everyone was so attentive and kind. However, I prioritize value and for me, while there were some standouts, I would not come back. There was nothing wrong, I just know there are better places for less.
… moreWe ordered the hummus, the chorizo wrapped dates, a spinach pizza, and the campanelle. We also had 2 drinks. The bill was $160 with tip.
The hummus was extremely smooth and had a great flavor, it was the best hummus one could possibly make. But it was also $26, should have been more like $15.
The chorizo dates tasted like a spicy meatball. While they were good, I didn’t find it phenomenal. The contrast of the chorizo and the date was just OK.
The pasta was a balance of fresh and sweet and soft and crunchy. The basil pesto and the mint provided an excellent backdrop against the smoky, salty guanchale. The breadcrumbs added a nice textural component with the pasta. However, it was almost too salty and in bites the guanchale could overpower everything. I personally loved it.
The pizza was just alright. I’ve had much better pizzas for a lot less. I would not order this.
Overall, it was an excellent restaurant. They do a good job with contrast and balance. The food is very good. The service is phenomenal, everyone was so attentive and kind. However, I prioritize value and for me, while there were some standouts, I would not come back. There was nothing wrong, I just know there are better places for less.