avec West Loop
Mediterranean · Chicago · $$$
4.6(2,459)
Mediterranean · Palo Alto, CA · $$$
Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.
“I’ve eaten so many meals at Evvia it’s ridiculous. From take-out to dine in, they’ve been a staple for me since the first time I’ve dined here. I’ve even brought family and friends. I also love their sister restaurant Kokkari in San Francisco. Best Greek food in the United States if you ask me. The food is outstanding and the service is phenomenal. I’ve never had a bad meal here ever and have always been treated with the utmost kindness and graciousness. Tonight was a testament to that as I experienced a minor discrepancy with an over the phone order and the manager smoothed things out and made things right. I was shocked at how great the service remains in a time when dining interactions and experiences seem to be degrading in quality and value but not here. Great food, good people and will forever be a top pick in the Valley for me! Don’t hesitate to dine here, you won’t regret it.”
“We have been coming to this place for decades. They continue to deliver excellent food, service, and that warm welcoming atmosphere over and over. We decided to bring family this time. We can never resist their mezedes (appetizers). We had the lamb riblets, a great green salad, and the plate of taramosalata, tzatziki, eggplant, with pita bread. For our mains, of course, we had their whole grilled and roasted fishes. We ordered the sea bass and the sea bream. The sea bream was divine! We could not make up our mind about which lamb. So, we tried the lamb shank with a side of roasted potatoes (they’re serious about potatoes here!). Another hit! We used to enjoy the whole lamb on a spit a they used to serve cuts from different parts of the lamb. We chose to share 3 desserts that capped off the meal sweetly!”
“Client meeting for lunch. Excellent decor, service, menu and unique wine list including crete and macadonian wines. Outdoor patio for your furry friend. Highly recommend. Kimmy gives 2 paws up!!!”
“We were seated quickly at a cozy outdoor table with heaters, which made the space feel warm and inviting. Arriving with a serious appetite, we started with four appetizers, and the standout was definitely the Garides tou Fournou—perfectly cooked prawns bursting with flavor. For the main course, we shared the Arnisia Plevrakia (grilled lamb), which was absolutely delicious. The portion size was generous yet ideal for two people. A small note for improvement would be serving the bread warm; once we mentioned it, our waiter kindly accommodated the request. Overall, the service was attentive and pleasant, and the food arrived promptly without feeling rushed. A very enjoyable dining experience that we’d happily repeat.”
“We had a great dinner here. Service was great and the ambiance was very nice. We were sat outside in the patio and it was warm enough with the heat lamps on this chilly night. The standouts were the Smelt, Octopus, Pan Fried Cheese, Grilled While Fish, Rib Cut Lamb Chop, Cheesecake, Lava Chocolate Cake, and the Phyllo Dough wrapped Semolina Custard. Just a great experience overall!”
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