Decided to visit Naperville last night and dined at Vasili's . Loved the location of the location of the restaurant on water street right in downtown Naperville. I loved they had valet parking available for $12. There is also free parking available near by. Really liked the decor and aesthetics of this place and bonus points for outdoor patio. We decided to sit outside. Our server arrived promptly and helped us decide a nice variety of dishes to try. We had the house salad, a trio of spreads, vasili's chips. We like all three of the starters and it was a great start. For the entrees we got the Penny's Pastitsio, Lavraki ( sea bass) , Flat Iron Steak , and Souvlaki ( lamb). The entrees sizes were nice , the presentation was good and the food was well prepared. I was hoping it to be more flavorful but overall it was a good experience and I would visit again. read more

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Mediterranean cuisine at its finest! We enjoyed exploring the many dishes, each bursting with bold flavors celebrating the region's culinary heritage. Every dish was presented beautifully, striking a perfect balance between a cozy, homey feel & classy. The service staff embrace the spirit of Mediterranean hospitality. The vibe comes alive when it's bustling with patrons, but I personally prefer it when it's a bit more tranquil -perfect for savoring every bite & enjoying your company! The decor adds a delightful touch with its charming details. Be sure to make a reservation as this gem can fill up quickly esp during the weekends! read more

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Dani was amazing for our large party. Amazing customer service, stellar drinks and astonishing food - if you can make it here it will be 100% worth it. read more

Vasili's - Octopodi - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I had a terrible experience on Saturday 12/27. My friend and I sat at the bar to have a cocktail. The drinks were terrible and very expensive. I had to return my drink only to find the next one just as bad. They do not know how to make a good Martini. I would never order drinks there again. Food is good, place is beautiful but drinks are awefull. read more

We came here with a larger group for brunch while staying in Naperville. We sat outside since we had our dog with us and Vasili's was extremely accommodating. Most restaurants in Naperville are not dog friendly so I was really excited that we could dine here with her. They gave her an amazing water bowl too! It was hot out, so they brought a few umbrellas to our tables so we could try to stay cool. The waitress was really nice and offered various recommendations. We enjoyed our cocktails, especially the Hellenic Elixir. It was smoky from the mezcal but was balanced with the hibiscus syrup and other ingredients. The Kafe Pappou was a nice coffee cocktail. My husband and I shared the Brunch Gyros and Pork Belly. Both were great! I preferred the gyros a little more because of all the fresh ingredients and the gyro meat was very tasty too. The pork belly was very good, but one piece was definitely rendered better than the other. The poached eggs and pomegranate seeds were awesome with the meat. We shared a Saganaki for the table and it was delicious! The pita wasn't my favorite but it didn't matter since the cheese was the star. I really enjoyed coming here and if I am back in Naperville I would check it out again! read more

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Cute place on the Riverwalk. We tried their breakfast plate and breakfast gyros. Plating was pretty. Gyros was basic gyros with 2 pitas and one fried egg on top (for breakfast). Your standard gyros. Service was non existent although it was completely not busy with 5 tables for 2 servers. Ours basically took our order then forgot us. We had to chase her down for hot sauce which she charged us extra 2 dollars on the bill for hot sauce. Water on the table was basically room temp tap water. If that service wasn't an in-your-face-you-are-not-welcome, I don't know what it was. We should have tried Santos Cielo instead. It was a waste of valuable weekend brunch opportunity for us. Hope the owner reads and understands the importance of level of team they choose for successful business. read more

Service is great but the food is terrible. Definitely not authentic Mediterranean food. Had the trio spread of tzatziki, taramosalata and hummus. Usually humus should be spot on, definitely wasn't worth trying. The second one is unique and tasted the best. Had the feta and olives which were good. For entrees, first one had a plate of variety of seafood that was absolutely disgusting, not fresh at all, my husband ended up throwing up. Second dish was lamb skewers that were overcooked. Will not ever come back to this place. read more

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The gyro was pretty good. Dani took care of my wife and I, and she was great. I recommend!

We came to Vasili's for our anniversary dinner (one year!) and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We made a reservation for a weeknight and it was pouring rain that night, but the restaurant was still bustling. My friend had mentioned this restaurant to me since she knew I lived close by, and it was a great recommendation. Plus the reviews are glowing (!) and can trust the Yelp community and also Google reviews. When a critical mass loves a restaurant, there's gotta be truth to it, so out we went in the rain. I wore a dress and felt fancy. The interior was BEAUTIFUL. Vasili's is a Mediterranean restaurant and had lots of Greek flavors on their menu. It felt extra special to eat here because we went to Greece and the island of Santorini for our honeymoon. We ordered: trio of dips with pita (tzatziki, hummus, taramosalata) mussels octopodi halibut crudo my cocktail: kafé pappoú his cocktail: frésko The food was fresh and heavenly. The flavors were crisp and clean and highlighted all the natural flavors of the food without too much extra spice. The simplicity of the ingredients + professionals in the kitchen = a Mediterranean culinary paradise. Five beautiful shining stars. The service was friendly, our water glasses were always full, our dirty plates promptly bussed away. We had a memorable meal, and I'm so glad this restaurant is in downtown Naperville. read more

I'm not sure how I found this place! I had it bookmarked and just decided to go for lunch. We dropped in about 1pm, initially the restaurant was open with tables. After we were seated it became crowded. So we ordered a NY strip, lamb chops, & a chicken kabob. We ordered drinks too. Everything came out timely. The food and drinks were very good. The service was so good!!!! I told my servserver I was coming back to see her. Lolbvs read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend birthday, and we had a great time! I believe we were a group of 10 people, but our server was great. At a lot of other places, when you have a large group the servers are stressed and don't spend that much time at your table, but our server was excellent (I wish I remembered his name). I ordered the trio of spreads, and really enjoyed the hummus and whipped feta. I also got the feta brine chicken, which was pretty good, but I think I needed a side as well. This place is a nice vibe ! read more

Vasili's - Feta Brined Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We loved it here! We let Dani pretty much choose our drinks & dinner order for us & her recommendations didn't disappoint - she was the best! Everything was wonderful! read more

The worst Greek food I ever had, save your time and money. The pastichio was not topped with a bechamel sauce, instead with heavy cheese and very dry. Service sucked and management rude as they can come. Unprofessional !! read more

Came here with a party of 3 around 5pm and got seated right away. We are family style and it was the perfect amount with a little bit leftover. Spanakopita - lots of good flavor with a cheesy crispy pastry. Three layers to split Hummus - very flavorful and smooth. Pita is just okay and thin, not really worth paying extra Gyros - plenty of meat and toppings. Meat is very tender Feta Brined Chicken - very flavorful and crispy. Crispy onions added a nice bite to the dish Village salad - very large and plenty of feta. Came super cold read more

Vasili's - Sea bass and trio - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Heres my mixed Experience at Vasili's in Downtown Naperville Another date night out and Vasil's for dinner and left us with mixed feelings about the experience. The atmosphere was nice, and visiting on a Tuesday around 6:30 PM meant the crowd was minimal, which made for a relaxing evening. We chose to sit at the bar, and the bartender attended to us promptly, which was appreciated. We started with a slightly dirty martini, which was tasty and well-prepared. The village salad as an appetizer was fresh and flavorful, setting a good tone for the meal. For the main course, I ordered the Okra King Salmon but was very disappointed with the portion size for the $40 price tag--it felt underwhelming and did not meet expectations. On the other hand, the gyros were a reliable choice, delivering good flavor and value. Overall,Vasili is a solid option for Greek food in downtown Naperville, especially if you're looking for a quieter spot midweek. However, some dishes could offer better value for the price. I'd consider returning for the atmosphere and service but might be more selective with my entrée choice next time. read more

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Went to Vasili's for a dinner date given all the hype around this place! The number thing that stuck out to me about Vasili's was the chic and beautiful ambiance and decor. From the moment you enter the restaurant, you feel as though you've been transported to Greece. Their stunning indoor seating includes bar seating, high tops, as well as booth seating. But their outdoor seating really stole my heart, with its location right next to the Naperville riverwalk! The service was great, we were greeted and seated right away. Our server even brought over extra pitas for us while we waited for our main course! For food - we started with the trio dipping spread which included the hummus, skordalia, and htipiti dips served with warm and fresh pita bread. The hummus was incredible, the skordalia had a nice tang to it which was delicious. The htipiti was probably my least favorite, only because the potato was very overpowering but still really good. For our main course, we got the chicken souvlaki, which was absolutely amazing. There was a smokiness to the chicken which completed perfectly with the yogurt sauce it came with. The chicken was juicy and tender and perfectly seasoned. 10/10 for sure. The second main course was the yenny's pastitsio, which was a baked pasta dish made with meat, cheese, and bechamel. It was very yummy and VERYYYY cheesy. If you're a cheese lover, this is your meal! We even had a lot of the pasta to take home with us! So happy about Vasili's as a new addition to the downtown NPV area! It makes for a great meal with some amazing vibes! Super interested to see if the menu changes seasonally! read more

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I personally think this restaurant has its pros and cons. The ambiance and overall location is great. I love the environment and they have a really nice bar/dining room. I would say the service is just ok. Our waiter was nice but didn't give any recommendations or ask about any allergies/food preferences. He didn't really speak about the restaurant or the food much, it just seemed like he wanted to turn tables and go home. Did I still tip him 25%? Yes, everyone has their off days. The food is also just alright. We got 3 of the spreads, chicken souvlaki, & brussels sprouts for the table. The spreads were just meh, we ran out of pita and didn't finish them. The souvlaki was probably the best thing we had there, it was simple and light. As I had mentioned before, our waiter didn't ask us about any food preferences. One of our guests was vegetarian & it didn't say there was bacon on the Brussels sprouts. He gave us some sorbet in the end to make up for it which was really nice. Overall, would I come back? Probably not. read more

Vasili's - Espresso Martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Had the hummus sampler and the vegetable chips - this was outstanding Service was very good I had the gyro - very good when mixed with the sauces sampler but perhaps a little plain Very trendy ambiance Overall, it deserves its 4.8 rating and that is what I would give it - roughly 4.6, very good read more

Fancy, expensive place. Ambiance and decor is really top-notch. Service is respectful and great. The Greek food is good but seems too experimental and fancy. Lots of stuff and expensive but the flavor could have been better. Not bad at all tho. read more

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We were able to be seated right away on a Saturday night. The place was so nice and lively. Our waitress Krystal was amazing! Attentive and helped us decide what to get. We were not disappointed. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. The only downside was how incredibly loud it was in there. I felt we had to shout to eachother. Otherwise great experience and definitely recommend! read more

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The experience that I had was amazing the the staff was accommodating, and the food was great read more

Vasili's - 45 Day Dry Aged Ribeye - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Came here to celebrate a birthday, food was good! Definitely going to spend a decent penny here, but I will say the inside is devoted really nicely, waitress and staff was very friendly. read more

I have been a loyal patron of Vasilli's for a long time because the food is consistently excellent. Unfortunately, our experience this past Saturday evening was so awful that we are questioning whether we will ever go back.We decided to sit at the bar, and it ruined our entire night. From start to finish, the bartender's behavior was incredibly unprofessional. He barely greeted us when we sat down, spoke only in short, dismissive sentences, and was flat-out rude whenever he did interact with us.Throughout the evening, he provided the bare minimum effort, rarely checking on us for refills or to see how the food was. His hostile attitude made the entire dining experience tense and highly uncomfortable.While we still love the kitchen's dishes, the service at the bar was completely unacceptable. We will absolutely never sit at the bar again, and honestly, this experience left such a bad taste in our mouths that we might not return to the restaurant at all. read more

Isaac was our server and he was awesome!! we came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and everyone took such great care of us. the food was also amazing as always (: Sydney the busser is also getting an honorable mention she was so attentive and KILLING it while being so kind! Thank you Isaac and Sydney! read more

One of the best restaurants in Neperville. I love the ambience and food here. We celebrated friends birthday and enjoyed drinks and everthing. But, if you are looking for some celebration like mostly restaurants will get you cake, or will do something as it's someone birthday that was missing. It was a plain dinner but good food and drinks and service overall. read more

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The food was incredible. Didn't take any pictures because we got right to work eating everything that came out. It was a little difficult to make reservations for 9 people because we couldn't do it on OpenTable and their phone service isn't that great - but I left a voicemail and they called me back a few hours before the reservation to confirm I had a table. read more

This is by far the nicest and best restaurant downtown Naperville has to offer. There have been multiple things in this location and this one tops them all. If you don't like Vasili's you're obviously not getting the Saganaki, chicken souvlaki, lamb chops, Greek salad, trio dip or a good cocktail. It is definitely pricey but what isn't anymore? It's a great option for an anniversary or birthday dinner where you've got money to spend. The only negative thing I have to say about this place is the tables and chairs I always request a low top because the high top tables are impossible to sit in. In addition to this, the tables are super long one way so if you're going with two people you're very far away from one another, not the most intimate date night spot but the food makes up for it. read more

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Vasili's has incredible ambiance, food, and service. I would highly recommend for a larger group as some of the best dishes are shareables! Also, a great place for a work dinner - great quality & impressive impression without the typical steakhouse or Italian menu. We have Siba last night & she was incredible!! Thank you! read more

Really love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Inside is stylish and it was so nice to sit outside by the fountain. Also, our servers were so sweet. Very genuine, very kind to my children. The food was good. I do think that it has gone down a little bit since the last time we visited. We had the steak and the scallops as entrées. Steak was good, I probably would not recommend the scallops (they were the super tiny ones, not a ton of flavor). They were not horrible just not great. Kids meal chicken fingers on the other hand were delicious! As you can see, they were gobbled up and about two seconds. read more

Vasili's - Such a great atmosphere outside! Kids loved the options on the children's menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Excellent Mediterranean food!! Perfect place to go to share small plates with friends and family. Beautiful ambiance (we sat outside) and service was good. I'm Balkan and some of the foods remind me of home. Lovely experience overall. read more

Had a great visit thanks to Dani's quick service and awesome recommendations. We'll definitely be back!

Wonderful food. Ambiance on the patio was nice. Service was outstanding. I will be back.

Food was so so the place was almost empty and they put my party of 2 at this weird high top table that was supposed to seat 4 but the counter top stuck out into one of the seats. The service was pretty good but the waiter never ask if we wanted another drink. read more

Had a wonderful time! Our service was great and the drinks were smooth. I loved loved loved the Village Salad and the small lamb chops. Can't wait to go back. read more

Vasili's - Skotos - Mediterranean Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

One of my new favorite spots in Naperville! When you come here, hopefully Jose is working. He is so friendly, wears a great smile, and is happy to be here. He bartends and serves. We got the trio dip as an appetizer--the htipiti was the overall favorite at the table but the skordalia and taramasalata were also wonderful. I'd recommend getting some vegetables with it, along with the pita for a variety. The peppers are amazing. For beverages I'd highly recommend the Aphrodite. It's light, flavorful, and easy to drink. The chicken souvlaki is perfectly cooked, falls off the skewers, and had tzatziki sauce on the side along with cucumbers. I got an espresso martini to finish off my night here and added a shot of baileys to it. One of the best I've found in the area. The ambiance is unique and pretty. 10/10 for service, food quality, and presentation. read more

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Highly recommend this place, the food was spot on. The service was amazing and the staff was great. We just have to be responsible on keeping the bathrooms, a little bit cleaner for the guest read more

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I would give my dinner experience (Saturday night at 730) 3.5 stars overall. The good- the food. The flavors of everything were fresh delicious. The saganaki was salty, rich and gooey. So great with the pita! The trio appetizer was also really good. The tzatziki was more cucumber forward than dill forward and it was refreshing! We also liked the whipped feta pepper dip. The miss was the skordalia potato dip. The flavor was good, but it just tasted off being at room temp and not warmed. Our entrees were also excellent- good portion size and great flavors. The bathrooms- seems weird to review a bathroom but I really appreciated the fact that the stalls had the door/walls up the ceiling. It is so much more enjoyable to actually have privacy in the restroom. The bad- service. This was the biggest miss for us. It was very slow. It was understandably busy on a Saturday night but we saw our waiter breeze past us a few times without stopping. There was a big gap between us ordering entrees after apps. The other miss for me was my drink. I ordered the NY sezerac which really only tasted like whiskey to me. It needed just a hint of the other flavors to balance it out. Overall, I'd recommend Vasilis. read more

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I have a few thoughts regarding Vasilis' restaurant in Naperville, IL. First, don't serve mussels if the shell hasn't opened. 2nd: loud bouncy, bouncy music seems inappropriate during a meal: Had we wanted to jump up and down with our arms above our heads, we would have gone to a bar. 3rd: The leg of lamb looked great -- ordered at an adjacent table. I promised myself to try it sometime, but only if they deliver. As tasty as the lamb might be, it wouldn't justify a visit to Vasilis's. read more

Vasili's is an interesting take on Greek and Mediterranean fresh dining. The location is spacious and open. The Lavraki (grilled whole sea bass with charred grape tomatoes was quite good, while the lamp souvlaki was not the most tender and didn't have much in the way of spice or flavor on the meat or in the sauce on the side. The spanakopita appetizer was tasty-lots of fresh spinach with a good amount of lemon flavor and the cold spreads were solid. I'm likely more of a traditional and hearty Greek food fan, but this is a solid place and I'd try it again and sample some different items. read more

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10/10 you guys never have disappointed. The food was great i highly recommend the Lavraki so fresh and tasty. Beny was great, had awesome recommendations and such a great personality! Definitely will be back. read more