Perfect for a beautiful summer day! Service is excellent and ambience is beautiful. Especially on the patio

Incredible food and atmosphere. This is an upscale restaurant with a beautiful interior and stunning decor. I ordered the lamb chops and they were cooked and seasoned perfectly! The lamb came with eggplant salata which was absolutely delicious. We had the calamari for our appetizer and it was so good! It comes with this amazing tartar sauce that is mixed with lemon and smoked paprika. Someone at our table ordered the Greek roasted chicken and it came with large pieces of roasted garlic that just melt in your mouth- glad I was able to try some because I will definitely be ordering that next time we come here. We were celebrating my birthday and they brought out a free dessert with a sparkler so that was fun. The service was pretty good. It was absolutely packed and super busy(it was a Saturday) so I'd say our waiter did a good job considering that. The only complaints I have is that we had a reservation and we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated, and my boyfriend's filet was undercooked (he requested it medium well). Regardless, I would still come back. This is a fine Greek restaurant!!! read more

Violí Oakbrook - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Came here after dinner to grab some more drinks to celebrate my friend's birthday. I was courteous to our waiter and mentioned we just came out to grab some drinks for my friend's birthday which was all good. It was a good experience and better than my previous time here during the afternoon. They were kind to bring out some sort of dessert but it was disappointing to see that on the check as we didn't ask for it.... Which costed 8.00 dollars. Don't bring out something that seems like it's on the house only to add it to our bill... we would have picked out something ourselves if that was the case. read more

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Ambiance: 5/5 It is beautifully decorated inside and the heated outdoor seating was very romantic too. Service: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Overall, everything came hot, fresh, and delicious. Our favorites included the lamb gyros and lobster linguine. The gyros came as a DIY and it was super fun filling the fluffiest pita breads w all the ingredients. We also loved that they included the lobster head butter for the linguine (a move for the truly culinary headed). The walnut banana cake and Bougatsa were really yummy desserts too! read more

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We've been here now a few times and I can wholeheartedly say that I love this restaurant. It's a sister restaurant to the one in west loop called Lyra. The food is Mediterranean and it's absolutely delicious. We had about 13 people in our party and even then our server was so attentive! Our orders came out quick, they were so flavorful, and everyone loved the experience! The restaurant itself is so beautifully decorated that every area is a photo op. Just a gorgeous restaurant with food that tastes even better! read more

Violí Oakbrook - Chicken souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

My husband and I walked in one Saturday evening and were seated at the bar. Ambience was fun! The food was outstanding.

The food was great! And their lunch deal for crw '24 is a steal for sure cause I left so full! The interior is beautiful and is decorated the same as its sister restaurant Lyra which is also worth checking out. The menu items are basically the same. I chose the spinach mini pies for my 1st course and they are addicting. The star of the show in my opinion was the lamb gyro and fries! The lamb was so tender and flavorful and the pita was thick and soft. It was so filling! And whatever seasoning they put on their fries - amazing! To end my meal I chose the orange cake with greek yogurt ice cream which was just ok to me. I love greek food and I enjoyed my meal here! read more

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Absolutely loved my anniversary dinner at Violi. It was not busy since it was the weekday but I felt we had a better experience. Being vegetarian, the waiter suggested to do a vegetarian pasta which was amazing! We loved the fire roasted eggplant and spankopetata (I spelled that wrong sorry) and the garden gem salad. We enjoyed the pasta and followed by their speciality dessert. It tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream. The ambience is beautiful and feels like a scene out of overseas. read more

The food is excellent but the environment is frenetic. Servers are constantly coming by and grabbing anything they think you might be done with. The servers hurry from one table to another. Your check is brought instantly. The vibe is get in, get served and get out. Nothing relaxed or leisurely. I finished in 45 minutes from being seated and felt I was expected to leave promptly. This was Sunday dinner. Nothing relaxed about the experienc. I'm thinking it might be better in their heated outdoor space. read more

Violi is the PERFECT place for date night, an evening out with friends or any celebratory occasion. Think sparklers, a dj spinning tunes, a small light show and attentive wait staff. It's a vibrant scene with music that makes you want to get out of your chair as the evening progresses and noteworthy menu, including a diverse wine selection, creative cocktails and classics. Cocktail selection: 5/5 Lamb Gyros: 5/5 Grilled Octopus: 4/5 Greek Salad: 5/5 Lamb chops: 5/5 Deconstructed baklava: 5/5 Favorites Highly recommend their Greek salad (the feta is the best I've had outside of Greece) and lamb chops. If you have any interest in something sweet, the deconstructed baklava will blow you away. I'm typically not a fan of baklava, but their creation includes praline ice cream and cracker thin phyllo dough. Worth Mentioning My only disappointment was asking for a little more tzatziki. I was charged $5 for the one delivered to the table (that wasn't completely used and could have been packed up) and $5 for another included in my take away. I'm not sure there's a good way to inform guests of the additional charge but we were somewhat blindsided. I highly recommend a reservation. It gets pretty crowded on weekends. read more

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I ventured out here to meet fellow Yelper Latrice A. She discovered this place from an Instagram post and recommended that we meet here for lunch. As it was a Sunday, I thought going to Oakbrook might not be too bad. I typically do not go to the suburbs to dine due to the traffic but decided to go since I was meeting my girl. The restaurant is located in the mall, so I was not expecting to walk into a lovely outside area with heaters and a lovely décor. Latrice made the reservation and was not aware that it was for the patio, in March no less. We asked if they could turn up the heaters and later had to ask them to turn them down because those suckers got hot. Lunch was delightful. Latrice got a chicken gyros sandwich with fries that she said was pretty good. She also got The Karpouzi for her cocktail (Sipsmith gin, elderflower liqueur, watermelon, cucumber, lemon, oregano). She enjoyed it but mentioned that they had hooked up up with the alcohol as she was not expecting it to be as strong as it was....didn't seem to stop her from enjoying it I got the grilled meatballs with smoked yogurt, tomato, and mint. These were very good and the smoked yogurt was a nice complement to the meatballs. For my entrée I got a lamb burger, which was so so good! Our server, Violet A, was so adorable and accommodating. As Latrice mention in her review, Violet was able to speak on the restaurant with authority. She spoke about the various dishes and their preparations, and it was very nice to hear. A lot of servers have no clue what is on the menu of the places they are working, let alone able to speak on the preparation, so that was cool. As I have mentioned in multiple reviews, I am not big on desserts, but Violet and her explanation of the preparation of the Portokalopita (orange syrup cake, white chocolate mousse, Greek yogurt ice cream, crispy filo). Her description of the preparation and the taste sold me and Latrice, so we split an order. We both agreed that it was wonderful. Not sure how often I would come back out here, but it has been added to my list of places to revisit outside of the city. And if Violet A is still there, I want her to wait on me. read more

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The food here was fantastic, I was impressed for the first time in a while. Waitstaff was very friendly, and the interior was very classy. I have already recommended this spot to 2 people. read more

A Must-Try in Oak Brook! Violi is absolutely amazing stunning ambiance, delicious Greek-inspired dishes, and top-tier service. Perfect for a date night or special dinner. Oak Brook needed a spot like this! read more

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had a reservation for a girls night and got seated right under all the flowers outside. it's a super nice spot. got served right away. menu is on the pricier side. they have these cute lamps on the table with different lighting and of course great for picture taking with the many backgrounds. we ordered baked feta 10/10, grilled octopus 5/10, greek fries 6/10, cypress 10/10. will be back for something else. grilled octopus was low because of the very, very vinegary taste on it. maybe less vinegar and it's be good. read more

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Violi is an upscale Greek restaurant. Many of the menu items are on the expensive side. The food and cocktails are great. The ambience is loud and the service is good. We arrived early, just as happy hour was over and there were not too many people dining. However, the music was loud and it was hard to have a conversation. It only got worse as the meal progressed. By the end of our meal we were shouting and saying "What" a lot. They have great cocktails - try the Ginger Muse. And the food was very good. We started with the Breads and Spreads, which was a nice portion for four to share. The spicy feta spread was out of this world good! I loved the Beef Tenderloin Souvlakia. It's one of the more reasonably priced entrées. A lot of the reviews mention that this dish lacks seasoning but I found it to be well-seasoned and the beef was very flavorful. It came with brocollini which was perfectly cooked. The portion size was perfect. I really wish the noise level was lower. This took away from what was a very delicious dinner. read more

Violí Oakbrook - Beef Tenderloin Souvlakia - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Terrible experience our entrees took over an hour to get to us and there was a time limit of an hour and a half. Waiter never checked on us. Octopus was overly lemony and rubbery. Service was poor I would say try another restaurant. the food and service was not up to par. Absolutely no redeeming qualities about this place. read more

I love Violi as it makes me feel like I'm in Greece dining on tapas, dipping my pita into a velvety homemade hummus and spicy feta and tzatziki... nibbling on roasted beets and charred octopus and sipping the perfect cocktail. I feel good about my dinners here because I'm eating clean, quality ingredients. This is a great date night or girls night spot just the same. Service is solid too. OPA! read more

If you're into Greek cuisine, this is a must try! I've driven by this restaurant plenty of times and finally decided to give it a try. Finding parking in this area can be pretty difficult, but luckily Violi offers valet parking for $8. The restaurant and terrace are beautiful to say the least. I went during restaurant week and tried that menu. I started with the meatballs. They weren't great in my opinion. They were kind of greasy and I didn't like the tomato sauce. It was bland and lacked flavor. I also had the brussels sprouts which weren't on the restaurant week menu. They were absolutely delicious! I loved the Greek yogurt and onions that were in the dish. I chose the chicken thigh with potatoes as my entree. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The potatoes were nice and crispy and also incorporated Greek yogurt. Lastly, for dessert I tried the walnut and banana cake. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It came with a small scoop of ice cream and chocolate/coffee sauce. So good! Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Violi. I'm looking forward to going back in the near future! read more

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Trendy Greek restaurant with modern decor and pleasant atmosphere. We chose inside seating forgoing the atrium due to weather. Despite being lunch time, only dinner menu was available. Our orders brought out promptly and very well presented. The taste and the preparation didn't fare so well - the meatballs under seasoned, calamari overpowered with paprika and chewy, moussaka completely overpowered by cinnamon, beef tenderloin overcooked and somewhat tough, pastitsio with overcooked pasta and chewy short rib, finally walnut banana cake being bland dry banana bread. We wanted to love the taverna - poor kitchen execution made it very difficult read more

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First off James our server was absolutely fantastic! Great service from start to finish.., Drinks were yummy and the food was fresh and delicious!! The setting was calming and beautiful and so what was needed for our ladies lunch date!!! So glad I checked this place out and I definitely want to come back for dinner!!! read more

Major portion size change :( A couple months ago I would've given this place a lot more stars but my last visit left me disappointed. I ordered the same plate I ordered a month back and when I got it I was confused because I counted 7 noodles on my plate for $26.99 (look at pictures for reference) When just a month ago it was a normal sized portion that you could even bring home as leftovers. I asked what happened and the waiter explained that they switched to city portions and prices to try out at this location??? Why are we bringing the city to the suburbs? I would rather pay more and receive a normal portion. Other than that the restaurants ambience is beautiful. Drinks are good, food is great flavor wise. Just don't think they should've messed with their portion sizes because there's no reason to go back for that kind of money. It's giving inflation. read more

Violí Oakbrook - Portion size March 22 2025 for $26.99 - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Violi is amazing! They have one of the best gyro dishes. The Restraunt has an amazing ambiance and the service is spectacular. I love sitting on the front porch - I would definitely check out Violi! read more

Violi is our favorite! Every visit feels special with fresh, flavorful Mediterranean dishes. The warm, welcoming service makes the experience. From the cheerful hostess to Eric's excellent leadership and his team, everything runs smoothly. Thanks to Llanna who always makes our dinning experience special and Matt who served us tonight for delightful service! The attentive, friendly staff makes us feel at home, enjoying delicious food and a cozy atmosphere every time. We're grateful to have found this spot we can visit often, always having a great experience. Highly recommended! read more

Good higher end Greek food. Nice portion sizes and most everything seemed fresh to order. Been here twice now and would come back again. The servers I had were both very kind as well. Really craving more of the chicken souvlaki and avgolemono soup! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants and I hate to leave a review but tonight's Valentine's Day and my boyfriend and I come here for all of our special events. We made this reservation in early January and was not notified of the specific Valentine's Day menu which he and I were not going to pay $89 each for menu items we don't prefer. The options were extremely limited (one halal option, not even chicken option) and overall we left after finding out the very small menu they gave us were their only options. The waitress said "okay have a nice night" when we told her we can't eat any of these options really and while i understand it's a very busy night, it would've been the right thing to do to send out the valentines menu before reserving the table so we didn't drive an hour for nothing. read more

Wow! This restaurant is beautiful. The decor is really pretty! Our waiter was really friendly and attentive. The Calamari was really good and the veal was delicious, I was so impressed. They bring out sparklers for the whole restaurant which is a really cool experience during dinner! read more

Violí Oakbrook - Lamb chops - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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For the one & only experience in October 2023, so hopefully management has improved drastically since then: We came here with our young children back in October 2023. Restaurants normally sit families towards the back or corner or a restaurant. We got seated in the front, where heaters were. My mother-in-law was bitten by a WASP in the beginning of dinner, after we placed our order, but before food arrived. They had us fill out a form immediately. My mother-in-law was in a lot of pain as the bite grew exponentially. She insisted that we finish dinner because of the kids. At the end, the management charged us for the full dinner, and they tried to say that the wasp could have bitten my mother-in-law somewhere besides the restaurant because it was strange that it occurred inside, deflecting any responsibility at all. We were glad that it wasn't the kids because it could have been so much worse. I couldn't believe that that was how management tried to handle the incident. A nice family dinner ended up being extremely disappointing. read more

Violi is a great spot for a date night or to grab a drink with friends. The atmosphere is definitely the star of the show! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with bamboo lighting, a floral ceiling, and textured wall decor, which gives it a modern coastal feel. While the dinner atmosphere was impressive, the food fell a little flat. Since Violi is participating in restaurant week my partner ordered off the special menu while I ordered off the regular dinner menu. We started with the charred octopus and the spanakopita. My partner thought the octopus was ok but not charred enough. The spanakopita was good. I enjoyed the crispy phyllo and the spinach but we both thought there was too much feta. For entree's we got the Greek roasted half chicken and the slow roasted lamb gyro. The chicken was moist and the flavor was good but I would've liked more seasoning. The crispy potatoes served on the side were warm and flavorful. My partner thought the lamb was a little bland and very oily. Despite being served with a dry seasoning on the side, it didn't help with the flavor of the meat because of all the oil. We finished our meal with the sokolatopita. This was my least favorite part of the meal. I thought the cake itself was moist and well baked but it didn't really taste like anything and the brown butter ice cream tasted like regular vanilla. Nothing special. Would rate my experience here a 3.5 out of 5. read more

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Where do I begin?! The food was absolutely devine! The ambiance is beautiful! But the service was top tier! Absolute best service I have ever had in any establishment. I will celebrate my birthday here, every year! Pablo, Darwin & Todd were amazing! They were so attentive to our group of 11, and had the best recommendations for dishes, drinks and desserts. What a fantastic team! I already made plans to come back next weekend! Thank you Violi, for the best brunch we've had in a long read more

Violí Oakbrook - Maine lobster linguine - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

My husband and I met some friends for dinner at Violi on a Friday night. Getting to the restaurant was a HUGE PAIN. The parking was horrendous. Once we got to Oakbrook Center, it took us ten minutes to find a parking spot, and we ended up parking several football fields away. We had to cross dangerous traffic at night to get there. The experience was not much better once we got inside. Once you enter the restaurant, you are immediately hit by an unpleasant and LOUD thumping music. It felt more like a nightclub than an intimate restaurant. The lighting is very dark. It was hard to read the menu. When I tried to take pictures, my camera went to night mode, and we were INDOORS. Violi charges a lot to for their food. This is acceptable if the food delivers a premium experience. The food was average. It was underseasoned. It was OK but not worth the price we paid. The dishes were brought out at different times. Our friends were polite and didn't start eating until all the dishes were brought out. That meant that they had to wait five minutes to eat while their food was getting cold. I cannot recommend Violi. There are much better choices for a much better price available. read more

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We sat at the bar and ordered food and drinks. I thought everything was delicious. The gluten-free options were OK, not great. I wish they had more bread service that accommodated gluten-free restrictions. I would go back. Our weight staff was very attentive, and I loved the bar area atmosphere. read more

We just came for after dinner drinks at Violi. We were pleasantly surprised! The drinks were delicious and the service was great. We were surprised when at 9:55 they passed out these light fiber wands to everyone in the restaurant. Right at 10 pm the DJ dropped the beat and the whole place lit up with these wands. It was so fun! It was pretty crowded when we were there and every bar stool was taken. A lot of beautiful people as well! read more

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After a long over due date with my wife this weekend, we wanted to extend our evening. We tried out Violi. A spot we've passed by, but have never been inside. I spoke with a gentleman in a suit and asked if the kitchen was still open, unfortunately it wasn't. As we were walking out, he suggested we stay and enjoy the bar but it looked pretty packed. He was able to find us an open spot at the bar and we loved it. As we were leaving I asked his name. Thank you Parker, Violi made a memorable evening even more so with your suggestion. We'll be returning to try the menu. read more

The restaurant is beautiful. The service is quick, the menu isn't overbearing. You do have to be sure to shell out some cash, though. This isn't inexpensive. You also must reserve. Anyone that opens a restaurant in Oak Brook Mall will always be packed, so you will get that whole "good luck finding a reservation" on your radar. It's an annoying part of Oak Brook, but smart for the business, of course. The food is modern Greek, you're not going to get slop on a plate and the visual of the food is going to be more than your standard rice with tomato base sauce. Violi is really setting the stage to show you the capabilities of what fantastic Greek cuisine is really like. I would actually give this about 3.5 stars because the food cost do not match the food portions. These plates are made for sharing, but they aren't priced that way. Because of that, it's hyped up as upscale. read more

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My family arrived there at 2 pm, and the customer service was extremely slow. The entrees weren't very appetizing and the same can be said for the rest of the meals. To the main point, We waited for an hour before our main courses were served, despite the restaurant having only about two occupied tables at the time. It seems as if the waiters/waitresses and chefs have forgotten about us. This is our first visit to Voli Restaurant, and it has been a highly disappointing dining experience. And we wouldn't recommend it to others. read more

Violí Oakbrook - Greek Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Food, service and ambiance did not disappoint. Highly recommend! Shaved lamb was my favorite.

Not worth the extreme prices. I got the grilled lamb chops and that's all on my plate no rice, veggie or even bread. I barely tasted any alcohol in my drink. 1st time here and I expected better. Waiter was hyper and I felt rushed. All you're paying for is the ambiance and your seat there. I won't be back.. read more

First time visiting, won't be back. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant are fantastic, but that's where it ends for me. Let's talk about the drinks. $16.99 for a 5 ounce glass of Kir-Yianni, The Fallen Oak. That's a $18.99 BOTTLE of wine at Binny's. I asked the bartender about the pour and he said, "5 ounces is our standard, but I didn't want to die on that hill, so I don't say anything." Lovely. I know there is a markup in restaurants, but to try and squeeze 5 glasses of wine out of a bottle is a joke. Old Fashioned? Same deal, short pour with Tin Cup whisky ($28.99 at Binny's) for $15.99 a cocktail. Regarding the food, taste was fine, but the octopus dish has gone from two pieces, which is highlighted on all their social media, to one piece at the same price. Rock shrimp and Feta didn't include a single piece of feta and the meatballs were dry. The highlight was the Horiatiki salad which was fresh and vibrant. When the bill came, there is a 3% surcharge added, for what I cannot explain, seemingly par for the course with this place. There are way too many great restaurants and even mediocre ones in the Western Suburbs to waste your time here. As a final kicker, valet is $8 and when handing the attendant a $20, I was told that he had no change at 8pm at night because I was his first car. IMO, go to a family owned place in Hinsdale, Downers Grove or even Gibson's or Perry's for that matter. They at least don't short pour their drinks and add 3% for nothing. read more

friendly and professional service. beautiful atmosphere, good food. the waitstaff offered assorted citrus fruits with my water which was a nice surprise. decided to come for lunch on a weekday and it was relatively empty, but i can see this kind of place being absolutely packed on weekends and at dinner. the portions are a bit small so this is a place where you would order multiple things, definitely driving up the cost considerably. the octopus appetizer was okay, the charring made it bitter but the supplemental lemon was necessary. the meatballs were great. the yogurt sauce was delicious and the meatballs themselves were flavorful. the chicken souvlaki was good. it was a bit tough for thigh, but the yogurt sauce and other condiments made it better. the pita was great! i'm not usually a huge pita fan because i find them dry and/or bland. the pita served here was nicely toasted with a great texture, fluffy on the inside but lightly crispy on the outside. overall, i would return here again because i'd like to try other appetizers and dishes, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is really nice. read more

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This place is absolutely gorgeous - the decor is elegant and views are stunning. The lighting inside is dim, which can be hit or miss. For dinner I'd say it's a hit but during lunch it's a miss. I was here for lunch so it was a miss for me. The service was fantastic - they make you feel at home and want you to have a great time while there. Everyone is very friendly and took great care of me and my friend while we were there. The food is on to be pricier side but the quality makes up for it. I had the chicken gyro with fries and beets salad. Chicken gyro was seasoned very well and cooked perfectly. I'd get this again for sure. The beets salad was also delicious, it's worth trying at least one. For drinks I had the Agapi and wow, this place does a great job of crafting cocktails. It's on the unique side so if you're not adventurous when it comes to drink, this one might not be for you. My friend had the strawberry spritz and that was also delicious! If your on the beginner side of cocktails I'd say this one is perfect. I really enjoyed everything about Violi and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu. read more

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