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    4.0 (365 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
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    The Lamb Shank Yiouvetsi
    Marissa A.

    We really enjoyed our meal! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was next level[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service was nice, but a bit too quick at times. We felt like we were fighting to keep the plates at our table as every minute or so someone would come by to collect them as we were still eating. The food itself had some good highlights but also some room for improvement. The flavor of each dish and balance of main course and entree was well executed, but I found the oysters a bit shriveled and tiny compared to my typical experience, and the capers and olive oil in the lamb dish was a bit too generous and took away from the natural flavor of the meat. It's definitely about who you get in the kitchen that day because the desserts were fantastic, and they even helped us celebrate Father's Day by bringing out a sparkler and multiple rounds of delicious donuts! We would come back but maybe when it's a bit less busy.

    Crispy Zucchini & Eggplant
    Kevin B.

    Service is great and polite and knows the menu well, the food is fresh and seasoned well, [[HIGHLIGHT]]we sat in the patio section which was well lit and spacious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .....

    Kesha B.

    We came by for dinner with a few friends and decided to try a variety of items on the menu! The parking lot does get a bit hectic when you're there during prime time but there are plenty of parking garages if you're willing to hike over. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once you walk in you're taken away by the fun atmosphere and beautiful decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu has a little of everything from seafood, to souvlaki, and more. Their cocktails are delish, and their deserts are always so fun to try. The menu prices are on the pricer side but you do get the quality and the experience, and great service with it. We can't wait to come back and try other menu items.

    Grilled Meatballs  Horiatiki.  Souvlaki
    Stephen L.

    I like the ambiance of Violi. I found the decor of Violi comfortable, not crammed, modern, and clean. Friendly staff greeted and seated us at 5pm on Saturday without a reservation. Caution: going later without a reservation probably would not work out well. I was a bit jealous we didn't get one of their interesting, cozy-looking round booths. Service was good, The busy waiter made sure to be at our table or inform us when he would get to us. He and bus staff kept our table clean. The seared meatballs delightfully surprised me. I expected mediocre based on past experiences at other restaurants but got delicious instead. We also had horiatiki salad, Good but not the best I have had. It could use more onion and bell peppers. Finally we had the lamb souvlaki. It was quite good on its own and it came with excellent tzasiki for dipping and a nice red dipping sauce too. My only nit here is prices but for Oak Brook prices are about par for the course. I will eat here again.

    Chicken Thigh souvlaki
    Leslie A.

    We came here for the very first visit for a Friday meal. It definitely wasn't packed or busy, but luckily, I did make reservations ahead of time just in case. We did walk over here as we normally park on the Neiman side. We were seated immediately greeted by the nicest person at the at the front host stand. It took a while for our server to come over, and when our server finally came over, she did not introduce herself. She did not ask us if it was our first time there did not ask us or welcome us quite frankly at all. And this kind of behavior just continued throughout the meal. I should only checked in on us once did not even bother to make any recommendations or to quite frankly have any civilized personable conversation. Well, I do recognize that she had a few tables, but the restaurant was not filled. This is rather concerning for a dine Amic entity. The ambience as many have written is absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. Definitely a modern take on a Greek style. The food was absolutely delicious and came out piping hot fresh Additional concerns are that the portions are rather small for the prices. And there are other Greek restaurants in the suburbs that offer the same menu items with larger portions at similar prices. And they are also nearby. However, I will say that the service alone was a huge turn off. I am giving the four stars, simply due to ambience, location, convenience, the food, quality, and selection. Not pictured is the mango mule I ordered it is a mock tail. That was delicious too, and when that was brought to the table by your server, she literally just brought it to the table and set it down instead of perhaps saying "and here is your mango mule please enjoy." So these little efforts for hospitality in a hospitality business were completely neglected. We weren't even thanked for coming in. We weren't even thanked for trying them out. We weren't thanked for anything. Actually I was the one thinking the support staff for refilling my water once. I was never asked if I wanted another drink. I even have to pack up my own leftovers.

    Decadent brownie dessert
    Erica Z.

    Delicious happy hour menu--and even better, it's available on the weekend! The soup is both hearty and flavorful, making it incredibly satisfying. Every spoonful is packed with rich, well-balanced flavors. The grilled meatballs are a standout, with layers of flavor that complement each other perfectly--definitely one of my favorites here. The zucchini and eggplant chips are always a hit--crispy, perfectly cooked, and never soggy.

    Steak
    Bethany J.

    This is my second time at Violi and definitely won't be our last! This time we came at night & its an experience! The sparkler show was such a fun and interactive thing to be a part of! Let's start with drinks, we ordered the tripoli & the mykonos spritz. Both were delicious, a bit overpriced, but still good overall. The presentation was very cute though! On to the food, we started with the charred octopus. They sliced it at the table, which was a cool thing to see, but the octopus was tender and flavorful. Great way to start the meal. Our two entrees were the charred filet mignon and the cast-iron moussaka. The filet mignon was cooked well, and the fries were absolutely delicious, but the cast-iron moussaka takes the cake. I loved the creamy orzo that paired well with the lamb, which wasn't gamey at all. To end the meal, we got the bougatsa which was also prepared at the table and the caramel with the phyllo pillow paired with the ice cream was amazing!! Overall the meal was expensive, so defintely not an everyday type of meal, but if you're looking for a dinner + experience for a special occasion, this would be the spot!

    Mehveen A.

    Love the variety of options. For the adults the food was great but smaller portions than expecting. Kids menu we had ordered steak and it came out too hard and tough for the kiddo to eat. Had came for a celebration and was asked if there's anything we're celebrating. What was the point of asking if not doing anything special.The table next to us got a mini celebration dessert where we did not. Overall, a bit disappointed not what was expected.

    Grilled Lamb Chops*
    Nia W.

    Incredible food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]beautiful restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], very polite service, loved that everything I was interested in ordering was available at lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Aesthetics were a 10/10[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Donuts
    Mary T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very cute and aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Went on a friday night so very busy but food came at a reasonable time. Our waitress was very kind and the food was delicious. We tried everything for restaurant week.

    Crispy Zucchini & Eggplant
    Miranda L.

    Happy Hour Review! Still thinking about my time with friends last night at Violi! This restaurant is within the Oak Brook Mall. Parking was a bit challenging but they do offer valet. From the moment you step "inside", I was floored at how beautiful it was. There are so many floral and lighting accents on the outdoor patio before entering inside to gorgeous wooden features, more amazing lights, and an elevated Mediterranean atmosphere. The host was so welcoming and was immediately sat. The good vibes didn't stop at the door with Todd as our server. He was very persistent on checking in on our table, made great suggestions on food and drinks, and kept us laughing all night. The busers were also on top of water refills and clearing plates. For drinks, my group ordered all three Signature Drinks. I got The Karpouzi and loved it! It was fruity, refreshing, but still had a spirit bite. The Hades wasn't very spicy and had great flavor and Hera's Elixir was delicious but a bit tart. My only drawback was that these three drinks are prebatched to help the bar out. For food, we got a variety of dishes: Saganaki, Spanakopitakia, Grilled Meatballs, Crispy Zucchini & Eggplant, Fresh Oysters, and Tzatziki Spread. When I say there wasn't a bad dish, wow! Some of the Happy Hour portions are smaller but that can be expected. We also tried the Bougatsa (signature dessert) and Sokolatopita- amazing! Overall, I had the best time trying Violi. The inside is beautiful, staff were great, and food/drinks really impressed me. Highly recommend trying out this happy hour soon!

    Lamb Shank Yiouvetsi and Seafood Linguini
    Jazmin W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite detail of this restaurant is that it gives you two different vibes, depending on what you're going in for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You first walk into the more romantic, dim lit area that's nicely heated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you go to check in to the "main area" or inside of the restaurant, it's so bright. Very white and cream tones with those woven basket-like light fixtures.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband took me for my bday tonight so we went with the more romantic option and I loved it! Our server was so sweet and available, always checking in. The food was delicious! I love a good seafood pasta. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And everyone, well the customers, sang happy birthday when they saw me holding the sparklers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And to top it off when they gave me my birthday dessert, the server was guessing my age, saying I was 21 only because I was drinking, so I have to give them 5 stars. Joking aside this was a great restaurant and wonderful first time experience.

    Deconstructed Pastitsio
    Arion M.

    I was very impressed with this place! Came here for a work event and LOVED everything that they brought out. The meatballs and hummus (separate items lol) were my top favorites. I'll definitely be back here next time I'm in the Chicago burbs.

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    Food was outstanding!!! Lovely potatoes, mushrooms, and chicken. Beautiful atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

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

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    Hi! Where is your lamb sourced from? I adhere to a Halal diet and was curious because your other location was Halal. Lmk

    I'm not sure where the lamb is sourced from however the waiters are very aware of what is zabiha halal, as when I went and asked they marked it down on my menu which was nice of them!

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    I've been coming to Greek Islands for over three decades and primarily started with their original…read morelocation in the city in Greektown. However, since this Lombard location opened, I think at least a decade ago we've definitely been coming here consistently. Even though I don't put a review of every single time I visit. However, my last review of this place was over four years ago, so I thought it was about time to update this. I still give it a solid four stars because this place is key and king on consistency. If there's one thing you can rely on here is that that same recipe from 10 years ago or 30 years ago is still the same good recipe today. And that is absolutely fantastic. I do believe the portions have gotten slightly smaller over the years and obviously prices have gone up, but this is to be expected. The only downfall of this location is that they never take reservations that if you come during peak hours, you better expect to wait even over and up to an hour. Something else that I've seen really evolved at this place is that when they originally first opened, including the Greektown location, all servers, including bus, boys, etc., were all Greek that has definitely changed now over the years The parking lot here is still very generous however during peak times beware it will be hard to find the parking space and there is no valet. Well, consistency is fantastic. I do wish they had expanded the menu to make lokoumades dessert. It's one of my favorites and they still don't offer it.

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