Avaspi

Name: Avaspi
Address: 1258 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Telephone: +17737201297
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.9

630 votes

#859 of 16345 restaurants in Chicago

ClosedOpens at 4PM

Updated 2 days ago

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The menu of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisines is recommended to taste at this bar. Come to Avaspi to try good mushrooms, halloumi and breaded calamari. You will like its food, especially tasty baklava, cheesecakes and red velvet cakes. Most likely, you'll come back to this place later to order delicious wine, coffee martini or beer. You will be offered great coffee, tea or lemonade.

The homely atmosphere of this spot allows visitors to relax after a hard working day. The atmosphere of hospitality of this bar highly depends on the staff, that is cute here. Avaspi is remarkable for its spectacular service. You will appreciate low prices. A lot of people point out that the decor here is terrific. Google users granted the score of 4.9 to this place.

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ericaswipes a month ago on Google

If you’re like most people, you’ve only heard of the Kurdish people/culture in the context of struggle or war. Time to fix that with a visit to Avaspi, a hidden gem of a spot in plain sight! While labeling itself as a Mediterranean restaurant (highlighting Kurdish and Anatolian food), it really is unique in its preparations of familiar items (from babaganoush to whiskey in the sparkling sangria) and unfamiliar offerings. The varied meze are great for sharing— fried halloumi, calamari, shrimp and the Mediterranean meze are stand outs. There are combos for sharing amongst larger parties. Everything looks, smells and tastes fresh, with well blended, assertive flavors. The Happy Hour features discounted food and drink which is a great way to start your meal before diving into more substantial offerings (or if you just want a drink and a snack, a nice variety of wines and cocktails and mocktails are available while you nosh). Service is friendly and attentive and they are eager and willing to go into detail about the dishes and more. Many items come with bread but it’s never the same type of bread! Everything is fresh and the room is comfortable, a bit dark, with an electro soundtrack that gives a kind of club feel. There’s a large, quiet, side street patio which you should take advantage of when possible. I recommend you use Google Earth to see Mardin, the city featured in a mural on the main wall. After eating this food and seeing the land, you’ll want to visit! There’s an effort to convert the somewhat locker room like bathroom with dramatic paint colors and flowers but it still seems a work in progress. No ameneties or hygiene products, good tp, moderately lit.Clean/tidy. Food/drink: A bathroom: B- Overall: A- Meal type: Other Price per person: $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection

Response from the owner a month ago

A warm greeting to you, Your thoughtful reflections on both the vibrant atmosphere and the range of flavors truly paint a vivid picture of what we strive for every day. We’re also grateful to know your experience with our service and meze offerings left such a strong impression. All best wishes, The Avaspi Team

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Peter Werner 2 months ago on Google

Lovely experience! Music helped tie it all altogether. Food was delicious and the service was thorough but not overbearing. Really, a beautiful evening. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Order type: Dine in Price per person: $30–40 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend

Response from the owner 2 months ago

Peter,It’s truly rewarding to hear you felt such harmony between the atmosphere, cuisine, and attentive care during your evening with us. Thank you for allowing us to be part of a night that felt both beautiful and thoughtfully orchestrated.Warm regards, Avaspi

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Neil Thomas 2 months ago on Google