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    Vasili's

    4.3 (425 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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    Meatballs  Keftedes
    Becca L.

    Recently visited Vasili's for our anniversary and had a great night out. The vibes are very hip, Chicago style fine dining. Busy, bustling, tables very close together, but you feel trendy just being here. This was our first Greek food experience and we loved it! We enjoyed keftedes (lamb meatballs in a tomato sauce) and chicken skewers and both were great! But the real star for us was the dip trio with fresh pita bread. We chose hummus, skordalia (whipped garlic potato) and tirokafteri (whipped feta and red pepper). I want to go back and just eat all of these all night oh my gosh they were all AMAZING! If you're looking for a nice night out in Naperville, this trendy and delicious spot is perfect! I'd love to go back in summer to enjoy the patio overlooking the river.

    Saganaki, pita and hummus
    Kritika S.

    Our server, was amazing! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Her service truly made our experience even better. Loved the ambiance . I am vegetarian ; although there were vegetarian dishes I did not like them. However all my friends enjoyed their dishes

    Jesse N.

    My first visit went well and I was super impressed with their meals, service, and the restaurant itself. The dinning area was super clean, well maintained, and cheerful. There is so much light and it has a great Mediterranean feel. The server was great and even the people helping her were awesome. They provided great recommendations and made sure to clear the table as we dined so that there was no clutter. The food was so well prepared. Great flavors and prepared perfectly so that the steak was tender. If they even think you may not like the way tour steak was prepared, they will immediately take it back. I didn't make them do it. Instead i tried it and realized they had prepared it exactly as I wanted it. Spot on service! You won't regret coming here. Let us know how you like it!

    Chicken Souvlaki
    Nick S.

    Vasili's is the place to go when you're in Naperville! It's clear why it's won so many awards, including best Mediterranean Restaurant in Naperville for 2024! The ambience and vibes here are amazing, the style is incredibly inviting and fresh, and the service was awesome Every dish we had was fantastic, freshly made, and tasted so good! They have one of the best hummuses I've ever had, and the Lamb Kleftiko was unreal! This place is great for a date or for family and friends and you can either share dishes family style or go your own way, no matter what you choose, know that it will be a phenomenal experience!!

    Lamb Shank, Keftedes
    Sania H.

    A delicious Greek spread at Vasili's! We started off with the spanakopita, and their disassembled version allows for the phyllo to stay crispy in between the delicious layers of spinachy goodness! We split the lamb shank over couscous & keftedes (lamb meatballs in tomato sauce with a baguette) and both were excellent. The restaurant itself is beautiful and located in the heart of the Riverwalk, however would definitely recommend making a reservation as it's very crowded, even on a week night. Our waitress, Alyssa, was very kind and checked in on us all night. If you're looking for high end Greek food in Naperville, this is the spot!

    Jaime R.

    Had a nice experience and great service overall but thought the food was pretty pricey for what it is and was just okay. We started with the dip trio and that was fine but nothing special. We really enjoyed the Caesar salad and thought this was the meal highlight. For mains we had the lavraki and the magerefto. Both were okay but could have been more flavorful. The fish portion was also on the smaller side especially for the price. The cocktails were great! The overall experience was nice but I would not rush back.

    Zero proof drink
    Rupali K.

    Big space and great atmosphere. Outdoor and indoors dinning space. Service was fast. Vegetarian food Zero proof negoroni drink - 2/5 - I did not enjoy the dry taste of the drink Hummus - 4.5- good taste Pita - 2- very dry Fried cheese - 4.5 - great taste and presentation Falafel - 1.5 - very dry and dense

    Saganaki
    Alexandra A.

    Aesthetically beautiful! Vasili's gave me the Chicago vibes I wanted without the Chicago paid parking and 30 min - 1 hr drive. WINNING! My husband and I had dinner here to help celebrate my birthday and liked it. Service throughout was consistent and quick. I started out with a gin based drink and it was a miss for me. My husband tried their tequila based drink and it was also a miss for him. Since both drinks were not great, idk if we'd order cocktails again. We may stick to wine from there going forward. For food we tried the saganaki, grilled calamari, falafel, chicken souvlaki and the pineapple revani. Things were hit or miss. The falafel was just OK. I didn't find it to be anything special but still decent. The grilled calamari was a big time miss. The calamari itself was very bland and chewy. It tasted like it was frozen, thawed out then boiled. I did not like it at all and would pass on it completely. The sauce in it was good but it was so unfortunate that the calamari was just so bad. Okay! The good stuff - We both enjoyed the saganaki and the chicken souvlaki. I'd order both of those items again. The chicken was slightly overcooked, but thankfully the flavors made up for it. I also loved how it had the char grilled taste to it. For dessert I wanted to try something different and ordered the pineapple revani. For me it had too much going on and it was way too sweet. I wish I would have stuck to rice pudding or the donuts.

    Leslie A.

    Came here for the first time on a Sunday evening for dinner and it was an early dinner that luckily I made a reservation for. However, upon arriving, I was surprised that there were already peopledining. We had a great table towards the back of the restaurant, right by the windows and even though it was a rainy day, it was great to see outside. Our waiter Keegan was super friendly, very patient and also very honest and helpful with the menu. As you can tell from the photos, we ordered quite a few different items from appetizers as well as entrées and desserts. The restaurant is named after the owner's father-in-law who is Greek. And while the restaurant is definitely Greek, it also has some strong Mediterranean influences as well. I would describe this as modern Greek while still staying true to some very traditional menu items and cooking styles. This is evident with items like the lokoumades and the pastitsio. I would definitely come back here again and this turned out to be a very lucky find. And on Sundays this street has free parking, which is very convenient. The ambience is definitely modern clean, natural, almost Mykonos style due to the amount of white, but also due to the amount of Matte finished Wood.

    Izzy R.

    First thing that stands out about this place-- it's beautiful!!! I couldn't stop staring at the lights and all the gorgeous artwork. We had a really nice view of the riverwalk too. The bread was warm and crunchy and seedy. Hard recommend. The beet salad was refreshing and light if a little unexciting. And the service was wonderful, too, we got there the moment they opened and they wasted no time seating us. Excited to come back.

    Lamb meatballs and crabcakes
    Alyssa D.

    Went for the first time for Valentine's Day dinner. Overall, we had a great experience. We tried the lamb meatballs, crab cake special, lamb shank, braised beef shortrib special, cauliflower and their espresso and banana cream desserts. My favorites included the fall off the bone lamb shank and the lamb meatball. Banana cream dessert was also so fresh and perfect amount of sweet. Service was on the slower side (similar to other reviews) but bc of the holiday and their very packed dining room, will give so much grace here. Our server Sibu was extremely friendly, walked us through the menu, and utilized the other support staff to get our dishes out as soon as possible.

    Daniel Y.

    Vasili's is in downtown Naperville and offers modern Greek waterfront vibes with upbeat music pumping on the weekends. Service is attentive and top notch. Plates and cutlery are regularly replaced. This is a place you'll want to come with family and friends for a nice night out. The cocktails offerings are good. The Persephone's Promise was larger than expected and tasted great with our meal. You'll want to start with the trio spread to try a variety. We really liked the Taramosalata and the Skordalia the best. If you're not a fan of garlic, then don't get the latter. We shared the Roasted Beets Salad which has red and gold beets on top of cheese that does a nice job of balancing out the honey vinaigrette and beet texture. The combo was a nice platter to share with our table as it came with lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, loukaniko, roasted potatoes, and a grilled pork item which was a bit dry. The chicken souvlaki and loukaniko were our favorite items as they had the best flavors and cooked just right. Overall Vasili's is a nice place for the vibes and drinks, but the food came in under expectations especially the main courses. I like my meats cooked medium and most everything was left to grill a bit too long on the fire inevitably drying out some foods.

    Indoor ambiance
    Ravi Kiran T.

    I had Valentine's Day dinner here and as we walked in, the place was looking packed. My second time but liked the vibe of people enjoying food and drinks. Our server was fantastic, she was able to read our minds and suggested amazing drinks too. Overall another great experience

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

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    Ask the Community - Vasili's

    Is this halal?

    Hi Bukir, All our lamb is certified Halal. Please let me know if you have any addition questions.

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes, we are fun for all ages.

    Hi, is this a nice place for a romantic dinner on valentines night?

    I think the ambiance of the place is pretty good, and the drinks were great! The food is a bit generic, so nothing crazy there. If you are going out to this area anyways, I'd recommend checking out santo cielo, since it has a similar ambiance but a… Read more

    Is there anything non dairy in the menu?

    Not sure about that. Sorry.

    Is there brunch?

    Yes there is! We are open Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 3pm for brunch.

    Are any of your steaks from Creekstone?

    Is this restaurant vegan friendly?

    Yes! A good selection of our dishes can be modified to be vegan friendly.

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    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout - Beef/Lamb Shawarma platter @veefoodlife

    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout

    4.5(250 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $

    My friend recommended this place to me since I go to Middle Eastern restaurants and cafes semi…read moreoften. This is located next to B'n Chingon (an okay Mexican place). Parking is sufficient. This is a nice, small Middle Eastern market compared to Souq Fresh Market in Lombard. Souq is very big. This market has a lot of unique Middle Eastern snacks that I've never seen before along with a kitchen that you can order lunch and dinner from. Lunch is served 10 am - 2 pm. I believe dinner is served from 2 pm to 9 pm. Don't quote me on the end dinner times. They have 3 tables that you can eat at. I came after 10:20 am and I ordered the chicken kufta lunch special, two different kinds of samosa, and kebabs. Prices were cheap, I got all of this for $25. They also have an area where you can get some fresh meat and deli items. Staff was friendly. Overall 4 out of 5. If they fixed the kebabs, it would easily be a 5. -chicken kufta lunch special 5 - he made this fresh. You get one pita bread with it. Meat was soft and tender. The rice and salad were very tasty. Huge portion. -samosas 5 - I got one beef and one potato. They were both delicious. -kebabs 3.5 - he gave me two big kebabs but they did not taste freshly made. I'm no stranger to kebabs and I usually like my kebabs to be tender and juicy. These were semi tough and kind of dry inside. I can see the spices in them but they would taste even better new.

    Always hot and delicious…read more Best roast chicken dinner around. They got lunch specials as well!

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    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout
    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout
    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout

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    The Foxtail - Dip Appetizer

    The Foxtail

    4.5(279 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    Had a Mother's Day brunch here today. Menu peaked my desire for seafood. Had the octopus appetizer…read more Delicious. They know how to prepare it! Just enough for two. I had the tuna poke bowl. Im a big fan of tuna tar tare. The tuna was plentiful. The flavor had a hint of spicyness in the cream sauce. Cucumbers gave it a nice texture change. The servers were very timely considering it was a Saturday. Oh, loved pairing the tuna with a peach bellini. Busy location but there is a parking garage nearby.

    I'm a pretty easy going person and try to be fair but this was a wild experience…read more First of all we walk in the check in for our reservations and have to fight to be acknowledged. The hostess looked right at me and decided not to speak with me. I almost left but didn't feel like trying to find a new spot to eat. Then we get seated at a small WOBBLY UNSTABLE table that we have to put a napkin under ourselves to stop from wobbling. We then get served the food meant for the table next to us! It sat on our table for at least 3-4 minutes while we attempted to wave a waiter down to let them know. Then they had the AUDACITY to give the plates that were in front of us for minutes to the couple next to us whom the dishes we meant for!? INSANE!! Not a sorry or any kind of compensation. That's a health code violation and they are lucky that couple next to us didn't put up a fight. Their meal should have been free or Just remake the dish for the poor folks?? You made a mistake, admit to it and make it right!! Besides the wild health code violation, the vibes are pretentious and elitist. Not worth your money. Plenty of better options in the area. Super disappointed! Getting too big for your britches Fox Tail. We loved this place years ago but they have lost their touch.

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    The Foxtail - The extensive bar area of the restaurant and the vibe of the indoor seating space.

    The extensive bar area of the restaurant and the vibe of the indoor seating space.

    The Foxtail - Muhammara

    Muhammara

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    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen - Mixed grill entree

    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen

    4.9(58 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    What great food in our backyards!! The Lamb shank Tagine was…read moreso tender and flavorful. The chicken Kabobs were wonderfully marinated with rice, roasted vegetables and bread was a delicious sampling of their great food. The portions were so generous. I tried their mint tea while i waited for my food and it was sooo nice. Will definitely be returning .

    When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

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    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen - Indoor seating

    Indoor seating

    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen - Kefta Tagine

    Kefta Tagine

    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen - Mint tea

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