Avlos Greek Cuisine

"We went for lunch on a Friday. The service was friendly and helpful with the menu. We were told the Greek Mountain Tea was this best we'd ever have. We weren't expecting iced tea, but it was very good. The yeeros were a big hit at our table. My soup was delicious. I'd go back."

"Avoid the octopus. Appetizers: Beets with walnut: very good Sausage: Good, but overpriced for what it is (for the price I was expecting something more than just a sausage with mustard) Octopus: Everything on the plate apart from the octopus itself was excellent, however the Octopus itself tasted and smelled off, tasted like there was something wrong with the octopus (or maybe fished from polluted water) rather than the preparation. The smell was not strong, but was definitely bad (in my experience from other restauants, octopus should have almost no smell at all, and certainty should not smell bad in any way). Main Course: Lamb chops: a little salty, but excellent and cooked to perfection. Lamb shank: tender, but not as flavourful as I would expect. Bread: truly excellent. Dessert: Genuinely excellent Atmosphere: Felt busy, was very warm. Server was excellent. Experience: The proactive request to order appetizers and main course together made the meal feel rushed (even though we likely would have done so anyway). BYOB is good. Overall: A mixed bag, and for the price here that's not what I expect. If not for the octopus probably 5 stars, but the octopus smell lingered as an unpleasant memory. If that is truly the way it is supposed to be (as claimed by the chef) then I suspect some people will find it very unpalatable, and I strongly recommend it be avoided for fear of ruining the meal."

"Absolutely amazing experience. The people, the atmosphere and of course the food. This was one of my only legit Greek Restaurant adventures and wow I didn't know what I was missing. If you like lamb, don't miss getting it here!"

"The worst experience in my life. I ordered a grilled octopus and it was served rotten, yes completely rotten and the owner came out to tell me that it is the restaurant's policy not to accept the dish back and I had to pay for it. She claimed that it was fresh octopus and that whatever the customer said, I had to pay for it and eat it. I paid for it and didn't eat it. I want to report this so that no one has to go through this bad and terrible experience. Anyone can see my profile and I have never written something like that, because I have never had such a bad experience in my life. #avlosbadgreekreataurant"

"I rate our visit a 6 out of 5 stars! Superior service, scintillating food and such a stunning little spot. The food was well presented paired to perfection with an amazing blend of delectable herbs that made our taste buds dance! The waitstaff should host trainings as their service was impeccable. Thank you for adding joy to our trip to Philadelphia. We will make it our mission to visit again upon our return here."