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Restaurant Reviews for Ilios Noche

Ilios Noche reservations Ilios Noche

11508 Providence Road, Suite I
Charlotte, NC 28277

Located off Providence Road in the bustling Ballantyne area, Ilios Noche has enjoyed critical acclaim from locals and restaurant critics alike since its grand opening in 2003. The Best of Charlotte winner offers an extensive menu of Greek and Italian cuisine in a hip, open atmosphere. From the popular grilled octopus appetizer to the braised lamb or goat cheese and arugula salad, each of Ilios’ dishes are original artisan creations, easily paired with one of the many wines in their boutique selection. Don’t forget to try one of award-winning Pastry Chef Frank Kaltsounis’ freshly baked breads and cookies or delectable desserts from Ilios’ bakery. Stop by for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or to simply enjoy an espresso on our patio, which seats 25. Free wireless internet available.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street:
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 3.9 out of 5 (60 Reviews)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.7 out of 3 (Energetic)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (31)
  • fit for foodies (30)
  • great for lunch (13)
  • hot spot (13)
  • kid-friendly (10)
  • notable wine list (10)
  • vibrant bar scene (10)
  • good for groups (6)
  • special occasion (6)
  • late-night find (4)
  • romantic (3)

Ilios Noche Reviews List

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great little local restaurant - we will return as long as Ilios Noche maintains its high standards. Service was great too!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/18/2010
(review submitted 03/20/2010)
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Review 2 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"One of our favorites! We had a group of 15 for a birthday party and they were very accommodating. The restaurant is on the small side so taking care of a group this size was quite a feat and they took very good care of us. Food quality is right up there with the higher priced restaurants. The atmosphere is very noisy, maybe some fabrics somewhere or accoustical tiles would help but the food is worth it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/16/2010
(review submitted 03/18/2010)
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Review 3 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great dining experience. Service rivaled some of Charlotte's finest and this is a neighborhood rresturant. The food was out standing and well presented. Will definitely be regulars. By the way maek a reeservation - on Friday peopel were out the door waiting on tables."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 4 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food and service were top notch as always. The restaurant could do a better job creating an area for customers to wait for their table rather than just have everyone hover around the door getting in the way of the servers."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 5 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The Greek style ribs were great."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 6 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"service was efficient and waiter informed. the only problem is the place is very small w/too many tables, making for a very crowded experience."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 7 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Grilled octopus is always great. Mousaka in the clay pot was wonderful.."

Special Features: kid-friendly

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/04/2010)
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Review 8 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"great food, must check it out. variety in food selection. has the menu of M5 but much more cost effective."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 9 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Awesome! Food is excellent! Service superior!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/22/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 10 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Ilios Noche was not what I expected; I have been to Nolen Kitchen several times and always enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. While the food was good, it wasn't great, and I was surprised by how cramped the space was. Our two-person table was 3 feet from the bar, where parents and children were sitting (young children: 3-6 years old!). It was loud and not romantic at all. We probably will not return."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 11 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Awesome food! And, service to match!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 12 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was excellent and the staff was very pleasant and courteous. The only somewhat negative aspect of our experience was that the bar service was a little slow. It was a busy evening, but our friend was left waiting with an empty glass more than once while the rest of us were taken care of."

Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 13 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food, especially the appetizers and salads. Wednesday nights are great 'cause the martinis are half price."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 14 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is our second time dining at Ilios Noche, and we, once again, enjoyed a great dinner and great wine. Our server, Nick, was friendly, professional, and very receptive. My parents just moved here, and now this will be a place they will eat at often. Thank you."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 15 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Small, noisy restaurant with excellent Greek food. The menu is large and the prices moderate. Skilled bartender made the best lemon-drop martinis that my wife has ever had. She had the striped bass and I had Moussaka. Both were delicious and the portion size was decent. Home-made desserts were good (Tiramissou, chocolate chip cookies). They have a small selection of kids meals, the kids pizza was fine. Overall, good food, friendly service, but very crowded and noisy on a Saturday night. Will definitely return."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 16 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Great food but too crowded as if hostess overbooked RSVP 's or sat folks w/o RSVP 's ahead of ones that did make. Service was good, responsive. Atmosphere was a bit loud. Cool and hoppin though. Go for it for a party night not to get engaged."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 17 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"There was six in our party. A woman's night out (without the kids & hubbies). We had a great evening. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 18 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Food is always excellent, service always reliable and they seem to have little turnover among their wait staff. Despite the limited seating and high noise level, we LOVE this restaurant and always have a wonderful experience!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/10/2010)
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Review 19 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"This was our first visit in several months and sadly, they changed the wine menu & our favorite wine (Saintsbury Pinot Noir) disappered from the menu. The appetizer we selected - zuchini & eggplant chips w/taziki sauce was not quite as good as we remembered it to be on our last visit. The veggie chips were slightly greasy & they were a bit stingy on the sauce. The Wood Roasted Salmon with Valenica Rice was excellent - seasoned and prepared perfectly. The veal was not quite as perfectly executed, but was overall a good dish. Dessert did not disappoint - the tiramsu tastes authentic with marscapone & lady fingers dipped in espresso & marsala. The place is small & busy and service is hit or miss but we like the restuarant and will be back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 20 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"A definite recommendation for great food and excellent service. The menu has been expanded since our last visit and has a nice mix of options. The food is very fresh and the salads were outstanding."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/01/2010
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 21 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food is nice, a vibrant place. Wine is too expensive, which I think is a downside for the restaurant."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/21/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 22 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We had a mixed experience.The table given to us was right next to the main door. A crowd of walkins were constantly hanging over our table, talking loudly, and bumping our chairs. Horrendous atmosphere to eat. I would NEVER go back again on a weekend night. The two appetizer specials we shared were excellent. My wife ordered the chicken dish made with local chicken (use of local produce was the reason we went and the reason we will go back) and thought it was very good, with real chicken flavor. I ordered a lamb special that was mostly pasta in a heavy cream sauce with a hint of meat that could have been lamb but it could have been anything. I LOVE lamb. I could not taste any lamb. Greek salad was a star. Server was good."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 23 for Ilios Noche

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fabulous!! Great food and great service. One of our favorite Charlotte restaurants."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ilios Noche Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.6 out of 3 (Energetic)
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