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Avanti Reviews List

Avanti

2728 East Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Avanti, a Valley tradition since 1974. . . Dramatic, crisp black and white interiors, candlelight and a quiet atmosphere. Italian favorites with a Mediterranean influence. Vegetarians and Seafood lovers will be awed by the selections of homemade pasta from deliciously light Gnocchi Alfredo, Eggplant and Meat Lasagna, to seasonal hand crafted Ravioli. Fresh Fish and seafood dishes vary- from a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail to an Italian crafted Cioppino. Avanti has also garnered numerous awards and accolades for our Ossobucco, said to be the best in town as well as robust steaks and chops (lamb and pork). Afterwards,enjoy dessert and Cappuccino in the piano bar sweets that are carefully guarded family recipes include, Tiramisu, Cannoli, Creme Brulee with a crunchy burnt sugar crust and Spanish inspired Flan that has a creamy custard caramelized top but if your passionate about chocolate the chocolate mousse is infused with rum and whipped so fluffy and light you'll swear it's heaven sent!

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street:
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77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(77 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(36)
  • neighborhood gem(30)
  • romantic(30)
  • fit for foodies(25)
  • good for groups(20)
  • notable wine list(20)
Avanti Reviews List
Review 1 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

nostalgic

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 05/10/2012
 2010
Dined on 05/10/2012
 2010
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Nice to get out of the trendy-noisy-open kitchen-fast service-get you out and turn the table over kind of place.
John our server was friendly,funny, attentive, and great.
Water glass never empty. linens and china impeccable.
Nice to have a conversation without competing with annoying music or clattering utensils.
"
Dined on 05/10/2012
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went for my Dad's birthday

OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 05/07/2012
 2006
Dined on 05/07/2012
 2006
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went for my Dad's birthday and had a wonderful time. Food was excellent as usual and service is always first rate."
Dined on 05/07/2012
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not a good place for lunch.

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Dined on 05/09/2012
 2011
Dined on 05/09/2012
 2011
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Not a good place for lunch. From what I could tell, we were the only people there at the time. Makes one wonder if the place is going to go out of business."
Dined on 05/09/2012
 2011
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Review 4 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food is good. Just don't expect

OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 05/03/2012
 2007
Dined on 05/03/2012
 2007
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food is good. Just don't expect fast service."
Dined on 05/03/2012
 2007
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Review 5 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gotta Go Back

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Dined on 04/19/2012
 2009
Dined on 04/19/2012
 2009
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The canneloni were excellent, as was the pork chop. Nice wine to go with them (an Italian red whose name, alas, escapes me). Friendly and efficient service."
Dined on 04/19/2012
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

They treated us so good, and

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Dined on 04/21/2012
 2010
Dined on 04/21/2012
 2010
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"They treated us so good, and the food was truly authentic Italian and delicious, loved it!"
Dined on 04/21/2012
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My husband, daughter and I

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 04/06/2012
 2011
Dined on 04/06/2012
 2011
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My husband, daughter and I went to celebrate husband's birthday. It was a big bill but the food was good and interesting. There were few people in the restaurant and it was very quiet but it was Good Friday so maybe not good representation. Not much to look at from the outside but bigger and nicer on the inside. Overall good experience."
Dined on 04/06/2012
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We go to Avanti just once

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Dined on 04/10/2012
 2008
Dined on 04/10/2012
 2008
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We go to Avanti just once or twice each two years when we travel to Phoenix. However, whenever we dine at Avanti, the owner and staff treat us like we are close friends from the initial greeting. Just adds a nice touch to the good food and eclectic atmosphere."
Dined on 04/10/2012
 2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 9 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The servers were very attentive.

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Dined on 04/12/2012
 2012
Dined on 04/12/2012
 2012
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The servers were very attentive. Our beverages were always kept filled without asking. We went for lunch and the restaurant was very quiet. I'm unable to comment on their night time atmosphere."
Dined on 04/12/2012
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The owner spent lots of time

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Dined on 04/07/2012
 2012
Dined on 04/07/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The owner spent lots of time worth our fatmily and sang happy birth day to my personally and food was great .thank you nickjohannsen"
Dined on 04/07/2012
 2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 11 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we will be going back next

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Dined on 04/01/2012
 2012
Dined on 04/01/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"we will be going back next week with some friends"
Dined on 04/01/2012
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great romantic dinning

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Dined on 03/29/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/29/2012
 2011
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant."
Dined on 03/29/2012
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Retro Wonderful

OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/29/2012
 2009
Dined on 03/29/2012
 2009
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Old-school decor, sturdy, dependable Italian cooking, great service. That's why Avanti has been on our rotation for years, and will continue to be."
Dined on 03/29/2012
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great find for a visitor!

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Dined on 03/26/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/26/2012
 2011
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was outstanding and server was awesome."
Dined on 03/26/2012
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice inside - Charming Drinks

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Dined on 03/24/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/24/2012
 2011
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very nice inside - Charming
Drinks are too expensive
"
Dined on 03/24/2012
 2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 16 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was OK but overpriced;

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Dined on 03/19/2012
 2010
Dined on 03/19/2012
 2010
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was OK but overpriced; service & ambiance was great since there were only two customers on a Monday night."
Dined on 03/19/2012
 2010
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Review 17 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service!!!

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/21/2012
 2012
Dined on 03/21/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food and service were awesome. I was a little nervous because it's not located in a great spot and the decor was a little outdated (albeit charming, fun and authentic), but the great food and fantastic service more than compensated. We will be back again (and again)."
Dined on 03/21/2012
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice restaurant and owner

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Dined on 03/17/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/17/2012
 2011
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Nice restaurant and owner and service was great."
Dined on 03/17/2012
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A+

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Dined on 03/13/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/13/2012
 2011
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My first restaurant that deserves a review. Angelo the owner was charming and attentive. Our waiter Oscar was attentive, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The decor was sophisticated and attractive. The food was wonderful. We picked this with no knowledge other than reviews by Open Table"
Dined on 03/13/2012
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I took a date their and the

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/10/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/10/2012
 2011
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I took a date their and the ambiance and service were outstanding - and the food perfect. I reserved through open table, asking for a table toward the back or in a corner, and we were provided a very private table in the back. Overall, outstanding. I have been coming here for years, and this is yet again another great experience - among many similar."
Dined on 03/10/2012
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We made a reservation at Avanti

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2008
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2008
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We made a reservation at Avanti with short notice, but were accomodated very well. Service was prompt and the food very good. The restaurant does have a special ambiance, as many baseball players on spring training like to eat there, giving it celebrity appeal."
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2008
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Review 22 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was amazing. Great 80's

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2011
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2011
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was amazing. Great 80's decor!"
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 23 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food. Romantic environmen

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Dined on 03/04/2012
 2012
Dined on 03/04/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious food. Romantic environment. Great service. Friendly owner. Overall, a great experience."
Dined on 03/04/2012
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 24 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

2011 was notable but 2012

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Dined on 03/03/2012
 2010
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2010
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"2011 was notable but 2012 was overrated and extremely pedestrian."
Dined on 03/03/2012
 2010
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Review 25 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just go--you won't be sorry!

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/02/2012
 2012
Dined on 03/02/2012
 2012
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place came recommended by friends and it did not disappoint! We had wonderful wine and the waiter helped us have a perfect meal from app to dessert. I went with some clients and they were so impressed with my find they could not stop raving. Thank you!"
Dined on 03/02/2012
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pricey with dated decor but

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Dined on 02/25/2012
 2003
Dined on 02/25/2012
 2003
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pricey with dated decor but otherwise great."
Dined on 02/25/2012
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Review 27 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very authintic both in experience

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Dined on 02/22/2012
 2012
Dined on 02/22/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very authintic both in experience and menu. Food and service was outstanding!"
Dined on 02/22/2012
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 28 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our third time Avanti...an

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 02/18/2012
 2008
Dined on 02/18/2012
 2008
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was our third time Avanti...and with each visit, our experience just seems to exceed our previous visit. From the greeting - to the seating at the 'perfect table for two' - to the outstanding service provided by our waiter - and the food just makes the evening perfect!"
Dined on 02/18/2012
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Avanti
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

My bill didnt match the prices

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My bill didnt match the prices at all on the menu. Shouldve been around 60 dollars when the bill came back around 100 and i still had to pay it."
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
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Review 30 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This was the second visit

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was the second visit to Avanti's. It was Valentine's Day and very busy. I will be going back because their food is very good but the next time will not be on a holiday."
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
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Review 31 for Avanti
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Valentine's Day

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OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2011
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2011
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The service startewd off well. As the night continued it fell apart. The server had too many tables (9 at one point) for a busy Valentines. Calamari was simple but fresh, main course tasted good but my wife and daughter's was at room temp. However, if the lamp chops had come out hot they would of been delish (flavor was there). Overall, it was a bad management decision to over load waiter. He apoligized for service. If I were to recommend Avanti's it would be on a slow night were they had time to take care of you. Oh yeah, the bar area looks like it was designed by an old school mafia boss with neon light and piano in the dining room."
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 32 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My dinner was ok, but my husband

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Dined on 02/14/2012
 2011
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2011
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My dinner was ok, but my husband had the lobster ravioli and we couldn't find much lobster in the raviolis."
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for Avanti
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Arived and did not have my

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Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
"Arived and did not have my reservation"
Dined on 02/14/2012
 2012
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Review 34 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was 1st rate. A litel

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Dined on 02/12/2012
 2012
Dined on 02/12/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was 1st rate. A litel bit(alot) too salty. Menu was pricey but food so good as to justify the cost."
Dined on 02/12/2012
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 35 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal at Avanti's

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Dined on 02/13/2012
 2008
Dined on 02/13/2012
 2008
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Everything was wonderful!- the food, the people, and the service! We will go back again."
Dined on 02/13/2012
 2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

BAD SERVICE BUT BEAUTIFUL SETTING

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Dined on 02/10/2012
 2012
Dined on 02/10/2012
 2012
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I MUST SAY I WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SERVICE AT AVANTI. THE FOOD WAS DELICOUS, BUT THE SERVICE AND MANNERISMS OF OUR WAITER WAS VERY OFF PUTTING. IT’S THE SMALL THINGS THAT MATTER MOST, AND AT A REASTURANT LIKE THIS IT’S A BIG DEAL. I FEEL WHEN YOU GO TO A NICE DINNER YOU SHOULD BE CATERED TO AND THE SERVICE SHOULD BE GREAT. OUR WAITER WAS VERY UNFRIENDLY AND RUDE. IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS LIKE FAILING TO LIGHT THE CANDLE AT OUR TABLE, OR HIS UNFRIENDLY DIMENOR WHEN ASKED A QUESTION ABOUT WINES."
Dined on 02/10/2012
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 37 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Found this place on travelzoo

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Dined on 01/27/2012
 2011
Dined on 01/27/2012
 2011
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Found this place on travelzoo so we had a limited menu. The food and wine were excellent! The wait staff was great! Can't wait to go back and order off if their main menu."
Dined on 01/27/2012
 2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So pleased we found! It is

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Dined on 01/23/2012
 2012
Dined on 01/23/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"So pleased we found! It is a step back in time. Great food and very nice service."
Dined on 01/23/2012
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Avanti
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Romantic and Wonderful Food

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Dined on 01/20/2012
 2012
Dined on 01/20/2012
 2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love this place! Great Service incredible food all around awesome place...the pasta is to die for. The best service we have found in the valley. Definately will be returning."
Dined on 01/20/2012
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Avanti
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

was disappointed with the

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Dined on 01/20/2012
 2009
Dined on 01/20/2012
 2009
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"was disappointed with the food. especially the creme brulee - it was more a pudding than a custard, and it was partially burnt rather than golden brown. obviously the last course left a lasting impression.
the service was very good. the noise was quiet as the restaurant is really set back from the street. the background music was very nice. perhaps another reason for being quiet was there was only two other tables being served."
Dined on 01/20/2012
 2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 41 for Avanti
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent and

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Dined on 01/13/2012
 2010
Dined on 01/13/2012
 2010
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was excellent and the service friendly and professional. Had a slight problem getting them to split the bill, but it all worked out."
Dined on 01/13/2012
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Avanti
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate