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Avanti, Phoenix, AZ
Avanti, Phoenix, AZ
Avanti, Phoenix, AZ
Avanti, Phoenix, AZ
Avanti, Phoenix, AZ

Avanti

4.8
4.8
1917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2728 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
Avanti, a Valley tradition since 1974. . . Dramatic, crisp black and white interiors, candlelight and a quiet atmosphere. 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).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 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Owner Chef Angiolo Livi & assistant Chef Luis DeOrta
  • Catering
    Avanti's catering division prides itself on creative, logistically executed events you and your guest will enjoy and remember! From large sit-down dinners to informal buffets Avanti has been catering for over 25 years. Authentic Italian dishes, homemade pasta, and hearty Tuscan inspired meats
  • Private party facilities
    Avanti offers 3 Private Dining Rooms as well as the option to buy-out the restaurant for large banquets and private events. Custom designed menus and complimentary printed menus. Entertainment, flowers, decorations and special order celebration cakes available.
  • Private party contact
    Angiolo Livi: (602) 956-0900
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Central Phoenix
  • Cross street
    Thomas and 28th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot in front of restaurant with ample parking and enough room for large buses to turn-around.<br /><br /><br />Valet parking is offered.
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar MusicGuest BandsDJ Music for private functions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Arizona Spring Restaurant Week

    $44.00 per person

    May 16, 2025 - May 25, 2025
    Experience Avanti during Arizona Restaurant Week and Save! Prix-Fixe Menu - $44.00 (Dine In Only) First Course (choice of) Avanti Signature Caesar Salad Eggplan Rollatini Mozzarella Caprese Second Course (choice of) Traditional Meat or Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna Parmesan Encrusted Fresh Fish of the Day Chicken Parmigiana Spaghetti with Meatballs, Sausage & Marinara Dessert (choice of) Cannoli Chocolate Mousse Tiramisu Glass of House Wine Included
    Arizona Spring Restaurant Week Photo
  • Avanti Easter Brunch 2025

    $79.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for the Valley's Famous Avanti Easter Brunch. Make your reservations early as this event fills up quick!
  • Rombauer Wine Dinner

    $140.00 per person

    May 2, 2025 only
    Join us for a Four Course Dinner paired with select wines. Seating is limited so reserve your seats today. Reception starts at 6:30.

Private dining

What 1,917 people are saying

Avanti reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Italian

  • Phoenix

    Best Service

  • Phoenix

    Great for fine wines

  • Phoenix

    Romantic

  • Phoenix

    Good for special occasions

  • Phoenix

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avanti is a charming Italian gem offering "fabulous service and incredible food." With a nostalgic old-world atmosphere, it serves delectable dishes like "amazing osso buco" and "spectacular tiramisu." Known for "exceptional experiences," it features "a superb dining experience" with attentive staff and a welcoming ambience. Perfect for special occasions or date nights.
1,917 Reviews
  1. mary jo VIP

    Phoenix45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Best and most iconic Italian restaurant in Phoenix, in my opinion. My dad knew the original owners in the 1970s. The piano player would play the Godfather theme whenever he walked through the door! They had a dish named after my dad as well. I celebrated my 21st birthday there in 1976. One of the last remaining restaurants around that my dad took me to. I love how the decor has not changed. It is so nice to be able to dine at Avanti and remember my youth and my dad!

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  2. Cathy

    St. Louis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended to us and it lived up to the hype! Fabulous service and incredible food!!

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  3. Scott

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Avanti's wine dinners are always a wonderful experience. The food is excellent, the wine wonderful, and the service is always top-notch.

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  4. laurie VIP

    Minneapolis47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! The halibut was fantastic and chicken scarpariello is the best.

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  5. Kimberly VIP

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous little gem of a restaurant! Feels like a step back in time to a wonderful era of hospitality and pride of ownership. The service was top notch and the food delicious.

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  6. Timothy VIP

    Orange County91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and just that old school Italian feel!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian in the valley. Avanti’s is the gold standard

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  8. Gi Anna

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great services and yummy martinis. Yummy bread

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  9. David

    Phoenix4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time diners. Experience consistent with Open Table reviews, old world dining experience, great and attentive service, very good food. We didn’t love our table but it was fine. We will go back.

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  10. KimberlyS

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the dining experience was amazing. The service the food, the ambience all of it. I highly recommend this place and when I visit Tempe, I will definitely come back.

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FAQs

Avanti offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Avanti also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 956-0900.

Avanti is rated 4.8 stars by 1917 OpenTable diners.

Avanti does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Avanti

2728 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thomas and 28th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Central Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot in front of restaurant with ample parking and enough room for large buses to turn-around.<br /><br /><br />Valet parking is offered.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Owner Chef Angiolo Livi & assistant Chef Luis DeOrta
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar MusicGuest BandsDJ Music for private functions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Avanti's catering division prides itself on creative, logistically executed events you and your guest will enjoy and remember! From large sit-down dinners to informal buffets Avanti has been catering for over 25 years. Authentic Italian dishes, homemade pasta, and hearty Tuscan inspired meats
  • Private party facilities
    Avanti offers 3 Private Dining Rooms as well as the option to buy-out the restaurant for large banquets and private events. Custom designed menus and complimentary printed menus. Entertainment, flowers, decorations and special order celebration cakes available.
  • Private party contact
    Angiolo Livi: (602) 956-0900
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