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Avanti, Phoenix, AZ

Avanti

4.8
4.8
1888 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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!

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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
    (602) 956-0900
  • Website
    http://www.avanti-phoenix.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    2728 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Picks up and drops off in front of restaurant.Complimentary ride service from most hotels
  • 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

  • Special Italian Wines Wine Dinner

    $140.00 per person

    Jan 10, 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.

  • Caymus Wine Dinner

    $140.00 per person

    Feb 28, 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.

  • Passo Robles Wine Dinner

    $140.00 per person

    Mar 28, 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.

Menu

Antipasti

  • Bruschetta

    • Mozzarella Caprese

      fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & balsamic

      • Eggplant Rollatini

        filled w/mozzarella, basil & parmigiano

        • Crab "Luigi"

          avocado filled with curry seasoned crab salad

          • Calamari Fritti

            fried squid with fresh pepper-tomato sauce

            • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

              • Escargots de Bourgogne

                garlic butter, wine & brandy

                Zuppe

                • Soup of the Day

                  • Pasta e Fagioli

                    Panini

                    • Grilled Breast of Chicken Sandwich

                      on an Italian baguette with avocado, roasted red peppers & thinly sliced red onion with a side of mixed fries

                      • Beef Tenderloin Sandwich

                        on an Italian baguette topped with roasted red peppers, onion & sliced avocado with a side of mixed fries

                        Insalate

                        with your choice of grilled chicken, grilled salmon or fried calamari

                        • Avanti Caesar Salad

                          bibb lettuce, artichoke, avocado & asparagus, with house vinaigrette

                          • Benito Salad

                            mixed baby greens, shrimp, artichokes, avocado & tomato, vinaigrette

                            • Brioni Salad

                              scallops, shrimp, calamari, mussels, olives & chopped celery tossed in a tangy lemon, olive oil dressing on a bed of mesclun salad

                              • Italian Cobb Salad

                                chopped lettuce with slices of ham, chicken, salami, mozzarella cheese & egg with vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing

                                • Fresh Spinach Salad

                                  with smoked pancetta, pine nuts, boiled eggs, mustard dressing

                                  Pasta

                                  • Angel Hair Pasta

                                    with shrimp & fresh tomato sauce

                                    • Rigatoni Siciliana

                                      with eggplant, ricotta & tomato sauce

                                      • Linguine with Clam Sauce

                                        white or Red

                                        • Bowties with Broccoli

                                          farfalle pasta with roasted garlic & broccoli topped with feta cheese

                                          • Spaghetti with Meatballs & Sausage

                                            a classic marinara sauce with meatballs & sausages

                                            • Penne Al Forno

                                              baked pasta with fresh tomato, mozzarella and ricotta cheese

                                              • Baked Lasagna

                                                vegetarian eggplant or Bolognese meat sauce

                                                • Tortellini Portofino

                                                  in a light cream sauce, w/walnuts & mushrooms

                                                  Specialita

                                                  • Cioppino

                                                    an assortment of fresh seafood with tomatoes, served on a bed of pasta

                                                    • Parmesan Encrusted Salmon Piccata

                                                      • Chicken Breast Angelo

                                                        marinated in garlic, rosemary & olive oil and grilled, served on a bed of seasonal greens

                                                        • Chicken & Sausage Scarpariello

                                                          sautéed in white wine, garlic & herbs

                                                          • Chicken Milanese

                                                            thinly pounded chicken breast, breaded & sauteed with fresh greens in a Parmesan cheese basket

                                                            • Chef's Mixed Grill Special

                                                              a trio of shrimp, chicken and filet of beef served with mixed salad or seasonal vegetables

                                                              • Veal Piccata

                                                                lemon, white wine, butter/caper sauce

                                                                • Veal Marsala

                                                                  • Veal Parmigiana

                                                                    lightly breaded & sauteed

                                                                    Dolci

                                                                    • Homemade Tiramisu

                                                                      • Crème Brulee with Berries

                                                                        • Spumoni

                                                                          • Flan

                                                                            • Chocolate Mousse Cake

                                                                              • Tartufo

                                                                                dark or white

                                                                                • Amaretto Cheesecake

                                                                                  • Avanti Dessert Trio

                                                                                    Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                                    What 1,888 people are saying

                                                                                    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
                                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                    • Phoenix / Arizona

                                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                                    • Phoenix

                                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                                    • Phoenix

                                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                                    • Phoenix

                                                                                      Italian

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Avanti is a cherished Phoenix gem, offering "amazing food" and "impeccable service" in a classic, elegant Italian setting. Known for its authentic dishes and delightful wine pairings, Avanti often hosts memorable events like wine tastings. Guests rave about its "outstanding" lasagna and delightful ambiance, perfect for special occasions.

                                                                                    1,888 Reviews

                                                                                    1. bill

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      65 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      65 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We could not have chosen a better restaurant to celebrate Christmas Eve dinner. The food was outstanding. The lasagna and chicken Parm were excellent. The atmosphere was festive but not overbearing. Our waiter Paul did a wonderful job explaining things and adding a nice personal touch to our meal.

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                                                                                    2. Kevin

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      66 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      66 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      This restaurant is always outstanding! The food is excellent and the service is very warm and attentive-our favorite Italian venue!

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                                                                                    3. Susan

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Food is amazing and staff is excellent! Great place for a date or family gathering.

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                                                                                    4. Barry

                                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Great service, food and ambiance as usual from Avanti!

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                                                                                    5. Rich

                                                                                      Seattle

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Best description is SUPERB!!! Everything was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back again!!

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                                                                                    6. Diane

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We choose the right holiday to experience Avanti for the first time! The food, service and festive atmosphere was superb! We WILL be returning and count us in for Thanksgiving 2025!

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                                                                                    7. Casey

                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      It was great - they had everything you could ask for an it was really good

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                                                                                    8. Robert

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Our server was great, however she should have told us the mimosas she was pushing were $15 each…bc we didn’t really want them…the implication was they were part of the Thanksgiving brunch. Especially since they were 90% OJ. My main issue was the food-it wasn’t good. For the price level I would have expected better seasoning & better taste. VERY tasteless & cold. The selection/ variety was fine even good but the preparation missed the mark. For a $80 a pp meal…not of the quality I would expect. The desserts were the high point- great variety & for the most part good.

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                                                                                    9. Beth

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      We wanted to find a Buffet for Thanksgiving after our plans changed for the Holiday. Made reservations. Parking lot small. We were seated right away ordered some wine and enjoyed the Buffet. The Buffet had all your Traditional items as well as some of your Italian items to try. A nice Carving station and a great Salad bar but the favorite hit was all the desserts to pick from. Service was slow asked for water several times but the place was busy and people walking in not an empty table. They do have a tiny patio and the guy playing the piano by the buffet was great. Thank you did not disappoint.

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                                                                                    10. Armand

                                                                                      Phoenix

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      This is our second Thanksgiving coming here. There were four of us this time. I for one appreciate the style of the place. It's certainly not modern, but takes you back to a time when people dressed up and knew how to behave themselves in a nice restaurant. The food was exceptional in every category, from the superb Caesar salad and selection of cheeses to the main courses fresh and hot, and then desserts that were that special taste that completed a wonderful meal. I topped it off with a professionally made cappuccino and my day was complete. We were already making plans to come at Easter and certainly an evening very soon. Please respect this place and dress up a little. They deserve it for all the special things that they do for you.

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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 1888 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.

                                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                    Booked 14 times today
                                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                    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.
                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                      Picks up and drops off in front of restaurant.Complimentary ride service from most hotels
                                                                                    • 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
                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                      http://www.avanti-phoenix.com/
                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                      (602) 956-0900
                                                                                    • 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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