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Ava Restaurant, Tampa, FL

Ava Restaurant

4.5
4.5
2180 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Ava's menu will feature inspired Italian cuisine prepared in a simple and rustic fashion. Central to our vision will be house cured salumi, fresh hand made pasta and Neapolitan pizza cooked at 900 degrees in our Italian-made Acunto pizza oven. Ingredients will be fresh, seasonal, and local whenever possible.
Ava has limited seating, reservations may be inside or outside. We attempt to accommodate special requests, please let us know what your preference may be in the "add a special request' field. However, we can't guarantee all table requests. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 512-3030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Lister
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    Howard Ave & Swann
  • Parking details
    Self parking in the Garage.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Ava!!

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us on Sunday April 20th from 8am to 3pm to celebrate Easter with our regular brunch menu.
    Easter Brunch at Ava!! photo

What 2,180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ava Restaurant delights with its "great food and service," consistently offering wonderful experiences. The ambiance is welcoming, and the menu boasts "delicious and amazing" dishes, including gluten-free options. Servers like Melissa, Tony, and Anthony enhance visits with their "outstanding" service. Ideal for group gatherings, Ava provides both elegance and warmth.

2,180 Reviews
  1. Carrieann

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and pretty restaurant atmosphere. Only draw back was the servers were barely dressed- and it wasn’t Gasparilla weekend. Their attire was not classy or elegant for a nice restaurant.

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  2. Kleanthis

    VIP

    Miami

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent, and the food was good/very good. The tie yellowtail hamachi appetizer was heavenly, while the meatball appetizer was average. The bolognese and vaccinara pasta were good but not exceptional. The grilled veggies were okay, and the zeppole was very good.

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  3. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated fast and had big table of 8 inside. The food was served quick and excellent. We enjoyed the vibe and decor. The server was responsive and nice.

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  4. Eileen

    VIP

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not great, steak and salmon was good. Bread was very oily. Walnut and apple 🥗 had a odd taste.

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  5. Vincent

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m pretty disappointed in Ava. Unlike every other restaurant on OpenTable that displayed clearly that a set/pre-fixe menu was being served (listed as an “experience”), Ava displayed nothing when I booked the reservation (my wife is vegan so I was not looking for pre-fixe). It wasn’t until I was asked to confirm the reservation (within the 48hrs so I’d get a fee if i cancel) that there was a tiny sentence displayed that they were doing a set menu (with no vegan option but I spoke with someone who told me they would still be doing the vegan parm and vegan chunk steak. Plus, when I called, they told me the vegan parm was going to be $24 on the Valentines menu and it was $75… The food was okay (appetizers and desserts were not good, but main entrees were good - minus the wagyu NY strip begin half a strip (but very tasty) and the mashed potatoes were puréed/consistency of instant mash), but not $300 for 2 people okay. Waitress was very nice/good though. There’s also a forced 20% service charge… on a party of 2… that isn’t disclosed on OpenTable or their website. This experience really rubbed me the wrong way, so we probably won’t be back.

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  6. George

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good and the service is outstanding. This is one of my go to restaurants.

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  7. Margo

    VIP

    Orange County

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal, and great service! We are visiting Tampa, and so glad to have enjoyed this restaurant. We’ll be in Tampa again in the Fall and will definitely eat at Ava again!

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  8. Jennifer

    VIP

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was very attentive and the food was delicious!

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  9. caelyn

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melissa was our server last night and she was outstanding!!!

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  10. Ryan

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a great experience and the food was amazing. The service was so wonderful everyone was so happy while serving.

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FAQs

Ava Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Ava Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 512-3030.

Ava Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ava Restaurant

718 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Howard Ave & Swann
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking in the Garage.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Lister
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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