Cafe Avanti Restaurant

Name: Cafe Avanti Restaurant
Address: 732 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 33140
Telephone: (305) 538-4400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 5

5.0

678 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Established in 1989, Cafe Avanti is in a league of its own. Fine traditional Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. It's family owned and operated, and home away from home for Miami Beach locals. The staff is welcoming and hospitable, and are sure to make you feel like a regular even as a first time guest. Chef Constantino Cadavid has been at the helm of Cafe Avanti for over 21 years. It's reputation for consistency is like no other. From veal meatballs and tuna tartare, to osso bucco and frutta di mare, every dish is absolutely decadent. Desserts are homemade & the ricotta cheesecake is the best you will ever have. Parking is easy and meters are turned off at 6pm. Whether you sit at the bar, cozy brick room, a romantic table by the window, or have a large party, Cafe Avanti will provide you with the perfect experience that you are looking for.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 538-4400
Website
http://www.cafeavanti.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Constantino Cadavid
Private party facilities
Cafe Avanti hosts parties of up to 100 people. There is a private dining room that accommodates up to 40 guests, and a semi private dining room for 16.

Location
732 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Area
South Beach
Cross Street
Between Chase & Prarie Ave on Arthur Godfrey Rd
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Antipasto rusticoUSD 12.00
Assorted dry italian meats & imported cheese.
Beet tartare with goat cheeseUSD 12.00
Carpaccio di manzoUSD 12.00
Sliced filet mignon topped with arugula & parmesan.
Carpaccio di salmoneUSD 12.00
Sliced salmon, shaved fennel, lemon & capers.
CapreseUSD 12.00
Fresh mozzarella,beefsteak tomato&basil with a balsamic reduction.
Calamari frittiUSD 12.00
Deep fried calamari to crispy served with marinara sauce.
Vongole oreganateUSD 12.00
Fresh clams baked with seasoned bread crumbs.
CarciofiUSD 12.00
Whole artichoke stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs.
Polpette homemade veal meatballsUSD 12.00

Antipasti Del Mare

Black grouper cevicheUSD 15.00
Lemon, onions, red peppers.
Tuna tartareUSD 15.00
Onions, capers, ginger, lemon & cilantro, with garlic croutons.
Crab cakesUSD 15.00
2 to an order, italian style over marinara.
Mussels marinaraUSD 15.00
Mediterranean mussels in a marinara sofrito.
OctopusUSD 15.00
Grilled, with warm olive oil.
Jumbo lump crabmeat cocktailUSD 15.00
With mustard sauce.
Jumbo shrimp cocktailUSD 15.00
3 to an order, with cocktail sauce.

Pasta

Capelli d'angeloUSD 16.00
Angel hair with tomato & basil.
Pappardelle bologneseUSD 16.00
Wide noodles with meat sauce.
Spaghetti con polpetteUSD 16.00
Spagetti with veal meatballs in marinara.
Rigatoni calabreseUSD 16.00
Shiitake mushrooms & sausage.
Linguine carbonaraUSD 16.00
Pancetta bacon & cream sauce.
Penne broccoliUSD 16.00
Sauteed with garlic & oil.
Fettuccine alfredoUSD 16.00
Cream sauce & cheese.

Della Casa

RavioliUSD 18.00
With ricotta cheese & spinach.
Lasagne bologneseUSD 18.00
Meat sauce & ricotta cheese.
CannelloniUSD 18.00
Rolled fresh crepe with veal & spinach ricotta.
Tortellini capriccioUSD 18.00
Cream, prosciutto, mushrooms & cheese.
Rollatini di melanzaneUSD 18.00
Eggplant baked with ricotta cheese & tomato sauce.
Gnocchi al pestoUSD 18.00
Homemade potato dumplings with Fresh basil sauce.

Arborio Risotti

Funghi porcini & asparagiUSD 24.00
Di aragosta (lobster)USD 32.00

Pasta Con Frutti Di Mare

Ravioli di aragostaUSD 23.00
Homemade lobster ravioli in a pink sauce with caviar.
Cozze marinaraUSD 23.00
Fresh mussels over spaghetini in a marinara sofrito.
Linguine con vongoleUSD 23.00
Little neck clams in a garlic clam broth.
Gamberoni fra diavoloUSD 23.00
Spicy gulf shrimp over linguine.
Frutti di mareUSD 23.00
Fresh tagliatelle with seafood in tomato sauce.
Bucatini gamberoniUSD 23.00
Shrimp, leeks, sundried tomatoes .

Pesce Del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day
- Market Price

Pollo

Parmigiano di polloUSD 18.00
Topped with mozzarella cheese& tomato sauce.
Pollo fiorentinaUSD 18.00
Sauteed with lemon & white wine served over spinach.
Pollo avantiUSD 18.00
Topped with prosciutto, eggplant & mozzarella in a light brown gravy sauce.

Vitello

Lombata di vitelloUSD 21.00
Veal cutlet milanese topped with chopped fresh green salad.
Vitello marsalaUSD 21.00
Veal scaloppini with Shiitake mushrooms & marsala wine.
Vitello piccataUSD 21.00
Veal scaloppini with a lemon, White wine & butter sauce.

Della Griglia

Bistecca fiorentinaUSD 32.00
16 oz. new york sirloin marinated in olive oil, rosemary & garlic served over sauteed spinach & onions.
Costelette di agnelloUSD 40.00
Domestic colorado lamb chops marinated & grilled.
Costelette di maialeUSD 27.00
Grilled double cut, bone-in pork chop.
Costelette di vitelloUSD 37.00
Lightly marinated & grilled center cut, bone-in veal chop.
Salmone grigliatoUSD 25.00
Grilled center cut norwegian salmon.
PolastrelloUSD 24.00
Whole grilled baby chicken with a garlic & white wine sauce.

Contorni

Spinaci & funghiUSD 6.00
Sauteed spinach & mushrooms.
Patate alla costaUSD 6.00
Sliced potatoes sauteed with onions until crispy Asparagi au gratin Fresh asparagus with melted reggiano cheese.
FagioliniUSD 6.00
Sauteed string beans.
Cannellini beansUSD 6.00
Sauteed in warm olive oil with chopped red pepper & onion.

Weekly Specials

Monday-whole branzinoUSD 35.00
Herb roasted with potatoes, tomatoes & olives.
Tuesday-seabassUSD 30.00
With white wine, capers & mushrooms.
Wednesday-valdostanaUSD 40.00
Stuffed veal chop with prosciutto & fontina.
Thursday-dover soleUSD 45.00
Classically served, boned tableside.
Friday-lobster diavoloUSD 32.00
Spicy maine lobster over spaghetti.
Saturday & sunday
Osso bucco 40 slowly cooked veal shank, in its own brown gravy over fettuccini.

What 678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Miami Beach
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Miami Beach
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Miami Beach
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Avanti is a cherished neighborhood gem on Miami Beach, praised for its "wonderful" service and consistently delicious Italian cuisine. Locals love its intimate ambiance and reliable quality, with standout dishes like Branzino, lasagna, and Ricotta Cheesecake. The full cocktail bar and private dining options enhance its appeal for special occasions.

678 Reviews

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Nora
Miami
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is perfect in this neighborhood restaurant. Shared branzino and blackened salmon both amazing. Ate with spinach and pasta. Pasta good but too much oil on it. Next time we will ask for light garlic and oil. Drinks well made. Servers very patient and efficient. If you often, they remember you and know what you need. Pillow brought to elderly guests when requested. Drink order remembered. Great place for all. Bread home made and delicious.
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Cyndy
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service!! Will absolutely return!!!
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David
Belgium
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place reminds me of an NYC upper side Italian restaurant . Excellent food, great baked clams and entries. good value and well worth going
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David
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful. She usually bartend, but she was serving and she was so efficient.
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Emmanuel
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First off the food is on par or better than the best Italian establishments throughout. The Vittello Piccata is the best I’ve ever eaten. Let alone these prices are the same as 10 years ago! A definite must !
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manuela
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went for dinner after a long day and enjoyed everything about that place. Food was fantastic, great ambience and service. Definitely a place we recommend!
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Jeanie
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal with attentive service. Nice ambiance and full of local regulars. Very predictable high quality experience.
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Drew
Miami
120 reviews
5.0
120 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’re locals and enjoy having a family owned restaurant in the neighborhood that consistently delivers quality good meals in a hospitable environment. It can get uncomfortably noisy on weekends so be prepared to having your ears ringing a few hours after leaving. We enjoy the Straciatella Soup, Avanti Salad, Avanti Chicken, Veal Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo and several desserts the best in our opinion being the Ricotta Cheesecake.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No need to go anywhere else and pay twice as much!
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Manhattan
New York City
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We haven’t been back in a while & it hasn’t really changed. Food was still good
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FAQs

Cafe Avanti Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Cafe Avanti Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 538-4400.

Cafe Avanti Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

732 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Chase & Prarie Ave on Arthur Godfrey Rd
Area
South Beach
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Constantino Cadavid
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeavanti.com/
Phone number
(305) 538-4400
Private party facilities
Cafe Avanti hosts parties of up to 100 people. There is a private dining room that accommodates up to 40 guests, and a semi private dining room for 16.

Cafe Avanti Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Zuppa

MinestroneUSD 6.00

StraciatellaUSD 6.00

Pasta fagioliUSD 6.00

Tortellini in BrodoUSD 6.00

Insalate

ArugulaUSD 9.00

CeasareUSD 9.00

AvantiUSD 9.00

Antipasti Clasici

Antipasto rusticoUSD 12.00

Beet tartare with goat cheeseUSD 12.00

Carpaccio di manzoUSD 12.00

Carpaccio di salmoneUSD 12.00

CapreseUSD 12.00

Calamari frittiUSD 12.00

Vongole oreganateUSD 12.00

CarciofiUSD 12.00

Polpette homemade veal meatballsUSD 12.00

Antipasti Del Mare

Black grouper cevicheUSD 15.00

Tuna tartareUSD 15.00

Crab cakesUSD 15.00

Mussels marinaraUSD 15.00

OctopusUSD 15.00

Jumbo lump crabmeat cocktailUSD 15.00

Jumbo shrimp cocktailUSD 15.00

Pasta

Capelli d'angeloUSD 16.00

Pappardelle bologneseUSD 16.00

Spaghetti con polpetteUSD 16.00

Rigatoni calabreseUSD 16.00

Linguine carbonaraUSD 16.00

Penne broccoliUSD 16.00

Fettuccine alfredoUSD 16.00

Della Casa

RavioliUSD 18.00

Lasagne bologneseUSD 18.00

CannelloniUSD 18.00

Tortellini capriccioUSD 18.00

Rollatini di melanzaneUSD 18.00

Gnocchi al pestoUSD 18.00

Arborio Risotti

Funghi porcini & asparagiUSD 24.00

Di aragosta (lobster)USD 32.00

Pasta Con Frutti Di Mare

Ravioli di aragostaUSD 23.00

Cozze marinaraUSD 23.00

Linguine con vongoleUSD 23.00

Gamberoni fra diavoloUSD 23.00

Frutti di mareUSD 23.00

Bucatini gamberoniUSD 23.00

Pesce Del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day

Pollo

Parmigiano di polloUSD 18.00

Pollo fiorentinaUSD 18.00

Pollo avantiUSD 18.00

Vitello

Lombata di vitelloUSD 21.00

Vitello marsalaUSD 21.00

Vitello piccataUSD 21.00

Della Griglia

Bistecca fiorentinaUSD 32.00

Costelette di agnelloUSD 40.00

Costelette di maialeUSD 27.00

Costelette di vitelloUSD 37.00

Salmone grigliatoUSD 25.00

PolastrelloUSD 24.00

Contorni

Spinaci & funghiUSD 6.00

Patate alla costaUSD 6.00

FagioliniUSD 6.00

Cannellini beansUSD 6.00

Weekly Specials

Monday-whole branzinoUSD 35.00