Avanti

Name: Avanti
Address: 2728 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85016
Telephone: (602) 956-0900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1874 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for business meals
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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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
Area
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. 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

2024 Thanksgiving Brunch
USD 69.95 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Let Avanti do the cooking for you. Avanti is the place to celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ones! For more details visit http://avanti-phoenix.com/thanksgiving-2024/
Caymus Wine Dinner
USD 140.00 per person
10 Jan 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.
Special Italian Wine Dinner
USD 140.00 per person
28 Feb 2025 only
Join us for a Four Course Dinner paired with select wines of Italy. Seating is limited so reserve your seats today. Reception starts at 6:30.

Popular dishes

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

What 1,874 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Great for fine wines
Phoenix
Great for fine wines
Phoenix
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Avanti is a must-visit Italian restaurant renowned for its "awesome" entrees, "outstanding" food, and "super friendly" service. With a classic, elegant ambiance, it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. The signature handmade pasta and wine pairing dinners are highly recommended. "Best Italian restaurant in Phoenix."

1,874 Reviews

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Brian
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best. Atmosphere and service were great. Great food, we will be back.
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Kurt
Phoenix
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great east coast style Italian restaurant. This was a wine pairing dinner with Daou wines and the pairings with each course were great too.
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Jerry
Milwaukee
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the throwback Italian you are looking for. The food is always fantastic.
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Janneil
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has the best lasagna. Service always goes above and beyond. Alessandro’s a great server, always so kind. And the owner is so hospitable. He comes to check on each table. For great authentic Italian food this is the place to go.
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Jay
Los Angeles
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb dining experience with excellent customer service and delicious entrees with top notch wine list. This will definitely become a regular go to place in the future.
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susan
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Avanti’s is an iconic Phoenix treasure. The food is delicious. The service is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly. The atmosphere is classic, elegant, old Italian. It’s perfect!
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Charlene
Detroit
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous lamb chops! Wonderful service. We visit every time we’re in AZ
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Paris
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining spot for my wife and I. We come here every month for our anniversary, ever since our first date which was back when we were just 18. Ever since our first time, the service has always been impeccable and helpful with everything. The ambience is simply perfect and very quaint, it almost takes you back to a different time. The food here is always delectable and never disappoints. Simply put, Avanti is a 5-star restaurant, through and through.
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Eric
Phoenix
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as always! Authentic Italian food never disappoints.
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Susie
Phoenix
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was a little slow at first, but improved as the night went on. Our waiter was really good. We really enjoyed our food. The handmade pasta was perfect.
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FAQs

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

Avanti is rated 4.8 stars by 1874 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 booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2728 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Additional information

Cross Street
Thomas and 28th Street
Area
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. 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, Takeaway, 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

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Avanti

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

2024 Thanksgiving Brunch

Caymus Wine Dinner

Special Italian Wine Dinner

Spaghetti

Baked Lasagna

Homemade Lasagna

Antipasti

Bruschetta

Mozzarella Caprese

Eggplant Rollatini

Crab "Luigi"

Calamari Fritti

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Escargots de Bourgogne

Zuppe

Soup of the Day

Pasta e Fagioli

Panini

Grilled Breast of Chicken Sandwich

Beef Tenderloin Sandwich

Insalate

Avanti Caesar Salad

Benito Salad

Brioni Salad

Italian Cobb Salad

Fresh Spinach Salad

Pasta

Angel Hair Pasta

Rigatoni Siciliana

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Bowties with Broccoli

Spaghetti with Meatballs & Sausage

Penne Al Forno

Baked Lasagna

Tortellini Portofino

Specialita

Cioppino

Parmesan Encrusted Salmon Piccata

Chicken Breast Angelo

Chicken & Sausage Scarpariello

Chicken Milanese

Chef's Mixed Grill Special

Veal Piccata

Veal Marsala

Veal Parmigiana

Dolci

Homemade Tiramisu

Crème Brulee with Berries

Spumoni

Flan

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Tartufo

Amaretto Cheesecake

Avanti Dessert Trio

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Avanti offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Avanti restaurant rated?

Does Avanti offer gift cards?

Is Avanti currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card