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Ava Restaurant, Tampa, FL

Ava Restaurant

4.5
4.5
2186 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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 10:30–14:00 Sun 10:30–14:30 Dinner Mon 17:00–21:30 Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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 2,186 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 offers "great food and amazing service," making it a favorite for "ladies night, date night, or family night." Guests appreciate the "beautiful outdoor seating" and "delicious gluten-free options." Although some note a "limited menu" and "questionable attire," overall, the "ambiance and attentive staff" create a memorable dining experience.

2,186 Reviews
  1. Harry

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food and service are consistently great.

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  2. alexandre

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For a second i though i was in a strip Club the way of the waitres was dressing was not appropriate for a restaurant looks like the place has no leadership the brunch was just like first watch just a few dollars expensive won’t go back

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  3. Mary Beth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were attentive and all while handling multiple large groups with ease. Food was served hot and all that they recommended was very good!

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  4. Shannan

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food, amd service! Sat outside , was lovely! Recommend for ladies night, date night, or family night!

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  5. Carissa

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for larger groups, food and service were awesome!

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  6. Arielle

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unforgettable experience. The service was amazing and they also accommodated my party size so well. Made my birthday great!

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  7. Carrieann

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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  8. Kleanthis

    Miami

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  9. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  10. Eileen

    VIP

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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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 2186 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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 10:30–14:00 Sun 10:30–14:30 Dinner Mon 17:00–21:30 Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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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