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Avanti, Phoenix, AZ

Avanti

4.8
4.8
1886 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 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 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (602) 956-0900
  • 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
  • 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.<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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Special Italian Wines Wine Dinner

    US$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.
  • Caymus Wine Dinner

    US$140.00 per person

    28 Feb 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

    US$140.00 per person

    28 Mar 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.

What 1,886 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,886 Reviews
  1. Barry

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Rich

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Diane

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 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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  4. Casey

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  5. Robert

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  6. Beth

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  7. Armand

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  8. Denise

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always and the service was outstanding.

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  9. Caroline

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Avanti never disappoints! This is our third Thanksgiving there. The food is amazing and plentiful and eating on the patio was delightful. The pianist adds that perfect touch!!

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  10. Sandra

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet was quite extensive and the service was excellent.

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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 1886 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 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
  • Area
    Central Phoenix
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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