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Avanti Restaurant in Santa Cruz

Avanti Restaurant in Santa Cruz

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4.2 (297)

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Avanti Restaurant is an italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Edited a month ago

Great Italian Food. Service is spot on.... Menu choices extensive and done right! Be sure to have a bottle of Chianti Classico Riserva..... You won't be disappointed. Feel free to eat at the bar. Best a/c on the West Side! Ron

$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkSuitable for all group sizesNo wait

Matt Orbach -Google user

4 years ago

Delicious food in West Side Santa Cruz! Jonathan and Tatiana do it right: delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly service...and in 2020...amazing take-out! We just finished the four course New Year's Eve set menu for four people, which included everything except the duck, and it was...Read More

FW TXW70 -Google user

3 years ago

Traveled last week to Santa Cruz from Texas, this place was truly amazing. The hostess was also our waitress and the staff made our experience wonderful. Stop by and you will be blown away. Thank u guys!!!👏👏 …

SKnari -Google user

4 years ago

What a lovely place to dine in. Their cauliflower and burrata appetizers were delicious. And all main dishes were delicious as well.

Emilee Vilardi -Google user

2 months ago

We really enjoyed our dinner here. Huge plus that the patio is dog friendly! They brought our pup a bowl of water too, so sweet! The food was yummy and fresh. I got the raviolis along with the burrata with grilled peaches (that was a...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Kori Sinclair -Google user

2 years ago

My friend and I ate here to celebrate. Robin and Mia were incredible and tolerated all of our stories. I had the ricotta ravioli, which was lovely. We tried 4 of the desserts. The mousse and lemon tart were my favorite. The atmosphere is beautiful,...Read More

S VKTZ -Google user

a year ago

Came for the SC Bread Boy Pop Up. Good smashburger, husband definitely loved it, he loves mustard! I loved the fries more, crispy as can be! Perfection they were. Check their IG account for when they'll be selling, that's how I found them😁 @s.c.bread(underscore)boy …

Robert Bixby -Google user

3 years ago

Excellent local restaurant with nicely done contemporary decor. All the dishes were excellent. Flavorful sauces without excessive salt. Full bar. A little spendy.

Adriana Clark -Google user

5 months ago

Today I celebrate my B-day with my mom. I had the best time. Service (Sarah) was wonderful. Food was so delicious. We started with a bean soup. Rich and delicious . Lasagna was really good. Halibut excellent. Dessert crème brûlée was good too. I am...Read More

Rachel Meyer -Google user

2 years ago

Lovely dinner out, great fish and appetizers, dessert, and really dug this wine. The server, Robin, was so wonderful it felt like hanging out with a knowledgeable dear friend when she visited our table.

Dharma Surjaputra -Google user

7 years ago

We didn't know the area and chose this place by accident. What a good experience! The waiters are friendly and nice. …

Gopala Walker -Google user

2 weeks ago

I have been coming to Avanti for years and can't say enough good things about the food and experience. The service is fantastic, welcoming and knowledgeable. It is ideal for both larger family gatherings or quieter romantic meals. On our last visit...Read More

Dine inAtmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

Cynthia Creech -Google user

2 weeks ago

Curbside appeal isnt great but everything else is wonderful! Inside is relaxing, clean, and well decorated. Food is a good and creative! Menu changes to allow for things in season. Currently, tomatoes are sweet and taste homegrown. Service was fast!

$50–100Atmosphere: 4Reservations not required3-4 people

Val Almeida -Google user

2 weeks ago

Wow great dinner last night. Had the squid ink pasta just amazing. Great service and fig noir perfect cocktail. Highly recommend

$30–50Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseUp to 10 min

Heather Thompson Smits -Google user

5 months ago

I love Avanti! The food is pure quality. Farm to table is hard to find in this area. The menu is always different and unique. The homemade pasta is incredible and there’s something on the menu for everyone. The remodel is beautiful and the ambiance...Read More

$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise3-4 peopleNo waitHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingThere’s something on the menu for everyone.

Paul Costa -Google user

4 months ago

We had a wonderful experience at Avanti. The service was friendly, efficient and fun. The dishes were some of the best Italian food I've ever had. That being said, I grew up in NYC in an Italian neighborhood....

$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk3-4 people, Suitable for all group sizesNo waitHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lotThe Chief made a custom pasta dish for our 7 year old. He loved it.

Andy Huynh -Google user

4 months ago

First time eating @ Avanti after being here for 14+ years Top notch all around food and service Got the papperdelle with pork meatballs, gigli pasta & a seafood puttanesca. All of which were outstanding. Perfectly seasoned, and perfect texture on the pasta. Also had the Kale...Read More

Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

Patrick Dimick -Google user

7 months ago

Fantastic Valentines date! Starting with a rose on the table, attentive service in a PACKED restaurant as expected ,(despite couple next to us was whining about, what do you expect on Valentines!) Drinks were fun, gnocchi and ribeye were …

Eli Macias -Google user

a week ago

Great quality for the price, a step above other Italian restaurants in the area

Food: 5…

Patrick Nolan -Google user

5 months ago

Excellent restaurant off the beaten path a bit in Santa Cruz. Pasta was delicious, gnocchi was excellent, crème brûlée was very good.

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Outdoor seating

Takeout

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Delivery

Highlights

Fireplace

Great dessert

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Lunch

Dinner

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

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Alcohol

Beer

Cocktails

Coffee

Comfort food

Hard liquor

Healthy options

Organic dishes

Small plates

Wine

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Dinner

Dessert

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Amenities

Bar onsite

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Cozy

Romantic

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Family-friendly

Groups

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Planning

Dinner reservations recommended

Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

High chairs

Kids' menu

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