Avanti Italian Bistro and Bar

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CLOSED NOW - Opens at 11:30am

Customer Service = EXCEPTIONAL
Food = DELICIOUS
A new favorite spot!!!! Quaint & yummy!!! Can't wait to go back !!!

We come here a lot because they have the best plain cheese super thin crust pizza we have found outside Pisa! If you want it, specify it exactly as stated above. The Eggplant Parmigiana with the Italian sausage is our favorite if we are going to splurge. Start with incredible Minestrone soup or the house salad made with all romaine lettuce and end it with spumoni ice cream. Wines include Kendell Jackson Chardonnay and Justin Cabernet, two classic California wines, by the glass, or bring your own and they will even decant it if asked.

We went to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful experience.

I went for lunch. It's the bomb. The food was delicious, service wonderful and they had Creme Brule! Yeah. I highly recommend this place. Another plus? They had Italians cooking the Italian food! It wasn't very busy at lunch so it's probably a good spot for lunch. They also have patio seating and a full bar.

What an absolutely pleasant surprise! The food was delicious and very authentic, the dessert fantastic, the service was just wonderful, and they have a full bar! My husband and I both had the chicken piccatta which was divine; the chicken cooked to perfection and tender and juicy. Better than I make! The salad was super fresh and their house dressing which is a lime base is just the perfect amount of flavor. The bread before the meal were garlic knots and a very crispy flat bread for dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
The tiramisu was just incredible with just the right amount of sweetness, chocolate, and rum. Everything was flavored and spiced to perfection. Our waiter was super attentive without being pushy or in the way. The busboy was just as nice. I was so impressed I am planning on having my husbands 65th birthday dinner here. This is definitely going to become a regular stop on our restaurant repertoire!

Avanti serves delicious American Italian food: Pizza, pasta, salads, and Italian desserts. The complimentary bread is delicious. The wine list is well ranged. The parking lot is small, but there is plenty of street parking because it's not crammed among other businesses and restaurants. The sound level inside is moderate. The decor is a mix of modern and traditional, making it very pleasing to all. The staff are always super welcoming. The owner himself is often there. We usually have lunch there on Sundays, and occasionally dinner during the week after a hectic work day. My husband and I love their risottos and pizzas. The steamed clams are a favorite appetizer, when available. We enjoy their beet salad, their kale and quinoa salad, and their caesar salad. The spumoni is a perfect dessert for summer. I have taken co-workers there and they have also loved it. I have been there at least 50 times and never had one bad experience.

The seafood pasta with red sauce and risotto were really good. It tasted like the chefs didn't put much spices but cooked the ingredients just right. I liked how it wasn't salty like other Italian restaurants. They were fresh and delicious. The interior was very modern and pretty and I assume it'll be better at night. I went for early dinner so it was still bright inside.

Good food! It hit the spot! Pizza was amazing and Caesar salad it was excellent.

The food quality is as good as it gets in LA ,Chicago, NY or wherever I have been.The owners are as gracious, and generous as there are in the restaurant business or in life for that matter...They do not have one cheap or argumentative bone in their bodies. They do not spare one expense to be sure that that customers get what they pay for or if there is some mistake that the customer is made to understand that their business is appreciated. I have been a customer at Avanti Cafe and now Avanti Bistro for many years and I am not all that gracious or generous. I have been all over the world and the US. If they did not meet my expectations I would have not come back a long time ago.

The food was absolutely amazing! It was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. I love the wine, and our server was prompt and very friendly. I also loved the ambience, although it is a bit on the noisy side. I highly recommend this restaurant!

I was introduced to Avanti by friends. I had driven by many times but never considered going in. I am so pleased! The food is delicious and the service is great! A wonderful place for a small to medium dinner party. I highly recommend it! Yay for Pasadena!

Have had lunch and dinner here. Both delicious. The specials are always fantastic as is the service. Great wine list too.

I absolutely love this place! The decor the ambiance is great. Bob was really nice and I'll be back! The kale salad with shrimp is what I ordered and it was amazing.

The pasta is amazing -- so delicate and the fillings are wonderful.

Great restaurant . Modern ambiance. Hidden gem near Arcadia . Good veggie sliders . Salads are great . Pesto pasta is delish . Waiters are very good. Italian ice cream is yum .

The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend Avanti Italian Bar and Bistro.

We were thrilled by our dinner at Avanti. It has understated modern decor, and has background music, but it was a perfect spot for pre-theater conversation. The entrees were delicious, including the lamb chops, risotto, and bronzini. We will be back.

We ate during Happy Hour (4-6) and enjoyed a nice Sangiovese by the glass. Parking would get crowded when very busy. The interior is clean and welcoming. The service was good.

We came to the Avanti for Valentine's Day and had a wonderful time. The food was excellent,and, even though it was crowded, it was quiet. The wait staff were very attentive, and all in all, we had a very enjoyable experience.

I'm not too familiar with restaurants in Pasadena so we were looking on Yelp to find a good mid-range place for a last minute birthday dinner for my mom and we came across Avanti. I must say, it was a delicious dinner for a spontaneous choice. Their corkage fee is $12, which is a good option if you want to bring your own wine. The server was nice and the atmosphere was lively but not too loud to where you can't hear the person next to you.

I got the wild mushroom rigatoni and it was surprisingly light with a decadent truffle oil flavor. My sister got the fettuccini and when I tried it, I thought it was pretty darn good. So simple yet so wonderfully executed. Overall it was a great dinner, will definitely return again!