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Avanti Italian Bistro & Bar is the best! This is our first visit . We are coming back.
Google User via google.com - Mar 2, 2021
It had a very nice ambience, very friendly services and good food. Thank you very much for the very pleasant dining I had with my daughter on 24th Feb 2021.....A nice place to dine and hang out.
Geraldine Png via google.com - Feb 26, 2021
Went for my birthday with family and every single plate was delicious. The tiramisu is also excellent ... read more
Ed Rey via google.com - Feb 4, 2021
I had a wonderful lunch! Complete with great service plus delicious food.
Google User via google.com - Jan 13, 2021
By far the best Italian restaurant in California!
Nora Hunt via google.com - Jan 1, 2021
I had a wonderful lunch. Complete with great service and delicious food.
Google User via google.com - Dec 21, 2020
I love this place and keep up the good work.
Google User via google.com - Dec 15, 2020
A fabulous meal and loved the presentation , excellent service. I love coming here.
Google User via google.com - Dec 8, 2020
They've created a nice environment for a meal given the circumstances, & they seated us even though they were closing soon.
Liz Ernster via google.com - Dec 6, 2020
Excellent experience.
Google User via google.com - Nov 30, 2020
Friendly and attentive staff. Great service.
James M. Tam via google.com - Nov 29, 2020
Italian place for Italian food lovers. Vast choice of real Italian dishes. Courteous staff and convenient parking on the lot ... read more
Dzmitry Mik via google.com - Nov 23, 2020
Very nice restaurant. Went here about a week ago (covid seating) and for being outside, it was still very nice. The waiters were very professional, nice and courteous. We saw the inside of the restaurant which the really really nice. Hopefully they start doing insights eating because I wouldn't mind having the full experience of eat ... read more
David Gonzalez via google.com - Nov 18, 2020
A fabulous meal! Loved the presentation and excellent service. I love coming here!
Google User via google.com - Nov 17, 2020
Outdoor seating is available. Server was attentive and provided excellent service. I wouldn't say this place is "the bomb," but the food is tasty.
Jasmin Velasquez via google.com - Nov 16, 2020
The food was delicious, thservice was excellent, the atmosphere was elegant.
Litzy Ledbetter via google.com - Nov 9, 2020
Great service Food! They were excellent!
Google User via google.com - Nov 3, 2020
I always get the Bianchi and Neri. For some reason it wasn't as good. I like a perfect al dente but today's pasta was a little bit under cooked. Taste was still good although I couldn't eat it all because of the pasta texture.
Sara Ramirez via google.com - Nov 2, 2020
Great Italian food and service.
Jose Maldonado via google.com - Oct 27, 2020
I certainly love their dishes and customer service, excellent location close to my apartment. The staff members are always super nice. Highly recommended.
Madden M via google.com - Oct 23, 2020
Food was amazing!!! I ordered the the seafood pasta, my husband ordered the di mare, and for dessert we had the tiramisu, all if which were very good. The server was very attentive and accommodating. The outdoor ambiance was elegant and quaint while still abiding by social distancing. I highly recommend this place and will definitely ... read more
Stacy Bowers via google.com - Oct 17, 2020
Excellent place with amazing food. Excellent quality and great staff.
Jason Nelson-Wolfe via google.com - Oct 11, 2020
Enjoyed finding and trying this place. Comfortable outside seating under the canopy. Great service and unique twist on my italian food favorites. Will go back when in town...
mark klink via google.com - Oct 11, 2020
Yum. Fancy-pants pizza for a bit of $$. Four of us headed here on a Tuesday night and by the time we finished place was packed and people waiting to eat. Juke box GREAT! A little too dark but service fantastic. Since deep dish takes awhile to cook, we ordered a thin-crust to hold us over. They were great about making a vegan pizza (a ... read more
Taren Batler via google.com - Oct 3, 2020
We used to go to Avanti on Lake Ave. ever since they opened. Their wood fired pizzas were amazing, and the salads delicious. Years went by and we were sad to see the place closed down. On an internet site a discussion started about places we miss in Pasadena. I posted about Avanti only to be told they moved. Wow! Went there last week ... read more
Gregg Oelker via google.com - Oct 2, 2020
This is obviously one of the best restaurants in the area. Always when I go there I am exceedingly pleased. They preserve their very high standard service and the highest level of dishes they serve. You will be always satisfied with this place. Very recommended.
Otto Lewis via google.com - Sep 29, 2020
My friend and I came here a couple of months ago when it was pouring outside and still had to wait an hour to get a table, but fortunately were able to sit in the waiting area and enjoy a beer in the meantime. Deep dish pizza was really, REALLY, good (the Mediterranean Chicken I think) - so addicting - and I'm normally more of a thi ... read more
John Smith via google.com - Sep 26, 2020
I just went on a recent date, with somebody here, & personally I ordered a very big, but delicious Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, & indeed it was delicious.
Matt Houtchens via google.com - Sep 25, 2020
Amazing amazing amazing! We had to sit at the bar and let me tell you, best service ever. Our bartender was informative and took us through an awesome.
Arvel Farrell via google.com - Sep 24, 2020
Great outdoor seating, great service and most of all GREAT FOOD!!
Hower Ho via google.com - Aug 23, 2020
The lasagna was great. The service was good and their patio area was shaded. It could accommodate approximately 12-16 patrons and about 8 tables ... read more
Preston Howard via google.com - Aug 9, 2020
Great Italian food, even when you take it home
This is a great place. The food here is worth the drive. Or as things are now, having somebody else drive and pick it up for you. I had a celebration a while back and as a gift they picked up a pepperoni pizza, antipasto...More ... read more
davidpeterson0 via tripadvisor.com - Jul 29, 2020
This is a great place. The food here is worth the drive. Or as things are now, having somebody else drive and pick it up for you. I had a celebration a while back and as a gift they picked up a pepperoni pizza, antipasto salad, and a Mediterranean salad. They were all excellent... Filled with flavor and a taste of Italy with each bit ... read more
david peterson via google.com - Jul 28, 2020
I love that place 🍷🍝 ... read more
Gigi غادة via google.com - Jul 22, 2020
Service is excellent as is the food my two favorites are the filet mignon and their lasagna ... read more
Amara Ann via google.com - Jul 14, 2020
Amazing food and great drinks ... read more
Vanessa Terrazas via google.com - Jun 23, 2020
Always delicious food, great service!
Bayardo Alvarez via google.com - May 31, 2020
Great service, food (traditional pasta dishes, 2 soups, salads, extensive pizza choices, entrees include fish, lamb, beef), and of course, dessert in a relaxing atmosphere. Based on one drink, the house Avanti martini (vodka) was very good! This is our 2nd time (dinner) here. Pricing is reasonable for the quality. Will definitely ... read more
Elaine Barney via google.com - Mar 15, 2020
Great service, food, atmosphere for relaxed dining geared for the older age group.
Elaine Barney via google.com - Mar 14, 2020
They are the best! This is our 1st visit and we are coming back.
Google User via google.com - Mar 11, 2020
We arrived to Avanti at 9:20 they welcom...
We arrived to Avanti at 9:20 they welcomed us even they close at 9:30, the food was great the service was awesome as we are the first costumers thank you Avanti management your awesome ... read more
Callie W. via citysearch.com - Mar 11, 2020
Great Italian restaurant ... read more
Vernice Davis via google.com - Mar 9, 2020
Awesome all around.
Terri Burkhart via google.com - Mar 7, 2020
I love this place. Keep up the good work.
Google User via google.com - Mar 4, 2020
Nice place, but both my friend and I were not blown away by our meals ... read more
Sunset D'Vine via google.com - Mar 1, 2020
My boyfriend and I came here for the fir...
My boyfriend and I came here for the first time during Happy Hour. We sat in the bar area to take advantage of the HH deals. I ordered some wine and we ordered a couple HH appetizer specials to share and then a pasta dish from the regular menu to share. I like that you can order from both the bar food menu and the regular menu if you ... read more
Locke K. via citysearch.com - Feb 28, 2020
Everything was perfect.
Google User via google.com - Feb 28, 2020
Great food served hot. Friendly staff and patrons. Atmosphere galore. Generous portions.
glen wallace via google.com - Feb 28, 2020
Terrific food, great service & quiet, relaxed elegant surroundings.
Google User via google.com - Feb 27, 2020
Este lugar italiano es muy bueno y barato los felicito ... read more
Jose pinedo via google.com - Feb 26, 2020
Love the food and the ambience. Always on top of my list!
Google User via google.com - Feb 24, 2020
They have an extraordinary chef and delightful server. This was a wonderful dining experience.
Google User via google.com - Feb 21, 2020
Great food, great service, great prices....
Great food, great service, great prices. What more do you want?! Solid Italian restaurant with high end, quality ingredients and recipes. Will definitely be returning.
Ava P. via citysearch.com - Feb 21, 2020
Keep up the good work.
Google User via google.com - Feb 17, 2020
Great menu, environment, friendly and helpful service ... read more
Kimberly Covarrubias via google.com - Feb 15, 2020
Great food, good service, and good prices. Could have some light Italian music in the background and turn off the news at the bar. But overall nice ambiance and we will be back.
Charles Mugrdechian via google.com - Feb 14, 2020
Awesome food, very kind staff members, regularly great character. They charge convenient pricing and the food quality is awesome. Kudos.
B Guzman via google.com - Feb 11, 2020
Great food, and very nice atmosphere.
AWOOD Norwood via google.com - Feb 10, 2020
Not sure where to start..At first I thou...
Not sure where to start..At first I thought this place would be over priced and pretentious. To my surprise it was quite the opposite. The food was amazing! Our waiter was extra attentive, the drinks were fabulous and the ambience was on point. It's the kind of place that takes you far away, magical almost. The flavors and ... read more
Gina K. via citysearch.com - Feb 4, 2020
Good food and service ... read more
Delmy Marroquin via google.com - Feb 3, 2020
All I can say is wow! The risotto is very flavorful. The filet can be cut with a fork and melts in your mouth. The chicken marsala is as good as you can get.
Joe Hertzbach via google.com - Feb 1, 2020
Very good food ... read more
Shrrrie Berillon via google.com - Feb 1, 2020
Everything and everyone is excellent. I could not ask for anything better.
Google User via google.com - Jan 31, 2020
this place is awesome!!! the dacor the f...
this place is awesome!!! the dacor the food the service was all up to par...you have to try the glazed apple pizza... its the new happening spot in Pasadena can't wait for the new year the parade route ends there ... read more
Fern A. via citysearch.com - Jan 30, 2020
The food is regularly well prepared and delightful, employees gives awesome customer service. I really like how neat it is and character. Will visit here again.
A Stout via google.com - Jan 29, 2020
This spot simply knows how to please their customers. Constantly with a very friendly demeanor. The food is affordably priced, always delightful and neat.
Phillip Atkins via google.com - Jan 20, 2020
Very good restaurant, if you stay away from the pizza. Made that mistake tonight. Don't order the pizza, bland and tasteless. The Calamari was good, as usual, and my friend's fish dish was very good.
Lilith Costas via google.com - Jan 18, 2020
We had such a wonderful time at your new bistro for our office birthday lunch. The food was fabulous and the service was fantastic. Thank you so much. Enjoy your week!
Google User via google.com - Jan 17, 2020
Great place to eat be back for Granddaughters Birthday ... read more
Betty Merino via google.com - Jan 13, 2020
We love you!
Google User via google.com - Jan 9, 2020
Good food, good people ... read more
Jay Margulies via google.com - Jan 2, 2020
Thank you for letting be seated early ... read more
Google User via google.com - Jan 2, 2020
One of this classy restaurants with white table cloth and excellent food.
Rob O via google.com - Dec 26, 2019
Delicious food, festive, cozy atmosphere ... read more
Ana Zavala via google.com - Dec 25, 2019
Absolutely sensational! Service is exemplary, and when you walk in the ambiance overtakes you. It is quite lovely. We were seated in a choice spot , able to see the entire space. When our friends arrived, I inadvertently knocked a plate off the table! Well the staff swooped in and had it cleaned up so fast, just wow! The menu is wond ... read more
Steven Lockwood via google.com - Dec 22, 2019
The two of us arrived around 6 or 6:30 p...
The two of us arrived around 6 or 6:30 pm on a busy Friday night. They were able to seat us almost right away. Friendly attentive service. My husband got the shrimp pasta special and I had the bowtie pasta -- both were good. Nice cozy ambiance. There were a lot of families with young kids there. I liked everything!
Eban H. via citysearch.com - Dec 20, 2019
As usual, friendly staff, comfortable room, delicious food.
Anita Davis via google.com - Dec 14, 2019
I had lunch there this week and I loved ...
I had lunch there this week and I loved the meal, the service and the ambiance of the restaurant. They also have happy hour twice daily. I cant wait to go again.
malcolm t. via citysearch.com - Dec 6, 2019
We were greeted promptly and friendly and seated right away. Waiter approached and explained the days specials. Water, bread, and olive oil/vinegar brought to the table . We ordered Chicken Dijon Fettuccine and Butternut Squash. Both dishes were served in a timely manner. Food was hot, fresh, and tasty.
Walter D via google.com - Nov 27, 2019
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