Avanti Restaurant

About Avanti Restaurant

Avanti Restaurant is an Italian-Mediterranean establishment located in Dallas, Texas. It offers an intimate dining room with a bistro atmosphere, featuring live music nightly and art shows. The menu includes dishes such as steaks, veal, seafood, and homemade pasta. Avanti is recognized for its Wine Spectator multi-award-winning wine collection, with bottles offered at half price on Sundays and Mondays. The restaurant has been a Dallas fixture for over thirty years, known for its chic ambiance and attentive service.

The Vibe

Avanti provides a cozy and intimate setting, often described as romantic and suitable for date nights. The atmosphere is enhanced by live music, typically a guitarist, creating a lively yet not overwhelming energy. Service is generally noted as attentive and friendly, though some reviews mention occasional lapses. The decor contributes to a chic, urban bistro feel, making it a popular spot for both special occasions and more casual upscale dining.

• intimate
• romantic
• cozy
• lively

What's Good

• Avanti Garlic Loaf

  $4.00

  A warm and flavorful appetizer featuring parmesan cheese, garlic, and basil on a French baguette, often described as a must-order.

• Chicken Parmesan

  $25.00

  Herb-crusted chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese, served with fettuccine alfredo, a frequently praised entree.

• Crab Meat Crusted Sea Bass

  $41.00

  A seafood entree featuring sea bass with a crab meat crust and a citrus beurre blanc sauce, noted for its delicate flavor.

• Tagliatelle Bolognese

  $24.00

  Traditional style bolognese sauce made with pork loin, pancetta, and tenderloin served over fresh tagliatelle pasta.

• Tiramisu

  A popular dessert option, described as a dream and a perfect ending to the meal.

Perfect For

• date night
• special occasion
• business lunch
• casual dining