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    Avanti Restaurant

    1917 Mission St

    Santa Cruz, CA 95060


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    FAMILY STYLE MENU
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    Featured Items

    • FOCACCIA & OLIVES

      $6.00
    • DINOSAUR KALE SALAD

      with almonds, ricotta salata, citrus vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • PASTA PRIMAVERA VEGAN

      Fusili with fresh organic vegetables garlic and olive oil. Vegan ask for cheese if needed.
      $28.00

    Food Menu

    Appetizers

    • FOCACCIA & OLIVES

      $6.00
    • SOUP OF THE DAY

      White bean with chard.
      $11.00
    • SPICE-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

      with dates , arugula and pickle onions
      $20.00
    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      with roasted butternut squash, cannellini beans, pancetta, and pumpkin seeds
      $22.00
    • BEET & AVOCADO STRACCIATELLA

      $22.00
    • CALAMARI FRITTI

      $22.00
    • PORK MEATBALLS

      $15.00
    • LAMB MEATBALLS W/ Polenta

      $20.00
    • SALMON CAKES

      $25.00
    • ANCHIOVES

      Two Salmon cakes served with frissee, pickle fennel and mulberries salad.
      $20.00

    SALAD

    • CAESAR SALAD

      organic romaine, anchovy-garlic dressing, anchovies upon request
      $18.00
    • DINOSAUR KALE SALAD

      with almonds, ricotta salata, citrus vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • STRAWBERRY SALAD

      Arugula, radicchio, candy walnuts, goat cheese and fresh strawberry with strawberry vinaigrette.
      $18.00
    • PISTACHIO STEAK SALAD

      grilled hanger steak, pistachio, black garlic vinaigrette, herbs, arugula.
      $30.00
    • SOUP OF THE DAY

      White bean with chard.
      $11.00
    • ADD CHICKEN BREAST

      $12.00
    • ADD STEAK

      $14.00

    Pastas

    • PAPPARDELLE

      fresh pasta with braised pork shoulder and parmesan.
      $30.00
    • GIGLI DI POLLO

      Fresh pasta with pancetta, tomato, spinach, garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano
      $30.00
    • RICOTTA RAVIOLI

      Fresh ricotta ravioli with spinach leeks and lemon zest.
      $32.00
    • SEAFOOD PUTANESCA

      with prawns, calamari, fish, tomatoes, olives, and capers
      $32.00
    • POTATO GNOCCHI

      House made gnocchi with bolognese sauce.
      $30.00
    • VEGETARIAN POTATO GNOCCHI

      House made gnocchi with marinara sauce and cheese.
      $30.00
    • LASAGNE

      with house made bolognese sauce.
      $28.00
    • VEG LASAGNE

      Fresh pasta, roasted beets, carrots, onions and mushrooms, layered with parmesan béchamel and mozzarella.
      $28.00
    • GLUTEN FREE PASTA

      $3.00
    • PASTA PRIMAVERA VEGAN

      Fusili with fresh organic vegetables garlic and olive oil. Vegan ask for cheese if needed.
      $28.00
    • PUNTANESCA VEGAN

      linguini tossed with capers, olives and tomatoes.
      $28.00

    Main

    • DUCK CONFIT

      Served cauliflower pureed and pickle fennel relish and blood orange gastrique sauce GF DF
      $35.00
    • CA KING SALMON

      Local KING SALMON, served over avocado pureed,, blanche potatoes, garnish with snap peas, watermelon radish, and mulberries.
      $42.00
    • NY STEAK

      12 oz. NY steak with roasted potatoes and broccolini.
      $49.00
    • MUSHROOM RISOTTO

      Wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan
      $35.00
    • FRIED CHICKEN

      Boneless thighs or Breast served with mashed potatoes, gravy and gremolata
      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00

    SIDES

    • AU GRATIN POTATOES

      $9.00
    • POLENTA GRILLED

      $9.00
    • ROASTED POTATOES

      $9.00
    • VEGETABLES

      Roasted cauliflower, carrots and Brocolini
      $12.00
    • PORK MEAT BALLS

      $15.00
    • SAUTEED GREENS

      $12.00

    KIDS

    • KID'S ANTIPASTO

      $3.00
    • KIDS HANGER STEAK

      6.0 oz of hanger steak, served with roasted potatoes and broccolini.
      $25.00
    • KIDS PORK MEAT BALL

      $5.00
    • KID'S FUSILI

      $10.00
    • KID'S LINGUINI

      $10.00
    • KID'S RAVIOLI

      $12.00
    • KIDS ADD ROASTED CHICKEN

      $5.00
    • SIDE OF CARROTS

      $5.00

    DESSERT

    • BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO

      $14.00
    • MEYER LEMON TART

      With house whipped cream
      $14.00
    • CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

      $14.00

    FAMILY STYLE MENU

    LASAGNE FAMILY

    Serve up to 10 people. Just heat up and serve. 1 day in advance.
    • Bolognese family tray

      serve up to 10 people. just heat up at 350 for 30-40 minutes. if needed heat up please let us know.
      $200.00
    • Vegetarian family tray

      $200.00

    GIGLI DE POLO FAMILY

    Feeds up to 6 people.
    • Gigli de Pollo ( AKA chicken fusili ) family

      $120.00

    LINGUINI WITH PORK RAGU

    feed up to 6 people.
    • LINGUINE WITH PORK RAGU

      $120.00

    SALADS

    Feed up to 6 people
    • Caesar family

      $60.00
    • Kale family

      $60.00

    FOCCACIA & OLIVES FAMILY

    Up to 6 people.
    • Focaccia Family

      $12.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    At Avanti Restaurant we have been committed to the local food culture . We serve you organic vegetables, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats and poultry, organic milk, butter and eggs, locally roasted coffee and house made desserts in our new elegant location. We have a full bar featuring seasonal cocktails and a variety of spirits.

    Location

    1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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