Avanti Restaurant
European
Closed5PM - 8:30PM
Food Menu
Appetizers
FOCACCIA & OLIVES
$6.00SOUP OF THE DAY
ROASTED CORN WITH CAULIFLOWER Garnish with fried sage and hazelnut Vegan$11.00
SPICE-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
with dates , arugula and pickle onions$20.00
BEET & AVOCADO STRACCIATELLA
$22.00
CALAMARI FRITTI
$22.00
PORK MEATBALLS
Pork meatballs. contain gluten$15.00
LAMB MEATBALLS W/ Polenta
$20.00
TEMPURA AVOCADO
AVOCADO TEMPURA with ponzu, aioli, pickle jalapeño, and cured egg.$20.00
BURRATA
Fresh Burrata with torch tomatoes, fresh basil and chili oil.$22.00
EGGPLANT BASIL
grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, marinara and fresh basil$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
GRILLED PEACHES W/ TOMATOES
Grilled peaches, early girl tomatoes , pickle onions and fennel, arugula, balsamic reduction.$22.00SOUP OF THE DAY
ROASTED CORN WITH CAULIFLOWER Garnish with fried sage and hazelnut Vegan$11.00ADD CHICKEN BREAST
$12.00ADD 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
PUNTANESCA VEGAN
linguini tossed with capers, olives and tomatoes.$28.00
POTATO GNOCCHI
House made gnocchi with bolognese sauce.$30.00VEGETARIAN POTATO GNOCCHI
House made gnocchi with marinara sauce and cheese.$30.00
LASAGNE
with house made bolognese sauce.$30.00VEG LASAGNE
Fresh pasta, roasted beets, carrots, onions and mushrooms, layered with parmesan béchamel and mozzarella.$28.00
SPECIAL PASTA
Fresh tagliatelle with wild chanterelles, shallots, white wine and Parmesan$35.00
PASTA PRIMAVERA VEGAN
Fusili with fresh organic vegetables garlic and olive oil. Vegan ask for cheese if needed.$28.00GLUTEN FREE PASTA
$3.00
Main
DUCK CONFIT
Served with black lentils, sofrito , duck jus and orange gastrique. GF$35.00
CA HALLIBUT
Local halibut with corn puree, shishito peppers, torch tomatoes garnish with pickle fennel and onions.$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 gremolataOUT OF STOCK$30.00
CHICKEN PICCATA
Served with creamy polenta and braised greens$35.00
COTELETTA MILANESE
pork chop bone in , pounded and breaded pan fried served with a rugula salad and shaved parmesan.OUT OF STOCK$35.00
SIDES
FAMILY STYLE MENU
LASAGNE FAMILY
Serve up to 10 people.
Just heat up and serve.
1 day in advance.
All hours
| Sunday | 4:45 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:45 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:45 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:45 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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