Avanti Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Avanti Restaurant, located at 1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA. This culinary gem is celebrated for its farm-to-table philosophy, showcasing a rotating menu brimming with fresh, innovative dishes that honor the essence of Italian cuisine.
Guests rave about the exceptional quality of homemade pasta, with highlights like pappardelle with pork meatballs and ricotta ravioli that exemplify perfect texture and seasoning. Accompanying dishes, such as a simple yet sublime Kale Salad, showcase the attention to detail that defines Avanti.
The restaurant's warm ambiance and engaging staff, known for their lively personalities, enhance the dining experience. Whether it's a rainy day or a festive occasion, Avanti promises memorable meals that cater to all tastes, making it a staple in the heart of Santa Cruz.
Visit Avanti for an experience that transcends ordinary dining, combining exquisite flavors with a vibrant atmosphere.
Food Menu - Appetizers
FOCACCIA & OLIVES
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cauliflower parmesan. GF
BEET & AVOCADO STRACCIATELLA
SPICE-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
with dates , arugula and pickle onions
SUMMER SQUASH RICOTTA
Pan roasted summer squash over lemon ricotta, mint and halzenut.
CALAMARI FRITTI
LAMB MEATBALLS W/ Polenta
FRIED ANCHIOVES
GRILLED CALAMARI
English pea pureed, lard, chili oil, black garlic, lemon zest.
OLIVES
CAESAR SALAD
organic romaine, anchovy-garlic dressing, anchovies upon request
DINOSAUR KALE SALAD
with almonds, ricotta salt, citrus vinaigrette
PISTACHIO STEAK SALAD
grilled hanger steak, pistachio, black garlic vinaigrette, herbs, arugula.
STRAWBERRY SALAD
Arugula, radicchio, candy walnuts, goat cheese and fresh strawberry with strawberry vinaigrette.
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cauliflower parmesan. GF
ADD CHICKEN BREAST
Food Menu - Salad
Food Menu - Pastas
PAPPARDELLE
fresh pasta with pork meatballs and parmigiano-reggiano
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Ricotta ravioli, spinach, leeks and lemon cream sauce.
GIGLI DI POLLO
Fresh pasta with pancetta, tomato, spinach, garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano
SEAFOOD PUTANESCA
with prawns, calamari, fish, tomatoes, olives, and capers
POTATO GNOCCHI
House-made gnocchi, snap peas and house cured pancetta, with light lemon cream sauce.
VEGETARIAN POTATO GNOCCHI
Snap peas with light lemon cream sauce and parmigiano-Reggiano
SPECIAL PASTA
Fresh fettuccine with morels, fresh English peas, cream and parmesan.
LASAGNE
with house made bolognese sauce.
VEG LASAGNE
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Fusili with fresh vegetables and parmesan cheese.
GLUTEN FREE PASTA
RED WINE BRAISED CHICKEN
with creamy polenta and braised greens
DUCK CONFIT
Served cauliflower pureed, snap peas/radish / orange relish and orange gastrique sauce GF DF
HALIBUT
over roasted tomato, spring onions, sweet bell pepper and blanch potatoes.
NY STEAK
12 oz steak with wedge potatoes and broccolini.
FRIED CHICKEN
Boneless thighs served with mashed potatoes, gravy and gremolata
COTOLETTA MILANESE
Served with baby arugula, lemon and parmesan.
Food Menu - Main
Food Menu - SIDES
AU GRATIN POTATOES
POLENTA GRILLED
ROASTED POTATOES
VEGETABLES
PORK MEAT BALL
SAUTEED GREENS
POLENTA CREAMY
ADD AVOCADO
KID'S ANTIPASTO
KIDS PORK MEAT BALL
KID'S FUSILI
KID'S LINGUINI
KID'S RAVIOLI
KIDS ADD ROASTED CHICKEN
SIDE OF CARROTS
Food Menu - Kids
Food Menu - DESSERT
BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO
MASCARPONE MOUSSE CAKE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
TIRAMISU
STRAWBERRY Cake
SCOOP OF GELATO
SORBET
CHEESE PLATE
Cake Fee
FOCACCIA & OLIVES
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cauliflower parmesan. GF
BEET & AVOCADO STRACCIATELLA
SPICE-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
with dates , arugula and pickle onions
SUMMER SQUASH RICOTTA
Pan roasted summer squash over lemon ricotta, mint and halzenut.
CALAMARI FRITTI
LAMB MEATBALLS W/ Polenta
FRIED ANCHIOVES
GRILLED CALAMARI
English pea pureed, lard, chili oil, black garlic, lemon zest.
OLIVES
Appetizers
Salad
CAESAR SALAD
organic romaine, anchovy-garlic dressing, anchovies upon request
DINOSAUR KALE SALAD
with almonds, ricotta salt, citrus vinaigrette
PISTACHIO STEAK SALAD
grilled hanger steak, pistachio, black garlic vinaigrette, herbs, arugula.
STRAWBERRY SALAD
Arugula, radicchio, candy walnuts, goat cheese and fresh strawberry with strawberry vinaigrette.
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cauliflower parmesan. GF
ADD CHICKEN BREAST
PAPPARDELLE
fresh pasta with pork meatballs and parmigiano-reggiano
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Ricotta ravioli, spinach, leeks and lemon cream sauce.
GIGLI DI POLLO
Fresh pasta with pancetta, tomato, spinach, garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano
SEAFOOD PUTANESCA
with prawns, calamari, fish, tomatoes, olives, and capers
POTATO GNOCCHI
House-made gnocchi, snap peas and house cured pancetta, with light lemon cream sauce.
VEGETARIAN POTATO GNOCCHI
Snap peas with light lemon cream sauce and parmigiano-Reggiano
SPECIAL PASTA
Fresh fettuccine with morels, fresh English peas, cream and parmesan.
LASAGNE
with house made bolognese sauce.
VEG LASAGNE
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Fusili with fresh vegetables and parmesan cheese.
GLUTEN FREE PASTA
Pastas
Main
RED WINE BRAISED CHICKEN
with creamy polenta and braised greens
DUCK CONFIT
Served cauliflower pureed, snap peas/radish / orange relish and orange gastrique sauce GF DF
HALIBUT
over roasted tomato, spring onions, sweet bell pepper and blanch potatoes.
NY STEAK
12 oz steak with wedge potatoes and broccolini.
FRIED CHICKEN
Boneless thighs served with mashed potatoes, gravy and gremolata
COTOLETTA MILANESE
Served with baby arugula, lemon and parmesan.