$$$$ • Italian • Central Phoenix
It has been a few years since a visit to Avanti. It is amazing that a restaurant can maintain quality of food and service for over 40 years. My husband swears that Avanti's risotto is the best in town and he wasn't disappointed this visit. Granddaughter loves the fettuccine Alfredo. We started with the calamari Florentine appetizer. It was fantastic - redolent with garlic and very fresh calamari. GD had the shrimp cocktail - always perfect with large cold shrimp and tangy sauce. It wouldn't be a visit to Avanti for us without the chocolate mousse for dessert - again - as good as ever.
The service is what it should be at an upscale restaurant - friendly, but not your buddy, they anticipate your needs and answer any questions. The other wonderful thing about Avanti - if you would like something changed they are happy to accommodate. It won't be years before we visit again!