Avanti Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Avanti Restaurant, a charming diner and wine bar located in Dallas, TX, offers a romantic and intimate dining experience with live music on select nights. Specializing in Italian cuisine, the menu features a variety of appetizers such as the Avanti Garlic Loaf and Carpaccio Avanti, along with fresh salads like the Greek Salad and Caprese Salad. Pasta lovers will delight in options like Farfalle Carbonara and Clams & Mussels Linguini. Customer reviews rave about the delectable dishes, including the crab crusted sea bass and mushroom risotto. The attentive service and cozy ambiance make Avanti a perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. Don't miss out on the delightful drinks, outdoor seating, and top-notch hospitality at Avanti Restaurant.
Appetizers
Avanti Garlic Loaf
parmesan cheese, sourdough baguette and fresh basil
Calamari Fritti
herb crusted-flash fried, basil-tomato sauce
Carpaccio Avanti
paper thin raw tenderloin of beef drizzled with white truffle oil, parmesan curls and capers
Tuna Tartare
sushi grade tuna with chipotle horsey sauce, arugula and toast points
Stuffed Mushrooms
spinach, prosciutto di parma and parmesan with béchamel sauce
Ceviche
shellfish marinated in vodka and cilantro lime juice
Gnocchi
gorgonzola cream and walnuts
Finger Crab Claws
sautéed in a chardonnay reduction with garlic, olive oil and lime juice
Pernod Steamed Mussels
with shallots and garlic
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
over whole grain dijon mustard sauce
Today's Soup
Field Green Salad
garden greens with Avanti vinaigrette
Greek Salad
romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, oregano-lemon dressing
Caprese Salad
red sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and red onions with balsamic vinaigrette
Asparagus Salad
gorgonzola cheese crumbles, roasted peppers and tarragon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and garlic croutons with classic caesar dressing
Arugula Salad
roasted pear, crumbled gorgonzola and candied pecans with hazelnut dressing
Beet Salad
watercress, roasted walnuts, goat cheese cutlet and balsamic vinaigrette
Greens
Pastas
Farfalle Carbonara
bow tie pasta, smoked ham, prosciutto di parma, and scallions tossed in a parmesan cream sauce
Spinach Lasagna
trio of parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheeses with béchamel and marinara sauces
Clams & Mussels Linguini
steamed in white wine infused garlic
Fettuccine Avanti
grilled medallions of beef tenderloin with a mushroom-pinot noir sauce
Lobster and Crab Ravioli
a savory fusion of alaskan crab, lobster and herbs enveloped in semolina pasta, simmered in rosetta sauce
Tagliatelle Bolognese
traditional style with pork loin, panchetta and tenderloin
Capellini Pescatore
sautéed medley of shellfish served over a bed of angel hair pasta tossed in marinara sauce
Fettuccini Diablo
marinated grilled breast of chicken over fettuccine with mushrooms, basil and spicy marinara saucee
Grilled Lamb Chops
rosemary balsamic reductions
Chicken Limone
chardonnay citrus sauce and capers
Lamb Loin
lightly blackened with roasted garlic demi-glace
Prime New York Sirloin
with marinated grilled portobello mushroom and balsamic-truffle reduction
Tournedos Avanti
grilled tenderloin of beef topped with mushrooms, wilted spinach and gorgonzola cheese with madeira wine reduction
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
over whole grain dijon mustard sauce
Bone in Veal Chop
brandy, whole grain dijon mustard and porcini mushrooms
Yellow Fin Tuna
black and white sesame seed coated, seared, herb spiked
Chicken Parmesan
herb crusted served with fettuccine alfredo
Crab Meat Crusted Sea Bass
citrus beurre blanc sauce
Atlantic Grilled Salmon
topped with fresh tomato relish
Brazilian Lobster Tail (6oz)
spicy marinara, over linguini with shrimp