Cafe Avanti

"Everything you want in a good restaurant. Great food (Italian), great service and not outrageous prices. In town for only a few days and didn't know the area, took a chance, glad we did."

"Cafe Avanti was a fantastic experience! We went late on a Saturday evening, the weekend following Thanksgiving. There were not many patrons, presumably due to travel and home-cooked meals, however parking was a little weird. We parked in the back, but everything worked out well. They do not have a strict dress code. The service was top notch. Our waiter was experienced, well-versed in the menu, and on top of everything. His recommendations were excellent as well. For appetizers, we had the Carpaccio Di Manzo (not my favorite)and the Meatballs (so good). For entrees, we had the chicken parmesan and the lasagna both were really good. The wine was excellent as well! Highly recommend."

"We made a last-minute reservation for a party of 12, and the restaurant was incredibly accommodating. The overall experience, from the welcoming atmosphere to the delicious food, was excellent. After reading reviews that praised the veal, we decided to try it, and everyone was right—it truly lived up to the hype and did not disappoint. Highly recommended!"

"After craving pasta all day, I popped into Café Avanti for a post-work dinner and glass of wine. I arrived a little after 6:00 p.m. on a Monday and cozied up at the bar. I was warmly greeted by the bartender, Ana, who immediately felt like a friend. I ordered the Pollo Fiorentina, which is sauteed with lemon and white wine served over spinach. The chicken was PERFECTLY cooked – it was tasty, delicate, and a large portion (definitely took half home for leftovers). With that said, I did not get my pasta fix, so I ordered off-menu, taking a cue from my bar-mate who is a regular. He ordered a penne vodka to-go for his kids, so I ordered the same. I have very high standards for penne vodka and this is one of the best I’ve ever had – layers of flavor! I dined alone, but the general ambiance and family-like atmosphere make this a kid-friendly restaurant – there were kids of all ages having dinner with their families throughout the restaurant. The food is moderately priced and worth every penny. I definitely plan on returning to Café Avanti for its spectacular food (so many things on the menu that I want to try), amazing service, and great vibes. You will feel right at home at this local neighborhood spot where you are greeted with warm smiles."

"This is one of my family favorite Italian places. Family run and the owner is very nice. We ordered our food for my birthday and everything was delicious. The chicken parmigiana is fantastic and probably the best you will try on Miami Beach. They also include fresh bruschetta and baguette rolls that are baked fresh on premises."