Avanti - Dallas

This restaurant is absolutely fantastic! I ordered the crab-crusted sea bass, which was the best I've ever had—so fresh and cooked to perfection! My mom chose the seafood ravioli, and it was amazing too. The mussels appetizer was out of this world, and their garden salad, dressed with balsamic vinegar, was delicious as well. I indulged in the "chef's choice" dessert, which was Italian Cream Cake tonight—simply perfect! Our waiter, CJ, and the manager were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right throughout our meal. The atmosphere is great, and the decor is beautiful. My only suggestion would be to offer a real mocktail menu.

We began with a few cocktails at the bar before being seated, and they were excellent. A big shout-out to our bartender Emma, who offered great menu recommendations and explained everything clearly! Once we sat down, we shared the Avanti Garlic Loaf, Calamari Fritti, and a Greek Salad. All the appetizers were delicious—the calamari was perfectly cooked and tender, the garlic loaf was flavorful, and the Greek salad was refreshing. For our main courses, we ordered the Chicken Limone, Fettuccine Avanti, and Carbonara. Each dish was delightful, but my Carbonara was the standout for everyone at the table. I swapped the farfalle for angel hair pasta and added extra carbonara sauce to the dish, making it incredibly tasty. The medallions in the Fettuccine Avanti were also perfectly cooked and tender. The Chicken Limone was juicy and flavorful, without being overcooked. For dessert, we tried the Crème Brûlée and the Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie. The Crème Brûlée was exceptional, boasting just the right rich consistency. The pie was good too, but quite thick and rich—definitely something you'll want to share, as it's a challenge to finish on your own. It wasn’t my favorite, mostly because I’m not a big fan of chocolate, but everyone else loved it. Overall, I’ve had this restaurant on my list for a while as a must-try Italian place in the metroplex, and it did not disappoint.

Without a doubt, this is the best Italian food I have ever experienced. We started with the garlic loaf, followed by the Chicken Limone, linguine with meatballs, and of course, the wild mushroom risotto. To top off our meal, we enjoyed the tiramisu. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor. Avanti is simply AMAZING!

Everything we ordered was awesome! The garlic bread and burrata were great appetizers and the lamb and carbonara were amazing. We?ll definitely be coming back. Thanks!

Had a great night in avanti. 61 and 26 birthday party for me and my future daughter in law. the food was great as well as cocktails. our server, marco was fantastic. he had recommended. we're coming back.