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Italian lasagna with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese

Avanti Restaurant 1917 Mission St

1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Food Menu
FAMILY STYLE MENU

Featured Items

  • DINOSAUR KALE SALAD

    with almonds, ricotta salata, citrus vinaigrette
    $18.00
  • CAESAR SALAD

    organic romaine, anchovy-garlic dressing, anchovies upon request
    $18.00
  • PETTIE ROASTED CHICKEN

    Cornish Hen, trumpet mushroom, scallions
    $39.00

Food Menu

Appetizers

  • FOCACCIA & OLIVES

    $6.00
  • SOUP OF THE DAY

    ROASTED CARROTS, FENNEL, LEEKS. Vegetarian
    $11.00
  • SPICE-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

    with dates , arugula and pickle onions
    $20.00
  • BURRATA

    Fresh Burrata with torch tomatoes, fresh basil and chili oil.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $22.00
  • PORK MEATBALLS

    Pork meatballs, marinara, and parmesan.
    $15.00
  • LAMB MEATBALLS W/ Polenta

    5 lamb meatballs served over creamy polenta, caramelize onions and sweet peppers.
    $22.00
  • CALAMARI FRITTI

    $22.00
  • SLICE OF FOCCACIA

    $3.00

SALAD

  • CAESAR SALAD

    organic romaine, anchovy-garlic dressing, anchovies upon request
    $18.00
  • DINOSAUR KALE SALAD

    with almonds, ricotta salata, citrus vinaigrette
    $18.00
  • BEET & AVO STRATIATELLA

    $22.00
  • PISTACHIO STEAK SALAD

    grilled hanger steak, pistachio, black garlic vinaigrette, herbs, arugula.
    $30.00
  • SOUP OF THE DAY

    ROASTED CARROTS, FENNEL, LEEKS. Vegetarian
    $11.00
  • STRAWBERRY SALAD

    Arugula, radicchio, candy walnuts, goat cheese and fresh strawberry with strawberry vinaigrette.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.00

Pastas

  • PAPPARDELLE

    fresh pasta with braised pork shoulder and parmesan.
    $30.00
  • GIGLI DI POLLO

    Fresh pasta with pancetta, tomato, spinach, garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano
    $30.00
  • WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

    Fresh wild mushroom agnolotti, chives.
    $35.00
  • SEAFOOD PUTANESCA

    with prawns, calamari, fish, tomatoes, olives, and capers
    $32.00
  • PUNTANESCA VEGAN

    linguini tossed with capers, olives and tomatoes.
    $28.00
  • POTATO GNOCCHI

    House made gnocchi with bolognese sauce.
    $30.00
  • VEGETARIAN POTATO GNOCCHI

    House made gnocchi with marinara sauce and cheese.
    $30.00
  • LASAGNE

    with house made bolognese sauce.
    $30.00
  • VEG LASAGNE

    Fresh pasta, roasted beets, carrots, onions and mushrooms, layered with parmesan béchamel and mozzarella.
    $28.00
  • SPECIAL PASTA

    Fresh tagliatelle with wild chanterelles, shallots, white wine and Parmesan
    $35.00
  • PASTA PRIMAVERA VEGAN

    Fusili with fresh organic vegetables garlic and olive oil. Vegan ask for cheese if needed.
    $28.00
  • GLUTEN FREE PASTA

    $3.00

Main

  • PETTIE ROASTED CHICKEN

    Cornish Hen, trumpet mushroom, scallions
    $39.00
  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

    Butternut squash risotto with delicata and walnuts.
    $35.00
  • DUCK CONFIT

    Served with black lentils, sofrito , duck jus and orange gastrique. GF
    $35.00
  • CA SEABASS

    $42.00
  • NY STEAK

    12 oz. NY steak with roasted potatoes and broccolini.
    $52.00
  • FRIED CHICKEN

    Boneless thighs or Breast served with mashed potatoes, gravy and gremolata
    OUT OF STOCK
    $30.00
  • COTELETTA MILANESE

    pork chop bone in , pounded and breaded pan fried served with a rugula salad and shaved parmesan.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $39.00

SIDES

  • POTATOES

    $9.00
  • SAUTEED GREENS

    $12.00
  • SIDE BROCOLINI

    Roasted cauliflower, carrots and Brocolini
    $12.00

KIDS

  • KID'S ANTIPASTO

    $3.00
  • KIDS HANGER STEAK

    6.0 oz of hanger steak, served with roasted potatoes and broccolini.
    $25.00
  • KID'S FUSILI

    $10.00
  • KID'S LINGUINI

    $10.00
  • KID'S RAVIOLI

    $12.00

DESSERT

  • BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO

    $14.00
  • MEYER LEMON TART

    With house whipped cream
    $14.00
  • CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

    $14.00
  • APPLE TART

    $14.00

FAMILY STYLE MENU

LASAGNE FAMILY

Serve up to 10 people. Just heat up and serve. 1 day in advance.
  • Bolognese family tray

    serve up to 10 people. just heat up at 350 for 30-40 minutes. if needed heat up please let us know.
    $200.00
  • Vegetarian family tray

    $200.00

GIGLI DE POLO FAMILY

Feeds up to 6 people.
  • Gigli de Pollo ( AKA chicken fusili ) family

    $120.00

LINGUINI WITH PORK RAGU

feed up to 6 people.
  • LINGUINE WITH PORK RAGU

    $120.00

SALADS

Feed up to 6 people
  • Caesar family

    $60.00
  • Kale family

    $60.00

FOCCACIA & OLIVES FAMILY

Up to 6 people.
  • Focaccia Family

    $12.00

Avanti Restaurant Location and Ordering Hours

(831) 427-0135
1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Closed • Opens Thursday at 4:45PM
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