Avanti Restaurant

Yay! I saw this place open a year ago, and I wanted to wait to see if it could stick around before I ventured in. I had seen the prices online, which are not atrocious but were steep enough that I wanted to make sure it was going to be a good meal. And boy was it ever!! It was worth the wait and the extra price tag, I had the most amazing truffle mushroom soup, and my girlfriend's chicken butternut squash risotto was outstanding. I am so delighted to have a place like this in my neighborhood. Can't wait to go back!

One of the best restaurants in the neighborhood! The food is beautiful and tasty. Great service. A perfect date night destination. Order the pork chop and then thank me later!

Great food & service without the 45 minute drive to downtown Portland. Nice decor. My dining partner thought the oysters on the half shell are as good as they have had anywhere. Good selection of wine , beer & well crafted cocktails.

Best meal I have had in a long time. We tried the Pork Chop, steak, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, the bread service and all of the desserts. Everything was fabulous. Also the cocktails, wine selection and service was excellent. Can't wait to go back for the halibut.

My brother Frank took me. Yes it is in a strip mall but that is all! The food was absolutely delicious. With great depth of flavors. We had the 2"thick pork chops with asparagus and bread pudding that was incredible. I had the duck and it was sliced in medium rare pieces with a stuffed squash cup that went together heavenly. We had the homemade soups as well. Mouth watering curry and shrimp. My taste buds went to heaven. The owner and chef Mark came our and talked with us during our meal that enhanced our time in his restaurant. There is a full bar and a nice beer selection. The service was fast and professional. I can't wait to go back again. Highly recommend. A nice gem.