Avanti’s Italian Restaurant - East Peoria Menu
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant in East Peoria offers a wide array of Italian dishes, from appetizers like cheeseballs and fried ravioli to hearty salads and soups. Their dinner side salad is fresh and crisp, while the garden salad is a colorful and tasty option. Customers rave about the consistent quality of the food, with favorites like the lasagna and pasta dishes drawing return visits. The restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and reasonable prices. Despite some occasional service hiccups, Avanti’s remains a beloved spot for families and couples alike. The menu also includes vegan options and caters to various dietary needs. With a convenient location, cozy ambiance, and flavorful dishes, Avanti’s Italian Restaurant is a top choice for those craving a taste of Italy in East Peoria.
Appetizers
Cheeseballs
Crispy breaded cheddar cheese nuggets, served with ranch dressing.
Fried Ravioli
Breaded beef ravioli served with Avantis own marinara sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Tender strips of breaded chicken breast served with ranch dressing.
Mushrooms
Breaded whole button mushrooms, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with ranch dressing.
Mozzarella Sticks
Italian seasoned, breaded cheese sticks served with our own pizza sauce.
Bruschetta
Avantis famous bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil and parmesan.
Garlic Bread
Our famous garlic bread is toasted to a delicious golden brown.
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Our famous garlic bread is toasted to a delicious golden brown.
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce.
Boneless Wings
Tender chicken breast, breaded lightly and fried to a delicious golden brown, tossed in your choice of hot or mild sauce.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cheese Soup
Soups
Salads
Dinner Side Salad
Fresh iceberg wish carrots and radishes
Garden Salad
A blend of iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, onion, black olives and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Chefs Salad
A blend of iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with lean ham, salami, turkey, carrots, shredded cheddar and boiled egg.
Chicken Chef Salad
Sliced grilled or fried chicken with cheddar cheese, carrots, tomatoes and boiled egg on a bed of iceberg and romaine lettuce.
Italian Chef Salad
Fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce mixed with carrots and red cabbage topped with salami, pepperoni, ham, pepper rings, black olives, red onion, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Seafood Salad
Lettuce with succulent shrimp, crabmeat, tomatoes and a lemon wedge topped with paprika.
Pasta Salad
Rotini pasta mixed with black olives, red onion and our special vinaigrette dressing, topped with shredded cheddar.
Oven Baked Cod
Oven-baked cod fillet served with your choice of Italian vegetables, linguine or spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce.
Entrees
Pizza
6 in Cheese Pizza
10 in Pizza
12 in Pizza
16 in Pizza
Amore Meat Pizza
Ham, salami, sausage, pepperoni and ground beef combined for the perfect pizza.
Avantis Special Pizza
Ham, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, salami and onions.
Veggie Pizza
Fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, green olives and tomatoes.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Garlic butter, ranch, chicken, bacon and cheese.
Specialty Pizzas
Cold Sandwiches
The Famous Gondola Sandwich
Avantis famous signature sandwich made with ham, salami, cheese, and lettuce.
Cold Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Vegetable Gondola Sandwich
Made with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, tomatoes, lettuce, and American and mozzarella cheese.
The Bristol Sandwich (Cold)
Ham, turkey, bacon, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Avantis famous bread. Make it hot.
Deluxe Gondola
Extra meat, American and mozzarella cheese topped with sliced tomatoes and lettuce.
Cold Turkey and Swiss Sandwich
Sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce and horseradish sauce on our famous bread.
Cold Turkey and Swiss Deluxe
Extra sliced turkey, Swiss and mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and horseradish sauce on our famous bread.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Deep-fried breaded chicken served with lettuce, tomato or marinara sauce. Buffalo for an additional charge.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Thinly sliced beef with your choice of 1 of the following au jus, meat sauce or lettuce and tomatoes.
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Served with meat sauce or lettuce and tomato.
Italian Beef Sausage Deluxe
Italian sausage patty topped with Italian beef, green peppers, mushrooms, onions and melted mozzarella with au jus, choice of sauce or lettuce and tomato.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast deep-fried, served with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Italian Meatball Sandwich
Now with larger meatballs covered with Avantis own original homemade meat sauce.
Pizza Burger Prima
Delicious pizza burger topped with larger meatballs, green peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Pizza Bread
Avantis famous bread covered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Pizza Burger
Avantis traditional meatball sandwich with melted mozzarella cheese.
Pizza Bread Deluxe
A twist on the traditional pizza bread. Topped with pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, ham, mushrooms and onion.
Sicilian Sandwich
Toasted Italian sandwich with ham, capicola ham and aged hard salami topped with pepper jack cheese. Served with a side of our house dressing.
Toasted 1/2 Gondola Sandwich
Ham, salami and American cheese toasted on our famous bread.
Toasted 1/2 Gondola Sandwich Deluxe
Ham, salami and American cheese toasted on our famous bread. Extra meat, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Sliced, lean ham and melted American cheese on toasted bread.
Toasted Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
Sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce and horseradish sauce on our famous bread.
Toasted Turkey & Swiss Sandwich Deluxe
Sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce and horseradish sauce on our famous bread. Extra meat, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Toasted American Cheese Sandwich
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Avantis famous bread.
Italian Pepe
Toasted Italian sandwich with ham, salami, pepperoni, pepper rings, with melted mozzarella and topped with herbs and vinaigrette dressing and lettuce
Hot Sandwiches
Daily Specials archived
Spaghetti Monday Special
Pasta Feast Tuesday Special
Chicken Parmesan Wednesday Special
Lasagna Thursday Special
Oven Baked Cod Friday Special
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy fried chicken tossed in our buffalo sauce with mozzarella cheese, lettuce and tomatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with bleu cheese dressing.
Chicken, Bacon and Ranch Wrap
Grilled chicken, bacon, romaine lettuce and tomato drizzled with ranch and rolled into a flour tortilla.
Vegetable Wrap
Made with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, tomatoes, lettuce, and American and mozzarella cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.
Wraps
Build Your Own Pasta Dish
Build Your Own Pasta Dish
Lasagna
Hand-layered with our homemade meat sauce and cheeses.
Chicken Parmesan
Breast of chicken topped with melted mozzarella cheese and served on a bed of spaghetti with marinara sauce.
Linguine Carbonara
Linguine noodles tossed with sauted bacon, mushrooms and garlic covered in our homemade Alfredo sauce.
Pasta Primavera
Sauted red and green bell peppers, red onions and Italian vegetables tossed in extra virgin olive oil and penne pasta topped with Parmesan and parsley garnish.
Pastas
1/2 Gallons Pasta
1/2 Gallon Linguini
1/2 Gallon Linguini with Ham
1/2 Gallon Chicken Alfredo
1/2 Gallon Spaghetti
1/2 Gallon Tortellini
1/2 Gallon Beef Ravioli
1/2 Gallon Cheese Ravioli
1/2 Gallon Baked Mostaccioli
1/2 Gallon Pasta Salad
Rotini pasta mixed with black olives, Italian seasoning, topped with red onions, shredded cheddar cheese served with our spices and herbs vinaigrette dressing on the side.
1/2 Gallon Salad Mix
Quart Marinara Sauce
Quart Meat Sauce
Quart Alfredo Sauce
Quart Sauces
Side Orders
Bread
Bread with Butter
Side of Linguini
Side of Cheese Ravioli
Side of Mostaccioli
Side of Tortellini
Side of Spaghetti
Side of Beef Ravioli
Small French Fries
Basket French Fries
Side Seafood Pasta
Pineapple Tidbits
Italian Vegetables
Steamed Broccoli
Applesauce
Kids Pasta
Kids Gondola
Kids Cheese Sandwich
Kids Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Kids Turkey Sandwich
Kids Cheese Pizza Bread Sandwich
Kids Pepperoni Pizza Bread Sandwich
Kids Personal Cheese Pizza
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Menu
Dessert
Chocolate Fudge Cake
A deliciously moist fudge cake topped with a luxurious layer of milk chocolate fudge and finished with crushed chocolate.
Raspberry Swirl Cake
White cake with layers of delicious raspberry filling with cream cheese frosting.
Vanilla Cheesecake
Ask to add strawberry topping.