Avanti's Italian Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Avanti's Italian Restaurant, a beloved culinary gem located at 3302 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL. This establishment has been serving the community for over 30 years, gaining a loyal following for its rich menu of authentic Italian dishes.
Avanti's delights patrons with a variety of options, from their famous Gondola sandwiches to hearty meat lasagna and mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana. Gluten-free diners will appreciate the thoughtful selection of pasta alternatives, ensuring everyone can enjoy a satisfying meal.
Each dish reflects a dedication to quality and family-friendly service. Diners rave about the delicious cheddar cheese soup and the welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and gatherings alike. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Avanti's promises a memorable dining experience with flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
Monday Special 1/2 Priced Chicken Tenders And Garlic Breads
Garlic Bread
1/2 priced apps! Grilled to perfection on our own Italian bread
Garlic Bread Mozzarella
1/2 priced apps! Grilled on our own Italian bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Chicken Tenders - 6 Pcs
1/2 priced apps! Seasoned and breaded tenders served with your choice of ranch, BBQ or honey mustard
Chicken Tenders - 4 Pcs
1/2 priced apps! Seasoned and breaded tenders served with your choice of ranch, BBQ or honey mustard
Boneless Buffalo Tenders - 6 Pcs
1/2 priced apps! Seasoned and breaded tenders tossed with your choice of our special recipe Mild or Hot Sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks
Boneless Buffalo Tenders - 4 Pcs
1/2 priced apps! Seasoned and breaded tenders tossed with your choice of our special recipe Mild or Hot Sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks
Lg Spaghetti
Get a Large Spaghetti for the price of a Small!
Lg Fettuccini
Get a Large Fettuccini for the price of a Small!
Lg Mostaccioli
Get a Large Mostaccioli for the price of a Small!
Lg Tortellini
Get a Large Tortellini for the price of a Small!
Lg Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
Get a Large Jumbo Cheese Ravioli for the price of a Small!
Chicken Parmigiana - Large
Chicken Parmigiana Special!
Chicken Parmigiana - Small
Chicken Parmigiana Special!
Tuesday Special! Chicken Parmigiana And Pasta Party!
Wednesday Special! 16" Pizza And Pizza Burger!
Avanti's Special (8")
Avanti's Special (16")
Avanti's Special (12")
BBQ Chicken Pizza (16")
BBQ Chicken Pizza (8")
BBQ Chicken Pizza (12")
Hawaiian Pizza (16")
Hawaiian Pizza (8")
Hawaiian Pizza(12")
Cheese Pizza (16")
Cheese Pizza (8")
Cheese Pizza (12")
Cheese Pizza With 1 Topping (16")
Cheese Pizza With 1 Topping (8")
Cheese Pizza With 1 Topping (12")
Cheese Pizza With 2 Toppings (16")
Cheese Pizza With 2 Toppings (8")
Cheese Pizza With 2 Toppings (12")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings (16")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings (8")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings (12")
Pizza Burger
Four meatballs, meat sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese served on our Famous Italian Bread
Italian Sandwiches (Italian Beef)
Italian Beef & Sausage Special! Order a Beef Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich and Beef / Sausage Sandwiches for a reduced price! Add Mozzarella Cheese for 0.65.
Italian Sandwiches (Italian Beef W/ Mozzarella)
Italian Beef & Sausage Special! Order a Beef Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich and Beef / Sausage Sandwiches for a reduced price! Add Mozzarella Cheese for 0.65.
Italian Sandwiches (Italian Sausage)
Italian Beef & Sausage Special! Order a Beef Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich and Beef / Sausage Sandwiches for a reduced price! Add Mozzarella Cheese for 0.65.
Italian Sandwiches (Italian Sausage W/ Mozzarella)
Italian Beef & Sausage Special! Order a Beef Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich and Beef / Sausage Sandwiches for a reduced price! Add Mozzarella Cheese for 0.65.
Italian Sandwiches (Italian Beef Sausage Combo)
Italian Beef & Sausage Special! Order a Beef Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich and Beef / Sausage Sandwiches for a reduced price! Add Mozzarella Cheese for 0.65.
Italian Sandwiches (Italian Beef Sausage Combo W/ Mozzarella)
Italian Beef & Sausage Special! Order a Beef Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich and Beef / Sausage Sandwiches for a reduced price! Add Mozzarella Cheese for 0.65.
Thursday Special Italian Beef & Sausage Sale
Friday Special Chicken Caesar, Turkey Swiss Gondola & Cheddar Soup
Turkey & Swiss Gondola (Full)
Turkey & Swiss Gondola Special!
Turkey & Swiss Gondola (Half)
Turkey & Swiss Gondola Special!
Chicken Caesar
Chicken Caesar Special!
Cheddar Cheese Soup
Deluxe Gondola (Full)
Deluxe Gondola Special! Extra ham and salami, American cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato and lettuce
Deluxe Gondola (Half)
Deluxe Gondola Special! Extra ham and salami, American cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato and lettuce
Meat Lasagna
Lasagna Special! Wavy pasta sheets layered with ricotta cheese and a meat filled red sauce, baked to perfection and topped off with our original meat sauce
Saturday Special Lasagna & Deluxe Gondola
Side Orders
Garlic Bread
Grilled to perfection on our own Italian bread
Garlic Bread Mozzarella
Grilled with our own Italian bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella Sticks (4 Pcs)
Lightly battered and served with marinara
Mushrooms
Lightly battered and served with ranch
Chicken Tenders (4 Pcs)
Seasoned and breaded tenders served with your choice of Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard or Blue Cheese.
Boneless Buffalo Tenders (4 Pcs)
Seasoned and breaded tenders tossed with your choice of our special recipe Mild or Hot Sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks
Fried Ravioli (8 Pcs)
Lightly breaded, meat filling and served with marinara sauce
Cheddar Cheese Balls (Small)
Lightly breaded and served with ranch or marinara
Signature Italian Bread (16"Loaf)
Side Of Dressing
Potato Chips
French Fries (Small)
Hot Pepper Giardiniera
Mild Pepperoncini Peppers
Meatballs (4)
With Meat Sauce
Bread Chips (4oz)
Lightly seasoned with garlic
Bread Chip & Cheddar Cheese Spread (4oz)
Cheddar Cheese Spread (4oz)
Mozzarella Sticks (6 Pcs)
Lightly battered and served with marinara
Chicken Tenders (6 Pcs)
Seasoned and breaded tenders served with your choice of Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard or Blue Cheese.
Boneless Buffalo Tenders (6 Pcs)
Seasoned and breaded tenders tossed with your choice of our special recipe Mild or Hot Sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks
Fried Ravioli (12 Pcs)
Lightly breaded, meat filling and served with marinara sauce
Cheddar Cheese Balls (Basket)
Lightly breaded and served with ranch or marinara
Signature Italian Bread (16" Loaf W/ Butter)
French Fries (Large)
Bread Chips (Half Pound)
Bread Chip & Cheddar Cheese Spread (Half Pound)
Cheddar Cheese Spread (Half Pound)
Pint Of Dressing - Ranch
Pint Of Dressing - French
Pint Of Dressing - Italian
Pint Of Dressing - Lo-Cal Ranch
Pint Of Dressing - Bleu Cheese
Pint Of Dressing - Fat Free Honey Mustard
Pint Of Dressing - Fat Free Italian
Pint Of Dressing - Caesar
Pint Of Dressing - Balsamic Vinegrette
Pint Of Dressing - Pesto Ranch
Quart Of Dressing - Ranch
Quart Of Dressing - French
Quart Of Dressing - Italian
Quart Of Dressing - Lo-Cal Ranch
Quart Of Dressing - Bleu Cheese
Quart Of Dressing - Fat Free Honey Mustard
Quart Of Dressing - Fat Free Italian
Quart Of Dressing - Caesar
Quart Of Dressing - Balsamic Vinegrette
Quart Of Dressing - Pesto Ranch
Meat Sauce - 4oz Cup
Meat Sauce - Pint
Meat Sauce - Quart
Marinara Sauce - 4oz Cup
Marinara Sauce - Pint
Marinara Sauce - Quart
Chef Salad
Ham, salami, cheddar cheese, egg, tomato
Turkey Chef
Sliced turkey, cheddar cheese, egg, tomato
Garden Salad
Fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, mozzarella cheese, tomato
Caesar Salad
Romaine, romano cheese, signature bread chips, caesar dressing
Regular Salad
Crisp lettuce & tomato
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken, romaine, romano cheese, signature bread chips, caesar dressing
Turkey Caesar Salad
Sliced turkey, romaine, romano cheese, signature bread chips, caesar dressing
Chicken Chef Salad
Chicken, cheddar cheese, egg, tomato
Homemade Pasta - 4 Ounce
Potato Salad - 4 Ounce
Seasonal
Family Salad
Crisp lettuce with 8 assorted individual dressings or 1 pint.
Homemade Pasta - 8 Ounce
Homemade Pasta - 16 Ounce
Potato Salad - 8 Ounce
Seasonal
Potato Salad - 16 Ounce
Seasonal
Salads
Soups
Cheddar Cheese Soup
Cream Of Broccoli Soup
Homemade Chili
Seasonal
Chicken Noodle Soup
Italian Beef W/ Mozzarella
Italian Sausage
Italian Sausage W/ Mozzarella
Italian Beef Sausage Combo
Italian Beef Sausage Combo W/ Mozzarella
Italian Beef
Italian Beef Sausage W/ Mozzarella Cheese
Italian Sausage W/ Mozz
Italian Beef W/ Mozz
Grilled Ham & Cheese With American Cheese
Grilled Ham & Cheese With Mozzarella Cheese
Grilled Ham & Cheese With American & Mozzarella Cheese
Grilled Cheese With American Chees
Grilled Cheese With Mozzarella Cheese
Grilled Cheese With American & Mozzarella Cheese
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich W/ Mozzarella
Screamin' Salami
Grilled on our Famous Italian Bread with salami and mozzarella cheese generously sprinkled with oregano and served with a side of House Italian or Ranch dressing.
Pizza Bread
Grilled to perfection on our Famous Italian Bread with homemade pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese
Pizza Bread Pepperoni
Grilled to perfection on our Famous Italian Bread with pepperoni, homemade pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese
Italian Meatball
Served on our Famous Italian Bread with meat sauce and 5 meatballs
Pizza Burger
Four meatballs, meat sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese served on our Famous Italian Bread
Primo Pizza Burger
Four meatballs and meat sauce with mushrooms, green peppers and onions topped with mozzarella served on our Famous Italian Bread.
Hot Sandwiches
Cold Sandwiches
Cheese Sandwich
American cheese and lettuce on 8" of our Famous Homemade Italian Bread.
Ham Sandwich
Ham and Lettuce on 8" of our Fresh Homemade Italian Bread.
Gondola Deluxe (Full)
Gondola Deluxe (Half)
Deluxe Gondola (Full)
Deluxe Gondola (Half)
Famous Gondola (Full)
Famous Gondola (Half)
Ham & Cheese (Whole W/ American Cheese)
Ham & Cheese (Half W/ American Cheese)
Ham & Cheese (Whole W/ Mozzarella Cheese)
Ham & Cheese (Half W/ Mozzarella Cheese)
Veggie Gondola (Full)
Veggie Gondola (Half)
Veggie Gondola With Turkey (Full)
Veggie Gondola With Turkey (Half)
Turkey, Ham & American Cheese Gondola (Full)
Turkey, Ham & American Cheese Gondola (Half)
Turkey & Swiss Gondola (Full)
Turkey & Swiss Gondola (Half)
Turkey & Swiss Gondola Supreme (Full)
Turkey & Swiss Gondola Supreme (Half)
Homemade Meat Lasagna
Wavy pasta sheets layered with ricotta cheese and a meat filled red sauce, baked to perfection and topped off with our original meat sauce
Meat Lasagna
Lasagna Special! Wavy pasta sheets layered with ricotta cheese and a meat filled red sauce, baked to perfection and topped off with our original meat sauce
Chicken Parmigiana (Small)
Chicken Parmigiana (Large)
Chicken Parmesan (Large)
Chicken Parmesan (Small)
Pastas
Build Your Own Pasta Dinner
Spaghetti (Large)
Spaghetti (Small)
Fettuccini (Large)
Fettuccini (Small)
Mostaccoli (Large)
Mostaccoli (Small)
Tortellini (Large)
Tortellini (Small)
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (Large)
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (Small)
Lg Spaghetti
Get a Large Spaghetti for the price of a Small!
Lg Fettuccini
Get a Large Fettuccini for the price of a Small!
Lg Mostaccioli
Get a Large Mostaccioli for the price of a Small!
Lg Tortellini
Get a Large Tortellini for the price of a Small!
Lg Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
Get a Large Jumbo Cheese Ravioli for the price of a Small!
Sm Spaghetti
Sm Fettuccini
Sm Mostaccoli
Sm Tortellini
Sm Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
1/2 Gallon Spaghetti
1/2 Gallon Mostaccioli
1/2 Gallon Fettuccini
1/2 Gallon Tortellini
1/2 Gallon Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
1/2 Gallon Pastas
Pizza
Avanti'S Special (16")
Avanti'S Special (8")
Avanti'S Special (12")
BBQ Chicken Pizza (16")
BBQ Chicken Pizza (8")
BBQ Chicken Pizza (12")
Hawaiian Pizza (16")
Hawaiian Pizza (8")
Hawaiian Pizza (12")
Cheese Pizza (16")
Cheese Pizza (8")
Cheese Pizza (12")
Cheese Pizza With 1 Topping (16")
Cheese Pizza With 1 Topping (8")
Cheese Pizza With 1 Topping (12")
Cheese Pizza With 2 Toppings (16")
Cheese Pizza With 2 Toppings (8")
Cheese Pizza With 2 Toppings (12")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings (16")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings (8")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings (12")
Cheese Pizza With Up To 7 Toppings(16")
New York Style Cheesecake
Creamy New York style plain cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Add Cherry or Strawberry topping for additional .65.
Reeses Cheesecake
A layer of milk chocolate, topped with a layer of peanut butter mousse in a chocolate cookie crumb crust, topped with peanuts, Reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate glaze. Add Cherry or Strawberry topping for an additional .65
Chocolate Creme Cake
Fudge Brownie
A rich fudge brownie un-iced and without nuts. Sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Chip Cookie (1 Pc)
Chocolate Chip Cookie (3 Pcs)
Chocolate Chip Cookie (Dozen)
Cinnamon Bread (Plain)
Cinnamon Bread (W/ Icing)
Desserts
Beverages
Fountain Drinks
Your choice of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Mist Twist, Wild Cherry Pepsi, Mug Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Brisk Raspberry Tea, Sobe Yumberry Pomegranate Life Water.
Iced Tea Regular
Iced Tea Sweetened
Bottled Water
20 oz.
Coffee
20oz - Pepsi
20oz - Wild Cherry Pepsi
20oz - Lipton Brisk Raspberry Tea
20oz - Starry Lemon/Lime
20oz - Mt Dew
20oz - Dt Pepsi
20oz - Dr Pepper
Gluten Free Avanti's Special
Gluten Free Hawaiian
Gluten Free BBQ Chicken
Gluten Free Cheese
Gluten Free 1 Topping
Gluten Free 2 Toppings
Gluten Free 3 Or More Toppings
Gluten Free Bread - 4" Piece
Gluten Free Bread - 12" Piece
Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta
Include a free 4" piece of Gluten Free Bread!
Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies!