Avanti

4.8 ( 436 reviews )
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85 High St, Wallingford OX10 0BW, United Kingdom
+44 1491 835500
Avanti, located at 85 High St, Wallingford, is a delightful Italian restaurant that has captured the hearts of many patrons. The reviews speak volumes about its authenticity and warm atmosphere. Tien-shin Luo praises the fantastic lunch menu, rich in flavors, with remarkably reasonable prices and no added service charge—a delightful perk! The vibrant ambiance and attentive staff, highlighted by Guy D'Arcy-Evans' remarks about Luka and Amy, create an inviting dining experience. Diners appreciate the quality of the dishes, from the Caprese starter to the Gnocchi Gorgonzola E Funghi and the Tagliatelle Amatriciana, each embodying traditional Italian cuisine. Javier Quinones commends the top-notch service and amazing pizza, while Tatiana Hicks shares her memorable experience with the young staff who go the extra mile, even offering to decant wines—an uncommon yet valued practice in many establishments. Customers consistently note the personalized attention, with many returning for the delectable dishes and exceptional service. In conclusion, Avanti is not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary haven where flavors flourish, service shines, and every meal feels special. If you seek authentic Italian fare in a charming setting, Avanti should be at the top of your list.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available

Reviews For Avanti

Tien-shin Luo
Apr 28,2025
2025/03 Fantastic Italian restaurant with a great lunch menu! The food was very authentic and full of flavor, and the price was very reasonable. Plus, there’s no service charge, which makes it even better value (we added ourselves cuz it’s really good!). A lovely spot for a relaxed and delicious Italian meal—highly recommend!
A Louise
Apr 21,2025
Super lovely gem of a restaurant, lively yet still discreet. Lovely owner and staff and quality food. Thanks for a great evening
Guy D'Arcy-Evans
Apr 18,2025
You won't be disappointed, don't judge a book by its cover. (We walked past it) I booked because of the reviews. Luka will make sure your evening is lovely. Staff are great especially Amy. When you are paying to eat out, you want it to feel special and Avanti have understood that great food and service will bring repeat customers.
Javier Quinones
Mar 23,2025
Absolutely Italian! Top service. Amazing pizza. Friendliest and most flexible service in town. Hands-down, into my Top3 in Oxfordshire!
Tatiana Hicks
Mar 19,2025
We were looking for somewhere to eat on Thursday night as not locals to the area and found Avanti. Ended up eating Thursday and Friday. Food was excellent, service excellent! We were even offered to decanter the wine, which rarely happens in restaurants. The young Team working in the restaurant are amazing! Plus they had veal and calves liver on the menu which is another rare occurrence. Thank you very much for enjoyable food, wine and service! Please do not drop the standards!
Georgia Blanchard
Mar 10,2025
What an absolute gem! The food is amazing and the owner and staff are so friendly! They squeezed us in last minute so we could enjoy a meal for my Husband’s birthday and we are so grateful! Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff! Also great for dietary requirements, I have a nut allergy and this was no problem atall. Highly recommend!
Simon Thomas
Mar 5,2025
Excellent Resturant. We loved the food, the service and atmosphere. Authentic and friendly place.
Sidney Stephenson
Feb 20,2025
Utterly amazing! All staff super friendly and helpful. Food is unbelievably good and a very high quality of ingredients. Some of the best pizza I’ve had, and the gnocchi too! A big thank you to Avanti for making a good night a great night!

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