Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Pizza Restaurants in Normal, Illinois
4.3 (1,470)
| Category | Pizza Restaurants Β· Family restaurant, Italian restaurant, Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Address | 407 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761 |
| Area | Normal, Illinois |
| Phone | (309) 452-4436 |
| Google rating | 4.3 (1,470) |
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 amβ9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 amβ9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 amβ9 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 amβ9 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 amβ9 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 amβ9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Avantiβs Italian Restaurant in Normal, IL serves homestyle Italian favorites like pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and our famous fresh-baked Italian bread. Dine in, carry out, or enjoy delivery and private banquet room options. A longtime favorite of Illinois State University students, faculty, and alumni, Avantiβs is known for quality, consistency, and friendly service. Whether you're craving comfort food or hosting a group, Avantiβs offers affordable, casual dining that keeps guests coming back.
Avanti's Italian Restaurant is one of the pizza restaurants listed in Normal, Illinois. The business is registered at 407 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under family restaurant, italian restaurant, restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Pizza places in the United States run from a counter with two stools and a stack of boxes to a full sit-down pizzeria with a bar, and most neighborhood shops do all three things at once: dine-in, takeout and delivery. Ordering by phone is still common and often faster than an app, and many independents charge less when you call direct because there is no platform fee. Sizes are usually listed in inches (a small around 10", a large 14", an extra-large 16" or more), and a large feeds two to three adults. Slices are sold from a display case at New York-style counters and reheated to order; whole pies take 15-25 minutes at a busy shop. Most spots take cards and mobile pay, though a few older pizzerias remain cash-only, so check the door or the listing before you order.
Hours are published for 6 days a week. Typical hours are 10:30 amβ9 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Avanti's Italian Restaurant at (309) 452-4436; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is avantisnormal.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 4.3 out of 5 on Google across 1,470 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded pizza restaurants in Normal.
Normal is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Normal follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Brandon Gaither a month ago
Avantis used to be a place we stopped for the specials or a gondola. Unfortunately for three separate visits the food is underpar. Lasagna had no flavor and as like a brick and tossed in the trash halfway thru. Even the garlic bread seemed "old" and the gondolas keep going downhill over time. Most of the staff appeared gloom and in robot mode. If we go back again and its the same we won't be back and likely to discourage others. Turning into the McDonald's of Italian unfortunately. Especially as it was a frequent stop until recent.
tristan 2 months ago
Decent sandwiches, anything beyond thatβ¦ disappointing. Their menu is laughable to be touted as an βItalian kitchenβ. I ordered a chicken parm. Very simple, straightforward. So i thought. The sauce was watery, the cheese was just some deli sliced cheese that wasnt even fully melted. The quality of the food was not goodβ¦ and it is not a sit down restaurant. It is a take out restaurant that just so happens to have seating. Do not go here. The quality is not good
Michael Biela 5 months ago
I love this place based on my time in Normal in college. I stop in when I am back in Normal. I still enjoy it. If you are expecting decent food at reasonable prices, Avanti's is great. It has some of its own iconic offerings (Gondola sandwich) and evening else is very tasty. They make their own Italian bread and it is great! Just a hint of sweetness in the bread. It is one of the things that makes me come back. It does not have table service.
John Litvin 5 months ago
Very nice Italian restaurant. Super gluten free pizza. Combo meat / Italian beef was good, but the bread was awesome m
Tigg Young 2 years ago
I honestly don't know how this place is rated so high. I'm not trying to be a jerk, I'm just being as honest as I can be. We ordered the Italian beef sandwich and chicken parmigiana; the Italian beef sandwich was gray and not particularly flavorful. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't much more than okay. The chicken parmigiana was better than the sandwich, but not by much; again, not much more than okay. The atmosphere was very empty and sparse feeling, but it was clean. The service was good, the girl at the counter was friendly, although I wish we'd asked if she had recommendations so that maybe we'd had food that was better than okay. The price was generally inexpensive, but not a great value. Our food plus 1 fountain drink (and tap water) was about $30.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Avanti's Italian Restaurant located?
Avanti's Italian Restaurant is at 407 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761, in Normal, Illinois. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Avanti's Italian Restaurant?
Avanti's Italian Restaurant is listed as a pizza restaurant and is also tagged on Google as family restaurant, italian restaurant, restaurant.
What are the hours of Avanti's Italian Restaurant?
Published hours are Monday: 10:30 amβ9 pm; Tuesday: 10:30 amβ9 pm; Wednesday: 10:30 amβ9 pm; Thursday: 10:30 amβ9 pm; Friday: 10:30 amβ9 pm; Saturday: 10:30 amβ9 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Avanti's Italian Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, Avanti's Italian Restaurant is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of Avanti's Italian Restaurant?
You can call Avanti's Italian Restaurant at (309) 452-4436.
How is Avanti's Italian Restaurant rated on Google?
Avanti's Italian Restaurant has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 1,470 reviews.
Does Avanti's Italian Restaurant have a website?
Yes, the website of Avanti's Italian Restaurant is avantisnormal.com (linked on this page).
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