Meat Sauce - Avanti`s Italian Restaurant

Meat Sauce - Avanti`s Italian Restaurant

Experience a spacious banquet room
for parties up to 70 people at our East
Empire, Bloomington location.
Open 11 a.m. daily.
Please ask for closing times. This
will vary by season, day and location.
Phone ahead for fast carry out
service or delivery!
3302 East Empire • Bloomington, Illinois
(309) 662-4436
www.avantisbloomington.com
407 South Main Street • Normal, Illinois
(309) 452-4436
www.avantisnormal.com
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Gluten Free Food Options are available.
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SOUPS
Baked French Onion
Baked with our
signature bread chips and
Swiss cheese • 3.45
(available by the bowl only; no cups)
Homemade Chili (seasonal)
cup 2.65 • bowl 3.55
— add cheddar cheese and onions for 50¢
— spice it up with hot giardiniera for 50¢
SALADS
Soup of the Day
cup 2.55 • bowl 3.40
French Onion
Served with our
signature bread chips only
cup 2.05 • bowl 2.85
insalata
Choice of Dressing: House Dressing (Italian), French, Caesar, Thousand Island, Regular Ranch, Low Cal Ranch,
Fat Free Italian, Fat Free Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Pesto Ranch or
Blue Cheese for an additional charge of 25¢, Blue Cheese Crumbles 45¢
Add sliced Italian chicken breast or tenders to any salad for 2.45
Add Shrimp or Crab to any salad for $2.45
Chef Salad
Turkey Caesar Salad
Ham • salami • Cheddar cheese • egg • tomato • 5.85
Sliced turkey • romaine lettuce • Romano cheese •
signature bread chips • tossed with Caesar dressing • 6.35
Turkey Chef Salad
Chicken Chef Salad
Sliced turkey • Cheddar cheese • egg • tomato • 6.45
Chicken • Cheddar cheese • egg • tomato • 7.15
Garden Salad
Fresh mushrooms • green peppers • onions • black olives •
mozzarella cheese • tomato • 5.85
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce • Romano cheese • signature
bread chips • tossed with Caesar dressing • 4.95
Regular Salad
Crisp lettuce • tomato • 2.65
Seafood Salad
Lettuce • shrimp • crabmeat • tomato • lemon wedge • 6.95
Ham Salad • 3.25
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken • romaine lettuce • Romano
cheese • signature bread chips •
tossed with Caesar dressing • 7.35
Homemade Pasta Salad • 2.85
Homemade Potato Salad • 2.85
Benvenuto!
Welcome to Avanti’s Restaurant “a place for the entire family”!
We have proudly served the Bloomington/Normal area since 1971.
We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy dining with us today!
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APPETIZERS
Chicken Wings
Served plain or your choice of our “special recipe” Mild, Hot Sauce
or BBQ and served with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing
and celery sticks. Delicious (one pound) • 7.35
Garlic Bread Mozzarella
Grilled with our own Italian bread topped
with melted mozzarella cheese. 3.85
Fried Ravioli
Lightly breaded, beef filling and
served with marinara sauce
(6) 4.10 • (8) 5.15
Mozzarella Sticks
Lightly battered and served with marinara
(4) 4.45 • (6) 5.65
Chicken Tenders
Mushrooms
Lightly battered and served with ranch dressing • 4.45
Garlic Bread
Cinnamon Bread
Grilled to perfection on our own Italian bread • 2.40
PIZZA
Bread Chip & Cheddar Cheese Spread
4oz. 4.25 • half pound • 6.85
8" Personal 10" small 12" medium 16" family
AVANTI’S SPECIAL™
ham • pepperoni • sausage • onion •
mushroom • green pepper
BBQ Chicken
Hawaiian
ham • pineapple
Cheese
1 item added
2 items added
3 items or more
extra cheese on any pizza
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8.95
10.95
13.65
19.65
7.15 8.5510.8515.85
8.05
9.75
12.25
17.75
6.25 7.35 9.4513.95
7.15 8.5510.8515.85
8.05 9.7512.2517.75
8.9510.95 13.65 19.65
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1.20
Seasoned and breaded tenders
served with your choice of ranch, BBQ or
honey mustard • (4) 5.75 • (6) 8.15
1.40
1.90
pizza
2.05 • icing .50
We make any combination,
create your own pizza
with the following toppings:
sausage • ham • pepperoni •
hamburger • bacon • chicken •
shrimp • crab • pineapple • tomato •
green pepper • green olives •
black olives • mushrooms • onion •
mild pepperoncini peppers •
hot pepper giardiniera
(a maximum of 8 toppings allowed per
pizza to ensure proper baking)
HOT SANDWICHES
Add a side of hot pepper giardiniera or mild pepperoncini peppers for 50¢ Add Bacon for 75¢
All sandwiches made on Avanti’s own Italian bread (whole wheat available).
Italian Beef Sausage Combo
Served with meat sauce, lettuce or au jus • 6.75
— add mozzarella cheese for 50¢
Italian Sausage
Choice quality pork ground to our specifications with our
Italian seasoning blend, we hand patty each one and serve
with your choice of meat sauce, lettuce or au jus • 5.35
— add mozzarella cheese for 50¢
Italian Beef
House recipe seasoned quality
beef, then slow roasted overnight
in our kitchen, sliced thin and
served with your choice of meat
sauce, lettuce or au jus • 6.45
— add mozzarella cheese for 50¢
Screamin’ Salami
Grilled salami and mozzarella cheese generously sprinkled with
oregano and served with a side of Italian dressing • 4.35
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Thinly sliced ham grilled with American or mozzarella cheese • 4.25
Grilled Cheese
Grilled with your choice of American or mozzarella cheese • 3.45
Pizza Bread
Grilled to perfection with homemade pizza sauce and mozzarella
cheese • 3.85
Pizza Bread with Pepperoni
Grilled to perfection with pepperoni, homemade pizza sauce and
mozzarella cheese • 4.30
Italian Meatballs
Beef, pork, vegetables and more create our delicious meatballs made
from scratch in our kitchen and served with meat sauce • 5.25
Chicken Breast
Skinless boneless Italian marinated and oven baked in house;
Served on a 5” portion of Avanti’s Italian bread with your choice of
meat sauce, marinara sauce or tomato and lettuce served with a side
of ranch • 5.70 — add mozzarella cheese for .50
Pizza Burger
Meatballs, meat sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese • 5.70
Primo Pizza Burger
Meatballs and meat sauce with mushrooms, green peppers and
onions topped with mozzarella cheese • 6.65
COLD SANDWICHES
All sandwiches made on Avanti’s own Italian bread (whole wheat available) and
are served with two of your choice: real mayonnaise, Miracle Whip Salad Dressing,
mustard or spicy mustard.
Add it on:
Chips • 99¢
Fresh Fruit Medley • 1.49
Bacon • half 75¢ whole • 1.50
Side of Dressing • 39¢
AVANTI’S FAMOUS GONDOLA™
Ham, salami, American cheese and lettuce.
half 4.65 • whole 6.75
Ham & Cheese
Ham, American or mozzarella cheese and lettuce.
half 4.65 • whole 6.75
AVANTI’S
GONDOLA™Deluxe Ham Salad
Extra ham and salami, American
cheese, mozzarella cheese,
tomato and lettuce.
half 5.40 • whole 8.40
Served on a 5" portion of bread• 2.75
Turkey, Ham & American Cheese
Turkey, ham, American Cheese, and lettuce.
half 5.45 • whole 8.60
Veggie GONDOLA™
Turkey & Swiss Gondola™
Veggie GONDOLA™ with Turkey
Turkey & Swiss Gondola™ Supreme
Mozzarella cheese, American cheese, cucumber, onion, green
pepper, tomato and romaine lettuce. half 5.10 • whole 7.45
Turkey, mozzarella cheese, American cheese, cucumber, onion,
green pepper, tomato and romaine lettuce. half 6.15 • whole 9.45
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Turkey, Swiss cheese, tomato and lettuce.
half 5.45 • whole 8.60
Turkey, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, onion and
green pepper. half 5.99 • whole 9.65
DINNERS
pasto serale
All dinners served with Avanti’s own made from scratch and baked fresh Italian bread and a crisp salad
(you may substitute a cup of soup for salad).
Add MELTED MOZZARELLA CHEESE over your
favorite pasta dish for only 49¢
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 • 8.45
Chicken Tenders
Tender strips of chicken breaded, deep fried and served
with spaghetti and topped with your choice of sauce,
we recommend marinara • 8.45
Cod Loin
Specially seasoned and served over a bed of penne pasta
tossed with an Italian Vegetable blend and Pesto Alfredo.
Simply and incredibly delicious • 9.25 small (4oz loin)
• 10.75 large (two 4oz loin)
BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA DINNER!
Choose one type of pasta:
Spaghetti
(available in whole wheat)
Fettuccini
Mostaccioli (penne)
Large 7.75 — Small 6.25
Meat Tortellini
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
Meat Ravioli
Large 8.75 — Small 7.10
Choose one sauce to top your pasta:
Original Meat Sauce
Our signature sauce made from scratch with the highest
quality tomato products, fresh ground vegetables and
ground beef seasoned with our special spice blend; the
popular favorite for over 39 years.
Marinara Sauce
Similar to our original sauce without the meat and prepared
with ground tomatoes for incredible flavor.
Alfredo Sauce
This special homemade recipe includes a 3 cheese blend
folded into a succulent white cream sauce, a little heavy yet
delicious.
Clam Sauce (Red)
Tender bits of clam are in this Italian herb filled red
sauce, prepared right here in our own kitchen and a great
compliment to our penne pasta.
Pesto Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Oven baked in house and steamed to order
skinless boneless Italian marinated chicken
breast, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Served with spaghetti and marinara sauce •
Large 11.15 small 8.99
DINNER ADDITIONS:
Italian Chicken • 2.45
Meat Balls • Large 1.20 - Small 60¢
Cod Loin • 2.45
Shrimp • 2.45 Crab • 2.45
Italian Vegetable Blend Side dish • 99¢
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Fresh Basil, pignoli nuts and garlic, crushed and blended with
the highest quality olive oil. Toss this with any pasta to add a
burst of flavor.
Pesto Alfredo
A succulent blend of our homemade Alfredo and Pesto
Sauces. The perfect compliment to our Jumbo Cheese Ravioli.
Cheese Sauce
An extra creamy and smooth Cheddar cheese sauce; works
best tossed with penne pasta.
SIDE ORDERS
come lavoro extra
Meat Sauce (cup) • 1.35
Fresh Fruit Medley (5 oz. portion) • 1.49
Side of Dressing • 39¢
Applesauce • 60¢
Potato Chips • 99¢
Italian Vegetable Blend – Steamed • 99¢
Hot Pepper Giardiniera • 50¢
Meatballs (4) with Meat Sauce • 2.55
Mild Pepperoncini Peppers • 50¢
Cinnamon Bread • 2.05 • icing .50
Spaghetti ~ Fettuccini ~ Mostaccioli (penne) • 3.25
Meat Ravioli ~ Meat Tortellini ~ Jumbo Cheese Ravioli • 4.10
Choose one sauce to top your pasta:
Original Meat Sauce ~ Marinara Sauce ~ Alfredo Sauce ~ Clam Sauce ~ Pesto Sauce ~ Pesto Alfredo ~ Cheese Sauce
BEVERAGES
Soda
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew,
Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Wild Cherry Pepsi,
Mug Root Beer, Pink Lemonade (free soft drink refills) • 2.10
Iced Tea (fresh brewed, free refills) • 1.85
Hot Chocolate • 1.45
Milk
2%, Chocolate • small 1.45 - large 1.80
Bottled Water • 1.95
Ask your server about our flavor selections
Flavored Bottled Water • 2.15
Hot Tea • 1.15
Coffee
Juice/Punch
fresh brewed, decaf or regular • 1.49
bibita
10 ounce bottle • orange, apple, fruit • 1.49
Before placing your order, please inform your server
if a person in your party has a food allergy or dietary need.
An INGREDIENT, NUTRITION and Allergy Information Guide is available.
AVANTI’S
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Let us prepare the food for your next event, party or business meeting!
We cater to all functions and events, big or small!
Try us for hot, fresh food - FAST!
molte grazie!
Phone Ahead: 309.452.4436 (Normal) or 309.662.4436 (Bloomington)
FOR FAST CARRY-OUT SERVICE OR DELIVERY!
Visit Us Online at WWW.AVANTISNORMAL .COM
Or Fax Us at 309.454.2668 (Normal) or 309.662.4435 (Bloomington)
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Dining Room Customers May Order Carry Out Items From Their Server
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