Avanzare Italian Restaurant Menu
Located in Lombard, IL, Avanzare Italian Restaurant offers a wide range of Italian dishes in a classy yet intimate setting. With many vegetarian options, this Latinx-owned venue caters to all preferences. The extensive menu includes stuffed clams, homemade pasta with vodka sauce, and a variety of pizzas. Customer reviews praise the attentive service, romantic ambiance, and excellent food quality. The restaurant's focus on customer experience is evident in the thoughtful details, such as discreetly allowing guests to enjoy their meals without feeling rushed. Whether you're visiting for a quiet lunch or a lively dinner with a large group, Avanzare Italian Restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere and delicious cuisine that is bound to impress.
Kids Menu
Margarita Pizza
Sausage Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Fettuccine Alfredo
Spaghetti Marinara
Meat Ravioli
Mac & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes & Meatballs
Fried Shrimp
Chicken Tenders
Appetizers - Calamari Friti
Crispy fried calamari, herbs, lemon, & marinara.
Appetizers - Vongole Al Forno Oreganata
Baked Clams with Garlic bread crumbs herbs butter white wine topping, garlic oregano white wine sauce.
Appetizers - Prosciutto Di Parma (GF)
Served with melon.
Appetizers - Caprese (GF)
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & aged balsamic.
Appetizers - Bruschetta
Cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic & pecorino cheese.
Appetizers - Cavolfiore Arrosto (GF)
Roasted cauliflower, calabrian chili lemon caper herbs sauce.
Appetizers - Minestrone Soup
Emmer wheat, beans & vegetables.
Pizzas - Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil.
Pizzas - Agnello Pizza
Mozzarella, lamb sausage, Fresno peppers, and salsa verde.
Pizzas - Bianca
Mozzarella, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, & prosciutto di Parma.
Pizzas - Avanzare
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, & Prosciutto.
Pizzas - Maialino
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta, & soppressata.
Pizzas - Barese
Mozzarella, rappini, sausage, garlic, & chili flakes.
Lunch Entree Salads - Avanzare (GF)
Brussels sprouts, escarole, apples, currants, pine nuts, bacon, pecorino cheese, citrus dressing.
Lunch Entree Salads - Calamari Alla Griglia Salad
Grilled squid served over arugula, cherry tomatoes, and caper vinaigrette.
Lunch Entree Salads -Barbabietole Salad
Arugula, diced roasted beets, shaved fennel, orange segments, gorgonzola cheese, and lemon dressing.
Lunch Entree Salads - Tritata (GF)
Chopped romaine lettuce, pepperoncini, red onions, olives, sweet corn, tomatoes, provolone, soppressata, red wine vinegar dressing.
Lunch Entree Salads - Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, parmesan dressing.
Sandwiches - Tacchino
Turkey breast, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions & and Calabrian aioli, on sourdough.
Sandwiches - Prosciutto
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, fresh mozzarella, on sourdough.
Sandwiches - Carne
Flat iron steak, portabella mushrooms, grilled onions, blue cheese, & Calabrian aioli, on ciabatta bread & served with fries.
Sandwiches - Pollo
Grilled chicken breast, arugula, tomatoes, onions & provolone cheese & pesto aioli, on ciabatta bread & served with fries.
Paninis - Portabella
Portabella Mushrooms, Grilled Bell Peppers, Fontina Cheese & Pesto Aioli on Sourdough
Paninis - Tacchino
Turkey breast, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions & Calabrian aioli, on sourdough
Paninis - Prosciutto
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, fresh mozzarella, on sourdough
Pastas - Lasagna Bolognese
Meat & tomato ragu, béchamel, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, marinara.
Pastas - Spaghetti
Choice of meatballs or Italian sausage, marinara sauce.
Pastas - Cavatelli Vodka
Tomato vodka cream sauce, prosciutto & asparagus.
Pastas - Manicotti
Rolled filled pasta with ricotta & spinach, baked with béchamel sauce served over marinara & garnish with basil pesto.
Pastas =- Ravioli Con Costelette
Homemade stuffed four cheese pasta tossed with braised beef short ribs ragu, topped with basil pesto and goat cheese.
Pastas - Tortelli Di Mare
Crabmeat & mascarpone stuffed pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams, & creamy brandy shellfish reduction.
Pastas - Bucatini Carbonara
Pancetta, pecorino cheese, egg yolk.
Pastas - Linguini Vongole
Manila clams, garlic white wine basil lemon zest sauce.
Pastas - Fettucini Alfredo
Garlic parmesan cream sauce.
Pastas - Ricatoni Alla Burrata
Tomato cream sauce, sausage & peas.
Entrees - Avanzare Burger
Wild boar, short rib & Angus beef, horseradish aioli, grilled onions, arugula, pickles. Served with fries.
Entrees - Hamburger
Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, & onions. Served with fries.
Entrees - Pollo Al Limone (GF)
Chicken breast, spinach, potatoes, lemon butter caper sauce.
Entrees - Pollo Alla Saltimboca (GF)
Chicken breast, prosciutto, sage melted fontina, served with rappini, roasted potatoes & sherry wine sauce.
Entrees - Pollo Del Vesuvio (GF)
Chicken breast, potatoes, green peas, garlic white wine sauce.
Entrees - Pollo Alla Parmagiana
Lightly breaded pan fried chicken breast, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, served with pasta.
Entrees - Salmone
Atlantic Salmon served with lentils, beets, butternut squash, sage, and balsamic glaze.
Entrees - Dentice Rosso
Lightly breaded pan-fried red snapper served with angel hair, julienne carrots, and zucchini, drizzled with Calabrian aioli.
Entrees - Vitello Alla Saltimbocca (GF)
Veal, prosciutto, sage melted fontina, served with rapini, roasted potatoes, prosciutto, & sherry wine sauce.
Entrees - Vitello Al Limone (GF)
Sauteed veal, lemon butter caper sauce. Served with spinach & roasted potatoes.
Entrees - Vitello Alla Marsala (GF)
Sautéed veal with marsala mushroom sauce served with broccolini & roasted potatoes.
Entrees - Zuppa Di Pesce
Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, shellfish broth, garlic crostini.
Entrees - Contorni
Asparagus, broccoli, rapini, spinach, roasted potatoes, Sautéed mushrooms. Mashed potato.
Entrees - Pesce Bianco Almondine (GF)
Wood oven roasted whitefish served with spinach, garlic mashed potato & lemon butter almond sauce.
Chicken Alla Parmagiana
Lightly breaded pan fried, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, basil, served with pasta.
Eggplant Alla Parmagiana
Lightly breaded pan fried, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, basil, served with pasta.
Pollo Alla Marsala
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Appetizers - Fritto Misto
Crispy fried calamari, bay scallops, shrimp, zucchini, herbs, lemon, & marinara.
Appetizers - Burrata Con Culatello
Roasted bell peppers, braised lentils roasted beets, aged balsamic, almonds and crostini.
Appetizers - Caprese Di Melanzana
Pan-fried breaded eggplant, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and aged balsamic.
Appetizers - Antipasto (GF)
Prosciutto, salami, soppressata, parmesan & gorgonzola cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoncini & roasted bell peppers.
Appetizers - Prosciutto Di Parma
Served with melon.
Appetizers - Polpo Alla Griglia (GF)
Grilled octopus, marble potatoes, brussel sprouts, roasted bell peppers, & tuna-caper sauce.
Appetizers - Vongole Al Forno Oreganata
Baked clams with garlic bread crumbs herbs butter white wine topping, garlic oregano white wine sauce.
Appetizers - Cavolfiore Arrosto (GF)
Roasted cauliflower, calabrian chili lemon capers herbs sauce.
Appetizers - Arancini
Rice fritters stuffed with wild boar ragu, served with marinara.
Appetizers- Minestrone
Emmer wheat, beans & vegetables.
Appetizers - Polpete
Beef, veal & pork meatballs on a bed of creamy polenta.
Appetizers - Carpaccio Di Manzo (GF)
Thinly sliced filet mignon, topped with mushrooms, celery, arugula, lemon oil, mustard aioli, shaved parmesan.
Salads - Mista (GF)
House salad, mixed greens, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic dressing.
Salads - Barbabietole Salad
Arugula, diced roasted beets, shaved fennel, orange segments, goat cheese, and lemon dressing.
Salads - Ceaser
Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, parmesan dressing.
Salads - Avanzare (GF)
Brussels sprouts, escarole, apples, currants, pine nuts, bacon, pecorino cheese, citrus dressing.
Salads - Tritata (GF)
Chopped romaine lettuce, pepperoncini, red onions, olives, sweet corn, tomatoes, provolone, soppressata, red wine vinegar dressing.
Pizza - Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil.
Pizzas - Agnello Pizza
Mozzarella, lamb sausage, Fresno peppers, and salsa verde.
Pizzas - Burrata
Tomato sauce, pine nut basil pesto, mozzarella, topped with burrata, cherry tomatoes and arugula.
Pizzas - Avanzare
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, olives & prosciutto.
Pizzas - Maialino
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta & soppressata.
Pizzas - Barese
Mozzarella rapini, sausage, garlic & chili flakes.
Pizzas - Bianca
Arugula, shaved parmesan & prosciutto di Parma.
Pizzas - Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & pepperoni.
Pastas - Lasagna Bolognese
Meat & tomato ragu, bechamel, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan & marinara sauce.
Pastas - Papardelle Con Sugo Di Cinghiale
Slow braised wild boar shoulder ragu.
Pastas - Spaghetti
Choice of meatballs or Italian sausage, marinara sauce.
Pastas - Contorni
Asparagus, broccoli, rapini, spinach, roasted potatoes, Sautéed mushrooms. Mashed potato. Green beans.
Pastas - Cavatelli Vodka
Tomato vodka cream sauce, prosciutto & asparagus.
Pastas - Manicotti
Rolled filled pasta with ricotta & spinach, baked with béchamel sauce served over marinara and garnish with basil pesto.
Pastas - Ravioli Con Costelette
Homemade stuffed four cheese pasta tossed with braised beef short ribs ragu, topped with basil pesto and goat cheese.
Pastas - Tortelli Di Mare
Crabmeat & mascarpone stuffed pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams & creamy brandy shellfish reduction.
Pastas - Bucatini Carbonara
Pancetta, pecorino cheese, egg yolk.
Pastas - Linguini Vongole
Manila clams, garlic white wine basil lemon zest sauce.
Pastas - Fettuccine Alfredo
Garlic parmesan cream sauce - Add Chicken $ - Add Shrimp $
Pastas - Rigatoni Alla Buttera
Tomato cream sauce, sausage & peas.
Entrees - Filleto Di Manzo (GF)
oz. fillet mignon, asparagus, mushrooms, green peppercorn-grappa sauce.
Entrees - Bistecca (GF)
oz. grilled ribeye & potato wedges.
Entrees - Agnello (GF)
Lamb chops, marble potatoes, brussels sprouts, artichokes & mint-garlic white wine sauce.
Entrees - Costoletta Di Maiale (GF)
Pork chop stuffed with sausage, spinach & mozzarella served with caponata, spinach, garlic white wine sauce.
Entrees - Vitello Alla Saltimboca (GF)
Veal, prosciutto, sage melted fontina, served with rappini, roasted potatoes & sherry wine sauce.
Entrees - Vitello Al Limone (GF)
Sautéed veal, lemon butter caper sauce. Served with spinach & roasted potatoes.
Entrees - Vitello Alla Marsala (GF)
Sautéed veal with marsala mushroom sauce served with broccoli & roasted potatoes.
Entrees - Pollo Vesuvio (GF)
Boneless half Amish chicken potatoes, green peas garlic white wine sauce.
Entrees - Pollo Avanzare
Lightly breaded pan fried chicken breast, potatoes, escarole, & calabrian pepper sauce.
Entrees - Pollo Alla Parmagiana
Lightly breaded pan fried chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, basil, served with pasta.
Entrees - Melanzana Alla Parmagiana
Lightly breaded pan fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, basil, served with pasta.
Entrees - Salmone Oreganato Al Forno
Wood oven roasted Scottish salmon oregano-garlic white wine sauce served with broccoli and roasted potatoes
Entrees - Swordfish Alla Livornese
Cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic white wine sauce, served with spinach and mashed potato
Entrees - Pesce Bianco Almondine (GF)
Pan seared whitefish, served with spinach, garlic mashed potato & lemon butter almond sauce.
Entrees - Tonno (GF)
Grilled rare served with caponata and rappini.
Tortino
Flourless chocolate cake with hazelnut gelato.
Panna Cotta
Coconut eggless Italian custard with raspberry sauce.
Tiramisu
Ladyfinger cookies, espresso, Kahlua, mascarpone cheese.
Torta Di Formaggio
Vanilla whipped cream, raspberry sauce.
Canolli
Ricotta cheese, pistachios, chocolate chips, candied citrus zest.
Torta Di Mele
Apple tart, vanilla gelato & caramel sauce.
Torta Di Cioccolato
Triple chocolate cake, vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce.
Budinno Di Pane
Golden raisins, currants, chocolate chips, coconut, vanilla gelato & caramel sauce.
Frutto Di Bosco
Fresh mixed berries.
Gelato
Daily Flavors
Sorbeto
Daily Flavors
Biscotti
Twice backed almonds & golden raisins Italian cookies.
Dessert Menu
After Dinner Drinks Menu
Sambuca Meletti
Lemoncello
Orangecello
Porto Fonseca
Taylor Port
Amaro Nonino
Amaro Averna
Amaro Cinpatrazzo
Grappa Barricata
Grappa Bianca
Disaronno
Vin Santo
Kahlua
Frangelico
Sauternes
Baileys Irish Cream
Fragola
Titos Handmade Vodka, Dimmi Liquer, Strawberry, Fresh Lemon, Prosecco, Thyme. Served up
Hibiscus
Siete Legues Reposado Tequila, Hibiscus, Fresh Lime, Ginger. Served on the Rocks
Rosa
Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit Rose, Fresh Lime, Mint, Grapefruit, Rosemary. Served in a hi Ball Glass
Autunno
Flor de Cana yr Rum, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Fresh Lime, Nutmeg. Served on the Rocks
Anguria
Prairie Cucumber Vodka, Carpano Bianco Vermouth, Watermelon, Fresh Lemon. Served Up
Limone
Hendricks Gin, Seasons Bitter Lemon Tonic, Fresh Lemon. Served on the Rocks
Pompelmo
Grey Goose Vodka, Elderflower Liquor, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit. Served Up
Avan Negroni
Tanqueray Gin, Tempus Fugit Gran Classico, Carpano Antica Vermouth. Served on the Rocks
Melograno
Figenza Vodka, Pomegranate, Elderflower, Lemon, Prosecco. Served Up
Avanzare
High West Double Rye Whiskey, Zucca Amaro, Sliced Strawberry, Lemon Juice. Served on the Rocks
Prickley Pear Margarita
Casamigos Tequila, Cointreau, Prickly Pear, Lime, Agave Nectar. Served Up
Stile Martini
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey, Damara Syrup, Bitters. Served on the Rocks
Passione
Agave de Cortez, Passion Fruit, Fresh Lime, Ginger. Served on the Rocks
Mele
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Belle de Brillet, Apple, Fresh Lemon, & Vanilla. Served up
Arancionne
Mezcal Agave de Cortez, Campari, Carpano Antica, Regans Orange Bitters. Served on the Rocks
Cetrioli
Acai Vodka, Fresh Cucumber, Lime Juice, Basil Syrup. Served up
