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Ava
718 S Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
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Dine In & Take Out Menu
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All prices are subject to change
Dinner Antipasti
Wood Roasted Vegetables
$12.00
Sea salt, olive oil
Bruschetta
$15.00
Cherry tomato, onion, burrata, balsamic, basil
Grilled Octopus
$22.00
potatoes, pickled fennel, dill, aged balsamic
Carciofi Fritti
$15.00
Fried artichokes, lemon caper aioli
PEI Mussels
$18.00
Grilled bread, nduja, fennel seed, white wine, garlic
Crispy Cheshire Pork Belly
$17.00
Glazed Brussel sprouts, mustard jus argrodolce
Ava Inspirato Dip
$14.00
roasted eggplant, garlic, caper, olive, lemon, olive oil, grilled bread
Meatballs
$16.00
Beef, Pomodoro, Parmigiano, basil
Shrimp Scampi
$18.00
Gulf shrimp, garlic, lemon, white wine, grilled house bread
Pan Seared Scallops
$24.00
Lemon basil risotto, asparagus, salsa cruda
Ravioli al Tartufo e Formaggio
$18.00
Truffle & cheese ravioli, cauliflower puree, mushroom, melted leeks, brown butter, truffle, crispy leeks
Insalate
Ava House
$13.00
Mixed greens, radish, tomato, red onion, olives, mozzarella
Mozzarella di Buffalo
$15.00
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, shaved fennel, orange, opal basil, olive oil, aged balsamic
Apple & Walnut*
$14.00
Mixed greens, apples, spiced walnuts, Gorgonzola, lemon dressing
Spinach & Date Salad
$15.00
Pistachio, sumac, red onion, goat cheese, sourdough croutons, balsamic
Salumi & Cheese
Chef's Selection of Assorted Cheese
$21.00
Grilled bread, fruit and accompaniments
Chef's Selection of Meats and Cheese
$36.00
Chef's daily selections
Chef's Selection of House-Cured Meats
$28.00
Grilled bread, pickled vegetables, and Mostarda
Secondi
Wood Grilled Cobia
$32.00
Cannelloni beans, tomato, kale, basil emulsion
Sesaonal Vegetarian Plate
$26.00
Chef's daily preparation
Tuscan Pork Shank
$35.00
Braised shank, roasted peppers, cipollini onions, sundried tomatoes, spinach, over soft polenta
Duo of Lamb
$40.00
Grilled rib chop, & merguez sausage, companada, fingerling fries, currant emulsion, aged balsamic
Wood Grilled Prime Sirloin
$32.00
Potato croquette, grilled asparagus, mushroom sugo
Wood Grilled Salmon
$31.00
Chili mustard glaze, zucchini, cherry tomato, fregola, grilled asparagus
Wood Grilled Twin Filets
$44.00
Two 4 oz. filets, Gorgonzola gnocchi, sautéed greens, red wine sugo
Boneless Half Chicken
$28.00
Lemon caper butter, broccolini, herb whipped potatoes
Paste
Cavatelli al Ragu
$26.00
Fennel sausage, tomato
Pappardelle alle Bolognese
$30.00
veal, beef, pork, sofrito
Tagliatelle con Funghi
$26.00
Mushroom ragu, garlic, thyme, burro fuso, 63 degree egg
Bucatini alla Vaccinara
$30.00
Oxtail, pine nuts, currants
Lamb Bolognese
$32.00
pappardelle, lamb, sofrito, rosemary ricotta
Fusilli al Pomodoro
$22.00
Tomato sugo, olive oil, basil
Gnocchi co Coniglio Ragu
$30.00
Braised rabbit, carrots, white wine, black pepper panna acida
Seafood Bolognese
$34.00
black pappardelle, lobster, crab, shrimp, crawfish, sofrito
Italian Classics
Eggplant Parmesan
$20.00
Eggplant, spaghetti, mozzarella, Granna Padano, Pomodoro
Maddon's Double Play
$30.00
Eggplant parmesan and chicken parmesan. (Joe Maddon's favorite)
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$18.00
Two meatballs, Pomodoro
Chicken Parmesan
$24.00
Chicken cutlet, spaghetti, mozzarella, Granna Padano, Pomodoro
Vegano
Vegan Chicken Parmesan
$24.00
Gardein Chick'n, Daiya vegan cheese, Pomodoro, spaghetti
vegan
Beyond Bolognese
$28.00
Beyond meat, sofrito, penne or spaghetti
vegan
Beyond Salciccia Pizza
$21.00
Beyond meat Italian sausage, Daiya vegan cheese, San Marzano tomatoes
vegan
Pizze
La Bestia
$21.00
Spicy nduja sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, arugula, ricotta
Salsiccia
$21.00
Fennel sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, ricotta, red onion, Piquillo peppers
Funghi
$21.00
Cremini and shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onion, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic
Margherita Pizza
$20.00
San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
Basillico Pesto
$21.00
Basil pesto, goat cheese, ricotta, fontina, sundried tomatoes
Truffle
$27.00
Spinach, black truffles, ricotta, fontina, mozzarella
Additions
Chicken Breast
$8.00Meatball
$4.00Shrimp
$10.00Grilled Fish
$16.00Fennel Sausage
$4.00Nduja Sausage
$4.00Salmon
$10.00Dessert
Tiramisu
$10.00Zeppole
$9.00
Donuts, custard, whipped mascarpone
Nutella Mousse Cake
$15.00
Peanut butter toffee, skrewball peanut butter whiskey
Cannolis
$10.00Chocolate Torte
$10.00
Flourless chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream
*Contains Nuts
Desserts
Zeppole
$9.00
donuts, custard, whipped mascarpone
Caramel budino
$8.00
sea salt, whipped mascarpone, rosemary cookie
Tiramisu
$8.00
espresso, mascarpone, cocoa
Gelato
$6.00
housemade, seasonal
Panna cotta
$8.00
seasonal berries
Chocolate Torte
$10.00
flourless chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream
Nutella Mousse Cake
$15.00
peanut butter, toffee, skrewball peanut butter whiskey
Housemade Cannolis
$8.00
ricotta sweet cream
Starters
Biscuits & Gravy
$8.00
Italian and Nduja sausage gravy, house biscuits
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
$13.00
Garlic, shallots, chili, white wine, tomato, grilled bread
Grilled Asparagus
$10.00
Poached egg, hollandaise, granna
Entrees
Italian Benedict
$17.00
Pancetta, poached egg, hollandaise, house-made biscuit
Florentine Benedict
$16.00
Portabella, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise, house-made biscuit
Ham & Cheese Omelette
$16.00
Cheddar and Swiss, home fries or grits
Veggie Omelette
$14.00
Peppers, onions, spinach, tomato, cheddar, home fries or grits
French Toast
$14.00
Brioche, fruit compote, bacon or sausage
Breakfast Pizza
$17.00
Sausage, bacon, home fries, spinach, mozzarella, cheddar, egg
Grilled Salmon Salad
$16.00
Grilled salmon, figs, spinach, goat cheese, orange vinaigrette
Breakfast Bowl
$14.00
Homefries or grits, eggs your way, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese
House Pancake
$10.00
Blueberry, strawberry or chocolate chip pancake, bacon or sausage
Monte Cristo
$13.00
French toast brioche, ham, swiss
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$19.00
Dill, caper, goat cheese, tomato, hollandaise, poached egg
2 Eggs Your Way
$14.00
Choice of sausage or bacon, choice of home fries or grits
Florentine Omelette
$15.00
Spinach, mushrooms, Swiss, home fries or grits
Avocado Toast
$16.00
House-made bread, avocado, tomatoes, burrata, basil, olive oil, arugula, balsamic
Margherita Pizza
$20.00
San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
Wagyu Steak & Eggs
$24.00
Wood grilled steak, Bearnaise, eggs, hollandaise
Grilled Chicken Salad
$16.00
Grilled chicken, figs, spinach, goat cheese, orange vinaigrette
Vegetarian Bowl
$14.00
Homefries or grits, eggs your way, spinach, mushrooms, beyond Italian sausage, cheddar cheese
1 1/2 Pound Pancake
$12.00
Blueberry, strawberry or chocolate chip pancake
Main
Monte Cristo
$15.00
French toast brioche, ham, swiss
Ava Turkey
$16.00
Turkey, swiss, pickles, arugula, bacon mustard aioli, apple & pear chutney, marble rye
Bat
$12.00
Griddled brioche, bacon, arugula, tomato, aioli
Avocado Toast
$16.00
House-made bread, avocado, tomato, burrata, basil, olive oil, arugula, balsmic
House Salad
$13.00
Mixed greens, radish, tomato, red onion, olives, mozzarella, red wine vinaigrette
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$18.00
2 meatballs, pomodoro
Creamy Chicken
$15.00
Broccoli, creamy garlic parmesan, penne
Margherita Pizza
$16.00
San marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
La Bestia Pizza
$18.00
Nduja sausage san marzano tomatoes, arugula, ricotta
Salsiccia Pizza
$18.00
Fennel sausage, san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, piquillo pepper, ricotta
Funghi Pizza
$18.00
Cremini & shiitake mushrooms, caramelied onion, mozzarella, balsamic
Balsilico Pesto Pizza
$18.00
Basil pesto, goat cheese, ricotta, fontina, sundried tomatoes
Truffle Pizza
$20.00
Spinach, black truffles, ricotta, fontina, mozzarella
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Italian
Pizza
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
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5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
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5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
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5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
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5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
10:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
10:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
10:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
Ava's menu features inspired Italian cuisine prepared in a simple and rustic fashion. Central to our vision, we have house cured salumi, fresh handmade pasta, and Neapolitan pizza cooked at 900 degrees in our Italian-made Acunto pizza oven. Ingredients will be fresh, seasonal, and local whenever possible. We have plenty to offer at Ava’s from our modern and relaxing atmosphere, deliciously refreshing cocktails, house made desserts, and the perfect patio to unwind at the end of your day.