Stepping foot into Avanti Pizza, I soon found out that this pizza joint offers way more than just fantastic pizzas. On the menu, they offer an award-winning assortment of subs, wings, salads, and mouth-watering appetizers. Like a kid in a candy store, I was excited to tickle my taste buds.
As I was digging into my meal, the friendly server shared the unique story behind the establishment. Avanti Pizza was brought to life by two passionate brothers, Maurizio and Dan Passalacqua. Their dad, Angelo, has been in the pizza business for half a century and has always provided the boys with some wise guidance in running the biz. From the opening of their first location in 2001, Avanti Pizza has enjoyed a stellar reputation for serving pizzas made with top-rated ingredients and traditionally cooked in wood-fired ovens.
After heading home with a belly full of delicious food, I felt compelled to learn more about Avanti - a tasteful trip to their website did the trick! You can visit them on https://www.iloveavanti.com/
Where did I go for my slice of Avanti delight?
I was in New York when I discovered that the scrumptious Avanti Pizza is exclusively available in my city. One can't just keep such secrets to oneself, right? I found Avanti Pizza at the following locations:
- 500 Main St., Medina, New York 14103
- 310 West Av Albion, New York, 14411
What tastes can you tease your palate with at Avanti Pizza?
While you'd obviously want to dig into their pizza, Avanti Pizza also has a refreshing collection of other items on its menu, including burgers, salads, wraps, pasta dishes, and calzones.
Let me walk you through their pizza offerings:
- You can channel your inner pizza chef and create Your Own Classic Pizza
- Gourmet Pizza – a selection of pizzas specially crafted by their expert pizza chefs
- Sicilian Pizza – Thick crust 16” x 16” pizza. Take control and build your own, or select options specially crafted by their pizza chiefs.
The Avanti Pizza menu spoils you with a choice of 13 salads that can be tailored by choosing between 8 flavor-packed salad dressings. I still have dreams about their Chicken Cranberry Salad and Philly Salad.
Avanti Pizza also serves 1/2lb burgers which are hand-pressed daily and are served with either crispy fries or a side salad. Their classical Avanti Burger and the Spicy Burning Burger left me drooling.
The little joys of life lie in the decadent selection of desserts, including a Jumbo Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie, and Cinnamon Honey Puffs. They offer beverages as well and takeout services for everyone always on the go.
The Medina and Albion stores have slightly different menus, so make sure you check their website for their menus.
How to build your own piece of Avanti pizza heaven?
Avanti Pizza allows you to bring out your inner gourmet chef by offering you a chance to build your own pizza using their broad array of sauces and toppings. Here's what you need to do:
- Step 1 – Select your crust – Traditional or Garlic Butter-flavored crust
- Step 2 – Choose your sauce – Avanti Original Sweet Sauce or NY Style Pizza Sauce
- Step 3 – Handpick your toppings – You can choose from a wide selection of meat toppings, veggie toppings, and cheese.
What size do the Avanti pizzas come in?
All of Avanti's Classic Pizzas and Gourmet Pizzas can tickle your taste buds in the following sizes:
- Small – 12” – 6 slices
- Medium – 14” – 6 slices
- Large – 16” – 8 slices
- 1/2 Tray – 12 slices
- Full Tray – 24 slices
When can you grab a slice of Avanti heaven?
The Avanti Pizza stores both open their doors Monday through Saturday. On Monday–Thursday, both Avanti Pizza stores are ready to serve you between 11am – 9pm, and on Friday–Saturday they extend their services till 10 pm. On Sundays, the Medina branch is open between 12 pm and 8:30 pm, and the Albion branch is ready to serve deliciousness between 11 am and 9 pm.
Does Avanti Pizza cater to vegetarians?
Avanti Pizza offers a diverse menu that includes plenty of options for vegetarians. Items suitable for vegetarians are clearly outlined on their menu. So, you can build your own Classic Pizza and make it vegetarian by avoiding meat products.
Alternatively, the Gourmet Pizzas on the Avanti Pizza menu are also a treat for vegetarians:
- Gourmet Pizza – Spinach Ricotta Pizza
- Gourmet Pizza – Tuscan White Pizza
- Gourmet Pizza – Greek-Style Pizza
- Gourmet Pizza – Four Cheese Garlic with Tomato
Other vegetarian worthy dishes include salads, kinds of pasta, and wraps. Full nutritional information is readily available on their website, or you can ask at your local Avanti store.
Does Avanti Pizza accommodate children?
Avanti Pizza is the perfect pit-stop for families or groups with children. They offer a children's menu catering to the unique tastes of the young ones. Kids, aged 12 years or under, can pick from the following options:
- Chicken Nuggets
- Mini Meatball or Pizza Sub
- Mac & Cheese
- Cheese Quesadilla.
Items on the kiddie menu are served with fries and a drink. For those looking for a healthier option, fries can be swapped with an apple. The children’s menu is only available for dine-in. If your kid wants a sneak peek into their pizza world, you could order them a small pizza, or you could order a large pizza and share it as a family. They also include large bowls of Family Style Italian Pasta, which serve between 4–6 people, making it a fabulous choice for large groups.
Does Avanti Pizza provide a delivery service?
Absolutely! Avanti Pizza offers a delivery service from either of their stores. So, make sure you check with your local Avanti Pizza outlet for delivery options in your area.
Can you order Avanti Pizza online?
You can definitely taste Avanti Pizza from the comfort of your home by ordering online directly through their website. This also ensures you skip the queue and makes sure that your pizza or other meals are served hot and fresh, right when you walk into the store.
Can you order catering from Avanti Pizza?
Are you hosting a party or business gathering? Avanti Pizza offers an excellent assortment of catering packages for such a crowd. All their catering packages include dinner rolls, butter, salt, and pepper. They also provide serving utensils, dinner plates, and cutlery.
Catering orders can be made for a minimum of 12 people, and items on their catering menu can be ordered in servings for 5.
Their catering options include:
- Italian Buffet – featuring one pasta, one hot entrée, one side dish.
- Deluxe Buffet – including two hot entrées, four side dishes.
- Family Buffet – made of two hot entrées, three side dishes.
- A range of salads
- Platters, Sliders, and Office Favorites—includes Boneless Wing Platter (approximately 65–70 wings), Wrap Platter with Chips,
- Main Courses—Half or Full Pans of sizzling entrées, such as Italian Meatballs.
- Satisfying Sides such as mashed potatoes
- Desserts
- Extras
For a detailed chat on the best catering option for your event, reach out to them. They'll be more than happy to assist.
What's the deal with Avanti Pizza VIP?
Avanti Pizza VIP is their customer loyalty scheme. By signing up to Avanti Pizza VIP, you join the elite group that receives exclusive updates for events, secret menus, special discounts, and loyalty rewards.
Pros
- The pizza is out of this world – it's called 'Award-winning' for a reason!
- They provide dairy-free cheese, a huge plus for anyone lactose intolerant or choosing to live dairy-free.
- There are amazing vegan/vegetarian options!
- The dough was soft, yet had the perfect crunch.
- The friendly and helpful staff only intensified my dining experience.
Cons
- The wait time was a bit more on weekends during peak hours, but the quality of the food made up for it.
- The dining area could use a little more decor, for a cozy atmosphere.
- While they did have variety, I found some of the food portions to be on the smaller side.