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Ava Restaurant, Tampa, FL

Ava Restaurant

4.5
4.5
2174 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Ava's menu will feature inspired Italian cuisine prepared in a simple and rustic fashion. Central to our vision will be house cured salumi, fresh hand made pasta and Neapolitan pizza cooked at 900 degrees in our Italian-made Acunto pizza oven. Ingredients will be fresh, seasonal, and local whenever possible.
Ava has limited seating, reservations may be inside or outside. We attempt to accommodate special requests, please let us know what your preference may be in the "add a special request' field. However, we can't guarantee all table requests. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 512-3030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Lister
  • Neighbourhood
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    Howard Ave & Swann
  • Parking details
    Self parking in the Garage.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ava Restaurant offers a blend of "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout gluten-free options and homemade pasta. The atmosphere is welcoming and ideal for groups, while its Italian menu is celebrated for its authenticity. Though some experiences vary, many praise the consistent quality and "amazing customer service."
2,174 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent gluten free breakfast pizza! The bloody Mary’s were amazing! We were with a very a large crowd before Gaspy, and they were able to sit us altogether in our own room. Will hopefully do this again for next year’s Gasparilla!

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  2. Vanessa

    New York City

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Large open, empty, drafty and cold space …was not able to enjoy a meal.  Food is meh. Service was good.

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  3. Mark

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Micheal was great! He made the night, checked on us and recommend items from the menu after listening to our preferences!

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  4. Natalie

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was extremely attentive! Our food came out quickly yet was fresh and delicious. I will be back!

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  5. Daniel

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute lil place. Great dishes and the service was really great

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  6. Urjit

    VIP

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was greasy and lacked flavor. My pasta was doused with prepared sauce. The service was substandard. Not worth it.

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  7. annie

    VIP

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour. Really enjoyed the Florida cracker cocktail and pizza but the roasted veggies were the real winner

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  8. Tracey

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was attentive and professional thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

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  9. Jennifer

    VIP

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but average, our waitress was nice but not very attentive and didn’t seem all that interested in us.

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  10. Jennifer

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tony made our experience wonderful with his excellent service! The food was delicious. I tried the filet mignon this time and it was very tender. Great night!

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FAQs

Ava Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Ava Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 512-3030.

Ava Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ava Restaurant

718 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Howard Ave & Swann
  • Neighbourhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking in the Garage.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Lister
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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