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Ava Restaurant, Tampa, FL

Ava Restaurant

4.4 (2208)
$30 and under
Italian
718 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Lister
  • Private party facilities
    Ava has two private rooms and the patio can be made private for larger parties.
  • Private party contact
    Donald Buzzell: (727) 415-2671
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Ava!

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us Sunday May 11th from 10am to 3pm for our regular brunch menu to celebrate to celebrate Mother's Day!!
    Mother's Day Brunch at Ava! Photo

Private dining

What 2,208 people are saying

Ava Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Good for groups

  • Tampa

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ava Restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with excellent service and diverse menu options. Guests rave about the "delicious" food and "fantastic service," with standout dishes like "cacio e pepe" and "gluten-free breakfast pizza." While some experiences are mixed, many diners appreciate the fresh ingredients and accommodating staff, making it a popular choice.

2,208 Reviews
  1. Vinny

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and cooked from scratch. The service was on point. We will definitely be back overall. This an excellent experience. 

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  2. greg VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The entrees were delicious and the bread service is an absolute must. I had the pork chop and my wife had the steak.Our plates were returned almost clean. Service was great the food was great but I was served a hot beer in a cold glass, meh.

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  3. Suzanne

    Tampa4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The acoustics weren’t the best but we had a good experience.

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  4. Carole

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We had children with us and they were served promptly and loved their food

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  5. Michael

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger was fire and it’s in a great spot on a Howard

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  6. michael

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my family out for dinner and had one of the best meals in a long while. Everything from the appetizers to the main dishes were excellent. The service was impeccable and the desserts were delicious. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

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  7. Nina VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was so excited to try Ava, but we were honestly very underwhelmed with the food especially for the price.

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  8. Ashley VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the location and ambience of Ava, this was our second time eating there for Easter Brunch. Overall this visit was just a little disappointing. Wait staff was VERY casual, not super enthusiastic or helpful/timely with requests. Food was good, not great, and overall i just felt a little disappointed with the whole experience. Maybe a more attentive staff would have moved the needle on this. Would love to come back for dinner one day and regroup.

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  9. Terra VIP

    Tampa54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best time at Ava today, our waiter Oso was great, on top of everything! Love the drinks & food!

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  10. Gloria

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Ava, food was great and our waitress Anthony made our time there very special

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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 4.4 stars by 2208 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ava Restaurant

718 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Howard Ave & Swann
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Ava has two private rooms and the patio can be made private for larger parties.
  • Private party contact
    Donald Buzzell: (727) 415-2671
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