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Ava Restaurant, Tampa, FL

Ava Restaurant

4.4 (2221)
$30 and under
Italian
718 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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. We are located in South Tampa (SoHo), close to Downtown and Hyde Park.
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
  • Catering
    Ava offers off site catering, please check out our website for options.
  • Private party facilities
    Ava has two private rooms, and the patio can be made private for larger parties. The Secret Room holds up to 14 guests and the Party Room can hold up to 30 guests. The patio can be made private for up to 60 guests for a seated dinner or 100 for a cocktail style party.
  • 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

Private dining

What 2,221 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ava Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and exceptional service. Guests rave about the creative Italian menu and "incredible" dishes like the wagu filet. The ambience and attentive staff enhance the visit, while the "excellent" happy hour and convenient location add to its appeal. Perfect for groups and special occasions!
2,221 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time!! The noise wasn’t too bad, just a little loud because a large party sat next to us, but we didn’t mind. Would definitely go back!

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  2. Jason

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Malia was absolutely amazing. The food was incredible. Will definitely go back again!!

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  3. Jessica

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I arranged a business dinner for originally 10 people. During the week the number and time changed last minute to sooner and more people. Everyone was very polite and accommodating. All of my executives were very pleased with the service, the food and the atmosphere. I will definitely be booking again. JGV

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  4. Jana

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good but wish they specified on website that happy hour is only in the bar. The good happy hour is main reason we went but then we had to pay 2x more at table

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  5. Holly

    Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was amazing. Great options for food and drinks on the Happy Hour menu. Service was slow and it wasn't very busy.

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  6. EMMA

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant, second time here. Came in for Father’s Day dinner what a great experience. Food, service and the ambiance was superb. Parking available next to the restaurant which is convenient.

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  7. Petra

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was pretty decent—flavorful and satisfying overall. However, the service was mediocre at best. For a place that adds a service charge and still expects a tip, I expected much more attentiveness and professionalism. Not terrible, but definitely room for improvement.

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  8. George

    Key West / Florida Keys1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their wholemade bread appetizer is outstanding! Nice creativity with Italian menu selections, not just run-of-the-mill choices. Our dining experience was great!

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  9. Barry

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Let me start by saying avoid the bread. It was not good and they charge $12. Our appetizer which was a ravioli dish was outstanding. I had the filet (very good) but the potato that came with it was not. My wife had the pork chop to be cooked Medium Well. It was way over cooked, hard and dry. They replaced it and that was one was was very good. Staff was great, although the uniform that the female servers were wearing was degrading IMO. Skimpy to an extreme. One server dressed like she wasn’t having it, which I respected. FYI I am a straight man, so if I felt this was it was way over the top. It’s not Vegas it’s Tampa.

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  10. Gary

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality- amazing, in a fun atmosphere We’ll be back

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FAQs

Ava Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with 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 2221 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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
  • Catering
    Ava offers off site catering, please check out our website for options.
  • Private party facilities
    Ava has two private rooms, and the patio can be made private for larger parties. The Secret Room holds up to 14 guests and the Party Room can hold up to 30 guests. The patio can be made private for up to 60 guests for a seated dinner or 100 for a cocktail style party.
  • Private party contact
    Donald Buzzell: (727) 415-2671
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