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Avanzare, Lombard, IL

Avanzare

4.7
4.7
650 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
An authentic Italian restaurant serving fresh, old-world Italian cuisine through handmade and brick oven-baked bread and pasta, enjoyed with a selection of over 100 wines. Featuring a wood-burning oven, large bar and lounge, intimate dining room, and al fresco options, Avanzare is a perfect place for all dining experiences.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (630) 317-7076
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Hernandez
  • Catering
    Please visit our website to see our most updated catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    4 spaces: Semi-private FRONT ROOM, BAR AREA w/high-top tables, PRIVATE DINING ROOM the MAIN DINING ROOM w/an open space. We welcome all types of events: baptisms, communions, confirmations, bridal & baby showers, birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, celebrations of life (funerals), business meetings and seminars, and networking events.
  • Neighborhood
    Lombard
  • Cross street
    Roosevelt Rd. and I-355
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

650 Reviews
  1. MarciC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our experience at Avanzare. We are always made to feel welcome and appreciated when we arrive. I went with two friends yesterday; we all loved our meals, and the service was top notch. We were not rushed in any way, and actually sat for hours with ample time to get caught up. We are happy to have a local restaurant, with great ambience, wonderful service and delicious and consistent food.

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  2. KikiD

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and friendly service. Went with friends and everyone enjoyed our evening dining out on their patio

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st time at this restaurant to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary & a birthday. The dinners ordered were beyond fantastic, service exceptional even though very busy & noisy, however as evening progressed the noise level eased. Spent 3 hrs at restaurant and would definitely recommend & return

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  4. sandi

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious, server and staff excellent . Enjoyed our evening,we will be back

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  5. karbear

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    Food is delicious. Waiter did not know the menu at all. We had to call the host over to explain and or answer any questions. The young man Needs more training and people skills.

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  6. Bethanylulu

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my family's first visit, and we truly enjoyed the experience -- the service was wonderful -- from seating to serving to ensuring that we had what we needed. Two of us are vegan, and there are few options but we are used to "veganizing" some options. I must say that the Marinara sauce is the best I have ever had, and I wish they would sell it commercially! This restaurant will now be our favorite for pleasurable dining.

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  7. paulk

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the second time that I have dined here, outstanding place in the neighborhood, the entire staff both courteous and very professional!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was AMAZING! He was so kind and attentive and thoughtful and cheery. We loved the happy anniversary biscotti too! A hidden gem on busy Roosevelt road in Lombard. Metballs were delish, cauliflower was tasty and all around good place.

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  9. MaryBeth

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Nice outdoor area. Extremely generous portions

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  10. RSlezak

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very good experience. We all ordered different things and all were cooked perfectly to our liking.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable food that is full of flavor. Fresh garlic, tomatoes, and the pasta!! You can’t beat this place for the portions and taste

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Zucchini flowers were delicious! Mussels were good. Cavatelli was good.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Was excited to try this place , food is okay , service is okay , just ordinary average, local,nothing unique or special. Which surprised me how this is TOP 10 Illinois Italian restaurant. Based on what? I know locally better places for italian food , not even mentioning in Illinois. My carbonara was ultra greasy and heavy. If a restaurant can not make this basic italian dish PERFECT, i dont think so it falls Under best Italian restaurants. But leave all that aside , the ambient and the interior is so outdated which really throwed me off. Its not relaxing at all. It is nothing like they are advertising on social media.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and ambiance are amazing every time we go!

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  15. MaryLouB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! Look forward to visiting again!

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  16. KathyL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was recommended to us and we were not disappointed. We will be going back.

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  17. KarenM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 3rd time here for lunch. Food and service was great. We would recommend Avanzare to anyone looking for a quiet place where you can actually converse and eat very good food.

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  18. ChuckH

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Really nice dinner last night. Great service and friendly staff. A good value too. We will be back soon

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  19. Midwestmom

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a large party of 13 people in our group. We all gathered to celebrate an upcoming vacation. Ricardo paid extra attention to all the details I mentioned to him to make this dinner extra special!! From custom cocktails to dietary requests to a lovely decorated dessert platter, Ricardo and his staff made us feel so special and we are all so grateful! A++++

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  20. SheilaS

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely amazing. The wine is always so great. The service is top notch. Always an enjoyable time!! Highly recommend. Ricardo is the best

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  21. VegasMark

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff and experience. Food was great and wine selection, chosen for me by the owner, was on point. Excellent meal and had a great time

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best service and food! Always enjoy coming here. Any occasion.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was okay - the ravioli was undercooked and the veal was a small, thin piece that was not worth the $30 we paid. Meatball appetizer was good. Probably wouldn’t come back

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    celebrating hubby birthday great food great customer service

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  25. Suzanne

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Outside seating was not idyllic next to parking lot and without table cloths.

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  26. EHBA

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food very good; the service was excellent. Everyone seemed to do whatever they could to create a welcoming, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. My entree, the Rigatoni Alla Butera, was outstanding, with tomato cream sauce, peas and sausage. The focaccia bread served with the meal was very good. My spouse had the bucatini carbonara, which contained thick spaghetti noodles and crispy pancetta that was quite tasty.. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and will return to Avanzare!

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  27. Danielrutan

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    For the most part everything was very enjoyable. Servers were kind, knowledgeable and engaging. Food was good. The only real “issue” was the male manager who was stalking the staff and chasing them into the back to yell at them. This behavior kept going the entire time we dined and was quite unfortunate. You could observe the staff constantly checking to see where he was at so as to avoid his wrath.

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  28. EileenF

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the branzino and my husband had the lamb chops. Both were delicious.

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  29. LindaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Avanzare about 6 times and have never been disappointed with the food or service. I had the Ravioli con Costolette and is was amazing! I am Italian by heritage and have never tasted a Spaghetti "gravy" in a restaurant that I liked. I can no longer say that. Highly recommended.

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  30. Anon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food and service was really great! The inside is just a bit close together and I had booked our reservation outside, but the host did not see this.

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  31. Time2dime

    Chicago

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from when we were greeted at the front door all the way to the end of our meal was exceptional!! You felt like you were being welcomed into their home. Our server Ryan made us feel like family from the start. His service was top notch!! Even the bus boy new just how and when to take our dishes from the table and was polite and friendly as well. At the end of our meal Ricardo came by and talked to us for the longest time reminiscing about old Chicago restaurants that we were all familiar with. Such an enjoyable evening!! Not to mention the drinks and food were delicious authentic Italian. My husband had the stuffed pork chop and he couldn’t stop raving about it and my Tortellini de Mare had a substantial amount of seafood in it all cooked to perfection!! A go back to restaurant in our book for sure!!

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  32. ReneeD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great authentic Italian food that you can tell didn't come frozen from the same supplier that many other "Italian" restaurants use. Service was attentive. Drinks were pleasant. Would recommend!

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  33. winydapu

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent & authentic. Great service. We will be back.

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  34. CarolJ

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of our entrees were fabulous!! I had one of the specials- which was salmon stuffed ravioli with shrimp, tomatoes and asparagus. Delicious!!!

    AvanzareResponded on June 23, 2023

    Thanks for the stellar 5-star review Carol! We're thrilled that your dining experience, including food, ambiance, and service, was excellent. It's great to know you loved our special dish - the salmon stuffed ravioli with shrimp, tomatoes, and asparagus. Your positive feedback motivates our culinary team to continue creating unique, delicious dishes. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you more of our specials soon! -Ob

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The calamari, shrimp and scallop fritti appetizer was done very well. Pasta entree

    AvanzareResponded on June 23, 2023

    Thank you for your review and for visiting us. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our calamari, shrimp, and scallop fritti appetizer. However, we understand from your rating that our pasta entree and overall dining experience did not entirely meet your expectations. We always aim to provide our guests with a 5-star experience, and we're eager to learn more about how we could have made your visit better. -Ob

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  36. KristiD

    Chicago

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and have never been disappointed. We went out for a family dinner and my mother-in-law asked why we hadn’t brought her sooner.

    AvanzareResponded on June 23, 2023

    Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your family dinner, and your mother-in-law loved it too. Your continued support means a lot to us. Looking forward to serving you again soon! -Ob

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  37. EmiliaD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Carbonara not the best. Too much egg Caccia de pepper dry. Drinks good.

    AvanzareResponded on June 23, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback Emilia! We're glad you enjoyed our service, ambience, and drinks. However, we're sorry to hear that the Carbonara and Caccia de Pepper didn't live up to your expectations. We always strive for culinary excellence and appreciate your insights as they help us improve. We hope to have the chance to impress you more in the future. -Ob

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  38. TravelingDan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun evening out with friends. Good and service were great. Will be back!!

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  39. RichT

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always Great Food great service reasonably priced. Ricardo and his Team treat you like family

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was my first time visiting this restaurant and it more than met my expextaions!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Avanzare does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Avanzare also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 317-7076.

Avanzare is rated 4.7 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avanzare

667 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148-4223

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Roosevelt Rd. and I-355
  • Neighborhood
    Lombard
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (630) 317-7076
  • Catering
    Please visit our website to see our most updated catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    4 spaces: Semi-private FRONT ROOM, BAR AREA w/high-top tables, PRIVATE DINING ROOM the MAIN DINING ROOM w/an open space. We welcome all types of events: baptisms, communions, confirmations, bridal & baby showers, birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, celebrations of life (funerals), business meetings and seminars, and networking events.
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