Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes

Name: Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes
Address: 31243 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States, 90275
Telephone: (310) 377-3940
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

725 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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We are open for Takeout & Curbside pick up! Order any pizza and get fries with it. We are open from 5pm-8pm!

Benvenuto!

Our Chef Mario Zanetti, originally from Piemonte, Italy has been in the fine dining industry for more than 25 years. During his prestigious career, Mario has been the Lead Chef for La Stada Restaurant in Los Angeles, as well as owned his own very successful restaurant in Orange County.

Now his unsurpassed expertise can be shared with you at Avenue Italy, where you will find a welcoming atmosphere and freshly prepared food by the expert and his team.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:45 pm
Phone number
(310) 377-3940
Website
http://www.avenueitaly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are offering full catering and delivery options!
Private party facilities
Please call to speak with us about personalized menus.
Private party contact
Nima: (310) 377-3940

Location
31243 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Neighborhood
Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Cross street
Hawthorne Blvd
Parking details
Free parking in the Golden Cove Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Frittura di Calamari$19.00
Fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce
Ostriche Aperte con Limone$19.00
Fresh half shell oyster served with lemon $6 each
Cocktail di Gamberoni$22.00
Chilled large shrimps served with cocktail sauce and lemon
Crudite di Mare
A tower of the finest seafood oyster, shrimp, crab leg smoked salmon
- Market Price
Capesante al Limone$27.00
Fresh jumbo scallops sautéed and served with lemon and garlic sauce
Classica Mozzarella Caprese con Melanzane$19.00
Slices of fresh mozzarella, grilled eggplant and fresh tomato served with pesto sauce
Prosciutto e Melone$19.00
Thin slice Parma ham served on a bed of refreshing sliced melon
Bruschettà Toscana$19.00
Sliced toasted bread with fresh diced tomato, sliced fresh mozzarella and prosciutto di Parma
Carpaccio di Bue$21.00
Thin sliced Beef tenderloin served in a bed of rucola salad, topped with shaved parmigiano cheese
Burrata del Caciaro$16.00
A Pugliese specialty fresh creamy mozzarella served with sliced fresh tomato and roasted bell peppers
Antipasto della Casa$45.00
A classic Italian combination of mozzarella, tomato eggplant, bruschettà toscana, and fried calamari

Insalate

Lattuga Romana$16.00
Romain lettuce croutons, shaved Parmigiano cheese homemade Caesar dressing
Insalata di Barbabietole$16.00
Baby mix field greens, roasted beets, candied walnuts, dried cranberry, feta cheese balsamic vinaigrette
Cavolo Nero Novello$16.00
Baby kale sidles red grapes, roasted pine nuts, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Ave Italy$19.00
Baby mix field greens, cherry tomato, marinated grilled chicken, sliced avocado, red sweet onions shaved parmigiano cheese, house dressing

Primi

Gluten free pasta available

Linguine alle Vongole Veraci$29.00
Linguine pasta served with sautéed manila clams in white wine and garlic (Available in red sauce)
Spaghetti con Polpette$25.00
Spaghetti served with homemade fresh daily made meatballs and spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti alla Bolognese$24.00
Spaghetti with a traditional slow cooked meat sauce
Capelli d'Angelo alla Checca$23.00
Angel hair pasta served with fresh dice tomato, garlic, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$29.00
Linguine pasta with Manila clams, mussels, scampi, scallops and calamari red spicy sauce
Fettuccine al Bardo$24.00
Fettuccine pasta with creamy garlic, pecorino and parmigiano cheese
Rigatoni con Luganega$25.00
Tube pasta served with luganega, spicy Veneto sausage and tomato sauce
Fettuccine al Limone con Capesante$38.00
Homemade fresh lemon fettuccine, fresh jumbo scallops; in a delicate cream sauce
Melanzana alla Parmigiana$25.00
Layers of sliced eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese, slowly baked
Lasagna Bolognese$25.00
Classic lasagna bolognese style, with meat sauce, ricotta cheese and béchamel sauce
Minestre del Giorno$9.00
Soup of the day, please ask your waiter
Ravioli del Giorno
Please ask your waiter
Risotto del Giorno
Please ask your waiter

Secondi Piatti

Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala$37.00
Thin slice of veal sautéed with fresh mushrooms and marsala wine
Cotoletta di Vitello alla Milanese$37.00
Breaded veal cutlet topped with fresh rucola, cherry tomato and lemon
Petto di Pollo Piccata$35.00
Thin pounded breast of chicken sautéed with white wine and lemon juice sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$35.00
pounded and breaded breast of chicken topped with fresh tomato sauce and parmigiano cheese
Zuppa di Pesce$53.00
Classic doppino, Italian style fresh fish stew with a lot of sea food
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day, since all our fish fresh delivered; please ask your waiter for varieties and price

Pizza

Gluten free pizza available

Frutti di Mare$23.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sautéed seafood
Quattro Formaggi$21.00
Pecorino, parmigiano, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese
Siracusana$20.00
Prosciutto cotto, mozzarella, mascarpone, rucola
Quattro Stagioni$21.00
Mushroom, Kalamata olives, prosciutto cotto, salame calabrese
Diavola$20.00
Fresh chili pepper, salame calabrese
Greco$19.00
Grilled zucchini, cherry tomato, red onions, feta cheese, roasted bell peppers
Genovese$20.00
Pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomato, artichoke, chicken breast
Margherita$18.00
Tomato sauce, oregano, basil, mozzarella cheese
Salsiccia Italiana$20.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, red onions
Polpette di Carne$22.00
Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
Capricciosa$18.00
Prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese

What 725 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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Km123
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was good, not great though. The pasta with scallops was not a light cream sauce. Scallops were good, but sauce was too heavy and could have used more lemon. Gluten free pizza was good. Prices we’re steep, but portions were generous. One appetizer, 2 glasses of wine, 2 entrees, one dessert - $175.
M
Muud
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place, per usual….
RE
RickE
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
The food was good as usual, and the service was OK. However, they have increased their prices and $42 for salmon was way too high. Other good restaurants are charging about $35 or slightly less. They wine prices have also been increased beyond being fair.
D
Didi02
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food quality was not what it used to be. Pizza crust was hard. Seems like they’ve changed the dough recipe. Salad was drenched in dressing. For the price it was definitely not fine dining.
MY
MarleneY
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The variety of food and the quality of food was excellent. Everyone ordered something different and everyone was pleased. The charcuterie/appetizer sampler was very delicious and a great starter. Loved the big lazy-susan on table for 7 that made sharing appetizers and desserts very easy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Tasty food. Forgot my soup.
J
Jennifer
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints
CT
CTWT
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
The food was good. Service was bad. When we arrived, the waiter tried to sit us outside without asking for our preference. Today is very windy and cold. We saw there are seven tables available inside. So we asked the waiter to sit us inside but he refused. He said all those tables are reserved. But I reserved my table through Open Table. Why did other people can have a table inside and we have to sit outside? So we insisted we wanted to sit inside. So finally he let us sit inside. When we finished our dinner, there were still 6 tables empty. That means he lied and just didn’t want to sit us inside.
IH
IldikoH
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great waiter, food was great. Drinks are expensive
A
Albert
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
I have eaten here many times over the years but not within the past year. For a family get together of 5 adults I thought it would be a good place for a Saturday lunch since it wouldn’t be too busy and in my reservation specifically requested the round table in the patio since it’s roomy and outdoors. When I arrived I was offered a four top table which they presumably would pull a chair up to, and when I asked about the round table they said nobody was sitting there “but you never know who may arrive.” The table sits 6 and yet I was told that table was for larger parties (there was 5 of us and as I stated above, I specifically requested it in my reservation). When I insisted again they agreed to seat us at the round table. There were other servers who were very polite and provided good service but the man in charge was surly and only remotely polite the other times he came by. We ordered quite a bit (2 bottles of wine, multiple appetizers, entrees, desserts and coffee) and when the bill came it had a line that included a 20% tip but was not clearly labeled as a service charge nor was it called out to me. In my experience the preset service charge is applied when there is a party of 8+ and more importantly is called out when they hand you the bill. The food here is good but not great, and this is not the first time service was subpar, but this time was particularly bad. I live in the area but based on this last experience I will not return again. Based on the way they treated me and my family, they don’t want our business anyway.
MF
MichaelFrancisco
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Nothing to Special A little pricey for a new view spot
M
mikeM
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night smart staff food delicious as was the wine. One of our favorite places
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner we dine here when family gets together.
P
Peggy
Hawaii
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ernesto made perfect choices for us and we had a delightful time!
HF
HappyFam
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fun ambiance
L
Love2eat
Fayetteville
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fun and quaint local find. Generous portions! Dog friendly patio
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
JG
JudyG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for lunch with friends. Food was great and noise level was perfect for Seniors. We could actually hear each other talk!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dishes were served with the chicken piccata being extra yummy!
F
Food4thought
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Giovanni is the best server I have ever had! Everything about Avenue Italy is a dream come true. This is the best Italian food I have ever had and I have eaten a lot of Italian! Definitely recommend!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything went fine. Service was outstanding.
d
dawnb
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing. The best Cioppino I’ve had. My husband loved the black Linguini with shrimp and scallops special recommended by our waiter, plus we enjoyed the Tiramisu. Excellent Anniversary.
L
Leanne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Giovanni was out waiter and he was just so perfect. Just kept smiling and checking to ensure my party is ok.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food2service2ambience3
I said it was my husbands birthday and it was never acknowledged. Although you cud hear acknowledgement of other birthdays. Disappointed.
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fashion
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
One of our favorite restaurants we appreciate the service, quality of food, and it was fun to try a few new things. Loved my salad with feta walnuts cranberries and my angel hair with a simple sauce that was recommended by our waiter. Thank you! Wondering if you change the recipe of the pesto that you bring with that delicious focaccia bread? It tasted different. Also just a suggestion that you retire all of the plastic plants and bring in a few fresh real trees such as a ficus for indoors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent veal parmigiana Italian wine was very good Waiter experienced Overall very satisfied
R
Rushnut
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
Great food, but waiters are in no hurry to check on your table. Wish they’d improve the service here, especially at these prices.
SM
SachinM
Los Angeles
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
The Cioppino (spelling?) is AMAZING…the best ever. Everything else is mediocre. The service was poor - hurried, not attentive and condescending. The drinks were poorly made. We have had good experience in the past but this one was really poor (hopefully an aberration)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was amazing and helped out with Italian terms. Very good service. Food was great too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything went fine, but when we checked in they didn’t even look up the reservation since it was empty so we were just seated. How do you get credit/points for having the reservation through Open Table ?
MP
MikeP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very relaxing place, it took a few minutes to be seated but once we were the waiter arrived and took our order. Food arrived fast and was very taste as well as hot.
L
Laurie
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came back to visit PV (where I spent the first 22 years of my life) and chose Avenue Italy as one of the two restaurants to go to, and I don’t regret that decision!
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Mary
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, authentic Italian restaurant. Service was excellent.
s
ssechrest
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
There was a 50 person wedding rehearsal dinner and yet the staff was super attentive and the food awesome. Maria’s swordfish was cooked perfectly!
SR
SalR
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service especially bartender Joe. He is a seasoned veteran at his job. Very outgoing and friendly.
LI
LIZM
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a warm and friendly place to visit. The food here is excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We don’t live in California anymore but visit every year. Avenue Italy is always wonderful! We had my sons wedding rehearsal dinner there too! Very memorable! See you next year!
G
Greatevening
Washington DC
116 reviews
vip
2.0
116 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
The food was displeasing and the restaurant is dominated by an enlarged version of the infamous/iconic photo known as American Girl. Poor judgment. Service was friendly and efficient. Too bad.
b
bettyn
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious Italian food. This place is great for all occasions

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

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You can order delivery directly from Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes using the Order Online button. Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 377-3940.

Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes is rated 4.4 stars by 725 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Hawthorne Blvd
Neighborhood
Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:45 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking in the Golden Cove Center
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.avenueitaly.com/
Phone number
(310) 377-3940
Catering
We are offering full catering and delivery options!
Private party facilities
Please call to speak with us about personalized menus.
Private party contact
Nima: (310) 377-3940

Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

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Antipasti

Frittura di Calamari$19.00

Ostriche Aperte con Limone$19.00

Cocktail di Gamberoni$22.00

Crudite di Mare

Capesante al Limone$27.00

Classica Mozzarella Caprese con Melanzane$19.00

Prosciutto e Melone$19.00

Bruschettà Toscana$19.00

Carpaccio di Bue$21.00

Burrata del Caciaro$16.00

Antipasto della Casa$45.00

Insalate

Lattuga Romana$16.00

Insalata di Barbabietole$16.00

Cavolo Nero Novello$16.00

Ave Italy$19.00

Primi

Linguine alle Vongole Veraci$29.00

Spaghetti con Polpette$25.00

Spaghetti alla Bolognese$24.00

Capelli d'Angelo alla Checca$23.00

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$29.00

Fettuccine al Bardo$24.00

Rigatoni con Luganega$25.00

Fettuccine al Limone con Capesante$38.00

Melanzana alla Parmigiana$25.00

Lasagna Bolognese$25.00

Minestre del Giorno$9.00

Ravioli del Giorno

Risotto del Giorno

Secondi Piatti

Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala$37.00

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Milanese$37.00

Petto di Pollo Piccata$35.00

Pollo Parmigiana$35.00

Zuppa di Pesce$53.00

Pesce del Giorno

Pizza

Frutti di Mare$23.00

Quattro Formaggi$21.00

Siracusana$20.00

Quattro Stagioni$21.00

Diavola$20.00

Greco$19.00

Genovese$20.00

Margherita$18.00

Salsiccia Italiana$20.00

Polpette di Carne$22.00

Capricciosa$18.00

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