Handmade • Modern • Authentic

Ava Italian Restaurant in Tampa

Built around the daily ritual of good food and easy company, this authentic Italian restaurant brings chef-driven cooking into a relaxed setting. As a modern restaurant with rustic-industrial warmth, Ava balances handmade care with a lively neighborhood feel.

The kitchen’s focus is on cooking from scratch, housemade pasta and sauces, and Neapolitan pizza fired in an Italian-made Acunto oven. Seasonal ingredients, local sourcing whenever possible, craft cocktails, and a patio made for unwinding give the experience its steady rhythm.

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Rustic Italian Catering

Rose shaped pasta with red and green sauce.

Stuffed rose shaped pasta in red and green sauce.

Salad with fresh greens, apples, red onions, and parmesan crisp.

Tampa celebrations, handled with care

Bring the table together for birthdays, business gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and other milestones with creamy ricotta, wood-roasted vegetables, filled pasta, and meat and cheese platters. The catering menu is built for sharing without losing the kitchen's handmade feel. Start planning your spread today.

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Private rooms, patio plans, good company
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Craft cocktails, easy conversations
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Wood-fired pizza with real character
Our Menu

Gather & Celebrate at Ava

Set the scene for something special

For anniversaries, reunions, team events, and close-knit occasions, the setting matters as much as the guest list. With private rooms, patio space, a fireplace, and a warm rustic-industrial feel, this is a place where conversation moves easily. Plan ahead to make your celebration feel effortless at this modern restaurant in Tampa.

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Reserve Your Table Today

Settle in and let the room hum

Reserve ahead when you're after Italian cuisine, craft cocktails, outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a relaxed table waiting for you. The room feels lively without rushing the meal, while the menu gives every visit room to unfold. Book your table and settle in.

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Order Italian Comfort

Parkland Estates, dinner made easy

Some days call for the best stuff without the extra steps. Build your order around Bruschetta, Grilled Octopus, Rabbit Ragu, and Vegan Pizza, each bringing a different side of the kitchen's fresh, handmade approach. Choose your favorites, place your order, and enjoy.

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Fish fillet in green sauce, with herbs and jalapenos.

Deep fried dough balls with powdered sugar and cream.

Salad with greens, pickled red onion, apple slices, and parmesan crisp.

Reviews

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five star review by Bruno G:

Had a great experience at Ava in Tampa. The food was really good, everything tasted fresh and well prepared, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The servers were also very nice, attentive, and made the whole meal even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend if you're looking for a solid Italian spot in the area.

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five star review by Christina K:

Good food and service! Nice restaurant inside and out, they were cutely decorated for the holidays when we visited. Tried the red velvet pancake special and it was AMAZING! Steak and eggs also very good.

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five star review by Joe P:

This is a great Italian restaurant for date night. We tried a variety of dishes, including braised rabbit with gnocchi. All of their pasta and sauces are made in-house. Reservations are not required, but definitely recommended. We enjoyed excellent service.

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five star review by Crystal F:

The staff at this restaurant was very informative and professional. We reserved a private room which was phenomenal! It was so nice to be able to enjoy great food and have a atmosphere where we could hear each other in conversation. Highly recommend, and thank you again for everyone who made our visit so pleasant.

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five star review by Bruce L:

Food was delicious. Service was very good. Atmosphere was very laid back. I sampled allot of things and everything i tasted was extremely well made. Ended up with the porkchop as main course. All looked and tasted great

AVA - Tampa, FL

Handmade • Modern • Authentic

Ava Italian Restaurant in Tampa