Avanti Ristorante - Rockwood

Our server really had the attitude that she would rather be somewhere else. I ordered french fries, and what few there were, were cold. I ordered a toasted turkey and cheese sandwich. It was supposed to come with horseradish sauce. It didn’t. The server asked if I wanted mayonnaise or something with my sandwich. I said “yes, The horseradish sauce” she kept calling it “turkey sauce “ so I wasn’t sure we were talking about the same thing. Additionally, I paid 6.99 for the sandwich, and an additional $4.19 for the gluten-free bread. Not sure how that makes sense? Will definitely not be eating at Avante‘s again anytime soon.

Best bread in the world. We buy 25-100 loaves when passing through between states. Gondolas are AWESOME. Been going there 30 years and still the same great place I've always known. Memories! - The Famous Gondola - $5 (half) / $9.50 (whole): Yep, VERY famous and for great reasons. The bread is sweet and medium soft with a medium tough and slightly chewy exterior. The toppings are consistently fresh, exact, and just the right proportions. I like mine with mayo, but it is great without mayo, too. I cannot stress enough how great it is! Top notch and a super great value! I’ve had the deluxe before, too. That is great, though it did seem to be a bit over the top with meat and cheese, but that is preference. - Gluten-Free Gondola (half) - add $4.19 to any sandwich: The best. My daughter is gluten-free and she has been around - The Bristol (half) - $8: It was toasted on the inside, but not hot (I did not request it hot). It was very similar to the standard Gondola, but with the bacon it really added to it. The turkey also changed it enough and mozzarella also brought great flavors. I had to add the mayo myself. I do think (compared to the rest) it was a bit over priced, but I did enjoy it and don’t regret it. - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich (half) - $9: Pretty good. Lots of sauce, but good balance of bread and chicken. - Ham and Cheese Sandwich (half) - $4.89 + 1.59: Bacon added. If you add bacon, you will probably want double. It didn’t seem to be enough. The Ham and Cheese was great otherwise. It is a favorite of many of my kids. - Pizza Bread (half) - $4.39: Another favorite of our kids. Delicious. - Bread - $2.59/loaf: Um, yeah, get a lot. It’s REALLY good. Soft and sweet with a slightly tough exterior and amazing texture. - Service: Always amazing, helpful, and usually gets it right. One time we ordered a large number of loaves to take home out of state. When we got home and counted it, we were missing a few. Because we only get there maybe once a year, it made correcting it difficult, but they did make it work. Next time we stopped, they added the missing loaves to our order. Yummy! - Atmosphere: Tables and booths are available. It is a classy dining area with Italian flares. It is still very casual but professional enough that you can still dress up and not feel out of place. The waiting area always interested me as a kid and it hasn’t changed one bit (for the better). Keep it the way it is. I love this place! - Conclusion: The best for sandwiches bar none! If you are within 2 hours of this place, it is worth a detour! GO! GO! GO! Visited too many times to list.