Ava

Ava Traditional. Handmade. Authentic. Just a few words to describe our award winning modern & inspired I Much care is put into our food, it’s a daily ritual for us.
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Ava's menu features awars winning Inspired Italian cuisine prepared in a simple and rustic fashion. Voted Tampa's only 4 star review by esteemed Washington Post critic,, Laura Reiley. Central to our vision, we have house cured salumi, fresh handmade 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 have plenty to offer at Ava’s from our modern and relaxing atmosphere, deliciously refreshing cocktails, house made desserts, and the perfect patio to unwind at the end of your day. So stop in for lunch, dinner or just enjoy one of our unique cocktails. We truly enjoy serving our customers and if you haven’t tried Ava’s mouthwatering dishes yet, you are definitely missing out! Now open for our 3 day famous Brunch Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

A journey through Italy, one course and one pour at a time🇮🇹🍷🍝🗓️ Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30pmReservations required:...
09/21/2026

A journey through Italy, one course and one pour at a time🇮🇹🍷🍝

🗓️ Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30pm
Reservations required: contact [email protected]

Every flavor, region and tradition of Italy brought to life in a curated multi-course dinner with wines to match.

Tonight’s Special at AVA ✨ Pan-Roasted Wild-Caught Cod. Potato pavé, baby corn, littleneck clams and spicy ’nduja sausag...
09/16/2026

Tonight’s Special at AVA ✨ Pan-Roasted Wild-Caught Cod. Potato pavé, baby corn, littleneck clams and spicy ’nduja sausage.

Available tonight while supplies last!

09/15/2026

Off the wood grill and onto your table🔥🐟 salmon with a chili mustard glaze and all the right sides.

Save this for your next Ava visit🍴

A little taste of Ava, all in one scroll 🍝 Tag who you’re bringing next time!
09/12/2026

A little taste of Ava, all in one scroll 🍝 Tag who you’re bringing next time!

09/08/2026

Wanna share a bite? Good food, good people, one table.

That’s kind of the whole point at Ava ✨

Three days off, one very full table🍝 Book yours before the weekend’s
09/03/2026

Three days off, one very full table🍝 Book yours before the weekend’s

09/02/2026

Chef John Lister is highlighting a few of our favorites👨‍🍳

🥩 Beef carpaccio with truffle aioli and shaved truffles
🐖 Dry aged pork chop with lemon basil butter and artichoke lasagna
🐑 Duo of lamb, sausage and grilled rack with aged balsamic
🥩 Australian wagyu filet with crispy onion rings
🧀 Truffle mac and cheese

Tag someone who needs to try these with you 🍴

Address

718 S Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL
33606

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+18135123030

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