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#7 of 62 restaurants in Normal
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Address: 407 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761-2947
  • Phone:  (309) 452-4436
  • Fax:  309-454-2668
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“The sauce is a little...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 20, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The sauce is a little sweet in this close to college campus place. more

“Love the gondolas”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 18, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Love the gondolas more

“An Illinois Tradition, Oddly Enough”
2 of 5 stars
bmadarie
Bloomington, IL
Jan 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

When my husband and I moved here 9 years ago, EVERYONE kept telling us that Avanti's was the best--especially, the Gondola--their signature sandwich. So, with anticipation, we went to Avanti's. This is not fine Italian dining. The restaurant looks like a converted Denny's. The famous Gondola is a few slices of cheap lunchmeat, some processed cheese, and a couple of... more

“sweet spaghetti sauce...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 24, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

sweet spaghetti sauce ick, or would be a 5 more

“Good for what it is...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 30, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Good for what it is - cheap Italian-like food. more

“Cheap Italian food. Get...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 29, 2007

Cheap Italian food. Get the gondola and try some pizza bread. more

“pretty good meal for...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 14, 2007

pretty good meal for price more

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Avanti's Italian Restaurant Address

407 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761-2947
Tel: (309) 452-4436 Fax: 309-454-2668
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