Ava

To our surprise, there is an Ava in SoHo. We loved the pizza at the Joinery location, and we're excited to try this location. The decor is very nice and spacious. I started with a ravioli (average) and the bread service, which was the best restaurant bread I've had—the texture of a soft donut with a perfectly crispy exterior. Paired with the whipped ricotta and honey, it's AMAZING. I had to have the Bestia again, but it's not as good as the joinery location(less cheese and sausage). The margarita pizza was very good with pepperoni. Service was okay, but I would definitely return for the bread service option.

Just two of us dined here and the food was amazing, and the service was the same. Our server Ceaser R was very welcoming and helpful about the menu. We ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs and the chicken parm and they were both lovely. The pasta was the closest I’ve had to feeling like I was in Rome again here.

We hosted a birthday party of about 30 people (cocktail style) on the patio and Ava made it so easy for us. The staff were so attentive, helpful and nice. Donald made the reservation and ordering process so simple. The space is awesome with TVs and a door that can remain open for easy access to the bar and restrooms.

Went to Ava for the first time Saturday morning for brunch with my mom. The service, food, and atmosphere was top notch. We had originally gone to another restaurant in Hyde park but left due to poor service. We arrived at Ava a few minute before opening and their doors were locked. We were going elsewhere but then a sweet young lady named Or ran out to greet us. She said they were just opening in a few minutes and we could come in and look at the menu. Not many places do this she was amazing. We then had Jacob as our server, he gave us great recommendations and we had an amazing brunch. We will be back again for brunch and to try dinner here. Amazing service with delicious food, too!

I went to Ava with a friend for brunch and the food and drinks were great. I was however not a fan of the automatic 18% baseline gratuity added to the check.. it was just two of us. Gratuity is not the same thing as a service charge. Let customers tip well because the server deserves it, not because it’s a requirement.

We wanted to try a brunch spot while visiting Tampa and came across this place. One of the best brunches we have had! Great brunch atmosphere/vibes as we went on a Sunday morning. Place quickly filled up after we got there. Started with the biscuit and gravy and the bottomless mimosas for $20 a person to start which was a great value and tasted great. Wife got a 2 egg breakfast and I got the monte cristo which was excellent. We will definitely be back for brunch again when in the area.

Our first time coming to Ava after a coworker recommended this place to my girlfriend. We decided to have a nice dinner before going to see our families for Christmas. The parking was fairly easy in a nearby garage, it was a Thursday night but still active. We were seated quickly and were tended to often. Our waitress was great, helpful and knowledgeable. The ambiance was great along with the food and the drinks. We had the bolognese and the chicken parm with a number of different drinks that we tried and loved. We had a great night and we both agreed that we would come back to try some other dishes on the menu.

I often give 2nd chances if I believe improvement is possible. My first visit was terrible but this time was much different. The people were very nice, the food was better and the service was good. I got a Marghareta Pizza and liked the thin crust, zesty flavor and a good mozarella. Bumped my rating up a star. Tampa Bay Restaurant Week. Ava I had the prix fixe meal for $35. It was a bad experience, this place has to be better than what I encountered. The service was bad and some of the food was terrible. My bread was burnt, old and cold, I tried to eat it but couldn't. I was talked into the Cavatelli and it just made my mouth unhappy, the fennel sausage was awful. The Meatballs were good, very tender and tasty. The Tiramisu was just average. Again, I must re-iterate how bad the service was. I felt unwanted and like I was a bother. My meatballs were actually tossed on to my table. Funny, she got really sweet when she handed me the check.