Avanti's Italian Restaurant

Don't call this place for a delivery order! I called and tried 3 times and each time was hung up on. Same for the other location.

This place is very popular with most people in Bloomington.  Mainly, I would say its all about Avanti's bread which is good.  I thought the pizza was just ok but a member of my family thinks it great.  Also its knows for the Gondola, salami ham and cheese with lettuce.  I did like the Onion soup.

Just a few things:

-INCREDIBLE bread. Warm, fresh, and delicious.
-Cheap food.
-Large portions.
-Friendly staff.

I ate here one night after work and came to the conclusion that it was pretty good "standard Italian". I wouldn't rave about it being infused with flavors or unique dishes, but it was a good bang for your buck. Large portions and well-cooked, small town Italian food was the theme here. Most servers look like younger students, but are very polite and friendly. I also joined the birthday club online and they gave me a free cake, so that's always nice when  you're traveling for work :) Overall, not a bad experience.