Ava Tampa

The happy hour pizza hits the sweet spot! It’s just the right size for a perfect snack or to share. Plus, the weekday happy hour offers an incredible deal that you won’t want to miss. The servers here are exceptional and super friendly, making every visit a delight. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, and with plenty of TVs strategically placed, you can catch all the sporting action from the best views in the house. Whether you're hanging out with friends or enjoying a solo evening, this place has it all!

The food was ok but did not meet my expectations. The service was good and the atmosphere was outstanding. My favorite part of the dinning experience here was the Chef’s selection of meats and cheeses which came out as a very nice charcuterie board. I did not care for the rabbit ganache, I wish I had gone with the oxtail pasta instead. I also ordered one of the personal sized pizzas which was not great especially for $25. Although the overall flavor was decent, the bread was still very doughy and the quality was definitely not worth $25. The chocolate mouse cake with a pairing side of peanut butter screwball whiskey was also a great finish, but a bit pricey. Cocktails here are decent but be prepared for a hefty price tag. I payed $15 for an Espresso Martini & my buddy paid $20 for a Moscow Mule.

The Bayshore Breeze signature drink was SO delicious! I don’t even love gin and was pleasantly surprised. The spicy rigatoni wasn’t spicy and we did ask for some salt and pepper which I don’t like doing. That being said, the pasta was cooked well, the sauce had a great consistency, and I would rather salt to taste than it be overly salty. The meatballs were a classic and some of the better meatballs I have had. I expected slightly better service and wished the waitress was more attentive but I would definitely go back!

Above and beyond my expectation. Good food, so service and atmosphere is amazing. Holiday decorations is very cozy.

Friendly service, very accommodating. Our table each ordered a different pizza and passed them around. They were all delicious, my favorite was the Lori Truffle pizza. Was glad to take some home. We did the same with dessert and all were delicious. Tiramisu and the Nutella cake were the winners there. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping in for a pizza. And, if your taste beds call for it, they have oxtail pasta, and rabbit as well.

I had a good first visit to Ava restaurant this past Saturday for a family dinner. I always appreciate it when a restaurant isn't too loud. The atmosphere was great and not noisy, which meant I could actually hear everyone at our table. For the food, I ordered the salmon, and it was amazing. My dad got the chicken parmesan, which was huge—definitely enough for two people to share. The pizzas were also a good size, with three slices each, easily enough for two people. Overall, I'd say it was a positive dining experience.

This is a great Italian restaurant for date night. We tried a variety of dishes, including braised rabbit with gnocchi. All of their pasta and sauces are made in-house. Reservations are not required, but definitely recommended. We enjoyed excellent service.

The staff at this restaurant was very informative and professional. We reserved a private room which was phenomenal! It was so nice to be able to enjoy great food and have a atmosphere where we could hear each other in conversation. Highly recommend, and thank you again for everyone who made our visit so pleasant.