Menu
- Avvio Lunch & Dinner Menu
ANTIPASTI
- SHRIMP COCKTAIL$15.00horseradish cocktail, lemon
- MOZZARELLA FRITTA$10.00fried ovolini, pomodoro sauce, pecorino romano
- BEEF & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS$12.00pomodoro sauce, roasted garlic ricotta, grilled bread
- CALAMARI & SHRIMP FRITTI$14.00flash-fried cherry peppers, peppadew aioli
- WOOD-FIRED CHICKEN WINGS$12.00calabrian chili aioli, celery leaf (can be prepared gluten-free)
- BEEF CARPACCIO$11.00baby arugula, grana padano, truffle vinaigrette, croutons
- EGGPLANT PARMESAN$10.00crispy fried eggplant, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
(can be prepared gluten-free) - PEI MUSSELS$12.00onion-garlic-herb sofrito, tomatoes, white wine clam broth, grilled country loaf
- ANTIPASTO$18.00Niman Ranch cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickled vegetables, grilled bread
(can be prepared gluten-free)
SOUP & SALAD
Salad Add Ons: wood-grilled chicken $7 | pan-roasted salmon $11 | wood-grilled flat iron steak $12 | wood-grilled shrimp $9 | pan-seared scallops $14
- CLASSIC MINESTRONE$5.00our classic version of vegetable soup (can be prepared gluten-free)
- PASTA E FAGIOLI$5.00cannellini beans, pancetta, tomato broth, grana padano, ditalini pasta
- BURRATA & BEETS$15.00arugula, fennel, pickled pearl onions, toasted pistachio, orange-balsamic glaze
(can be prepared gluten-free) - CAESAR$9.00romaine, grana padano, focaccia crisps, creamy anchovy dressing
- INSALATA DI AVVIO$9.00romaine, arugula, radicchio, fennel, grana padano, lemon basil vinaigrette
(can be prepared gluten-free) - PANZANELLA$9.00baby greens, tomatoes, capers, Vermont goat cheese, torn focaccia, red wine vinaigrette
- MISTA$9.00Boston bibb, red leaf, romaine, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
(can be prepared gluten-free) - ANCIENT GRAIN$12.00red quinoa, tuscan kale, avocado-goat cheese, roasted spring vegetables, toasted almond, white balsamic vinaigrette
(can be prepared gluten-free)
PIZZA {classic neapolitan}
gluten free pizza crust available upon request - $3 supplement
- MARGHERITA$11.00san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil
- BLACK FIGS$16.00gorgonzola, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula
- BADA BING$16.00Niman Ranch pepperoni & soppressata, mozzarella, red onions, banana-pepper rings
- WHITE CLAM$18.00local clams, chopped garlic & herbs, chili flakes, grana padano, EVOO
- SAUSAGE & RABE$16.00sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, chili flakes, roasted garlic, mascarpone, mozzarella, romano, lemon zest
- SPINACH & ARTICHOKE$15.00roasted garlic mascarpone, wilted spinach, artichoke, mozzarella, basil bread crumbs
- CHICKEN ARRABIATTA$16.00wood-grilled chicken, mozzarella, pepperoncini, parsley
- SALAD-ON-TOP-OF-PIZZA$15.00margherita pizza, baby arugula, red onions, tomatoes
SANDWICHES
Served with choice of local greens or parmesan french fries. All sandwich breads sourced locally from: Iggy’s Bakery - Cambridge, Massachusetts
- AVVIO BURGER$14.00caramelized onions, apple wood smoked bacon, fontina cheese, spicy ketchup, potato roll
- ROASTED BEEF$15.00house-roasted beef, bibb lettuce, tomato, horseradish aioli, cheddar cheese, country loaf
- TURKEY PASTRAMI$12.00havarti cheese, brown mustard, light rye
- GRILLED CHICKEN$14.00wood-grilled chicken breast, cajun bacon, caramelized onions, garlic & chive aioli, pepper jack, ciabatta
- CHICKEN PARMESAN PANINI$15.00breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, ciabatta
- TOMATO & AVOCADO$11.00avocado-goat cheese, red & yellow tomatoes, grilled red onion, spinach, baguette
- LOBSTER PLT$21.00cold water lobster, lemon-paprika aioli, boston bibb, tomato, crispy pancetta, country loaf
PASTA
Pastas available with gluten free penne upon request.
- GEMELLI POMODORO$15.00pomodoro sauce, basil, EVOO
- LINGUINE & MEATBALLS$16.00beef & sausage meatballs, pomodoro, roasted garlic ricotta
- PENNE CON POLLO$18.00grilled chicken, shitake mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine sauce, pecorino
- RIGATONI BOLOGNESE$20.00beef, veal, pork, tomato ragu, cream, grana padano
- ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA$18.00sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic, grana padano, chili flakes
- LINGUINE FUNGHI$19.00wood-roasted mushrooms, garlic, evoo, parsley, grana padano
- LINGUINE VONGOLEred; littleneck clams, tomato, garlic, parsley, EVOO$22.00white; littleneck clams, garlic, pancetta, parsley, EVOO$22.00
- RAVIOLI$20.00vegetable stuffing, roasted red pepper coulis, grape tomato, artichoke, wood-roasted mushrooms, red onion, parsley
- GEMELLI CARBONARA$19.00pancetta, spring peas, black pepper, egg, cream
- LOBSTER SCAMPI$28.00spinach, tomato, white wine lemon-garlic butter, lemon pepper spaghetti
- GNOCCHI$16.00potato dumpling, tomato cream sauce, house-made mozzarella, basil
- PENNE ALL'ARRABBIATA$16.00browned garlic, EVOO, white wine, spicy pomodoro sauce
- RIGATONI AGNELLO$24.00braised lamb shoulder, spring peas, buttered carrots & leeks, herb butter, porcini rigatoni
WOOD-FIRED GRILL
- SALMON$25.00calabrian chili-orange glaze, roasted vegetable quinoa, radish slaw
(can be prepared gluten-free) - SCALLOPS$30.00sweet corn succotash, soppressata, potato, onion, cream, chive
(can be prepared gluten-free) - NY STRIP$32.00yukon potato croquette, grilled asparagus, caramelized shallot-brandy butter
- PORK CHOP$24.0014-oz bone-in chop, yellow-eyed bean cassoulet, braised tuscan kale
(can be prepared gluten-free)
- WOOD GRILLED CHICKEN$20.00all-natural half chicken, brined and grilled, herbed potatoes, wilted spinach, lemon-roasted garlic butter sauce
- FILETTO BALSAMICO$32.00two 5-oz filets, roasted vegetables, balsamic vinegar sauce, whipped yukon gold potatoes
- FLAT IRON STEAK$20.008-oz flat iron, garlicky potatoes, grilled asparagus, fire roasted, tomato-jalapeno steak sauce
(can be prepared gluten-free) - GRILLED SHRIMP RISOTTO$24.00jumbo shrimp, asparagus, grape tomato, sweet corn, lemon
(can be prepared gluten-free)
CLASSICS
- PARMESANchicken or veal, pan-fried, linguine pomodoro
(can be prepared gluten-free)chicken$19.00veal$22.00 - MILANESEchicken or veal, crispy panko breadcrumbs, arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved grana padano, lemon vinaigrette (can be prepared gluten-free)chicken$20.00veal$23.00
- CHICKEN MARSALA$20.00pan-sauteed chicken scallopini, yukon gold mashed potatoes, green beans, marsala demi-glace
(can be prepared gluten-free)
- CHICKEN PICCATA$19.00pan-sauteed chicken scallopini, lemon, white wine, caper butter sauce, herb-roasted potatoes, green beans
(can be prepared gluten-free) - CIOPPINO$26.00cod, shrimp, littleneck clams, mussels, fennel-tomato broth, onion, potato, parsley leaves, grilled bread
- COD$25.00sardinean cous-cous, grape tomatoes, castelvetrano olive, capers, cauliflower puree
VEGETABLES
- ROASTED GARLIC SPINACH$6.00
- LEMON COUS-COUS$6.00
- WOOD-GRILLED ASPARAGUS$6.00
- WOOD-ROASTED MUSHROOMS$6.00
- QUINOA PILAF$6.00
- GREEN BEANS$6.00
- VEGETABLE RISOTTO$6.00
- OVEN-ROASTED RED BLISS POTATOES$6.00
NOTES
Items prepared raw or partially cooked will increase your risk of foodborne illness. Consumers who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illness should only eat seafood and other food from animals thoroughly cooked. Please inquire with your server for details. If you have any food allergies please notify your server. Menu items denoted gf can be prepared gluten-free.
- CULINARY TEAM: GREG COCCIO & JUSTIN VANNIER
- Avvio Dessert Menu
DESSERT
- LIMONCELLO TRIFFLE$6.00vanilla shortbread crumbles, raspberry jam, limoncello custard, whipped cream
- TIRAMISU$6.00espresso soaked ladyfingers, amaretto-mascarpone mousse, espresso creme ang
- CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART$8.00cocoa cookie crust, caramel chunk gelato
- RICOTTA CHEESECAKE$7.00graham cracker crust, blueberry jam
- CHOCOLATE CAKE$8.00whipped nutella ganache, dark chocolate cake, vanilla crema, vanilla bean gelato
- OLIVE OIL CAKE$7.00amarena cherries, vanilla crema
- GELATO & SORBETTO$7.00served with waffle cone pieces, almond or chocolate cookie crumbsSingle scoop (naked)$2.50
TO SHARE
- ALMOND CORNMEAL COOKIE$6.00Vino Rosso, Raspberry Vodka, Limoncello, Fresh Citrus Fruit
AFTER DINNER DRINKS
- BORGHETTI STAR$8.00Tito’s Vodka, Lemon, Cinnamon and Ginger Beer
- AFFOGATO$8.00El Buho Mezcal, Dewar’s Scotch, Pomegranite, PineappleHoney and Lime
- DOUBLE ESPRESSO MARTINI$11.00Prosecco, Apple Juice, Maple and Cinnamon
- AMORE$8.00Ketel One “Oranje”, Blood Orange Liqueur, Fresh Squeezed Orange
- CAFE MOCHA MENTA PANNA$8.00
CAFFE
- ESPRESSO$3.00
- CAPPUCCINO$4.00
- CAFFE LATTE$4.00
- GOURMET SPECIAL ROAST COFFEE$3.00Illy blend, ground fresh
- DAMMANN CRISTAL SACHET TEAS$3.00darjeeling, chamomile, ceylan, menthe, earl grey, breakfast, jasmine green
GRAPPAS & EAU DI VIE
- Poli Miele Acacia Honey Liqueur$12.00Poli Miele Acacia Honey Liqueur
- Nonino Grappa D Prosecco$10.00Nonino Grappa D Prosecco
- Pojer E Sandri Pinot Nero$12.00Pojer E Sandri Pinot Nero
- Poli “Cleopatra” Muscat$18.00Poli “Cleopatra” Muscat
- Bertignoli Amarone$10.00Bertignoli Amarone
COGNAC & BRANDY
- Hennessey VS$10.00
- Hennessy VSOP$13.00
- Hennessey XO$26.00
- Courvoisier VSOP$11.00
- Remy Martin VSOP$15.00
- Larressingle Armignac VSOP$9.00
- Vecchia Romagna Italy$9.00
AMARO
- Averna$8.00
- Ramazzotti$8.00
- Montenegro$9.00
- Meletti$9.00
- Nonino Quintessentia$10.00
- Varnelli Amaro Dell’ Erborista$11.00
- Fernet-Branca$9.00
SCOTCH
- Chivas Regal 12yr$12.00
- J Walker Black$10.00
- J Walker Gold$22.00
- Dalwhinnie 15yr Highland$15.00
- Laphroaig 10yr Islay$11.00
- Glenfiddich 12yr Speyside$16.00
- Bruichladdich “Original” Islay$16.00
- Talisker 10yr Skye$12.00
- Glenlivet 12yr Speyside$16.00
- Glenlivet 16yr “Nadura” Speyside$20.00
- Macallans 18yr Highland$28.00
- Macallans 12yr Highland$15.00
- Balvenie 12yr “Doublewood” Speyside$15.00
CREAM LIQUEURS & CORDIALS
- Tiramisu Liqueur$8.00
- Fratello Hazelnut$8.00
- Lazzaroni Amaretto$8.00
- Meletti Cioccolato$10.00
- Baileys Irish Cream$8.00
- Caffé Borghetti Espresso$10.00
- Kahlua$8.00
- Sambuca Molinari$9.00
- Sambuca Romana$9.00
- Sambuca Romana Black$9.00
- Galliano$8.00
- Grand Marnier$9.00
- Grand Marnier 100$24.00
- Avvio Wine & Cocktail Menu
VINO
- KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH HOUSE VINO$19.00(500 ml)BIANCO or ROSSO
SPUMANTE
6OZ | BTL
- PROSECCO (GLERA) PROSECCO DOC, fantinel, friuli n.v.6oz$9.00Bottle$31.00
- PINOT NOIR / FRANCONIA(ROSE) FRISANTE FRIULI IGT, scarpetto “timido”, friuli ‘166oz$12.00Bottle$43.00
- GRASPAROSSA LAMBRUSCO CASTELVETRO DOC, tenuta pederanza “gibe”, veneto ‘166oz$11.00Bottle$39.00
BIANCO
3OZ | 6OZ | BTL
- MOSCATO MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG, marenco “strev”, piedmont ‘17 .3oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$32.00
- PROCANICO / GRECHETTO ORVIETO DOC, santa cristina “campogrande”, umbria ‘163oz$5.006oz$8.00Bottle$30.00
- CORTESE GAVI DOCG, marchese di barolo, piedmonte ‘173oz$6.006oz$12.00Bottle$43.00
- PINOT GRIGIO FRIULI DOC, benvolio, friuli ‘173oz$5.006oz$8.00Bottle$30.00
- PINOT GRIGIO VALDADIGE DOC, santa margherita, trentino-alto adige ‘173oz$6.006oz$12.00Bottle$43.00
- VERDICCHIO VERDICCHIO DI MATELICA DOC, bisci, marches ‘173oz$6.006oz$11.00Bottle$40.00
- PECORINO TERRE ACQUILANE DOC, cataldi madonna, “giulia”, abruzzo ’163oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$39.00
- ARNEIS ROERO DOCG, ceretto “blange”, piedmonte ‘173oz$8.006oz$14.00Bottle$51.00
- SAUVIGNON BLANC ISONZO DOC , villa locatelli, friuli ‘173oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$32.00
- SAUVIGNON BLANC COLLI ORIENTALE DOC, torre rosazza, friuli ‘173oz$9.006oz$12.00Bottle$43.00
- FIANO / CHENIN SICILIA IGT, mandrarossa “santanella”, sicily ‘163oz$7.006oz$13.00Bottle$47.00
- FALANGHINA IRPINIA DOC, terredora dipaolo, campania ‘173oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$32.00
- TURBIANA LUGANA DOC, montunal, lombardia ‘163oz$8.006oz$14.00Bottle$51.00
- GARGANEGA (APPASSIMENTO) VENETO IGT, pasqua “passione sentimento”, veneto ‘173oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
- CHARDONNAY CASTEL DEL MONTE DOC, rivera “preludio #1” puglia ‘173oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
- CHARDONNAY MONTEREY, francis ford coppola “gold label”, california ‘173oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
ROSATO
3OZ | 6OZ | BTL
- SYRAH/NERO D’AVOLA (ROSE) SICILIA DOC, planeta, sicily ‘173oz$6.006oz$11.00Bottle$40.00
ROSSO
3OZ | 6OZ | BTL
- PINOT NOIR GRAVE DOC, borgo magredo “mosaic”, friuli ‘173oz$5.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
- PINOT NOIR DOLOMITI IGT, joseph hofstatter “meczan”, alto adige ‘163oz$8.006oz$14.00Bottle$51.00
- MONTEPULCIANO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, illuminati, abruzzo ‘153oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$31.00
- BARBERA BARBERA DEL MONFERRATO DOC, marchese di barolo, piedmont ‘163oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$31.00
- NEBBIOLO LANGHE DOC, pecchenino “botti”, piedmont ‘163oz$9.006oz$16.00Bottle$62.00
- NEBBIOLO BAROLO DOCG, damilano “lecinquevigne”, piedmont ‘143oz$12.006oz$22.00Bottle$83.00
- NERO D’AVOLA SICILIA IGT, cusumano, sicily ‘163oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$31.00
- PRIMITIVO PUGLIA IGT, masseria surani “heracles”, puglia ‘153oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$31.00
- SANGIOVESE CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, vignamaggio, tuscany ‘153oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
- SANGIOVESE CARMIGNANO DOCG, Villa de Capezzana, tuscany ‘163oz$9.006oz$17.00Bottle$65.00
- SANGIOVESE / MALBEC / CABERNET SONOMA, ferrari-carano “siena”, california ‘163oz$7.006oz$12.00Bottle$43.00
- MERLOT SICILIA IGT, cusumano, sicily ‘173oz$5.006oz$9.00Bottle$31.00
- CORVINA / RODINELLA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG, famiglia pasqua, veneto ‘133oz$13.006oz$24.00Bottle$89.00
- MALBEC MENDOZA, CATENA “VISTA FLORES”, argentina ‘163oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
- SYRAH SUPER TUSCAN IGT, ferragamo Il borro “pian di nova”, tuscany ‘153oz$8.006oz$15.00Bottle$55.00
- CABERNET / SANGIOVESE / MERLOT SUPER TUSCAN IGT, argiano “nc”, tuscany ‘163oz$7.006oz$13.00Bottle$47.00
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON SUPER TUSCAN IGT, feudi di san gregorio “comete”, tuscany‘153oz$8.006oz$15.00Bottle$55.00
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON CALIFORNIA, francis ford coppola “ivory label”, california ‘163oz$6.006oz$10.00Bottle$35.00
DOLCE
- MALVASIA / TREBBIANO VINSANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO DOC, antinori, tuscany ‘093oz$16.00Bottle$55.00
- BRACHETTO BRACHETTO DOC, banfi “rosa regale”, piedmonte ‘146oz$10.00Bottle$36.00
DRAFT
- PERONI$5.00pale lager, rome italy
- AVVIO EHOP$7.00oatmeal pale ale, boston ma
- SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON LAGER$6.00vienna lager, boston ma
- BIRRIFICIO DEL DUCATO “TORRENTE”$9.00pale ale, parma italy
- FOOLPROOF “BACKYAHD” IPA$6.00india pale ale, pawtucket ri
- GREY SAIL “CAPTAIN’S DAUGHTER”$8.00double india pale ale, westerly ri
BOTTLED
- DOGFISH HEAD 60 MINUTE IPA$6.00i.p.a., milton de
- TRINITY IPA$6.00i.p.a., providence ri
- WHALER’S “RISE” PALE ALE$6.00i.p.a., wakefield ri
- FOOLPROOF "LA FERME URBAINE"$6.00farmhouse ale, pawtucket ri
- SIERRA NEVADA$6.00pale ale, chico ca
- GUINNESS$6.00stout, ireland
- HEINEKEN$6.00pale lager, holland
- BUDWEISER$5.00pale lager, usa
- AMSTEL LIGHT$6.00light lager, holland
- BUD LIGHT$5.00light lager, usa
- HARPOON CIDER$6.00boston ma
- O’ DOULS$5.00non-alcohol
ITALIAN MICRO-BREW
- BALADIN “ISAAC”$9.00white ale, farigliano italy
- BALADIN SUPER “FLOREALE”$9.00belgian strong ale, farigliano italy
- EXTRAOMNES “BRUIN”$9.00abbey dubbel, marnate italy
- BIRRIFICIO DEL DUCATO “VIA EMILIA”$9.00dry hopped pilsner, parma italy
CLASSIC ITALIAN
- BELLINI$10.00prosecco, peach nectar
- AMERICANO$10.00contratto americano vermouth, campari, soda
- NEGRONI$10.00sons of liberty gin (south kingstown ri), campari, carpano antico vermouth
- APEROL SPRITZER$10.00aperol, prosecco, soda
- MARTINI$10.00malfy italian gin, contratto bianco
- TEMPO TRIPLO$10.00contratto bianco, rosso and americano vermouths with orange bitters
SEASONAL COCKTAILS
- PUMPKIN OLD FASHION$11.00maker’s mark, amarena cherry, orange and pumpkin spice
- MELA MARGARITA$11.00lunazul reposado, apple juice, honey and lime
- SICILIAN SANGRIA$11.00vino rosso, raspberry vodka, limoncello and citrus fruit
- CANNELLA MULE$11.00tito’s vodka, lemon, cinnamon and ginger beer
- LOCK STOCK AND...$11.00el buho mezcal, dewar’s scotch, pomagranite, pineapple, honey and lime
- MAPLE MIMOSA$11.00prosecco, apple juice, maple and cinnamon
- BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI$11.00ketel one vodka, thatcher’s blood orange, pressed orange
START WITH A VERMOUTH ON THE ROCKS
- CONTRATTO AMERICANO
- CONTRATTO BIANCO VERMOUTH
- CONTRATTO ROSSO VERMOUTH
- CARPANO ANTICA VERMOUTH (the original)
- CHINATO VERGANO “LULI”
- CHINATO BAROLO MARCHESE DI BAROLO
- Avvio Brunch Menu
MAIN
- DAY BREAK PANINI$12.00stirred egg, fontina, double thick smoked bacon, black pepper aioli, toasted ciabatta, home fries
- BELGIAN WAFFLE$12.00warm local maple syrup, seasonal berries, powdered sugar
- FRENCH TOAST$11.00warm maple syrup, powdered sugar
- MELON & PROSCIUTTO SALAD$10.00cantaloupe, honeydew, crispy prosciutto, baby arugula, ricotta salata, white balsamic vinaigrette
- CHICKEN HASH$14.00pulled wood-grilled chicken, wood roasted vegetables, yukon gold potatoes, two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, grilled country loaf
- VEGGIE FRITTATA$10.00vegetable, tomato, asparagus, wood roasted mushrooms, home fries, grilled bread
- GREEN EGGS & HAM$12.00stirred egg, arugula pesto, proscuitto, fontina cheese, toasted ciabatta, home fries
- STEAK BENEDICT$19.00poached eggs, tomato, flat iron steak, grilled focaccia bread, hollandaise sauce, home fries
- EGGS BENEDICT$14.00poached eggs, tomato, pancetta, parmesan, grilled focaccia, hollandaise, home fries
- FRITTATA$12.00sweet Italian sausage, fennel, baby spinach, tomato jam, home fries, grilled bread
- BREAKFAST PIZZA$12.00Mascarpone, mozzarella, grilled red onion, pancetta, marinated tomatoes, scrambled eggs, basil
FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE
- LEMONADE$3.00
- ORANGE$4.00
- GRAPEFRUIT$4.00
COFFEE
- ESPRESSO$3.00
- CAPPUCCINO$4.00
- LATTE$4.00
- COFFEE$3.00
BRUNCH DRINKS
- CHARRED GRAPEFRUIT MIMOSA$10.00prosecco, charred grapefruit syrup, fresh grapefruit juice
- AVVIO BLOODY MARY$10.00vodka, house bloody mary, seasoned rim with pickled vegetables
- MELOGRANO PERONI$8.00peroni, pomegranate liquor, ice
- LA FIORITURA SPRITZER$10.00moscato, orange blossom water, soda
- MALFY AGRUME TONIC$10.00malfy lemon gin, cointreau, tonic, lemon, orange
PLEASE NOTE
- PLEASE NOTEItems prepared raw or partially cooked will increase your risk of foodborne illness. Consumers who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illness should only eat seafood and other food from animals thoroughly cooked. Please inquire with your server for details. If you have any food allergies please notify your server.
- Avvio Kid's Menu
KIDS MENU
all meals include complimentary beverage
- CHEESE & PEPPERONI PIZZA$8.00san marzano tomatoes, whole milk mozzarella
- CHEESE BURGER$8.00all natural ground beef, fontina cheese, French fries
- FUSILLI & MEATBALLS$8.00beef & sausage meatball, pomodoro sauce
- GRILLED CHICKEN$9.00green beans, whipped Yukon gold potatoes
- CHEESE RAVIOLI$8.00butter or pomodoro sauce
- CHICKEN PARMESAN$9.00grilled or pan-fried chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, penne
DESSERT
Choice of Dessert:
- SCOOP OF GELATO OR SORBETwith cookie crumbs or waffle pieces
- RICE KRISPIES TREAThouse-made, with funfetti
- Avvio Catering Take Out Menu
ANTIPASTI
- SHRIMP COCKTAIL$45.00horseradish cocktail sauce, lemon
- MOZZARELLA FRITTA$27.00fried ovolini, pomodoro sauce, pecorino romano
- BEEF & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS$32.00pomodoro sauce, roasted garlic ricotta, grilled bread - 1 Dozen
- EGGPLANT PARMESAN$24.00crispy fried eggplant, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
- SNAIL SALAD$45.00Shaved RI snails, marinated vegetables, romaine ribbons, arugula, toasted focaccia
- ANTIPASTO$43.00a selection of Italian meats & cheeses, roasted & marinated vegetables, grana padano, ricotta, rustic bread
SOUPS & SALADS
Salad Add-ons: herb citrus wood-grilled chicken $19 | pan-roasted salmon $30 | wood-grilled shrimp $24 | pan-seared scallops $37
- CLASSIC MINESTRONE$12.001 qt - our classic version of vegetable soup
- PASTA E FAGIOLI$12.001 qt - cannellini beans, pancetta, tomato broth, grana padano, ditalini pastas
- CAESAR$24.00romaine, grana padano, focaccia crisps, creamy anchovy dressing
- INSALATA DI AVVIO$21.00romaine, arugula, radicchio, fennel, grana padano, lemon basil vinaigrette
- PANZANELLA$24.00baby greens, tomatoes, capers, Vermont goat cheese, torn focaccia, red wine vinaigrette
- MISTA$21.00Boston bibb, red leaf, romaine, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
- LOCAL BABY GREENS$24.00pickled red onions, gorgonzola, figs, red wine vinaigrette
SANDWICHES
Served with local greens
- ROASTED BEEF$45.00house-roasted beef, bibb lettuce, tomato, horseradish aioli, cheddar cheese, country loaf
- TURKEY PASTRAMI$29.00havarti cheese, brown mustard, light rye
- GRILLED CHICKEN PANINI$42.00house-roasted beef, bibb lettuce, tomato, horseradish aioli, cheddar cheese, country loaf
- CHICKEN PARMESAN PANINI$39.00breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, ciabatta
- GRILLED CHEESE$36.00tomato, arugula, havarti, muenster, mozzarella, cheddar, country loaf
PASTA
- FUSILLI POMODORO$39.00pomodoro sauce, basil, EVOO
- PENNE CON POLLO$57.00grilled chicken, shitake mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine sauce, pecorino
- RIGATONI BOLOGNESE$45.00beef, veal, pork, tomato ragu, cream, grana padano
- ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA$57.00sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic, grana padano, chili flakes
- PENNE ALLA VODKA$40.00tomato cream sauce, grana padano
- SHORT RIB$57.00Slow-cooked pulled beef short rib, buttered onions & carrot, red wine tomato-demi glace, penne.
- PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA$39.00browned garlic, EVOO, white wine, spicy pomodoro sauce
WOOD FIRED GRILL
- SALMON$69.00sweet potato cake, apple-fennel-jicama slaw, baby watercress, blood orange vinaigrette
- FILETTO BALSAMICO$89.005-oz filets, roasted vegetables, balsamic vinegar sauce, whipped yukon gold potatoes
FOCACCIA PIZZA
Our focaccia pizzas are a 18" x 13" rectangular style
- CHEESE$18.00mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes
- BIANCA$19.00caramelized onions, goat cheese, marscapone, mozzarella, herb oil
- PEPPERONI$20.00mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, pepperoni
CLASSICS
- PARMESANchicken or veal, pan-fried, linguine pomodoroChicken$45.00Veal$63.00
- MILANESEchicken or veal, crispy panko breadcrumbs, romaine, radicchio, arugula, fennel, grape tomatoes, shaved grana padano, lemon vinaigretteChicken$45.00Veal$63.00
- CHICKEN MARSALA$45.00pan-sauteed chicken scallopini, yukon gold mashed potatoes, green beans, marsala demi-glace
- CHICKEN PICCATA$45.00pan-sauteed chicken scallopini, yukon gold mashed potatoes, green beans, marsala demi-glace
SIDES
- ROASTED GARLIC SPINACH$11.00
- GREEN BEANS$11.00
- WOOD-GRILLED CAULIFLOWER$11.00
- MASHED POTATOES$11.00
- WOOD-GRILLED ASPARAGUS$11.00
- OVEN-ROASTED RED BLISS POTATOES$11.00
- WOOD-ROASTED MUSHROOMS$11.00
- POMODORO SAUCE$8.00quart
- BOLOGNESE SAUCE$12.00quart
- FOCCACIA BREAD$15.00loaf