Italian Villa - Illinois

Old college regular place. Eat in was closed due to short staffing. Got carryout.

Love this place! Holds precious childhood memories living on Dale and later as a teen attending U-High. At home on Sunday in Florida, I accidentally made something that tasted very similar to their amazing pizza bread and I was immediately transported to Avanti's booth with friends. Try anything with their bread. I never had anything else so I am biased.

Served me soup that had sat on the line all day. The broth was thick and disgusting. I had a cold and figure it’d be a good soup and sandwich place and it was terrible not real Italian at all

Avanti is a landmark. They have been here for more than 40 years. The menu is pretty much the same — according to my mom. It is a comfort food for the students at ISU. The Italian bread is very good — people came by just to get them. The dinning area is closed. But take out is available. You can order online.

So this has been my goto place for a quick bite as I love the pizza bread. This hasn't changed in nearly 30 years. The only downside is that the dining room is closed at this location due to staffing issues.