Enjoy modern Italian cuisine at the highest level. Avanti Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar brings a casual-elegant dining experience to The Woodlands with two convenient locations, Creekside Park and Research Forest. Our restaurant features creative interpretations of modern and regional Italian cuisine — mouth-watering antipasti, hand-crafted pasta, fresh seafood, and delicious desserts. The menu also includes an extensive collection of wines, wine flights, craft cocktails, and a rotating selection of 36 wines by the glass. Offering lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Menu
APPETIZERS | |
Mediterranean Calamari Lightly fried squid, pepperoncini peppers, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, capers, and Sicilian olives in a lemon butter sauce. |
$18.25 |
Mussels In White Wine Steamed mussels, white wine, roasted garlic, smoked tomato, fresh basil, served with house-made Focaccia. |
$17.25 |
Arancini Crispy Risotto balls, Fontina cheese, aged Pecorino, Pomodoro sauce, fresh herbs. |
$13.75 |
Smoked Burrata Hickory smoked Burrata cheese on a bed of arugula, heirloom tomatoes, smoked flake sea salt, extra virgin olive oil. |
$18.25 |
Charcuterie Board Prosciutto, Capicola, Parmesan cheese, Fontina, and truffle cheese, Marcona almonds, fig preserve, whole grain mustard, Italian olives, grapes, and house-made crostini. |
$27.50 |
Polpo Grilled octopus, arugula, baby heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radishes, salsa verde, and herb roasted potatoes. |
$24.00 |
Grande Polpette Black angus chuck and pork meatball, shaved Parmesan, Pomodoro sauce. |
$13.75 |
Brussels Sprouts Quartered Brussels sprouts fried golden brown, tossed with shaved Parmesan and truffle oil. |
$13.75 |
Beef Carpaccio Black pepper crusted beef carpaccio, shaved Parmesan, crispy capers, micro basil, truffle aioli. |
$20.75 |
SOUP & SALADS | |
Caesar Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, Caesar dressing. |
$9.25 |
Caprese Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, and Maldon salt. |
$13.75 |
Della Casa Artisan mix greens, carrot, cherry tomato, mandarin orange, aged Pecorino, house vinaigrette. |
$9.25 |
Arugula Heirloom tomato, watermelon radish, toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan, house vinaigrette. |
$10.50 |
PIZZA | |
Truffle Pizza White sauce, shaved fresh black truffles, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$21.75 |
Napolitana Pizza Tomato sauce, sweet Italian sausage, prosciutto, capicola, pancetta, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$20.75 |
Margherita Pizza Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, fresh mozzarella, and EVOO. |
$17.25 |
Fig, Fontina & Prosciutto White Sauce, fresh black mission figs, prosciutto, Fontina, and arugula. |
$21.75 |
Four Cheese Pizza White wine cream sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, Fontina, Gorgonzola, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$19.50 |
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Pizza Tomato sauce, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, oregano, arugula, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$19.50 |
PASTA | |
Pappardelle Bolognese Pappardelle pasta, black angus chuck Bolognese sauce, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil. |
$21.75 |
Spaghetti Carbonara Spaghetti pasta, Pancetta, egg yolk, shaved Parmesan cheese, and parsley. |
$20.75 |
Gnocchi & Italian Sausage House-made Ricotta dumplings, Italian sausage, roasted mushrooms, white wine cream sauce, grated Parmesan, and parsley. |
$24.00 |
Spaghetti & Meatball Spaghetti pasta, black angus chuck and pork meatball, Pomodoro sauce, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil. |
$20.75 |
Eggplant Parmigiana Breaded eggplant, fried, topped with Pomodoro sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti Pomodoro. |
$19.50 |
Cheese Ravioli Handmade pockets of pasta filled with Ricotta, Parmesan, and Pecorino, topped with white wine cream sauce, truffle oil. Garnished with glazed carrots. |
$20.75 |
Lasagna Bolognese House-made pasta layered with Bolognese sauce, Béchamel, Parmesan cheese, and Pomodoro Sauce. |
$23.00 |
Rigatoni & Burrata Scratch-made rigatoni pasta, pesto, fresh burrata cheese, Parmesan shavings, and fresh basil. |
$20.75 |
CHICKEN | |
Chicken Parmigiana Parmesan-panko crusted chicken breast, Pomodoro sauce, Mozzarella, spaghetti pasta with cream sauce, fresh basil. |
$24.00 |
Chicken Avanti Parmesan-panko crusted chicken breast, shallots, garlic, basil, capers, roasted tomatoes, white wine lemon-butter sauce, herb roasted red potatoes, and broccolini. |
$25.25 |
Chicken Marsala Grilled chicken breast, linguini fini, cremini mushrooms, marsala wine demi glaze, and fresh herbs. |
$24.00 |
MEATS | |
Braised Lamb Shank Slowly braised with white wine and fresh herbs, served with mushroom risotto, shaved parmesan cheese & Gremolata. |
$42.25 |
Filet Mignon Grilled center cut 8 oz. filet mignon, Parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, herb roasted red potatoes, and broccolini. |
$52.50 |
Rib Eye Grilled hand cut 14 oz. Rib Eye, parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, herb roasted red potatoes and broccolini. |
$60.50 |
Pork Medallions Pan seared pork tenderloin medallions, peppercorn sauce, mushroom risotto. |
$27.50 |
SEAFOOD | |
Salmon Grilled Atlantic salmon, roasted fennel, baby carrots, broccolini, Cipollini onion, lemon butter sauce. |
$32.00 |
Branzino Grilled Mediterranean seabass, artichoke, oven roasted tomato, sautéed baby spinach, Italian olives, toasted sunchokes, lemon butter sauce. |
$37.75 |
Seafood Risotto Saffron risotto, scallops, shrimp, octopus, mussels, clams, English peas, fennel, roasted garlic, shaved Parmesan, fresh herbs. |
$43.50 |
Linguini & Clams Linguine fini with fresh clams, garlic, roasted tomato, white wine, lemon butter sauce, and fresh basil. |
$25.25 |
Shrimp Scampi Sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp with garlic, shallots, capers, roasted tomatoes, basil and white wine, finished in a lemon butter sauce served over linguini. |
$32.00 |
DESSERTS | |
Cannoli | $10.50 |
Chocolate Cake | $11.50 |
Amaretto Cake | $11.50 |
Cheesecake | $11.50 |
Lemoncello Cake | $11.50 |
Tiramisu | $11.50 |
APPETIZERS | |
Arancini Crispy Risotto balls, Fontina cheese, aged Pecorino, Pomodoro sauce, fresh herbs. |
$13.75 |
Brussels Sprouts Quartered Brussels sprouts fried golden brown, tossed with shaved Parmesan and truffle oil. |
$13.75 |
Smoked Burrata Hickory smoked Burrata cheese on a bed of arugula, heirloom tomatoes, smoked flake sea salt, extra virgin olive oil. |
$18.25 |
Beef Carpaccio Black pepper crusted beef carpaccio, shaved Parmesan, crispy capers, micro basil, truffle aioli. |
$20.75 |
Charcuterie Board Prosciutto, Capicola, Parmesan cheese, Fontina, and truffle cheese, Marcona almonds, fig preserve, whole grain mustard, Italian olives, grapes, and house-made crostini. |
$27.50 |
Grande Polpette Black angus chuck and pork meatball, shaved Parmesan, Pomodoro sauce. |
$13.75 |
Mediterranean Calamari Lightly fried squid, pepperoncini peppers, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, capers, and Sicilian olives in a lemon butter sauce. |
$18.25 |
Mussels In White Wine Steamed mussels, white wine, roasted garlic, smoked tomato, fresh basil, served with house-made Focaccia. |
$17.25 |
Polpo Grilled octopus, arugula, baby heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radishes, salsa verde, and herb roasted potatoes. |
$24.00 |
SOUP & SALADS | |
Arugula Heirloom tomato, watermelon radish, toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan, house vinaigrette. |
$10.50 |
Caprese Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, and Maldon salt. |
$13.75 |
Caesar Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, Caesar dressing. |
$9.25 |
Della Casa Artisan mix greens, carrot, cherry tomato, mandarin orange, aged Pecorino, house vinaigrette. |
$9.25 |
Zuppa Della Nonna Our Nonna’s soup made with a rich chicken broth, chicken, pastina, carrots, chicken meatballs and spinach. |
$15.00 |
BRUNCH | |
Avocado Bruschetta Avocado, marinated heirloom cherry tomatoes, arugula, burrata cheese, and applewood smoked bacon. |
$16.00 |
Belgium Waffle Macerated berries, whipped cream, maple syrup. |
$13.75 |
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Blueberry jam, honey, mascarpone, and maple syrup. Add $3 for Gluten Free Option. |
$15.00 |
Brioche French Toast Homemade Brioche bathed in a rich Italian cream. Served with fresh berries, cinnamon honey butter, and Vermont maple syrup. |
$15.00 |
Steak & Egg Grilled filet topped with Parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, two eggs (any style), breakfast potatoes. |
$24.00 |
Eggs Benedict House-made focaccia, serrano ham, two poached eggs, Hollandaise, breakfast potatoes. |
$16.00 |
Omelets Our omelets are made with three organic eggs and served with breakfast potatoes, brioche toast, and fresh herbs. |
$16.00 |
Zeppole Italian Doughnuts – fried and tossed with lemon zest and sugar served with Nutella. |
$11.50 |
The Americano Two eggs any style, three bacon strips, herb roasted potatoes, toast. |
$13.75 |
Croque-Madame Sour Dough bread, Serrano ham, fontina, parmesan béchamel, a sunny side up egg, and breakfast potatoes. |
$16.00 |
Enhancements | $4.00 |
PIZZA | |
Fig, Fontina & Prosciutto White Sauce, fresh black mission figs, prosciutto, Fontina, and arugula. |
$21.75 |
Four Cheese Pizza White wine cream sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, Fontina, Gorgonzola, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$19.50 |
Margherita Pizza Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, fresh mozzarella, and EVOO. |
$17.25 |
Napolitana Pizza Tomato sauce, sweet Italian sausage, prosciutto, capicola, pancetta, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$20.75 |
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Pizza Tomato sauce, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, oregano, arugula, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$19.50 |
Truffle Pizza White sauce, shaved fresh black truffles, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$21.75 |
PASTA | |
Spaghetti Carbonara Spaghetti pasta, Pancetta, egg yolk, shaved Parmesan cheese, and parsley. |
$20.75 |
Eggplant Parmigiana Breaded eggplant, fried, topped with Pomodoro sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti Pomodoro. |
$19.50 |
Gnocchi & Italian Sausage House-made Ricotta dumplings, Italian sausage, roasted mushrooms, white wine cream sauce, grated Parmesan, and parsley. |
$24.00 |
Pappardelle Bolognese Pappardelle pasta, black angus chuck Bolognese sauce, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil. |
$21.75 |
Cheese Ravioli Handmade pockets of pasta filled with Ricotta, Parmesan, and Pecorino, topped with white wine cream sauce, truffle oil. Garnished with glazed carrots. |
$20.75 |
Lasagna Bolognese House-made pasta layered with Bolognese sauce, Béchamel, Parmesan cheese, and Pomodoro Sauce. |
$23.00 |
Spaghetti & Meatball Spaghetti pasta, black angus chuck and pork meatball, Pomodoro sauce, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil. |
$20.75 |
CHICKEN | |
Chicken Avanti Parmesan-panko crusted chicken breast, shallots, garlic, basil, capers, roasted tomatoes, white wine lemon-butter sauce, herb roasted red potatoes, and broccolini. |
$25.25 |
Chicken Marsala Grilled chicken breast, linguini fini, cremini mushrooms, marsala wine demi glaze, and fresh herbs. |
$24.00 |
Chicken Parmigiana Parmesan-panko crusted chicken breast, Pomodoro sauce, Mozzarella, spaghetti pasta with cream sauce, fresh basil. |
$24.00 |
MEATS | |
Pork Medallions Pan seared pork tenderloin medallions, peppercorn sauce, mushroom risotto. |
$27.50 |
Braised Lamb Shank Slowly braised with white wine and fresh herbs, served with mushroom risotto, shaved parmesan cheese & Gremolata. |
$42.25 |
Filet Mignon Grilled center cut 8 oz. filet mignon, Parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, herb roasted red potatoes, and broccolini. |
$52.50 |
Rib Eye Grilled hand cut 14 oz. Rib Eye, parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, herb roasted red potatoes and broccolini. |
$60.50 |
SEAFOOD | |
Branzino Grilled Mediterranean seabass, artichoke, oven roasted tomato, sautéed baby spinach, Italian olives, toasted sunchokes, lemon butter sauce. |
$37.75 |
Linguini & Clams Linguine fini with fresh clams, garlic, roasted tomato, white wine, lemon butter sauce, and fresh basil. |
$25.25 |
Salmon Grilled Atlantic salmon, roasted fennel, baby carrots, broccolini, Cipollini onion, lemon butter sauce. |
$32.00 |
Seafood Risotto Saffron risotto, scallops, shrimp, octopus, mussels, clams, English peas, fennel, roasted garlic, shaved Parmesan, fresh herbs. |
$43.50 |
Shrimp Scampi Sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp with garlic, shallots, capers, roasted tomatoes, basil and white wine, finished in a lemon butter sauce served over linguini. |
$32.00 |
DESSERTS | |
Amaretto Cake | $11.50 |
Cannoli | $10.50 |
Cheesecake | $11.50 |
Chocolate Cake | $11.50 |
Lemoncello Cake | $11.50 |
Tiramisu | $11.50 |
APPETIZERS | |
Charcuterie Board Prosciutto, Capicola, Parmesan cheese, Fontina, and truffle cheese, Marcona almonds, fig preserve, whole grain mustard, Italian olives, grapes, and house-made crostini. |
$27.50 |
Arancini Crispy Risotto balls, Fontina cheese, aged Pecorino, Pomodoro sauce, fresh herbs. |
$13.75 |
Brussels Sprouts Quartered Brussels sprouts fried golden brown, tossed with shaved Parmesan and truffle oil. |
$13.75 |
Smoked Burrata Hickory smoked Burrata cheese on a bed of arugula, heirloom tomatoes, smoked flake sea salt, extra virgin olive oil. |
$18.25 |
Beef Carpaccio Black pepper crusted beef carpaccio, shaved Parmesan, crispy capers, micro basil, truffle aioli. |
$20.75 |
Grande Polpette Black angus chuck and pork meatball, shaved Parmesan, Pomodoro sauce. |
$13.75 |
Mediterranean Calamari Lightly fried squid, pepperoncini peppers, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, capers, and Sicilian olives in a lemon butter sauce. |
$18.25 |
Mussels In White Wine Steamed mussels, white wine, roasted garlic, smoked tomato, fresh basil, served with house-made Focaccia. |
$17.25 |
Polpo Grilled octopus, arugula, baby heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radishes, salsa verde, and herb roasted potatoes. |
$24.00 |
SOUP & SALADS | |
Zuppa Della Nonna Our Nonna’s soup made with a rich chicken broth, chicken, pastina, carrots, chicken meatballs and spinach. |
$15.00 |
Arugula Heirloom tomato, watermelon radish, toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan, house vinaigrette. |
$10.50 |
Caprese Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, and Maldon salt. |
$13.75 |
Caesar Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, Caesar dressing. |
$9.25 |
Della Casa Artisan mix greens, carrot, cherry tomato, mandarin orange, aged Pecorino, house vinaigrette. |
$9.25 |
ENTREE SALADS – LUNCH MENU | |
Avanti Caesar Salad Grilled Tuscan chicken breast, hearts of romaine, capers, focaccia croutons, house made Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan. |
$18.25 |
Grilled Salmon Salad Grilled Atlantic salmon, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fennel, Italian olives, and ricotta salata, tossed in our herb vinaigrette dressing. |
$19.50 |
Gorgonzola Wedge Crisp Romaine Hearts, heirloom tomatoes, crumbled Gorgonzola and crispy pancetta, house made creamy Gorgonzola dressing. |
$13.75 |
Grilled Chicken Salad Grilled Tuscan chicken breast, baby spinach, pickled red onions, blueberries, fire roasted pecans, and ricotta salata tossed in our house vinaigrette dressing. |
$18.25 |
Steak Salad Grilled petite filet over mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, crispy shallots, and shaved parmesan cheese in our house vinaigrette dressing. |
$21.75 |
PANINI – LUNCH MENU | |
Chicken Parmesan Panini Our traditional parmesan on house baked Focaccia. |
$18.25 |
Tuscan Chicken Panini Tomato, arugula, smoked mozzarella, basil pesto aioli. |
$17.25 |
Meatball Panini Black angus chuck & pork meatball, smoked mozzarella, garlic aioli, Pomodoro sauce. |
$16.00 |
Meat Lovers Panini Prosciutto, porchetta, salami, smoked mozzarella, garlic aioli. |
$16.00 |
Porchetta Panini Porchetta, olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, arugula, smoked mozzarella, and basil pesto aioli. |
$16.00 |
PIZZA | |
Truffle Pizza White sauce, shaved fresh black truffles, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$21.75 |
Napolitana Pizza Tomato sauce, sweet Italian sausage, prosciutto, capicola, pancetta, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$20.75 |
Margherita Pizza Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, fresh mozzarella, and EVOO. |
$17.25 |
Fig, Fontina & Prosciutto White Sauce, fresh black mission figs, prosciutto, Fontina, and arugula. |
$21.75 |
Four Cheese Pizza White wine cream sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, Fontina, Gorgonzola, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$19.50 |
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Pizza Tomato sauce, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, oregano, arugula, and Parmigiano Reggiano. |
$19.50 |
PASTA | |
Cheese Ravioli Handmade pockets of pasta filled with Ricotta, Parmesan, and Pecorino, topped with white wine cream sauce, truffle oil. Garnished with glazed carrots. |
$20.75 |
Lasagna Bolognese House-made pasta layered with Bolognese sauce, Béchamel, Parmesan cheese, and Pomodoro Sauce. |
$23.00 |
Spaghetti Carbonara Spaghetti pasta, Pancetta, egg yolk, shaved Parmesan cheese, and parsley. |
$20.75 |
Eggplant Parmigiana Breaded eggplant, fried, topped with Pomodoro sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti Pomodoro. |
$19.50 |
Gnocchi & Italian Sausage House-made Ricotta dumplings, Italian sausage, roasted mushrooms, white wine cream sauce, grated Parmesan, and parsley. |
$24.00 |
Pappardelle Bolognese Pappardelle pasta, black angus chuck Bolognese sauce, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil. |
$21.75 |
Spaghetti & Meatball Spaghetti pasta, black angus chuck and pork meatball, Pomodoro sauce, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil. |
$20.75 |
CHICKEN | |
Chicken Marsala Grilled chicken breast, linguini fini, cremini mushrooms, marsala wine demi glaze, and fresh herbs. |
$24.00 |
Chicken Avanti Parmesan-panko crusted chicken breast, shallots, garlic, basil, capers, roasted tomatoes, white wine lemon-butter sauce, herb roasted red potatoes, and broccolini. |
$25.25 |
Chicken Parmigiana Parmesan-panko crusted chicken breast, Pomodoro sauce, Mozzarella, spaghetti pasta with cream sauce, fresh basil. |
$24.00 |
MEATS | |
Pork Medallions Pan seared pork tenderloin medallions, peppercorn sauce, mushroom risotto. |
$27.50 |
Braised Lamb Shank Slowly braised with white wine and fresh herbs, served with mushroom risotto, shaved parmesan cheese & Gremolata. |
$42.25 |
Filet Mignon Grilled center cut 8 oz. filet mignon, Parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, herb roasted red potatoes, and broccolini. |
$52.50 |
Rib Eye Grilled hand cut 14 oz. Rib Eye, parmesan peppercorn truffle butter, herb roasted red potatoes and broccolini. |
$60.50 |
SEAFOOD | |
Branzino Grilled Mediterranean seabass, artichoke, oven roasted tomato, sautéed baby spinach, Italian olives, toasted sunchokes, lemon butter sauce. |
$37.75 |
Linguini & Clams Linguine fini with fresh clams, garlic, roasted tomato, white wine, lemon butter sauce, and fresh basil. |
$25.25 |
Salmon Grilled Atlantic salmon, roasted fennel, baby carrots, broccolini, Cipollini onion, lemon butter sauce. |
$32.00 |
Seafood Risotto Saffron risotto, scallops, shrimp, octopus, mussels, clams, English peas, fennel, roasted garlic, shaved Parmesan, fresh herbs. |
$43.50 |
Shrimp Scampi Sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp with garlic, shallots, capers, roasted tomatoes, basil and white wine, finished in a lemon butter sauce served over linguini. |
$32.00 |
DESSERTS | |
Amaretto Cake | $11.50 |
Cannoli | $10.50 |
Cheesecake | $11.50 |
Chocolate Cake | $11.50 |
Lemoncello Cake | $11.50 |
Tiramisu | $11.50 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Avanti Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar – Creekside Park
Address: 8540 Creekside Forest Dr Ste C-100, Tomball, TX 77375
Phone: (281) 377-1777
Website: https://www.avantiitaliankitchen.com/creekside-park/
Hours
Wednesday | 11AM–10PM |
Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
Friday | 11AM–11PM |
Saturday | 11AM–11PM |
Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
Monday | 11AM–10PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–10PM |