Osteria Avanti — Restaurant in Upper Leacock Township

We loved this upscale, cozy place for dinner. Emily was our server, and she was amazing! She suggested some really great items from the menu, and they were delicious. We had the Pork Belly Sliders. They were prepared with fried breaded mozzarella cheese, pork belly, and a nice sweet slaw on top served on nice soft slider buns. The order has 3 sliders on the plate. If I wasn't ordering dinner, I could eat all 3 and be full. We also had the crispy Brussels Sprouts. They are the best Brussels in the area. They make it with sausage that is also crispy and drizzled with honey nice and warm and sprinkled with crispy toasted bread crumbs. My husband's Sundried Tomato Pesto Fettuccine was out of this world, and my Thick Cut Pork Chop was cooked perfectly. Their dishes are well thought out and tasty. Fortunately, for the price, we were served plenty of food, and we have enough for another meal tomorrow night at home. Unfortunately, their Cappuccino Machine needs a new part, and we couldn't have that. However, order regular coffee for 2, and you get your own pot on the table with extra if you want more. For my Birthday, it was our first time here, and we will definitely be back. Thankyou for a nice, quiet table as requested.

The second time there tonight was just as amazing as the first time. We told ourselves we need to do more often. My husband got another exceptional pasta dish with Penne and braised beef with mushrooms. I got the Zucchini Noodles. We haven't been for awhile and I was happy to see they were still on the menu. Done perfectly with the peaches, tomatoes and mushrooms. So good. Our salad was a large one that we shared. Amazing with prosciutto, tomatoes, orange segments, shrimp and scallops. Definitely need to get that again. If my husband doesn't want to share it I'll take half of it home so I can have dinner too. Can't...

We had a reservation and we’re immediately seated by a very kind and welcoming host. Our server was Julie. The best way to describe her was prickly. She wasn’t rude but she wasn’t warm either. It looked like she had two other tables so maybe she was in a hurry. I hoped her attitude would match that of the hostess but it didn’t happen. She actually complimented my outfit when I first arrived but after that it seemed like she was simply doing her job but without any enthusiasm or much friendliness.

We had the risotto aracini which was pretty good. The sauce was the star of the dish. I will say the food is served HOT and fresh. We also ordered fettuccine with heirloom tomatoes in a tomato based sauce that was light and tasty. I wasn’t obsessed with it but it was good. We also ordered chicken with a Gorgonzola apple type of sauce, vegetables and redskin potatoes. The veggies were the star of this dish. They were well seasoned and delicious. It was asparagus, green beans and carrots. For dessert we ordered the chocolate tort which tasted like cool fudge. I’ve not had one before but I didn’t like it. It was too rich and cloying. We took it to go anyway and later it was much better at room temperature. The food came out within a reasonable amount of time. I also had a virgin Moscow mule made with pineapple juice and lime that was divine! Despite my servers personality, she brought everything out quickly, described dishes when asked, and even approached us as we were waiting on to go utensils. Even then, she was prickly but I’m starting to think it’s just her personality. Did she do her job? Absolutely. Was the food good? It was pretty tasty. I wouldn’t write mom about it but it wasn’t disappointing.

The atmosphere was warm and cozy. We lowered staying at the Inn at Leola Village so the location was perfect for us as you can access it from this gorgeous, rustic hotel. I’d do it...

I went here for my 10 year anniversary. Loooved the atmosphere. Our waiter was fantastic as well.

We started with the lemon drop martini, the saint cocktail (can’t remember the exact name), and bruschetta. Then, for dinner, we had the tenderloin tips and fettuccine. For our second round of cocktails we had the Italian margarita and strawberry lemonade martini. Then we finished off with their cheesecake and chocolate torte.

I really loved all the drinks and the fettuccine (pictured) that I had for dinner. Literally one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

The menu we had was a bit different than the one online and had fewer cocktail options, so based on the menu they gave us, my boyfriend would have liked a few more cocktail options. However, he really enjoyed the bruschetta and tenderloin tips.

I wasn’t in love with the cheesecake, but if you’re a chocolate lover, the chocolate torte was made for you. Very rich.

I would definitely go here again. We had a great experience. Just beware some of the items are a bit pricey, but there’s enough variety that you don’t have to spend a ton of money if you...