Avvio Ristorante Menu

90 Hillside Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
  • ANTIPASTI

    • BEEF & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

      ricotta, pomodoro sauce, grana padano, toasted country loaf
      $14.00
    • EGGPLANT PARMESAN

      crispy fried eggplant, pomodoro sauce, Narragansett Creamery mozzarella, parmesan cheese
      $13.00
    • CALAMARI

      black garlic aioli, fried banana peppers & capers, crispy squid, fresh lemon
      $17.00
    • GRILLED OCTOPUS

      arugula, pine nut & castelvetrano gremolata, calabrian chili aioli, golden raisin mostarda
      $18.00
    • BURRATA

      lemon & garlic castelvetrano tapenade, crispy new potato, nduja, agrodolce, red watercress
      $20.00
    • ANTIPASTO

      cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickled vegetables (gluten free)
      $20.00
    • ARANCINI

      braised veal, wood grilled mushroom, grana padano, sweet onion aioli, parsley
      $16.00
    • CARPACCIO

      thinly slices raw beef, baby arugula, croutons, grana padano, truffle vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • MUSSELS

      almond & roasted tomato pesto, chile, pancetta, gigante beans, parsley, grilled focaccia
      $18.00
    • CRISPY ARTICHOKES

      crispy spiced artichoke hearts, white bean puree, chives, arugula, lemon
      $15.00
  • SOUP & SALAD

    • TOMATO BISQUE

      smoked mozzarella, crème fraiche, focaccia breadcrumbs
      $8.00
    • WHITE BEAN & SAUSAGE SOUP

      cannellini beans, italian sausage, pancetta, ditalini, oregano, focaccia crouton
      $7.00
    • CAESAR

      romaine, grana padano, focaccia crisps, creamy anchovy dressing
      $12.00
    • INSALATA DI AVVIO

      arugula, radicchio, fennel, grana padano, lemon basil vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • BABY GEM

      dried black mission fig, toasted pine nut, pickled red onion, cato corner farm black ledge blue, red wine vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • JEFFERY’S BABY GREENS

      pickled mustard seed vinaigrette, honey crisp apples, baby beets, herbed goat cheese, and crispy shallots
      $16.00
    • ESCAROLE SALAD

      winter citrus, shaved red onion, cannellini bean, pistachio & goat cheese vinaigrette
      $16.00
  • PIZZA

    • MARGHERITA

      san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil
      $15.00
    • BLACK FIGS

      cato corner black ledge blue, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula
      $17.00
    • CALABRESE

      calabrese salami, san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, chili, stratchiatelle, grana padano
      $18.00
    • CHICKEN ARRABIATA

      garlic, calabrian chili, mozzarella, gorgonzola, red onion, scallion
      $18.00
    • WOOD GRILL MUSHROOM

      roasted garlic mascarpone, narragansett creamery mozzarella, caramelized onion, chive, grana padano
      $18.00
  • BURGER & SANDWICHES

    • AVVIO BURGER

      brandt grass-fed burger, caramelized onions, Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, spicy ketchup, potato roll
      $18.00
    • CHICKEN PARMESAN PANINI

      breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, ciabatta
      $16.00
    • CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Ciabatta, Cajun grilled chicken, Cajun bacon, cheddar, calabrian chili aioli, romaine and tomato
      $16.00
    • CHICKPEA BURGER

      wood roasted mushroom, aleppo, fontina, caramelized onion, sweet onion aioli, ciabatta
      $16.00
    • CHOPPED ITALIAN

      capicola, coppa, salami, shredded romaine, tomato & pepper relish, sharp provolone, stracciatella, red onion, italian vinaigrette aioli, italian roll
      $19.00
    • PORK

      slow roasted pork loin, rosemary, apricot jam, Cato Corner vivace bambino cheese, salsa verde, arugula, italian roll
      $19.00
    • TUNA CONSERVA MELT

      olive oil poached confit yellowfin tuna, sharp cheddar, arugula, castelvetrano olive, fennel, lemon, evoo, wood fired panuozzo bread
      $20.00
  • PASTA

    • PENNE CON POLLO

      grilled chicken, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine sauce, pecorino
      $22.00
    • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

      beef, veal, pork, tomato ragu, cream, grana padano
      $24.00
    • ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA

      sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, pecorino
      $22.00
    • LINGUINE & MEATBALLS

      beef & sausage meatballs, pomodoro, roasted garlic ricotta
      $22.00
    • CAVATELLI

      sausage, calabrian chile, onion, garlic, grana padano, tomato vodka cream sauce
      $25.00
    • GNOCCHI

      tomato cream sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, oven baked
      $20.00
    • SPAGHETTI VONGOLE

      littleneck clams, saffron scented spaghetti, tomato seafood broth, blistered yellow tomato, guanciale, parsley
      $28.00
    • ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

      pancetta, wood-grilled asparagus, egg yolk, pecorino romano, pea & lemon pesto
      $22.00
    • SPINACH RADIATORE

      spinach & artichoke fonduta, fresh mozzarella, pecorino, grilled artichoke, grana padano
      $23.00
    • RAGU BIANCO

      braised veal, white wine, wood roasted mushrooms & onion, fresh linguine, grana padano, chive
      $26.00
  • ENTREES

    • TOP SIRLOIN

      roasted radish & baby carrot, wild mushroom conserva, beef & balsamic jus, potato croquette, micro radish salad
      $30.00
    • TUNA

      coriander crust, celeriac puree, baby greens, winter citrus, baby beets, pistachio, evvo
      $32.00
    • SALMON

      rosemary tomato broth, cecci, green beans, roasted onion polenta, sherried cipollini
      $29.00
    • RIBEYE

      pumpkin seed & red pepper romesco, toasted farro salad, gorgonzola, saba
      $40.00
    • PARMESAN

      chicken or veal, pan-fried, Narragansett Creamery mozzarella, linguine pomodoro
    • MILANESE

      chicken or veal, crispy panko breadcrumbs, arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved grana padano, lemon vinaigrette
    • CHICKEN PICCATA

      pan-sauteed chicken scallopini, lemon, white wine, caper butter sauce, herb-roasted potatoes, green beans
      $23.00
    • PORK CHOP SALTIMBOCCA

      prosciutto, sage, sharp provolone, crispy lemon fingerling potato, balsamic grilled broccolini
      $30.00
    • COD

      ndjua crusted, garlic broccolini, crispy potato cake, lemon & chive beurre blanc
      $32.00
  • SIDES

    • GRILLED BROCCOLINI

      $8.00
    • FRENCH FRIES

      $6.00
    • MASHED POTATOES

      $6.00
    • GREEN BEANS

      $7.00
    • OVEN-ROASTED POTATOES

      $6.00
    • SAUTEED SPINACH

      $8.00
  • MENU NOTES

    • Please Note:

      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 serve...
  • KIDS MENU

    • CHEESE PIZZA

      $10.00
    • PENNE

      pomodoro sauce or butter
      $10.00
    • CHICKEN PARMESAN

      pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, penne
      $10.00
    • PENNE ALFREDO

      $10.00
    • GRILLED CHEESE

      country loaf, cheddar and mozzarella, french fries
      $10.00
    • GRILLED OR CRISPY CHICKEN

      mashed potatoes, green beans
      $10.00
    • WHITE BEAN DIP

      cucumbers, carrots, celery
      $8.00
    • SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT

      $8.00
  • SPUMANTE

    • PROSECCO PROSECCO, Bisol ‘Jeio’, Veneto N.v

    • MARGHERITA GRASPAROSSA LAMBRUSCO DI CASTELVETRO DOC, Tenuta Pederanza, Veneto ‘21

    • PINOT NOIR/SOAVE (ROSE) VENETO IGT, Col De Salici, Veneto

    • CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR ALTA LANGE DOCG, Contratto “Millesimato”, Piedmonte '19

  • BIANCO

    • MOSCATO MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG, Tintero, Piedmont ‘20

    • CORTESE GAVI DOCG, Marchese Di Barolo, Piedmonte ‘19

    • PINOT GRIGIO VENETO DOC, Torre Di Luna, Veneto ‘22

    • PINOT GRIGIO VALDADIGE DOC, Santa Margherita, Trentino-Alto Adige ‘22

    • TURBIANA LUGANA DOC, Ca Dei Frati “I Frati”, Lombardy ’21

    • GARGANEGA SOAVE CLASSICO DOC, Pieropan, Veneto ‘21

    • SAUVIGNON BLANC FRIULI DOC, Pighin, Friuli ‘21

    • SAUVIGNON BLANC MARTINBOROUGH, Craggy Range “Te Muna Road”, New Zealand ‘23

    • CARRICANTE, SICILIA DOC, Terre Siciliane Etna, Tornatore, Sicily '21

    • VERMENTINO SULCIS, Mesa Giunco, Sardinia ‘22

    • FALANGHINA IRPINIA DOC, Terredora Dipaolo, Campania ‘22

    • PINOT BLANC/CHARDONNAY/SAUVIGNONDOLOMITI DOC, Manincor “La Manina”, Alto-Adige ‘22

    • VERDICCHIO CASTELLI DE JESI DOC, Velenosi, Marche ‘21

    • RIESLING SUDITROL VAL ISARCO DOC, Kuenhoff, Alto Adige ‘22

    • CHARDONNAY VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI, Dipinti, Dolomities ‘21

    • CHARDONNAY SONOMA, La Crema, California ‘22

    • CHARDONNAY NAPA, Cakebread Estate, California ‘21

  • ROSATO

    • SANGIOVESE/GENTILE DI CASANOVA IGT, La Spinetta, Toscana ‘21

  • ROSSO

    • AGLIANICO IRPINIA IGT, Terredora Dipaolo, Campania ‘21

    • PINOT NOIR SUDITROL DOC, J. Hofstatter“Meczan”, Alto Adige ‘22

    • PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE, Averaen, Oregon ‘22

    • PINOT NOIR SONOMA COAST, Faila, California ‘22

    • MONTEPULCIANO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Masciarelli, Abruzzo ‘21

    • NEBBIOLO LANGHE DOC, Michele Chiarlo “Il Principe”, Piedmont ‘22

    • NEBBIOLO BAROLO DOCG, Garesio Serralunga, Piedmont ‘19

    • SANGIOVESE CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, Gagliole “Rubiolo”, Tuscany ‘20

    • SANGIOVESE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG, Val Di Suga, Tuscany ‘16

    • SANGIOVESE / MALBEC / CABERNET SONOMA, Ferrari-Carano “Siena”, California ‘22

    • SANGIOVESE/MERLOT SUPER TUSCAN IGT, Mazzei “Badiola”, Tuscany ’22

    • CORVINA / RODINELLA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC, Tenuta Santa Maria, Veneto ‘20

    • MALBEC MENDOZA, La Posta “Fazzio”, Argentina ‘20

    • CABERNET / SANGIOVESE / MERLOT SUPER TUSCAN IGT, Argiano “Nc”, Tuscany ‘18

    • CARIGNANO CARIGNANO DEL SULCIS DOC, Cantina Mesa “Buio”, Sardinia ‘21

    • CABERNET SAUVIGNON MAREMA IGT, Tormaresca “Neprica”, Puglia ‘21

    • CABERNET SAUVIGNON SONOMA, Roth, California ‘21

    • CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY, Sequoia Grove, California ‘21

  • DOLCE

    • BRACHETTO BRACHETTO DOCG, Morenco “Pineto”, Piedmonte ‘18

  • COCKTAILS - CLASSIC ITALIAN

    • APEROL SPRITZER

      aperol, prosecco, soda
    • NEGRONI

      sons of liberty gin (south kingstown ri), campari, carpano antico vermouth
    • TEMPO TRIPLO

      contratto bianco, rosso and americano vermouths with orange bitters
  • SEASONAL COCKTAILS - $14

    • SICILIAN SANGRIA

      red wine, limoncello, raspberry vodka, peach
    • SPICED PEAR

      avvio bespoke gin, pear liquor, elderflower, spiced simple syrup, lemon
    • SMOKEY MAPLE MARGARITA

      mezcal, reposado tequila, maple syrup, triple sec, lime
    • AVVIO SPRITZ

      montenegro, lambrusco, orange juice, bitters, olive oil
    • CHERRY SPEZIATA

      jalapeno infused reposado tequila, triple sec, cherry simple, sour
    • POM FRENCH 75

      avvio bespoke gin, elderflower, lemon, thyme simple, pomegranate juice, prosecco
    • BITTER GODFATHER

      rittenhouse rye, bitters, orgeat syrup, lemon
  • DRAFT

    • ALLAGASH

      white belgian wheat, portland me
      $8.00
    • GREY SAIL

      captains daughter double ipa, westerly ri
      $10.00
    • NEWPORT CRAFT

      rhode trip, ipa newport ri
      $8.00
    • PERONI

      pale ale, rome italy
      $7.00
    • SHAIDZON

      buffalo czech, pilsner west kingstown ri
      $10.00
    • TILTED BARN

      lawn boy, lager exeter ri
      $8.00
  • BOTTLED

    • ALCOHOLIC SELTZER

      grey sail vodka lemonade narragansett dels hard tea
      $8.00
    • DOGFISH HEAD 60 MINUTE IPA

      i.p.a., milton de
      $6.00
    • WHALER’S “RISE” PALE ALE

      i.p.a., wakefield ri
      $7.00
    • SIERRA NEVADA

      pale ale, chico ca
      $6.00
    • GUINNESS

      stout, ireland
      $6.00
    • CORONA EXTRA

      pale lager, mexico city, mexico
      $6.00
    • HEINEKEN

      pale lager, holland
      $6.00
    • BUDWEISER

      pale lager, usa
      $5.00
    • AMSTEL LIGHT

      light lager, holland
      $6.00
    • BUD LIGHT

      light lager, usa
      $5.00
    • ANGRY ORCHARD

      cider
      $6.00
    • COORS LIGHT

      lager, golden, co
      $6.00
    • MICHELOB ULTRA

      light lager, usa
      $6.00
  • NON-ALCOHOLIC BOTTLED

    • HEINEKEN ZERO

      non-alcohol
      $6.00
    • ATHLETIC RUN WILD IPA

      non-alcohol
      $6.00
  • MOCKTAILS

    • AMALFI APERITIVO

      FRE brut style sparkling, ghia aperitif, soda
    • LO GRONI

      lyre’s rosso aperitif, GINISH spirit, lyre’s aperitif rosso
    • NOJITO

      lyre’s white cane, mint, simple, lime, soda
    • LAVENDER LEMONADE

      lyre’s white cane spirit, lemonade, lavender syrup, soda
    • BLUEBERRY GIN & TONIC

      lyre’s london dry spirit, blueberry syrup, lemon
    • ESPRESSO NOTINI

      lyre’s coffee originale spirit, lyre’s white cane spirit, fresh espresso, hazelnut syrup, milk
  • Desserts

    • NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

      toasted hazelnut, chocolate cookie crumble, hazelnut mousse, creme fraiche gelato
      $12.00
    • TIRAMISU

      espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, espresso crema
      $10.00
    • BLOOD ORANGE - EVOO CAKE

      candied blood orange, semolina cake, evoo, citrus creme fraiche
      $10.00
    • SBRISOLONA

      almond-cornmeal cookie, butterscotch, whipped cream
      $8.00
    • CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART

      cocoa cookie crust, salted caramel gelato
      $12.00
    • SEASONAL GELATO & SORBETTO

      inquire with your server for today's selection
      $3.50
  • Course One

    • CARNE CRUDO ALL’ALBESE

      Veal Tenderloin Carpaccio, Caperberry, Tonnato Sauce, Rosemary Chips
    • CHICORY SALAD

      Bitter Greens, Hazelnut, Apple, Fennel, Robiola Cheese, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Course Two

    • RED WINE RISOTTO

      Roasted Maitake, Grilled Radicchio, Petite Herb Salad, Parmesan
    • CONIGLIO BIANCO

      Spinach Raviolo, Braised Rabbit, Pearl Onions, Pine Nuts, Herb Butter
    • BONE IN PORK MILANESE

      Pan-fried Pork Chop, Lemon Scented Cannellini Bean Salad, Savory Apple Hazelnut Butter, Red Watercress, Arugula, and Shaved Fennel
  • Dessert

    • GELATO

      Hazelnut, Crushed Pizzelle
    • ROBIOLA CHEESECAKE

      Amarena Cherry-Dark Chocolate Sauce

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