Our Menu

At Avalon Downtown, we pride ourselves on offering authentic Italian food in downtown Youngstown. Our menu is carefully crafted to bring you the traditional flavors of Italy right in the heart of the city. From our famous pizzas with a focaccia-like crust to our hand-breaded appetizers and homemade soups made daily, each dish is prepared using the finest ingredients to ensure a genuine Italian dining experience. Whether you’re a local or visiting, come and enjoy a true local Italian restaurant. For those looking for pizza in Youngstown or Avalon takeout, we’ve got you covered!

ANTIPASTO

AV Hot Peppers

Hot Hungarian Peppers, fresh garlic, seasoned in oil with bread

Antipasto

Assorted Imported meats & cheeses with Avalon Hot Peppers, olives and crackers

Cheese & Fruit Platter

Assorted cheeses, apples, pears, mixed nuts & crackers

Fried cheese

Hand breaded Provolone cheese with marinara sauce

Fried Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp

Hand breaded shrimp with cocktail sauce. 8 pieces per order

Fried butterfly smelts

Hand breaded smelts with cocktail sauce

Battered smelts

Battered bone-in smelts with cocktail sauce

Fried zucchini chips

Hand breaded seasoned zucchini slices with marinara sauce

Fried Mushrooms

Hand breaded fresh mushrooms with horseradish sauce

Fried Pickles

Hand breaded Kosher Dill pickle slices with ranch sauce

Fried Calamari

Hand breaded domestic calamari with cocktail sauce

Fried Clam Strips

Breaded clam strips with cocktail sauce

Grilled Zucchini

Fresh cut zucchini grilled with seasoning

Mac & Cheese Bites

Hand breaded homemade mac & cheese served with choice of sauce: Ranch, Buffalo & BBQ

Italian Fries

Fried Avalon dough with marinara sauce and imported Romano

Onion Rings

Hand breaded onions served with choice of sauce: Ranch, Buffalo & BBQ

wedding soup

Bowl   |  Quart

what’s the soup?

Bowl  |  Quart

Salads

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our salads, each meticulously crafted with crisp ingredients and an array of delectable toppings. Customize your salad with grilled chicken or albacore tuna for an added protein kick. Choose from our signature options like the Spinning Bowl Salad, a Youngstown staple, the Caprese Salad, or the Mandarin Orange Salad. Each salad is made to order to ensure freshness and quality, offering a refreshing and satisfying dining experience at Avalon Downtown.

All salads except the spinning bowl, are served with your choice of dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, French, Lemon Honey, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, White Balsamic or Oil & Vinegar. Dressings made in house.

Upgrades: Extra Dressing | Add Albacore Tuna | Add Chicken (crispy or grilled)

Tossed Salad

Fresh cut leaf lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers & black olives

Grilled or Crispy Chicken Salad

Chicken, fresh cut leaf lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, shredded Mozzarella & croutons

greek Salad

Fresh cut leaf lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives & Feta

albacore tuna Salad

Tuna, fresh cut leaf lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, shredded Mozzarella & croutons

Spinning Bowl Salad

Iceberg lettuce, croutons, bleu cheese, crumbled hard boiled egg & special dressing

Fish Salad

Haddock, fresh cut leaf lettuce, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, shredded Mozzarella & croutons

Apple Pecan Salad

Fresh cut leaf lettuce, apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese with lemon honey dressing

Mandarin Orange Salad

Fresh cut leaf lettuce, mandarin orange slices, pears, candied pecans with honey mustard dressing

Grilled Steak Salad

Steak, fresh cut leaf lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, shredded Mozzerella and croutons finished with onion rings

Caprese Salad

Fresh Mozzarella cheese, Roma tomato, basil, olive oil and balsamic glaze

Signature Avalon Dishes

At Avalon Downtown, we are committed to delivering authentic Italian food made with the freshest ingredients. Our signature dishes include handcrafted pastas and gourmet sandwiches with freshly baked bread. Each dish, prepared with traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients, captures the rich flavors of Italy, offering a true Italian dining experience in the heart of the city.

Upgrades for sandwiches: add cheese Mozzarella, Provolone, or American

*Items in bold are upgrades

Pasta Bowl with Meatballs

Cavatelli two meatballs, marinara sauce & bread add ricotta

Meatball Bowl

Four homemade meatballs, marinara sauce & bread add ricotta

Tortellini Bowl

Tortellini, marinara sauce and bread add meatball

Cheese Ravioli Bowl

Cheese ravioli, marinara sauce and bread add meatball

Chicken Parmesan Bowl

Breaded chicken cutlet, melted Mozzarella & Provolone, marinara sauce add cavatelli or tortellini

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breast with lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun with pasta salad

Meatball Sub Sandwich

Meatballs, melted Mozzarella & marinara sauce on a homemade roll with pasta salad

Fried Eggs with Peppers Sandwich

Fried eggs, your choice of hot or sweet peppers on grilled homemade bread add bologna

Fried Fish Sandwich

Hand breaded fish, lettuce, tomato, on a brioche bun with a side of coleslaw

Pepperoni Roll

Pepperoni, Mozzarella & Avalon dough with marinara sauce

Grilled Steak Sandwich

Steak with Provolone, lettuce, tomato, horseradish sauce on a homemade roll with pasta salad add: hot peppers, sweet peppers, grilled onion

Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich

American, Mozzarella & Provolone cheese on homemade bread with pasta salad add: hot peppers, sweet peppers, or tomato

Grilled Sausage Sandwich

Sausage with Provolone, lettuce, tomato on a homemade roll with pasta salad

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Breaded chicken cutlet, melted Mozzarella & Provolone, marinara sauce on a brioche bun with pasta salad

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun with pasta salad

Piece of Fish

hand breaded fish with lemon and tartar

Avalon’s Pizza

At Avalon, we uphold the authentic Italian tradition with dedication. Our commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of our cuisine – from the exacting standards for all our cheeses to our signature focaccia-like bread crust, meticulously prepared over four hours each morning. Don’t miss out on our beloved Brier Hill-style Pizza, a local favorite that embodies the essence of Youngstown’s culinary heritage.

Upgrades: Garlic Butter  |  Side of Ranch  |  Hot Honey

All pizzas are cooked to order. Gluten Free and Cauliflour Crust are available upon request.

 

8″

12″

14″

 

Traditional

Tomato sauce & blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

Brier Hill

Tomato sauce, sweet peppers, imported Romano

 

potato

Sliced potatoes, oil, sea salt, pepper, parsley, imported Romano, blended mozzarella and Provolone

 

White

Oil, sea salt, black pepper, parsley, imported Romano, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

mad greek

Spinach, fresh garlic, Kalamata olives & Feta

 

Taste of Italy

Tomato sauce, capicola, Genoa salami, Margherita pepperoni, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

egg

Egg, parsley, imported Romano, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

Spinach

Spinach, fresh garlic, imported Romano, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

potato & Spinach

Potato, spinach, fresh garlic, imported Romano, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

Vegetable

Broccoli, cauliflower, fresh tomato, imported Romano, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

Margherita

Tomato sauce, fresh tomato, fresh Mozzarella, imported Romano, pesto

 

Pesto Hot Honey

Oil, sea salt, pepper, parsley, fresh Mozzarella, Margherita Pepperoni, hot honey, nut-free pesto

 

Barbecue Chicken

Baked chicken breast, barbecue sauce, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

ranch Chicken

Baked chicken breast, ranch sauce, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

Buffalo Chicken

Baked chicken breast, buffalo sauce, blended Mozzarella & Provolone

 

Pizza of the month

a rotating specialty pizza featuring seasonal ingredients and bold flavor

 

toppings

 

8”

12”

14”

Spinach, Anchovies, Margherita Pepperoni, Baked Chicken Breast, Italian Sausage, Meatball, Bacon, Ham, Extra Cheese, Vegan Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, Potato, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Beef Pepperoni, Nut-Free Pesto 

Roasted Red Peppers, Sweet Red & Green Peppers, Avalon Hot Hungarian Peppers, Hot Banana Peppers, Fresh Tomato, Black Olives, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Artichokes, Pineapple, Mushrooms, Onions, Fresh Garlic

Chicken by the piece

Crispy, breaded chicken sauces on the side: BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Ketchup. Extra is an additional cost.

 

fried chicken strips

 

3 count

6 count

 

fried chicken wings

 

6 count

12 count

Dessert

Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable dessert selection, featuring treats from local bakeries alongside Avalon’s homemade delights. Discover a variety of irresistible options, sweets sourced from local bakeries to our in-house specialties like freshly filled cannolis and gooey brownies. Each dessert is crafted with care and attention to ensure a perfect finish to your meal.

Canoli

1  | 6 | 12

Made in House

Avalon Fried Dough

Our very own dough tossed in sugar add cinnamon |  add medium Nutella 

Pizzelles

Locally Made //Anise or Vanilla

Tiramisu

Rich layered Italian dessert

Sugar Cookie

A tender cookie for the soul

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The cookie of cookies

Chocolate Brownie

Made in house

Ask About Seasonal items

 

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