AVVA – Mediterranean
AVVA captures the spirited essence of the Mediterranean, where tables are laden with vibrant small plates and the air carries the savory aroma of baked shrimp and smoky babaganush. The dining room hums with a warm, communal energy as guests share colorful dips like zesty ezme and creamy htipiti, each bite celebrating the bold, sun-kissed flavors of the coast. It is a place where the simple joy of fresh seafood and melted cheeses transforms a casual gathering into a lingering, sensory journey.
235, Commercial Avenue, Aspinwall, PA, 15215 +14122067878 https://avvapgh.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at AVVA
Dairy-Free at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Hummus and Mix Seafood For 2. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Mix Seafood For 2 and Fresh cut fruits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 35 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Style Shrimp Salad, Soup of the Day and Calamari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Chops, Baked Shrimp and Adana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Adana and Saratoga Spring Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Cilbir and Chicken Shish Kebab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Adana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at AVVA
AVVA in Aspinwall has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Hummus and Fresh cut fruits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at AVVA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus | 53.8 g | 48.7 g |
| Htipiti | 24.1 g | 43.4 g |
| Cilbir | 16.1 g | 38.2 g |
| Baked Shrimp | 41.1 g | 35.2 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Ezme | 44.9 g | 31 g |
| Fresh cut diced fried potatoes | 20.5 g | 28.2 g |
| Trikafteri | 80.7 g | 25.7 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Kofte | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Cheese Plate | 41.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Soup of the Day: Made fresh daily Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Shrimp: Pepper, shrimp, topped with melted cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Mushrooms: Seasoned with traditional spices and topped with melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari: Breaded calamari served with arugula and haydari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus: Grilled octopus with capers and arugula Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate: Curated selection of artisan cheeses, served with fresh cut fruits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Meze
- Babaganush: Grilled eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, yogurt and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ezme: Tomato, onion, spicy pepper, lemon juice, parsley, mint and pomegranate sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Htipiti: Roasted red pepper, feta, olive oil, vinegar and spicy pepper flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Hummus Dip: Hummus, tomato, cucumber, onion, Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haydari: Yogurt, garlic, fresh dill, parsley, mint and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus: Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trikafteri: Feta, garlic, olive oil, roasted red peppers, yoghurt, lemon juice and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piyaz: White beans, tahini, sesame, parsley, onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ladera: Grilled eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aegean Chickpeas: Chickpeas, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Savory Egg Plates
- Cilbir: Poached eggs over haydari yoghurt, finished with warm chili butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Aegean Sunrise: Poached eggs, English muffin, feta, arugula, salmon, capers and hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Antalya: Poached eggs, English muffin, feta, sujuk, hollandaise sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Menemen: Scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelettes
- Izmir Omelette: Turkish style eggs, shredded mozzarella and sujuk Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Naxos Omelette: Feta, arugula, tomato, onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mykonos Omelette: Shrimp, tomato, mozzarella cheese, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Shepherd Salad: Tomato, cucumbers, onion, Turkish Spices, lemon, pomegranate sauce and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad: Tomato, cucumber, onion, kalamata olives, feta, capers, lemon juice and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Style Shrimp Salad: Shrimp, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, kalamata olives, lemon juice and olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad: Arugula, onion, tomato, walnut, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Course
- Lamb Shish Kebab: Traditionally marinated lamb meat Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops: Tender marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shish Kebab: Traditionally marinated chicken breast Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana: Hand grounded lamb meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shish Kebab: Tender traditionally marinated meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofte: Homemade ground beef and lamb meat with Turkish spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bronzino: Mediterranean fish. Served with extra virgin olive oil and lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyti: Hand grounded lamb kebab wrapped in flatbread, topped with traditional tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Grill For 2: Adana, chicken shish, kofte, lamb shish and lamb chops Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Seafood For 2: Bronzino filets, shrimp and octopus Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fresh cut diced fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fresh cut fruits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kids Kofte: Kofte, rice and yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Shish: Chicken shish, rice and yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Beef Shish: Beef shish, rice and yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava: Turkish traditional pistachio baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Katmer: Thin layer of phyllo dough filled with a mixture of pistachios and mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pistachio Kataifi: Shredded phyllo pastry filled with crushed pistachios, baked until golden, and soaked in a light syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Walnut Baklava: Turkish traditional walnut baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet Lovers' Plate: Baklava, katmer and kadaifi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Turkish Coffee
- Turkish Tea
- House Coffee
- Soft Drinks: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice
- Saratoga Spring Water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water
- Peroni: Draft Beer
- Mimosa: Prosecco and orange juice
- Negroni: Gin, campari and sweet vermouth
- Yeni Raki Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about AVVA
- Is AVVA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. AVVA has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Hummus and Mix Seafood For 2.
- What can I eat at AVVA on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day, Hummus and Mix Seafood For 2 carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does AVVA have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Soup of the Day and Hummus.
- Is AVVA gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at AVVA?
- Octopus, at roughly 48.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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