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: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Shrimp: Pepper, shrimp, topped with melted cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari: Breaded calamari served with arugula and haydari Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus: Grilled octopus with capers and arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate: Curated selection of artisan cheeses, served with fresh cut fruits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Meze
- Babaganush: Grilled eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, yogurt and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ezme: Tomato, onion, spicy pepper, lemon juice, parsley, mint and pomegranate sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Htipiti: Roasted red pepper, feta, olive oil, vinegar and spicy pepper flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Hummus Dip: Hummus, tomato, cucumber, onion, Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haydari: Yogurt, garlic, fresh dill, parsley, mint and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus: Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trikafteri: Feta, garlic, olive oil, roasted red peppers, yoghurt, lemon juice and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piyaz: White beans, tahini, sesame, parsley, onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ladera: Grilled eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aegean Chickpeas: Chickpeas, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Savory Egg Plates
- Cilbir: Poached eggs over haydari yoghurt, finished with warm chili butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Aegean Sunrise: Poached eggs, English muffin, feta, arugula, salmon, capers and hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: 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, 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, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mykonos Omelette: Shrimp, tomato, mozzarella cheese, onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Shepherd Salad: Tomato, cucumbers, onion, Turkish Spices, lemon, pomegranate sauce and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad: Tomato, cucumber, onion, kalamata olives, feta, capers, lemon juice and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Style Shrimp Salad: Shrimp, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, kalamata olives, lemon juice and olive oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad: Arugula, onion, tomato, walnut, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Course
- Lamb Shish Kebab: Traditionally marinated lamb meat Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana: Hand grounded lamb meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bronzino: Mediterranean fish. Served with extra virgin olive oil and lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyti: Hand grounded lamb kebab wrapped in flatbread, topped with traditional tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal 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: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fresh cut diced fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fresh cut fruits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Kataifi: Shredded phyllo pastry filled with crushed pistachios, baked until golden, and soaked in a light syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Walnut Baklava: Turkish traditional walnut baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet Lovers' Plate: Baklava, katmer and kadaifi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Turkish Coffee
- Turkish Tea
- House Coffee
- Soft Drinks: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice
- Saratoga Spring Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water
- Peroni: Draft Beer
- Mimosa: Prosecco and orange juice
- Negroni: Gin, campari and sweet vermouth
- Yeni Raki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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