Avantis Italian Restaurant

Avantis Italian Restaurant was established in Normal, Illinois in June of 1971. Originally, the restaurant was jointly owned and managed by two brothers, Guido and Albert Zeller. In 1973, Guido bought out his brother and ran the operation as the sole proprietor until he passed away in 2002. Guidos brother Leo joined the operation in 1976 and was an integral part of the business along the way. Today, Guidos two sons, Marcus and Richard are involved in the ownership and management of the business. In June of 2009, Marcus and Richard opened a second Bloomington-Normal location at 3302 East Empire in Bloomington, Illinois. Albert now owns five Avantis Italian Restaurants in Peoria/East Peoria/Pekin, Illinois. Our restaurant cooks and serves home style pasta, pizza, and sandwiches that are available through dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering and our banquet room. Avantis trademark however, is wonderful, fresh Italian bread which is prepared and baked in our restaurant kitchen. We ...