In Northern Italy, the Piedmont region is noted for its extraordinary wine producing ability. There you will find a quaint wine village named Gavi. Dave and Mary Gromelski's love of Gavi wines, Italian food, and old-world charm has resulted in a wonderful addition to fine dining in Northeast Ohio.

Gavi's Restaurant is located in historic downtown Willoughby in Lake County. Built in 1896 as a power plant, it used to generate electricity for the electric street cars that linked Painesville and Willoughby with Cleveland in the early 1900s. The charm of the original structure was carefully maintained during restoration and is now the main dining area. An addition was added for the bar and open kitchen where you can stop and see the chef preparing his masterpieces, and also view the vast selection of antipasto and homemade desserts.

With impeccable attention to detail, Dave and Mary have created an atmosphere that blends old-world authenticity with the comfort of modern times.

The menu is "peasant-style old-world Italian food" of which they have added their own "twist."  There are daily specials including fresh fish, aged steaks and pasta delights.

To enhance your dining experience, 18 of the Gavi wines are imported, along with other Italian, French and California wines.

Reservations recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday, so call early and experience old-world Italy at its finest. Be sure to say "Hi" to Dave and Mary and mention that you saw Gavi's on the Internet.

• For reservations call 440-942-8008.
• Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
• Open for dinner 4:30 - 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4:30 - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Private dining available daily in the Veranda Room.
  
• Closed Sunday and Monday - except for private parties
• Handicapped accessible
• Dress: Upscale casual to formal
• Complimentary valet parking

Dinner Menu

INSALATE E ZUPPA (Salads and Soup)

Zuppa del Giorno (Soup of the Day)

Insalata Caprese - Fresh mozzarella with beefsteak tomatoes and fresh julienne basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil  $7.95

Insalata di Cesare - Romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with crostini and white anchovies. $5.95

Insalata di Gavi - Mesclun greens with arugula, cucumber, tomato and kalamata olives tossed in red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing  $6.95

Insalata di Pomadora e Gorgonzola - Layered beefsteak tomato with crumbled gorgonzola over mesclun greens  $7.50

ANTIPASTI (Appetizers)

Antipasto alla Gavi – Imported meats and cheeses, olives, peppers
For 2: $11.95 For 4: $15.95 For 6: $19.95

Gamberi alla Milanese – Four jumbo shrimp breaded and served with a tomato and arugula insalata $15.95

Peperoni "Arrabiatta" – Hot stuffed banana peppers with sausage, cheese & breadcrumbs served over marinara $10.95

Portobello Ripieno – Stuffed mushroom with grilled chicken, escarole, and roasted garlic served with a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce $9.95

Crocchette di Risotto – Two risotto cakes with crumbled Italian sausage, mozzarella and Parmigiano cheeses, lightly breaded & served in an imported cheese basket with Gorgonzola and marinara sauces on the side $11.95

Cozze e Vongole – PEI mussels and littleneck clams, simmered in a garlic, butter, white wine, and parsley sauce, sprinkled with Parmigiana cheese $14.95

Involtini di Melanazane – Stuffed and rolled eggplant with 4 imported cheeses served over a tomato eggplant sauce $9.95

Gamberoni con Limone e Caperi – Four jumbo shrimp sauteed in a lemon white wine and caper sauce $15.95

Capesante con Spinaci – Three Diver sea scallops pan roasted and served over a vanilla beurre blanc with fresh spinach in garlic & olive oil $16.95

Bistecca di Calamari– A calamari "steak" pan sauteed in a sweet and buttery Marsala sauce with roasted garlic, tomatoes and lemon $9.95

Cozze Arrabiatta  Prince Edward Isle mussels simmered in a spicy tomato broth $11.95

Salsiccia e Scarola Sauteed secarole in garlic and olive oil with cannellini beans and Italian sausage, served with toasted focaccia $10.95

Try one of our handmade pastas for your first course!

I PRIMI (Pastas)

Caramelle al Mascarpone - Hand rolled candy shaped pasta filled with ground veal, ricotta and spinach served in our roasted tomato mascarpone cheese sauce $22.95

Pasta DUO! - Half orders of our handmade pastas-caramelle and cavatelli $22.95

Frutti di Mare - Linguine, fresh seafood, mussels and clams, tossed in a light spicy tomato sauce $23.95

Fettucine con Coste di Maiale - A zesty boneless short rib sauce with sausage tossed with fettuccine pasta $21.95

Gavi's Mac n Cheese - Penne and imported creamy mascarpone and American cheeses and a touch of cream $16.95 with chicken or sausage $19.95 Or 4 jumbo shrimp $23.95

Penne Marinara - Penne pasta tossed in our tomato basil sauce $16.95 ( Add Chicken or Sausage $19.95 )

Cavatelli alla Mortadella - Handmade ricotta cavatelli tossed in our traditional meat sauce made with ground veal, mortadella and pancetta $21.95

Cappellini Piernontese - Tossed with rock shrimp, hot banana peppers, crumbled sausage, spinach & sundried tomatoes in a browned garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce $21.95

Pasta alla Contadina Chitarra pasta (guitar string-like pasta) tossed with fingerling potatoes, roasted chicken and broccoli florets in a browned olive oil and garlic sauce $20.95

Pasta Carbonara - Chitarra pasta tossed with cream, applewood smoked bacon, peas, garlic and Reggiano cheese $19.95

I SECONDI (Entrees)

(All entrees accompanied by your choice of soup or house salad)

Costolette d'Agnello -Imported rack of lamb rubbed with garlic, fresh rosemary and black pepper, chargrilled to your liking and served with a porcini mushroom demi glace and a side of honey mandarin mint jam $29.95

Involtini di Pollo – Boneless chicken stuffed and rolled with prosciutto and provolone in a light white wine sauce $21.50

Filetto di Bue Pepato – Beef Medallions (8 oz) served in a whiskey peppercorn sauce $29.95

Arrosto di Anatra- Black lacquer duck marinated in soy, expresso, ginger, sesame oil, and pan roasted until crisp then served in an orange buerre blanc $28.95

Gamberi alla Milanese Six jumbo shrimp breaded and served with a tomato arugula insalata $29.95

Scalloppine di Vitello con Gamberi - Veal pounded thin with three jumbo shrimp sauteed in a lemon, white wine & caper sauce $29.95

Vitello e Melanzane alla Parmigiana – Lightly breaded thin veal and eggplant slices topped with melted mozzarella served over linguine marinara $28.95

Pollo al Capriccio Boneless chicken breast sauteed in a lemon, white wine sauce with artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers $20.95

Scampi e Capesante alla Griglia con Pomodoro – Two scampi and three Diver sea scallops marinated with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil, grilled and served with a fresh pomodoro sauce $29.95

Costeletta di Maiale Milanese 8 oz. Bone-in pounded and breaded pork chop topped with an arugula and tomato insalata $24.95

After dinner enjoy one of our homemade desserts, an espresso with grappa, or maybe a refreshing limoncello!!  Buon Apetito!

Fresh fish and steak specials offered daily!  Lunch menu also available.