Avenue Kitchen Now Serving Lunch

Villanova's newest restaurant Avenue Kitchen has started lunch service.

"I wanted a casual feeling, uncomplicated," said owner Dana Farrell of the decor and menu. "Anyone can find something on the menu."

Menu items include appetizers, salads, pizza, sandwiches, entrees and sides. The restaurant's lunch hours will begin at 11 a.m.; dinner at 5 p.m.

Apps and salads range from $7 Carmelized Onion Soup to $14 Mediterranean Chopped Salad. Entrees range from $18 Hand Made Potato Gnocchi to $25 Day Boat Scallops.

Read the full menu here.

Farrell's brother Gregory Smith is chef. He said his favorite menu item to eat is the $14 Pulled Pork sandwich, which is served with hot peppers, sharp provolone and whole grain mustard on a pretzel roll. Farrell's is the $22 Short Rib served with mushroom risotto, roasted baby root vegetables and jus reduction.

Farrell also owns Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar in Glen Mills and University City.

The restaurant's decor is clean and contemporary in neutral tones. See a photo gallery here.

Avenue Kitchen is at  789 East Lancaster Avenue in Villanova. You can find them on Facebook.