BRAVO Cucina Italiana
| Address: | 2600 Navy Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, USA |
| Phone: | +1 847-724-8400 |
| Site: | bravoitalian.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–9PM |
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Ben Wilson
Ive seen a range of reviews for Bravo! After our experience, we had to add our praise for the food and especially the staff. We will be back! Ill lead with the kudus: Tabatha (our server) and her support staff on the floor and in the kitchen went over and above to make sure we had a terrific experience. Thank you! Allow me to first describe the food. Then, Ill tell you why we will be back. Our family of five valeted the family SUV (easy and convenient) and checked in at the host desk. We had made an open table reservation and we looked forward to the venue. They were ready for us. We arrived at our table and our server (Tabatha) greeted and took care of us. We ordered: Salmon Pasta - nicely grilled on a bed of greens. Tasted great. Bolognese fettuccine - great flavor for the sauce and a kid pleaser. Kids Raviolis - our son could have eaten twice as many. Other than a bit more on the portion, he liked them all. Scallop over angel hair - it normally comes with some spiciness. We ordered it without the heat and it was delicious. The service was great. We were expected and seated promptly. We were greeted in a timely manner and engaged with our server. She made suggestions and knew when to leave us alone when our kids were undecided. The support staff kept waters full and brought out more bread. So, here is the part that puts them to 5 stars. Our teenager uses a retainer. She placed it on a bread plate then left the table for a restroom break. The efficient support staff whisked away the plate with the retainer. When she arrived back at the table, she was stunned. She couldnt find her retainer. Then, it dawned on her what had happened. We quickly informed our server and she and her team went into action. We witnessed a bustle of activity and within 10 minutes or so, our server arrived with the retainer! Both my wife and I have been servers and understand the craziness of a busy Easter afternoon with the kitchen buzzing and plates flying. The extra effort to help us recover a misplaced item was much appreciated and the food and table service was great. We stayed and ordered dessert and coffee and shared a relived laugh with our server. Thank you Bravo! Well done! See you next time.
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A Private User
Without a doubt, one of the worse dining experiences I have ever had. We had a party of 8 last night, the restaurant was empty, but we were seated next to the kitchen in a booth with 5 chairs around it, 4 out of the 8 orders had to be returned, they were wrong. all the salads had to be returned as we requested that they have no pancetta on them. The veal chop was about the size of a baby lamb chop. My chicken was grilled so severely that I had to scrape the soot off it, RUDE, ANNOYING waitstaff who appeared to enjoy leaning over us in the middle of our meal and bumping into us disturbing our conversations and eating. The restaurant claims to be a white linen fine dining restaurant, since when did white linen mean butcher paper table clothes, the only linen in sight were the napkins that we had to take from other tables as ours wasnt set properly. This place is about as close as white linen fine dining as eating at a truckstop but w/o the quality food a truckstop has..
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Roy Kim
I was here for a wedding rehearsal brunch. First off, the water was excellent. Then the bread sticks/rolls came out with some sort of reddish oily dish and we were off to a good start. Soft and warm, just the way all bread should be to start off a meal. Being a large party, I didnt actually order so I cant say exactly what it was we had but the appetizer we had was french bread topped with goat cheese and caramelized onions along with other goodness. If I only knew what it was called I could recommend it. As for my entree, I had some sort of beef and eggs benedict. They somehow manged to shove a slice of breaded and fried tomato and I was a happy camper. The meal ended with a dessert sampler including lava cake, tiramisu, creme brulee and some other sweet and creamy treats. Since I have no idea what anything was called, all I can say is that you wont leave this place dissapointed.
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A Private User
There were four people in our party. The place was busy, however, we were seated near the kitchen. One of our guests wished to have an an additional side order of meatsauce. The waiter informed us that there would be an additional charge of $ 3.00. He then ask us if that would be a problem? When the meal arrived we were " issued" only two small spoons of cheese. Our party did not order and drinks. Only coffee, and one soda. I think that our waiter was upset because we did not order any drinks. The food was AWFUL!!!! The meatsauce was very bland. I spent close to $ 100.00. There are two things in life. Reasons and Results, and Reasons do not count. (I should have brought my camera) this place will not be there too long! This place reminds me of a car dealership. They can only get you once. Save your money!!!
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janiesue3
Was there on 10-24-15. Being 100% Italian, Ive eaten Italian food for 60 years and very seldom am I surprised, however Bravo! was great !! My fiancée had the chicken marsala and usually the sauce hides the chicken, but not here. I believe the chicken was cooked on a charcoal grill and it carried the dish, the marsala sauce was an added pleasure. I had the bay scallops with artichokes on angel hair pasta. Usually you get a 1/2 lb. of pasta and some other things, but not here. There were plenty of scallops, artichokes, onion, etc. and the pasta was not overwhelming the dish. Although I am a 45 minute drive from this restaurant, I will be back often. P.S. This is the first restaurant review I have ever done.
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Lana Stetsyuk
They just ruined my friends birthday. Gave a credit card at the host stand with instruction to charge my card after a dinner( do the birthday girl would not even think that she needs to pay) and 5 minutes after my waiter came up to start clearing what exactly needs to be put on this charge. Brought out the cake ( which I clearly stated is the surprise for birthday girl) just to ask if we want to take pictures first... No candles, no song, no surprise. So many dinner mess up and incorrect check and at the end poor management. Please choose any other place when you are at the Glenn. Dont ruin your dinner.
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A Private User
LOVE this place and go there often. The food has always been good no matter what we order (my personal favorite is the Pasta Bravo)... and the portions are HUGE! The only con is that sometimes theres a wait on the weekends, but you can call ahead to have them put your name on the waiting list.
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Warren Skipper
The food is great, which shouldnt be surprising. There are very high ceilings and light colored upholstery which gives the atmosphere a nice warm feel. Theres also plenty of seating but in many areas can seem a bit tight. The kitchen is open to the dining area which is a very nice touch.
