BRAVO Cucina Italiana
| Address: | 3000 Hayden Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, USA |
| Phone: | +1 614-791-1245 |
| Site: | bravoitalian.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–9:30PM |
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Chris Mines
Disclaimer: 2 of my daughters worked at this restaurant, but one of the reasons they chose to apply there was because we already loved Bravo food. Before they could start working, servers were required to take a test to prove they had memorized every ingredient of every dish, so they could easily answer questions from customers. Menus change from season to season, and theres always something interesting and new to try. While you wait for your food, you get rosemary focaccia and herbed olive oil for dipping. The bread is still warm out of the oven when you get it. One of my favorite things is the chicken-spinach-bacon flatbread. I often buy the appetizer size of that and make it my whole dinner. I also love the lobster ravioli, citrus marinated chicken, sausage tortelloni and Romano-crusted chicken salad. The braised-beef ravioli with sweet potatoes is no longer on the menu but I hope they bring it back someday. Most evenings you probably should go ahead and make reservations, and definitely on the weekends. Especially watch out for really busy weekends like around prom and homecoming. Youre definitely out of luck if you dont make reservations then. The decor is elegant but you dont have to dress up. Theres a really nice outdoor dining area thats open whenever the weather permits. One drawback for me is that the noise level can get pretty high on busy nights.
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Jamie Marie
The Food was Great! However, Not the safest area! My boyfriend and I were having dinner for Sweetest Day. We were only in the restaurant for an hour or so. When I came out to the car I noticed that the window in the back seat had been busted out and items were stolen. We walked inside to talk to the manager to see if they had surveillance cameras. He stated that there was no cameras in the parking lot and their restaurant does not have insurance so there is nothing he can do. Which is "understandable", however, he couldnt even offer us a gift card or something to get us to return. Based on his response, it seems as though this happens quite often... A great way to ruin our Sweetest Day evening... We will never return to that Bravo again! Food is great, But our safety is more important!
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Lori Pierce
When ordering pasta for takeout, my suggestion would be to request it cooked al dente (really, shouldnt it be cooked this way for most dishes?), since my last two orders were virtually inedible they were so mushy after driving less than 10 min. before eating. When I eat at the restaurant, the pasta tastes wonderful, if a little more cooked than I would prefer. Ive never had to send a meal back, however, I wish I could when I got the carryout orders! The atmosphere is really nicely decorated, but when busy, it can get pretty loud in the main (center) area. If you like a quieter experience, Id suggest asking for one of the side rooms, with lower ceilings. The service is normally very good!
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Neil Daniels
Monday Night 3/24/2014 - Just got home from dining at "Bravo". Nice try but no cigar on this visit. By the reviews I see on here, Im sure they just had an off night due to other patrons whose looks of disappointment were clear. Our night started off with the host attempting to sit me and my wife directly next to another couple with an entire row of open, more intimate tables nearby to choose from. No biggie, we asked to move. I could write 2 pages of what my wife and I sat through tonight as we decided to find humor in our debacle of a night. The food and service were the worst Ive had in recent memory. Because our check was comped, I will return for another visit, just not anytime soon.
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Ismail Gercek
Hostes (who worked at online orders)doesnt care about online orders. Today I spend around 1 hour and 15 minutes to pick up and drop the order. When I dropped the order it was cold. The Manager of the restaurant wasnt listen when I tried to explain the problem. I tried to report the hostes name but Manager said "You cannot report her name because I will not tell you her name" She asked me to stay at the lobby because of I asked 2 times for the orders. They dont care online orders. If you order from here you need to wait at least 30 minutes. Before ordering online think one more time.
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Melissa Overhiser
It took 7 minutes from the time we were seated until I got water and they were not busy. The pork chop was so salty, I had to return it. I never return food. This poor pork chop tasted like it was soaked in sea water and then bathed in teriyaki sauce. I have no idea how that was considered Italian. I feel really bad about returning my food, but I couldnt eat it. Between the poor service and the salty food, I felt compelled to write a review.
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O Mill
We did go in all the time, but we havent been in for a couple of years now, got a little miss treated and forgotten because you had a big banquet going on, a little embarrassing as we had guest with us and I had talked your Restaurant up for months and then subpar service and subpar food because of the banquet, your wait staff was way over taxed, If I ever come back I will update my review.
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Shannon Landa
Samon was amazing I tip my hat to the chef, service polite, and professional...atmosphere relaxing...need to change the way the check was presented ( with a paper clip to an advertisement ) SERIOUSLY! that really put a damper on the rest of the service,,,just seemed cheap and tacky...BUT I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! 4star...would have said a 5star except for check presentation!
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Zach Douglas
Really lackluster experience. Mediocre food. Mediocre service. $6 for a domestic beer. Mixed well drinks over $10 a piece that took forever to get. Their wine list is sorted by cost, if that gives you an idea as to what kind of place it is. If you want to pay a lot for a small step above Olive Garden, this is your place.
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Oni West
Food is the same quality as the location on 23, but the portions seem smaller. The service is about the same as well, meaning if you dont dress like you drove up in a $90,000 Mercedes, youll most likely be treated like a second class citizen. Bravo is a step up from Olive Garden, but thats still not raising the bar very high.
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Abe Espino
Excellent customer service. Our waiter was extremely nice and personable. Even during busy hours every time we go here its always a pleasant time. The interior is beautifully designed and well lit and provides a great atmosphere. I have yet to try a dish I didnt like and the prices are not too bad.
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FRANK
The server was very accommodating and had a good personality. She watched our table and came when we signaled her we were ready to order. She gave us her opinion regarding several dishes that were her favorites. The food was well prepared and presented.
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Louetta Morrill
I asked to have a side salad made into an entree salad with Salmon and the said they could but did not have the dressing. The manager went in the back and made the dressing for me. He went above and beyond for his customers! Love this place!
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Aaron Gillum
It is an Italian restaurant chain. Thats not to say that Bravo is bad... It isnt. Italian food is simple by nature, leaving room for the chef to create his own balance of flavors. A chain kitchen cant operate like that,unfortunately.
