Bravo Italian Kitchen

02/07/2007 Posted by reillyef

The restaurant was so uncomfortably cold that we ate dinner in our coats. Since our table was near the door we kept getting blasts of cold air even though we had asked our waitress if there was a warmer table we could have. We would have left at that point except that we were there to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday. If a restaurant is going to be that cold they should offer complimentary hot beverages or close until they can reheat the space. You should also be very careful of the white paper they cover the tables with. I got no less than six paper cuts before we figured out that we needed to go around the outside of the table folding down the edges. Anyway, is a white paper-covered table restaurant the same as a "white-tablecloth" restaurant? During a past visit I have also had a problem with their salmon dish. It was so salty that I sent it back to the kitchen twice and just picked at it when it came back for a third time since I didn’t want to embarrass my husband any further. On the other hand, the bread they serve you in spiced oil is excellent, the food is generally tasty, if a little over priced, and they brought my father-in-law a nice big ice cream sundae with candle on top for his birthday. After this last experience, the manager kindly called me at home, apologized, and promised to send us a gift certificate. I really appreciate it when a restaurant cares enough to follow up on the less than perfect visit.

Pros: good bread and oil, food is tasty, good management

Cons: a litle expensive, bad experiences, busy, menu is small

05/30/2006 Posted by jse630

Having read the other reviews, I am actually a little surprised about how much most people rave about Bravo. This restaurant is just OK. It has some nice dishes, but there are also some that are way too salty (most of the seafood) and a few that are just plain bland. I have had both good and bad service here. The best thing about this restaurant is the bread they give you to munch on before the meal. I have no problem paying good money for good food, but this place is pricey for its quality. By the way...it is ALWAYS crowded and loud. There are MANY better Italian restaurants in the Columbus area. (usually small, and not a chain) Find them!

Pros: Bread, flavor consistency, large parties welcome

Cons: Price, lacks zest, always crowded

03/21/2006 Posted by your_dream_girl

lI ove the food.....but same crowd over and over. But if you are a single looking for new friends.....once is probably enough. You've met them all last time!

01/08/2006 Posted by macsband

Had to get up and chase down the waiter every time we wanted something: salad, wine, desert, whatever. Nobody ever came by to ask how things were. The plates of food were literally thrown down on the table. The food was dry and cold; it looked like leftovers from the night before and had been sitting out, unrefrigerated, overnight. This was my worst experience in over 60 years of eating out.

Pros: Decor

Cons: Service, Food

02/06/2004 Posted by jonfern8

After dining here quite possibly over one hundred times over the last 10 years, I'm finally going to post my opinion on how great the food is here. Since I've never been to Italy I can't comment on whether or not the food is authentic, but I do know great food when I have it. Every item that I've tried on the menu is truly very good. Costs a little more than your avg. family restaurant, but well worth the money. I highly redommend trying this place out. You may have to wait awhile for a table, but trust me - it's worth the wait every time.

Pros: Great Food, Great atmosphere

03/18/2003 Posted by freqtrvlrdrc

Bravo is always a treat to go to. Food is always good, but often times crowded. Hard to find a parking place unless you are resourceful.

Pros: food is good, atmosphere is excel, patio in warm weather

Cons: parking is too small, wait is very long

01/07/2003 Posted by FromNY

Bravo is a great place to eat! Unfortunately, with or without reservations there is usally a lengthy wait at the overcrowded bar BUT the atmosphere is trendy, the service is wonderful, the food is GREAT and once you are at a table the crowded bar scene "disappears"! It is well worth the wait!!!!!

Pros: Great menu, Great Service, Reasonable Prices

Cons: Crowded Bar Area, wait time

12/04/2002 Posted by D_N_Sexton

Bravo's (Columbus) is a great restuarant! Excellent Food at Reasonable prices! I sure do miss it now that my husband's company has transfered us to Tuscon, AZ. where you can't find a GOOD restuarant to save your life! Hope This Helps! Enjoy those GREAT restuarants (like Bravo's) Columbus, cuz you don't know what you've got till your gone!

Pros: Great Food!, Great Desserts!, Great for Kids!

Cons: Weekends get Busy!

11/22/2002 Posted by cindystruick

My husband and I were made to feel special- very romantic atmosphere. A perfect dining experience. Wonderful, professional service. Reasonable prices and exisite cuisine. I can not say enough about this restaurant! A+++

Pros: service, value, taste

10/25/2002 Posted by JANDEANLA

This is another one that I eat at whenever I stay overnight in the city.

Pros: Good location, Good parking

Cons: A little pricey