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Brava Cucina

4.5 (274 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Brenton L.

I highly recommend getting the fettuccine Alfredo. The recipe is amazing and you can taste the ingredients.

Mathew G.

Okay this is a unique pizza place. I am always trying to find new pizza places to find and I found this one. It was a little bit of a drive but honestly worth it. Now in front of the store there is not a lot of parking but if you don't mind a short walk they have a ton of parking close by. This location is mostly made for to-go orders. However they do have 3-4 small tables available outside their storefront. If no one is sitting at those tables you can eat there. Honestly it's a very peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy the pizza. Okay so their menu is unique because it has pizza and a ton of pasta. Now I went solely for the pizza. The pizza is a bit heavy and a little floppy. However it is a solid pizza. The toppings are excellent and I know I'll be back! What made this place even better was how incredibly fast the service is and how friendly the staff are. 10/10 recommend this place.

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Heather W.

Stopped in to satisfy the pizza craving. This did just that! It's a little whole in the wall To go type spot, has outdoor seating, it is just across johns place and between the smoke shop and fitness center.Cashier was very nice. We chose the build your own pizza, got the medium size ($12.50) 4 toppings at about $2/topping came out to $22 with tax. Waited about 20 mins, and it was ready! Crust was perfect on the outer rim, a little soggy on the middle but still good. I would 100% go back! Prices are reasonable and it's authentic Italian!

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17 days ago

Ordered 5 different dishes this evening, all were delicious! Food was hot, flavorful & service was great. Thank you. Will return.

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Food is fantastic, fresh, and home cooked. Huge portions. Great neighborhood find! Highly recommend.

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7 months ago

I love their fettuccine & clam linguine. They have good size portions. Totally recommend!

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1 year ago

Best sandwiches and meatballs! Also lasagna, with Italian bread, such a gem. Highly recommended for people that like good food!

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Great food, generous portions, good value! Fantastic neighborhood take out place that our family loves. Cordial, friendly service‼

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