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    Bravo! Italian Kitchen

    3.4 (330 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gluten free pasta woozie!
    Rebecca M.

    Located in a shopping center that has a target, movie theatre and bookstore.. this is all I need! There is plenty of parking. This restaurant seems to be a spot for fancy dinners out but I went for lunch. I felt a bit under dressed but was assured it was fine. The service was great! I have food allergies and the server was well informed and made sure my accommodations were correct. I ordered the gluten free pasta woozie. Homemade Alfredo sauce smothering tender chicken, mushrooms and pasta. It was perfect!

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    Lisa D.

    My husband and I stopped by Bravo before the Chris Stapleton concert at the Schott back in July. We had a reservation at 5:30 PM and were seated immediately. For drinks, my husband had a Stella and I ordered the white peach sangria. The sangria was alright. I struggle when restaurants put so much ice into the glass that it completely waters the drink down. For food, we enjoyed the complimentary bread and oil - always good! I also ordered the lobster bisque. The bisque had great flavor and was super creamy; however, there was very little to no chunks of lobster in the bisque (sadly disappointing). For meals, my husband had the Sicilian pizza and I had the shrimp fra diavolo. While my husband enjoyed all of the meat on top of his pizza, the crust was extremely soggy. The meat also kept falling off the pizza which he did not enjoy. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed my dish! The campanelle noodles and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was super savory and delish! I will definitely be ordering the shrimp fra diavolo again!

    Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
    Heidi S.

    What a beautiful experience for a Christmas Day lunch while traveling through the area. Norman was a fabulous waiter who engaged with my kids, offered wonderful recommendations, and provided quick service. The kids options were the same quality as adult entrees which is important to our family. The portions were large and filling. We will definitely consider again when in Columbus.

    The inside. Very neat clean place
    Jeffrey B.

    My first time here and I walked into a beautiful restaurant. Very well kept. Waiters were all friendly and polite. This was a pleasant surprise. You pay just a little more but it's worth the experience. The food is top shelf. We had the fettuccine and chicken, a dish called pasta woozie. As well as the margarita pizza. It was a soft thin crust. Perfectly done. I love dining in and not feeling rushed. Life is hard enough. I'm tired of feeling like cattle. So bravo to Bravo Italian kitchen for allowing me to have a relaxing great lunch experience.

    Caprese Chicken
    Barb H.

    Friendly and efficient service. Five of us ordered with separate checks and we all got our correct orders and checks. Everyone was satisfied with their food. I have two complaints. One is that there's a BIG sign right next to the hostess desk advertising Happy Hour Prices on Wednesday from 3-6 for cocktails and bites. Terrific! We arrived around 5 and asked about those, only to be told that was only valid at the bar (or maybe in the room with the bar?). Either way, we were in the wrong room so nope, no Happy Hour specials for us. Then why the huge sign which does not specify "only in the bar"?? My other complaint is that the oil that came with the bread was too salty. I took one bite of bread that I had put in the oil and if I hadn't been in a restaurant with friends, I would've spit it out. It was that bad. Inedibly salty! My chicken caprese was good, maybe a tad heavy on the balsamic glaze but still good.

    Janie B.

    I organized a lunch for some of my high school classmates. I had a reservation and 19 came. Class of 1966 so we are of an age. :). We had the most amazing experience. Our waiter Monte was over the top. Gave everyone their own check. The orders were all correct. The food was delicious and was served quickly. We all hung around and talked and took pictures. A perfect place for this type of get-together. So many places fuss at separate checks but Monte took it in stride. I will plan something there again.

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    Nadeane H.

    The ambiance here is beautiful. Brightly lit. The interior looks like an Italian home with natural light. The server was very good, polite, courteous. Dinner comes with herb focaccia and a lovely red dipping oil. I prefer plain bread but the focaccia is delicious. I had the margarita pizza. The thin crust had a chewy texture that was yeasty and salty - perfect. The cheese was a bit rubbery. Fresh mozzarella would be better the slivers of basil would be better added after the pizza cooks so they don't char. But it was good.

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    Excellent ambience and service. Food is prepared well. Hope they have little more veg options. Loved the dinner

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    Genuinely phenomenal service, if you can, ask for Kennedy, she was super personable and took care of our large group the entire night.

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    Kennedy was the goat delivered the best service possible wish I could give 6 stars! Amazing food as well!

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    Food is ok but overpriced for a casual Italian restaurant with Mediocre food. Maybe I would return for a promotion or coupon.

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    Lovely dinner at Bravo on Olentangy. Chicken parm was great. Our server Monty was very attentive.

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    Ask the Community - Bravo! Italian Kitchen

    Any vegan options here?

    Here's some info from 2007, which may be out of date. http://veganmasterlist.blogspot.com/2007/08/bravo-cucina-italiana.html… Read more

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