So disappointing. I did not get what I ordered with two of my items. Salad where I specifically asked for no onion was full of raw onion. The waitress called out "special salad with no onion" when she delivered, and I took a bite before I realised. Still regretting it! I asked for the vegie brekkie with no egg as I'm allergic to them. It arrived with eggs. Argh! They need more attention to detail. Prices are a bit steep for quality of food. GF bread was also much too dry. Please try a bit harder! When I provided feedback, they just shrugged and didn't seem concerned. read more

"An Italian Icon in Norwood" This cafe has an Italian vibe and decor. Cafe Bravo is well recognized for it's excellent food and coffee. As usual the cafe was full of customers enjoying there lunch choices, chatting and relaxing. Outside on the foot path where there are a number of table and chairs, were also well occupied. The reason this cafe/restaurant is so popular, the menu has a good range of food options, the Coffee is excellent, the seating is accommodating, free Wifi and news papers are supplied, all with good efficient service and friendly staff. We often are on the Parade in Norwood and like many locals, this is our place of choice. read more

Bravo Norwood - Excellent coffee - Cafes Near Me - Norwood, SA

Bravo has always been a good option for quick, easy and tasty meal, in Norwood there are a lot of options and competition is pretty intense. In the need for food again on another trip back from Marion after a movie in the evening we decided to go to Bravo to get a late dinner. I ordered the Chicken Parmy and my partner had the Beef Parmy, we were both disappointed with the meals. Somehow both parmys had no taste, other than a faint taste of ham and grease from the fryer. The chips tasted like grease and nothing else, the Parmy meat didn't have a taste and the tomato sauce also had no flavour, I can't imagine how his is possible. The cucumber in the salad added some much needed taste sensation other than texture and blankness. On the way home we stopped by a fast food chain to get something with some flavour, this meal at Bravo left us both feeling unsatisfied for our savoury food craving. read more

We had brunch here this morning, and it was ok... But ok is all it was. I had an omelette with cheese, tomato and spinach. Which was ok, but it was certainly not the best I have ever had. My husband had a full breakfast which he said was fine, and it looked a lot better than my omelette in terms of presentation. I also ordered a strawberry milkshake, which was definitely made with milkshake flavouring, and tasted very much like imitation strawberry. The service was good, and the food was fast. But other than that, it was a little ordinary. read more

Bravo Norwood - Spinach, cheese and tomato omlette :-) - Cafes Near Me - Norwood, SA

If there's one thing Norwood does in excess, it's Italian-style cafes. In a radius of a hundred metres, you've got Palazzo, Buongiorno, Cibo and Bravo all jumping up for your attention. And while each have their merits, I'll more than likely mosey on into Bravo (yes, I mosey) if it's the basic coffee-and-cakes scenario I'm after. The decor and atmosphere are traditional (aka boring), the antipasto disappointing, and the food is standard (wow I'm really talking it up here) - but Bravo knows how to whip up a cannoli and espresso. Ohai, sugar high! It's great for larger groups too, as the place is huge - though I would suggest booking for peak times as it gets busy. In short: don't go for the food or ambiance (unless you like bland stuff, which hey - I'm not judging) - go for a good old fashioned gas bag over coffee and cakes: leave happy. read more

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Uuuuuggggghhhhh... Another Italian-style restaurant on The Parade. How original. Having eaten at all of them, this is one that could quite easily close and probably wouldn't be all that missed. They offer nothing incredibly original or interesting. Your standard pizza and pasta offerings are available as well as some other "Austro-Italian" style dishes. Very exciting indeed (Insert sarcasm here). These guys need a revamp, to change things up, possibly rehire half of their service staff, possibly scrap their entire style and replace it with something a little more enticing. At this stage I'd much rather go to the Primo up the road and get a cheap movie ticket with my mild Italian style food. read more

Bravo Norwood - Cafes Near Me - Norwood, SA

It seems like some of the other reviewers were largely unimpressed by their experience at Cafe Bravo. I feel that whilst Bravo is nothing special, it probably deserves a little more credit than what it's been afforded so far. Firstly, The Parade is basically our Little Italy, so it's no surprise that the street is occupied by an abundance of Italian cafes and restaurants. There's an array of other restaurants further down the road that offer Thai and Indian cuisine, but judging by The Parade's demographic it's obvious that Italian is the area's focus. Secondly, I don't think that Italian cafe dining is all that interesting to begin with. The thing about Italian cafes is that their menus are almost always identical, and their creativeness never really goes beyond the standard pizza, pasta and focaccia items. In my opinion, unless they can be pulled off exceptionally well, the entire Italian cafe dining experience is intrinsically mediocre. Now coming back to Bravo - there's nothing incredibly special about the coffee or the food, but they do them both well enough. The pizzas are good, particularly the margherita with pepperoni. I also enjoyed their milkshakes and ice coffees when it's hot in the summer, and the al fresco seating is spacey and pleasant when the weather's good. The only problem is that Bravo is just "good". It's not good enough to write home about, and it's not terrible enough to warn your friends. If you go in keeping that in mind, you won't be disappointed. read more

Bravo Norwood - Cafes Near Me - Norwood, SA

Cafe Bravo isn't exactly the trendiest or most cutting edge cafe/restaurant in Adelaide, but what keeps me coming back is the casual environment, good food, desserts and fast service. It's a place that my partner and I like to come to when we can't be bothered to cook/have forgotten to buy dinner ingredients. Its one of those Italian places that isnt ground breaking in what they serve, but its good honest Italian food. I'm a fan of their pasta sauces (especially the bolognaise ragu and carbonara) which you can then mix and match with the pasta of your choice. Their pizzas are also good. Mains aside, they also have a wide range of desserts and cakes, including my personal favourite, the lemon merangue. It is almost worth coming here just for the lemon merangue. In fact, I will never come to Cafe Bravo on weekend afternoons because I know at that time the lemon merangue will be sold out. Cafe Bravo is a great place to bring your massive appetite, as their serving sizes are massive but it is also family and kid friendly. read more

Well this place seems to get a hard rap from reviewers but to be honest in the daytime it always seems busier than Cafe Buongiornos or Palazzo and yes the Parade is Adelaide's version of Norton St but that is part of it's charm if all the Italian Cafes disappeared I think I would miss them. What this place does well is make a good coffee a pretty decent breakfast, a good selection of antipasto and a great range of cakes and sweets including gluten free. The outside dining is brighter and gets more sun (I always get cold at Buongiornos), and honestly if dining out at night there are better options than either. But for coffee and cake or an indulgent breakfast I will happily meet friends at Bravo's. read more

Bravo Norwood - Antipasta selection - Cafes Near Me - Norwood, SA

We've been going back here regularly for years - the food is always consistent (not amazing, but of a consistently good standard), the service is usually great and the kitchen is open late, so for those off us who don't knock off til 9ish and still want to go out for a sit down meal, it's a bit if an institution. Casual, comfortable dining; it gets very noisy when busy and the coffee is sometimes so-so, but the desserts are delicious, the platters well spread and the calamari always a winner. Try the signature bravo creamy pasta/risotto for a good taste of what it's all about, and get a roadside table to take in some of the locals! read more

We're regulars at Bravo - especially for Saturday morning coffee, and more recently Saturday dinners. A good menu, and well priced. It can be tad chaotic when busy and ordering at the counter, but the staff are always efficient and friendly. A very diverse clientele. Coffee is always hot, as are the meals. I think I've tried a bit of everything: veal, seafood, antipasto, pizza, and definitely, cake/gelati (excellent!) Easy parking - good outdoor seating during the sunnier weather - good place to watch the passing traffic, and dangerously close to the very good bookstore on the Parade (Dillons). read more

Unfortunately for the no doubt Italian owners of Café Bravo in Norwood, the establishment has become a cookie cutter version of the thousands of Aus-Italo restaurants littering our streets. Located on a busy corner, Cafe Bravo does seem to always be busy however the reason for this is more likely because of the congestion of patrons around the Parade, then the quality of the dining experience itself. The café is large, but can be very crowded. The small section of tables located facing The Parade are squished so closely together you can barely get to your seat before you've eaten lunch and a huge piece of cake but don't think you'll be getting out after you've had it. I understand they are trying to get in as many customers as possible but it ruins the ambience having to hear the elderly couple next to you discuss their Alaskan cruise plans and just becomes annoying. Having said all of this, the gelati and sweets are good and reasonably priced. Having been there on many occasions there is always a different selection of cakes and desserts so you know they are fresh and the menu is rotated regularly. The coffee is also pretty good and they make it right in front of you which is good if you want to keep your peeps open for quality control purposes. Not necessarily mind blowing, but does a good dessert which may help create a little niche market amongst all the sweet tooths out there. read more

I think of Café Bravo as the 'not quite as good' version of Caffe Buongiornos. They are diagonally across from each other and both generic Italian restaurants. The food is all Italian, pizza, pasta and risotto, the works. I don't think it is good by any stretch of the imagination, but it's food. It is sort of bland, like the interior decorations and the service. With the hundreds of Italian restaurants present on the Parade, Bravo definitely wouldn't be my first choice. However, it is cheap. You can get a massive bowl of pasta for less than $15, which is cheaper than the other restaurants. It also does a decent coffee and cake combo, great if you are craving a sugar hit! read more

In a place that in many ways reminds me of Lygon st in Melbourne, it can be hard for a cafe to stand out. To me, the key to enjoying any cafe in this strip is to remember that often, the company you eat with is more important than where you'll eat. Nearly every place here is at least okay. This is another okay choice. Food here is okay. It's cheap, it won't win awards for awesomeness, but it hasn't yet been terrible. Service is okay. Just don't expect the dining experience of a lifetime. read more

This place is brilliant I love it I always love going here with friends and family and it has gotten a lot better under knew ownership the cake and coffee there tastes amazing and it is always a pleasure going for a morning coffee and a plate of pasta for dinner this place knows how to do Italian food read more

Called in for a quick meal after a trying afternoon - service was good, decor looking a bit ordinary. My partner ordered the pollo avocado (chicken avocado) however when it arrived there was only one sliver of avocado with the chicken and veges - and it was only 6pm - not as though they would or should have run out!!!! Very disappointing considering the avocado is meant to be the main partner with the chicken. Won't be rushing back or recommending Cafe Bravo to anyone. Wish my friend Norman was still running it. read more

We ended up visiting Cafe Bravo for a light brunch and some coffees. Their hot chocolate and coffees were quite good and were ready quickly, despite how crowded it was. For brunch we ordered their breakfast special - the All Things Scrambled, a scrambled egg mix with prosciutto, tomato, spinach and Spanish onion, which left much to be desired. The dish lacked flavour, was dry and overlooked. We left quite disappointed. The cafe itself has an older interior, and the staff seem too run off their feet for personalised service. All up - very busy, very noisy, but not bad coffees! read more

Now 'Bravo's Kitchen', they've 'Gone Argo!' Well not quite but a good blend of modern healthy light meals and Italian cafe. Unfortunately the Argo look deserts were smaller sugary less healthy poor copies. The quinoa salad was vinergary but the other vegy salad was crispy and good and the pasta was good. I would definitely go back as Bravo's is clean andvvery spacious and not too busy. read more

Great venue Pizza best in town coffee great too and the service is always good even on busy days A must to visit

Had a schnitzel.The crumb was way too thick and it tasted weird. Didn't even get MasterFoods tomato sauce.

Choosing bravo has always been an easy option, until tonight! Not acknowledged when we walked in, stood at the counter without being acknowledged for five minutes, seated ourselves, had to self serve our drinks and when another customer asked for a glass of water he was told to get up and get it himself! Disgusted! We won't be back!!! read more

The new menu is exciting, the staff were friendly and the food was delicious. The only thing that is needed for 5 stars is an update on the decor. New tables and paint job would really brighten the place up. read more

it's winter and we had to beg them to turn the heaters on. the first waiter said they don't work the second waiter said he would ask to see if he is allowed to. i ordered a pizza, the first time it was really really bad but i thought i would give it a go again. they do say consistency is everything so i'll give them that. my pizza was putrid. under cooked withveaw tomatoes on it, the rest of the group also hated theirs. some of the group went in to oder a hot chocolate and they were told the cafe had closed. of course you have, it's 9:25 on a friday night. unbelievable. that is the last time any of us are going to this poor form of an establishment read more

Always excellent coffee. Good food and atmosphere. Going back tomorrow for a late lunch.

You get exactly what you pay for. It's a good, Trattoria-styled place for pizza, pasta and desserts.

There are lots of choices on The Parade - let's face it. However, some places are just not as fun to hang out in as Cafe Bravo. Catch a seat outside and enjoy a glass of wine or a coffee. You won't be disappointed. If you are looking for "fine dining" this is obviously not the place but the food is good and I have yet to have anything terrible here. The desserts are fab! This is a great place to chill and enjoy some family time. Kids are welcome at Cafe Bravo and as a mom I find this very appealing. If you are looking for a tremendous 5 Star meal - this is probably not the place for you. But if you just want to have a good time and a decent meal on The Parade- this is the place. I recommend sitting near the front or outside as the rear part of the restaurant tends to get loud and it's difficult to hear. Enjoy! read more

Foods ok but if u go at night its soo loud and your are surrounded by teeny bopper groups.

ordered the marco pollo and specified no chicken, was finally served 45 minutes later, but with chicken (A WHOLE FLOCK AND A HALF OF IT), waitress wasn't apologetic at all, wasn't offered a new one. all in all not very good service, forgot to take our table number, didn't have the dessert they said they did, was not feelin it cafe bravo more like cafe BAD ARVO read more