Claudio is the best! Paul's spaghetti's meatballs are delicious, highly recommend the 3 coarse meal special! read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

We always have a wonderful time at Brio... Today was so special as we started a ladies springtime Mother's Day luncheon. I think our server extraordinaire was named Maria I believe, if I'm wrong, I apologize because she was amazing. She was so attentive even taking photos for us. We had a wonderful meal together. Great wine, entertaining music. It was the perfect setting for our ladies springtime lunch. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Ambiance seemed nice for some; they seemed to really enjoy the karaoke. The food is very basic and nothing I would say worth a date night for me. The food seemed to be your standard spaghetti and lasagna; nothing to find memorable or delicious. Decent wine; service was slow on a Friday night. read more

Everything about our dinner was really enjoyable until the very end. We had a 7:00 reservation on a Saturday, ordered multiple rounds of drinks, a salad, and entrées, and were genuinely having a great experience. By 8:50, we had already paid and were simply finishing up our conversation when the lights were turned off before 9:00. I completely understand restaurants have closing hours, but the way it was handled felt abrupt and honestly put a sour ending on what had otherwise been a lovely evening. Hospitality and atmosphere matter just as much as the food, and unfortunately that final interaction changed the overall impression for us. read more

The owners are so wonderful and the vibes are so great here, I would definitely recommend stopping in for a drink, I made some nice friends here tonight! They do their best to make everyone comfortable read more

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Slow service, quality of food was extremely poor. The calamari was mostly tentacles with dipping sauce that had zero flavor. The lasagna is what you would expect from a frozen store bought one. The best part was the side of bread. read more

The food here was so amazing! I had the tortellini formaggi and it was to die for. we also got the baguette and it was perfectly crispy with a soft inside. Literal chef's kiss. Our waiter, Claudio, did an amazing job at making sure we were covered in every way possible, and was very kind. I would rate the whole place a 10/10: I'll definitely return read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Tortellini Formaggi - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

The food and the service was amazing! This was by far the best Alfredo sauce I have ever had and Claudio our server was outstanding! read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Carolus Pasta - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

We enjoyed a quiet dinner at Brio, after seeing a movie across the street at Cinépolis. Our waiter was friendly and professional, he knew the menu well, and wasn't pushy about ordering the priciest menu items like many servers are. We split a Caesar salad with added anchovies. The chopped romaine had a lot of stems and pale leaves, too little green on the plate which was a little disappointing. Sole Piccata, a soft fish, was perfectly cooked with a tasty sauce, capers and colorful vegetables. As it was a Tuesday, we also had the Pasta Fromagio (sp) special which was equally delicious. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to Brio as they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Austin Hope Chardonnay was a lovely choice for the fish. - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Hubby and I tried this place for the first time and it was amazing. There's live music tonight which is a bonus because the food was delicious! Claudio took excellent care of us while we were here. We will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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Our server Claudio at Brio made the entire experience exceptional. He was incredibly personable, kind, attentive, and genuinely warm. His hospitality was outstanding, and you can tell he takes great pride in what he does. It feels like he's been here for a long time, and that level of experience really shows. The food was wonderful, but the service is what truly made this meal memorable. I'll absolutely be coming back because of him. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

Came here with my family and Claudio was our server. He's an amazing person and took care of us so well! The food is also very good. Highly recommend read more

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Claudio is the best sever. Made the whole experience for this meal. The shrimp risotto was absolutely amazing! The ambiance of the restaurant was so enjoyable. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Scampi Risotto - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

I came in for my aunts birthday and had a great time! They gave us a bottle of chardonnay on the house even after a year of offering it, and the caesar salad and fried calamari were delicious. Our server was very attentive and the ambience is so welcoming and fun. We definitely didn't mind the birthday icecream at the end! read more

It was an amazing experience with the best vibes and the best drinks. The food was also amazing i couldn't have asked for better service. Claudio was amazing. read more

Best service from Claudio! Food is excellent too. Picture is Mother's day 2023 & 2026. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Mother's Day 2023 & Mother's Day 2026 Claudio is the best! We love the service and the food is excellent. - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

Great food, live entertainment. Good service and Dana Point rocks. Been visiting Brio for many years.

Great food and even better service! Claudio was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience wonderful. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

While the food was good, unfortunately our server was stretched too thin and service was terrible. She was extremely nice, however we were seated in the outside patio and apparently ours was the only outdoor table she was responsible for. She came by once to see if everything was ok, and that was within a couple of minutes of the food arriving. Other than that, she was nowhere to be found. I really needed some water, and didn't have anyone to ask until the check finally came. We noticed Claudio servicing the other outdoor tables, and he was extremely attentive to them. I almost had to go inside and ask for the check we sat and waited so long. read more

Everyone is so welcoming! Claudio was our server tonight and he was very attentive. He was funny and we didn't feel rushed to order or eat whatsoever. We started with the fried calamari, which was crunchy and super fresh. The pizza was absolutely fantastic, you can tell sauce and crust is put together with so much care! Tortellini was great as well. We will be back for Claudio (and the food too! But mainly Claudio) read more

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Claudio was an amazing server. He greeted us and took care of us every step of the way! All the recommendations he gave was perfect. Delicious food! Lobster bisque, spaghetti, tortellini... wished we could have tried more! Next will be coming back! read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Paul's Spaghetti. Tortellini Salsiccia - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

5/5 - Mamma Mia, That's-a Good! Let me tell you something, Brio Tuscany Grille is not just a restaurant--it's a Roman holiday for your taste buds. We walked in hungry and walked out spiritually fulfilled (me with a Hugo Spritz in hand, the one good thing that remains of Covid policies--alcohol to go). I wasn't driving so took advantage and started the evening with a Hugo Spritz that was so perfect, I almost asked it to marry me but that would have been rude to my date. Refreshing, bubbly, and slightly flirty--just like the charming waiter who brought it. Ciao, Giovanni (not really his name). Then came the calamari--lightly breaded, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, just like Nonna used to make... if Nonna had access to industrial-grade deep fryers. Now, let's take a moment of silence for the bread roll. Warm, fluffy, and just the right amount of chewy--like a little cloud of hope delivered straight to the table. Honestly, I would've eaten ten, but I was trying to save room for the main event. Mistake. Rookie mistake. Next, he dove into the chicken parmesan, which was so dense and delicious it could've had its own gravitational pull. He tried to cut it with a knife, but it basically cut itself--like it knew it had a date with destiny (our stomachs). I ordered the shrimp pasta, and I swear I could smell the garlic from across the table. It was garlicky goodness, like a vampire repellant and culinary masterpiece all in one. One bite and I was fluent in Italian. Bellissimo! Ambiance? Think Tuscany meets Orange County. Romantic, classy, and just Italian enough to make you want to start gesturing with your hands aggressively. Sadly they close way too early. There was a karoke DJ and a few couples dancing, but as I said, they shut the place down way too early. Brio Tuscany Grille, you had me at "ciao." read more

Amazing service Andelin was incredible! Food was good. The angel hair pasta was amazing! Will definitely return it's a nice vibe if you're looking for a quiet or mellow date or family night. read more

The food, service, and ambiance are a joy. The entertainment is also very good especially when Cheryl sings.

Excellent food and service! Claudio is amazing as usual! Great live music and would definitely recommend. read more

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Had Valentine Dinner with my valentine. The food was fantastic. The environment bustling but not so loud that we couldn't talk without yelling (seems the trend is definitely the other way around). The server was not overly attentive (which I also appreciate). And the pace was old country. We slowed down as well and enjoyed our three courses over two hours. I am rarely in this part of the OC. But, I will make a point to be back. read more

Claudio thank you SO much for the hospitality. We truly love eating here...from the food to the environment, we have no notes. I'm currently enjoying the Tiramisu and so happy about my decision ;) My wife and I cannot wait to return read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Claudio is the best, he made us (and our dog) feel SO welcome - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary. Claudio made the evening very special. Such incredible service. What a great find while on vacation. The food, atmosphere and prices were also excellent. read more

Listen... I almost don't want to write this because I kind of want to keep it a secret. But if you come here and don't ask for Claudio, that's on you. My cousin and I stopped in (it was her birthday), and Claudio was our bartender. From the second we sat down, he was warm, funny, and just genuinely attentive without being over the top. You can tell when someone actually enjoys what they do -- that was him. Our drinks were SO good (like, the kind where you take a sip and immediately say "okayyyy"), and he gave great recommendations too. The whole vibe of the place was perfect -- great energy, cozy but still lively, and the service overall was solid. But Claudio truly made the night. He even surprised my cousin with a birthday dessert, which was such a thoughtful touch and totally made her feel special. So yeah. Do yourself a favor: go here, request Claudio, enjoy amazing service and drinks... and then thank me later. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

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First time coming here exceeded expectations. Got here a little before close and got seated right away. We were greeted by Claudio as our server who is very professional and a great time. We got the pasta donatella and carolus pasta, both were delicious and good portions. Claudio is awesome, if you stop by request him as your server and you'll have a great night. Thanks so much, Brio! read more

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Good service and good food! We sat out in the covered patio area on a beautiful evening! Their daily specials are more than reasonable and delicious! read more

Brio is great and Claudio is awesome! Reasonable prices and kind staff make for a great experience read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

I had an amazing time at Brio. Came with some of my friends for dinner on a whim and could not have been happier with our experience. Claudio took care of us' Made sure we had everything we needed, and was just such a fun guy all around. Me and my friends will definitely be coming back. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Risotto Carne - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

Brio always makes us feel welcome. A nice atmosphere, not to mention great an Italian flavors... read more

This place is AMAZING! THE best pasta I have ever had. Very welcoming atmosphere and the owner was so fun! Highly recommend coming here. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Tortellini Salsiccia - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

I went here on a Tuesday evening for a friend meet up. The vibe was nice and not too busy. I was concerned it would be loud since a lot of reviews mentioned the music made it difficult to have a conversation. Fortunately there was no live music and was fairly empty so we sat at the bar. I ordered the lemon drop martini. It was strong and pretty good. We got the happy hour shrimp cocktail and ahi tuna. Both items were small and just okay quality. Nothing really to write home about. It was interesting that they did not give me water with my drink. I only realized after i finished my drink and i had to ask for it. They gave us our check and then asked if we wanted dessert. It was all a little mixed up and backwards regarding standard restaurant service. We opted for the tiramisu which was the star of the show, truly. Exquisite. Not sure if it's worth a return trip. read more

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We went to Brio last Wednesday for dinner. A great venue for a great meal and great service. Our waitress, Anna, was charming, knowledgeable, and engaging. This was the second time we had her as our waitress. We had a wonderful conversation with her and she provided top notch service. She went out of her way to assure that we had a wonderful evening, gave great menu advice. Brio offers wine bottles at half price on Wednesday, allowing us to get a nice but inexpensive bottle with our dinner. We are thinking we might go back tomorrow, Tuesday, since they offer 1/2 prices pasta on Tuesday. We had gone a few weeks back and found the pasta dishes were absolutely delicious. If you haven't been to Brio, you are really missing out. read more

Brio Tuscany Grille - Italian Near Me - Dana Point, California

We had a large group dinner and from booking to completion Pepe was wonderful to work with. The service and atmosphere were wonderful and the group was well taken care of. The Risotto Carne had rave reviews. Highly recommend if you are looking to set up a group dinner. read more

The service is good! Claudio was very friendly and recommend great items to us. Would continue to come back experience more amazing dishes! The calamari was my personal favorite, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside read more

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Definitely one of the best Italian joints in Southern California. Pure, authentic italian food! Cllaudio greeted us very warmly and served us and excellent round of calamari pesti. The calamari was crunchy but tender where you could really get a great taste combined with the mozzarella sauce. We loved and ate it faster than we wanted to. The pizza is off the chain, we ordered Salsicia Rossa which was an amazing wood baked pizza -- top 3 pizzas we have ever had. Food was really awesome and Claudio made our stay here memorable. Lobster ravilio tho was ayt read more

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