★★★★★
Stopped into Brio Italian for dinner tonight and overall had a nice experience. The food was good, but the drinks were the biggest disappointment of the meal.
We started with a Peach Bellini and a Peach Sangria. Unfortunately, both tasted odd—very watery, weak, and lacking much peach flavor. I’d skip the cocktails next time.
For our appetizer, we ordered the Margherita Flatbread. It had a perfectly crispy, thin crust topped with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. We added a light sprinkle of salt, and it really brought all the flavors together. Fresh, light, crispy, and a great way to start the meal.
We took advantage of the 2 Can Dine for $50 menu, which was a great value. We both chose Caesar salads to start, then ordered the Crispy Lemon Chicken and the Pasta Brio as our entrées, followed by the Warm Berry Cake for dessert.
The Caesar salad was fresh and flavorful, although next time I’d ask for the dressing on the side because it was swimming in it. The Crispy Lemon Chicken was excellent—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor. The Warm Berry Cake was different than expected, with a texture somewhere between a cake doughnut and cornbread. Paired with the berry sauce and vanilla gelato, though, it made for a very enjoyable dessert.
The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts of the evening. It was relaxing, the music stayed at a comfortable volume, and the temperature inside was perfect. You don’t have to shout across the table or compete with giant TVs to enjoy a conversation. At one point, a little bird even flew into the restaurant for a brief visit, which gave everyone a smile.
The restaurant was clean, and the staff were well-groomed and professionally dressed. Even the employees who looked like they had served a bid were neat, presentable, and appropriately dressed. Our server was attentive throughout most of the meal but seemed to disappear toward the end. It wasn’t a major issue, just something we noticed.
Overall, I’d happily return for the food and the relaxing atmosphere. Just next time, I’ll pass on the cocktails and order my Caesar dressing on the side.
★★★★★
On the Saturday we visited their location wasn't overly busy, so we were able to be seated as soon as we arrived. Service went pretty smoothly; we received our drinks quickly along with some bread for the table. The appetizers were alright, the calamari dish was cooked just right & the sauces it came with were good, the spinach dip was basic, but we all liked the cheesy dipping bread like chips it came with.
For our main courses, everyone really enjoyed the meal they picked out. Portions were large & filling and no one had any complaints on how the food was cooked. There were six of us and in total I would say we were here for about an hour.
The restaurant itself was clean, the chairs were comfortable, and staff/guests generally seemed to be in a good mood.
★★★★★
Went on a lunch date with hubby. We wanted something different and Brio delivered! My husband ordered the chicken and spinach fettuccine Alfredo and I ordered the grilled chicken marsala. Everything was delicious and made this visit.so worth it. Our waitress was very attentive and personable she made the experience very enjoyable! Not to mention the drinks were flowing and worth every penny!! Don’t hesitate to stop in for your best Italian fix!!!
