We ordered the spaghetti from Bravo and it was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, after sharing the meal, on the very last bite I bit down on something hard and immediately had to spit it out. It appeared to be some kind of foreign object that I couldn't identify as anything that normally belongs in spaghetti. It was hard, almost like cartilage or a small bone, but we're not sure exactly what it is. While the food itself tasted great, finding something unusual in the dish at the end of the meal was pretty unpleasant and honestly a bit disgusting. I've included a photo in hopes that someone can identify what it might be. The meal was enjoyable overall, but this experience definitely took away from it. read more

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We were pretty disappointed with this dining experience. Made a reservation for a table at 11 am, their open time on a Sunday. Maybe servers were all still asleep on their feet from Valentines the night before, and should try later in the day next time? *Not likely a next time. The greeting was friendly enough and straight to a table. We were given a menu, but had to ask for the brunch menu. One of which was greasy to the touch. It took a few minutes for a server to greet us, despite us being the only table in the lobby. We ordered the Bloody Mary, the first disappointment. Tasted like canned tomato juice, and the garnish wasn't close to what was advertised. The waiter did applogise when I asked about the bacon etc, and brought 2 small pieces of regular bacon *not the candied advertised, and dried out celery sticks. We ordered relatively quickly, the Eggs Benedict and the Tuscan Scramble, and a side of the candied bacon. It took the kitchen about 15-20 minutes to come out. Presentation was messy, the temp on the Benedict was warm, and flavour wasn't anything special. The scramble was reltively hot and good flavour, but wasn't very appealing to look at. The "crispy" potatoes were not. As we sat waiting and chatting, looking around the dining room we noticed how dingy and dirty the seats and floor were, the salt and pepper grinders were sticky, and the utensils I opened initially all had obvious food particles stuck to them. Server checked in after about halfway through, didn't bother with a complaint, nothing to be done at that point. All in all, for the 2 of us, ~$80 was way overpriced for what was served. read more

The restaurant is beautiful. I definitely felt under dressed but we weren't the only ones in shorts and t-shirts. In " our" defense, the temp outside was in the hundreds and it was gross and sticky outside. The service was excellent! Our server Preston was awesome, attentive, and very helpful with some dinner selections. The food was crazy good. I highly recommend the New York strip. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. The other item were good but the steak and Preston were the stars of the show. Thank you again. read more

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Located in the heart of Virginia Beach's town center, Bravo's restaurant accommodated our large party for a celebration . The service started off very slow but here comes Alexis to saved the day. Alexis was very attentive and hospitable. I had the salmon, potatoes, and asparagus. The salmon was slightly burned on the bottom, the garlic mash was delicious, and the asparagus was overcooked. The bread was delicious! read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Delicious complimentary bread - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Bravo, Bravo (Almost): Great Happy Hour, Food On Point--But That Bartender... If you're hunting for one of the best happy hours in Town Center, look no further than Bravo Italian Kitchen. Their happy hour menu is chef's kiss--delicious, well-priced, and available daily at the bar or outdoor patio only (so plan accordingly!). I stopped in around 5:30 PM to sneak in a quick order before happy hour ended at 6. The food was genuinely great--I ordered the margarita flatbread and the fried ravioli, both perfectly crisp and flavorful. I asked for some balsamic glaze to drizzle over the flatbread and it completely took it to the next level. 10/10 recommend adding that. Now, let's talk drinks. I asked the bartender for a cocktail recommendation and... nothing. He didn't know the menu, didn't offer a suggestion, and had no feedback when I asked if the sangria was popular. I tried the white sangria--it was just okay. Later, I ordered an espresso martini made with whiskey, which turned out to be the real winner. Unfortunately, the biggest miss of the night was the bartender himself. No greeting when I walked in. No personality. No eye contact. Honestly, it felt like I was bothering him by simply showing up. I had to ask for a menu and make an effort just to place my order. A couple of other bar guests even mentioned that he's always like that--and apparently, the previous bartender wasn't any better. That's a real shame, because the food and drinks deserve better front-of-house energy. The bar is your happy hour spotlight, and the vibe starts with whoever's pouring the drinks. After happy hour, I joined a few friends for dinner at a regular table and the server was phenomenal--fun, friendly, and made us laugh. He had the exact kind of presence you want in a bar. They should switch places, honestly. Also tried a few bites from my friends' dishes: Bread? Warm and buttery. Mashed potatoes? So good I ordered a side to-go. Every dish we tasted was solid. Would I go back? Definitely. The food and happy hour deals make it worth it. Just crossing my fingers for better energy at the bar next time--because a great bartender can turn a good night into a memorable one. read more

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This review update is over 4 years in the making. Still really enjoy Bravo, but a 5 star is not appropriate for experiences since covid up to a recent visit. Let's start with the pros, they are plentiful. *The Town Center location. *Parking is plentiful *Ambiance inc. waiting area *Can accommodate large groups *Beautifully plated dishes *Service is good, not great Now for the cons. *Prices are much higher *Service is not as polished *Dishes can be hit, or miss on taste My last visit I really enjoyed the lunch lasagna @ $16. My wife had a salmon salad that was gorgeous, but the sweet potatoes did not hit. Service was decent, but not polished. Example plates not cleared. I would absolutely return. The dining room is beautiful. A solid 4 seems to fit them best. I would recommend. read more

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We went to Bravo for dinner around 6pm. We made a reservation online which was pretty easy. I liked that they have that option. It wasn't to busy when we got there, so a reservation wasn't necessary, but about an hour later things did get busier. We were greeted when we walked in and seated right away. My friend was at the bar where they had happy hour, where apps were $8 and the drinks were discounted. For the happy hour discount you have to eat at the bar or on the patio. It was a decent deal. She enjoyed her expresso martini, but was surprised it had whiskey in it in addition to the vodka and Bailey's Irish cream. So it kind of made the drink look a little curdled. We got complimentary bread for the table which was soft and came with olive oil to dip it into. Everyone else at the table wasn't that fond of the bread, but I liked it. I think it's because the bread was cold. Had it been warm I think they'd have enjoyed it. I enjoyed the olive oil. Without the oil it wouldn't have much flavor. I tasted mostly rosemary. We ordered the crispy shrimp nepoli and fried mozzarella ravioli for apps. The ravioli were good, I wish there was more cheese inside but enjoyed them. The shrimp nepoli was my favorite. It was crispy and had good flavor and all the toppings went well with it. It has green onions and tomato sauce. For our main dishes we got pork chops with mashed potatoes and green beans, and I added a side of pasta with cheese. It's the closest thing they had to macaroni and cheese. It was $9 and tasted ok. The pork chops and potatoes were good also with a nice sauce. The green beans were very basic and flavorless but paired well with everything because of the crunchy texture. My daughters got the pasta bravo and pasta woozie. The pasta bravo was definitely dry and bland. They brought her some extra sauce to attempt to make it better. Besides being bland the chicken wasn't good to her either. She absolutely should have returned it for something else, but was to shy to speak up. I liked the pasta woozie, but again the chicken is a bit weird. There's no flavor, it's more of a texture. I added the olive oil to the pasta and it made it tasty to me. I think shrimp is probably a better protein for the pasta. Our waiter Nate was super attentive to our needs and kept everyone happy. He was nice and friendly!! He definitely deserves 5 stars for service!! I enjoyed dinner and would return. It was mixed reviews with everyone else but a nice restaurant for sure. The ambiance is definitely a vibe. It's dimly lit and very laid back. Check them out!! read more

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Ordered take out through DoorDash and the food was very tasty. The meatball appetizer, eggplant parm, and chicken parm were all delicious, even after being delivered. The pasta tasted freshly made and was good. Only ask would be to have more tomato sauce on the pasta, but other than that, everything tasted good! read more

We went as a group. Parking was challenging as we parked in one of the tightest public garage on the other side of the street. But Bravo is beautiful and clean. We were greeted right up front and was shown to our reserved seats. The waiter was quick and took our orders right away. Our orders came fast. I ordered the pork chop. It is so good. Meat looks so good, thick and so soft and easy to cut. The taste is perfect. It is so delicious. I love our experience here and we will definitely be back. Thanks Bravo. See you soon. read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Pork Chops - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

A very good experience at Bravo! Italian Kitchen. I dined here on a weeknight and there were very few customers in the dining room. This added to a good experience because it felt really intimate with my party of 8. The dining room is huge with ample square, booth, and round tables. The kitchen is open and visible from the dining room. I had a later reservation and I appreciate that they were able to seat us 45 minutes earlier after I called and requested it. Our waiter was very good. She was friendly, professional, and efficient. I appreciate her attention to detail and anticipating needs. The food was delicious. The fettuccini pasta was made fresh and all of the sauces seemed to be freshly made. The kids meal portions are large and adequate for adults. Especially the kids Mac & Cheese which is an exceptionally large portion. This mac & cheese would be a meal in and of itself if a protein is added to it. The same for the kid's pizza which is by most metrics larger than a traditional personal pan pizza at most upscale pizza parlors. Overall a very good experience. There is valet parking available for all of the restaurants in the quad and there also are parking garages nearby. I will visit again when in the area. Give them a try. read more

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We had a team dinner after work here on Friday night after making a reservation online. Unfortunately, we could not partake in their happy hour while sitting at a regular table - that's only for the bar or patio. We ordered two apps - shrimp and Margherita flatbread, as well as a couple of pastas and grilled shrimp, all of which were delicious. There was also complimentary bread basket, but the bread was a tad dry. We also shared a nice bottle of Sauvignon blanc after a few tastings of some sour wines. The atmosphere was very nice and upscale and service very friendly and prompt. read more

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The service wasn't the best, our server never came back to see how our food came out or if we needed anything else. The calamari was good, but they should put the sauces in separate bowls because the calamari that was sitting on top of the sauces became soggy. The scampi had spaghetti noodles which was odd, assumed it would be angel hair noodles. Also, we had to ask another server for bread because it was never brought to us. read more

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My family and I normally come here for happy hour bar bites and share things outside. Everything is typically pretty good and we always love the bread and dipping oil. But last night we ate entrees inside and it was certainly lackluster to my parents and I personally was pretty disappointed. The lasagna was ok but the chicken parm was very chewy and tough. Pretty sure we will stick to the bar bites from here on out. read more

I've been here thrice, and each time was a 5/5. There's always more than enough room for customers to dine. The hosts are always welcoming, service is phenomenal, food is on point and plentiful, and never had a waiter/waitress who didn't smile. The women's restroom could use a bit of touching up on here and there. Other than that, this is one of my go to's for some Italian food. Oh! How can I forget to mention their side Cesar salad?!!! So appetizing and filling! read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The service was wonderful! I came for my daughters birthday and Jessica really connected with my daughter we had a wonderful time and the food came out quickly and well made we will be making this a tradition!! read more

Went here for a family birthday celebration. Ambience is nice. Reminded me of Woodmont Grille in Maryland, and the inside of your typical Olive Garden combined. I'm a big caesar salad fan and their's didn't disappoint. Family ordered a combination of pizzas and pastas as the main dishes. I got the pepperoni pizza and it comes with banana peppers. I'm not used to those being spicy, but these were mad hot. I didn't mind though. Appetizers were delish. We ordered the shrimp and also two plates of calamari. The fresh bread was an added bonus. It came with olive oil instead of butter. Jerod or Jerry was our server. Great and speedy service! Overall we enjoyed ourselves and had a fun time. read more

Had no problem getting a seat on the patio on a Monday night. Service was great everyone was very friendly. Food was good. Espresso martini was decent. Good portions. Upscale. Would go back! read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Espresso martinis Fettuccine Alfredo Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

It's been a while since I've been to Bravo. And to be honest, nothing has changed-In twenty years!!! The booth and table we had were very worn. The restroom had one stall out of service and they have gone down to supplying one ply tissue. Disappointing food. Bottom line, this used to be a fairly nice restaurant but updates are sorely needed! It wasn't horrible but I could have eaten the same food at Olive Garden. read more

Had dinner the other night and everything was OUTSTANDING. Food was good but more importantly, the staff was excellent!! Despite being a little busy up front, the hostess was pleasant and gave reasonable feedback on the wait time to be seated. Our waitress was nice and the meal progressed properly. The manager came by to check on things later in the meal and was genuinely interested in making sure we were happy. I'll be back!! read more

Our server was friendly and quick. We didn't feel rushed and enjoyed our meal at our leisure

Valentines Day......had a 2:30 reservation arrived early and was seated right away 1:50. Ordered the special that was offered and didn't get our meal until 3:00........not fresh. I'm sorry but I will not be returning even though the manager took care of the meal. Service was mediocre and they didn't prepare for a holiday, there is no excuse for a restaurant not to be prepared. I won't recommend this restaurant to anyone, too many other places to choose from with better food. read more

Came here for a work lunch function. We were like.. the only people in the whole facility (mind you this place is fairly large). I admire the professionalism and service that was given. The waiter was transparent, up front, and just treated us very well. The food - was pretty decent. I liked the amount and quality of it. Seemed to fit the theme. The only hang up - was trying to check out. Seriously, we ate our meals and then it took a solid 20 minutes before we could check out. Considering how dead it was in there, I was surprised it took so long. Overall, if you're in no rush to get anywhere, this may be your place. It's good, but in this area, the competition is quite tough. Food Taste: 4 Overall Service: 4 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Kinda 'want to be fancy' place that's rather large scale in it's appearance. Open seating everywhere so when it gets busy, it can get noisy. Repeat customer: meh Dog Friendly: no read more

We stopped by Bravo! Italian Kitchen, located at Town Center in the heart of Virginia Beach, for lunch today. They were not busy when we arrived so we were able to score 2 seats at the bar, our favorite perch. We started out with the Chopped side Salad for $6.99 and they were kind enough to split it between 2 plates for us. I really like it when a good salad is served on chilled plates. All of the ingredients were fresh and delicious. Next came the Sicilian Pizza baked to a in their wood fired oven at the back of the restaurant. This was a fantastic pizza, the crust was lite and airy with a crispness that can only be achieved by the high heat of a wood fired oven. It was loaded with pepperoni, sausage and chunks of diced beef & pork meatballs. Everything worked well together to make this a fantastic pizza. The meatballs and ricotta were delicious. They were accompanied with a house made marinara and served with a garlic crostini. We had a great experience here and we are already looking forward to our next visit. read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Outside signage - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I've never been to a Bravo restaurant before and wasn't quite sure what to expect with a "chain"... but food was great, and service was excellent! Thanks to our server Alexis O! read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Fettuccini Alfredo with Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

A regular at this neighborhood gem. The shrimp fra diavlo and lasagna are my go-tos with the insalata de casa.

The food is really good. I ordered pick up, and the hostess was kind and helpful. I didn't dine in but it looks like a cute spot.

My wife and I stopped by BRAVO last night and it was late and during the week,but so the restaurant was almost empty but we were not discouraged and we were hungry. My wife and my friends wife had the shrimp linguine with a side of Salmon, I had the Lasagna and my friend had the spaghetti and meatballs. The ambience was excellent and the food was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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We came here for a family meal, and it is a nice place. Being in VA Beach town center there's plenty of parking around in the parking garages. The inside and outside are nice, welcoming, and the dining area is quite large. Service was good, and timely. I ordered the Chicken Scallopini, which was OK. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. My wife ordered the Bravo Chicken, and she said the same thing. We came to the conclusion that this place is targeted towards the mid pallet. The food was too bland for our taste buds, and it wouldn't take much to make the meal better. The star of the show for us as a family was the meatball appetizer. Their meatballs were really good and delicious. Overall the place is ok. its in a great location, but I think there are better Italian places around. read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Chicken Scallopini - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm willing to give Bravo! A break because we visited on Christmas. Not my choice, mind you; plans fell through and we needed a place to eat dinner. I'm grateful for the people who were working on the holiday. The food was superb and the service was friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere was festive and we were happy to be there. There were more than average order mixups, but again ~ the holiday. I would definitely try Bravo! again. read more

Here for the second time in less than 2 weeks - and definitely consistently didn't disappoint! We ordered calamari for appetizers. Batter was light and didn't overpower the seasoned squid. I got the same salmon fish but this time my friend who ordered Fra Diavolo (shrimp). She said the pasta was cooked perfectly (no surprise there). My salmon was cooked perfectly and every bite was flavorful - fresh diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, basil and mozzarella. Ordered 2 desserts - crème brûlée and tiramisu. Both were satisfying. read more

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The positive, lovely outdoor seating area that allowed us to have our dog sit with us - we tried cheesecake factory first and they wouldn't let us have our dog... so this place did! And it is a very nice courtyard. Our server was also very nice and did a good job. We were his only table and that should have given us a clue... We wanted to love it, but the food was no bueno... we started with the fries ravioli - too hard, barely any filling, no flavor. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs - the pasta was cooked well and the sauce was good, but the meatballs tasted like dog food... sorry... I had the fettuccine alfredo with chicken - the sauce was ok, the pasta was cooked well, and the chicken was not good - all mixed together, not a great meal. It all looked nice! But flavor was just not good. I don't think we will be back... To those about to dine, look elsewhere! read more

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Our server was fantastic, the cocktail I ordered was good and not at all weak. The food was okay. Dessert was good and the restaurant is a great size to allow groups. I wouldn't seek out the restaurant to go to on my own but I wouldn't say no if we had a group interested in going. It seems overpriced for what it is. $12 on average for a 6oz wine pour. I got a cocktail instead for the same price. I just have a hard time paying $12 for a small glass of wine when I can probably just buy that bottle at the store for the same price and drink at home. If you have a sage aversion... this is not the place for you. The bread has sage in it and possibly their meatballs... they couldn't say for sure. I found it odd that they used sage in Italian food at all... I have a strong aversion to sage so it was hard to figure out what to eat once I realized that. I had already ordered and received the Caesar side salad (I had ordered the meatballs and ricotta as well but switched it up because of the safe) so I just kept that and ordered the salmon to go with it. However I didn't think about the croutons being made from the same bread so I ended up picking off the croutons. $21 for a side salad and a piece of salmon seems a bit steep to me too. Unless it's better than I can make at home and it wasn't. It's just meh. read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Elderflower Punch - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Call me crazy, but I believe Bravo is underrated. I've enjoyed numerous Happy Hours throughout the years & it seems to get better every visit. My party and I were super pleased with the service, ambiance, and food during our last visit. Happy hour specials are restricted to the bar area, but the staff honored happy hour drinks in the restaurant area, not food. All of the food we ordered was delicious. The most memorable were the Meatballs w/ Ricotta and their Italian Wedding Soup. I'm a fan of any restaurant that can plop a dollop of ricotta on a dish which is what won me over with the meatball. The Italian Wedding Soup is probably one of the best I've had. It was full of flavor, depth, veggies, and meat. So good. Another visit I went solo and sat at the bar. Ken was FREAKING AWESOME! He made the best drinks & stuffed olives for my dirty martini! I ordered a bowl of Italian Wedding Soup, calamari, bread, & was good to go! Even after all these years... kudos Bravo! read more

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My Uncle came into Town for my Birthday and gave me the responsibility of choosing a restaurant for us to Dine at. I remember My last experience was AMAZING That I was willing to try it again. Luckily This restaurant just doesn't miss! He was so impressed with the decor, the server, and even the food! When I tell you the food came straight off the stove to my table, with the freshest ingredients I am not exaggerating this has to be one of my favorite restaurants to go to and I will continue to bring others with me! read more

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I decided to eat at Bravo for my birthday last Friday night. I'd never been so I thought it was a great choice and I'd heard nothing but great things. We made reservations for 8pm but unfortunately arrived later than our reservations. As we walked in, we made mention that we had reservations and knew we were late but I was okay if they couldn't accommodate them. The front desk lady told us to wait at the desk as she left the area. Once she returned, she mentioned that she went to talk to her manager and that he said even though we were late, they can still accommodate our reservations but "don't let it happen again" (verbatim). We were a little taken aback by that comment and thought it was a very rude thing to say to guests, especially since we were okay with being put on the 40 Min Wait List. After that debacle, we were quickly seated and as we walked to our table, we noticed there were plenty of empty tables in the dining area so we were quite confused as to why we had an issue to begin with since there was ample seating. Our waitress greeted us pretty quickly and took our drink and appetizer order. Calamari is one of my favorites so we decided on that to start. It came out pretty fast and it tasted alright. It wasn't seasoned very well and I would have preferred the arrabiata sauce and lemon aioli on the side and not in the same dish as the fried calamari. It made some pieces really soggy. While waiting to order our meal, we did receive bread and the dipping oil which always is great to snack on. We finally decided on the Margherita Pizza and the Chicken Fra Diavolo. Both dishes were excellent! The pizza was delicious. The bread was soft and warm, the mozzarella was perfectly salty and paired wonderfully with the sweetness of the tomatoes and the finishing touches of the fresh basil made it a great tasting pizza. The Fra Diavolo was outstanding. The tomato cream sauce was spicy (which I loved) but the pasta was cooked perfectly and the chicken was seasoned great. This dish is cooked with lobster butter so with all those wonderful flavors coming together, it was a 10/10, I HIGHLY recommend it. Unfortunately, our waitress got stuck at another table with a pretty large party so we had to flag down another waitress to provide us with some fresh parmesan cheese to add to my dish and to accommodate our needs like providing us with refills so that was a bummer. We weren't given another waiter for a while or was even told that our waitress had to tend to another table. When we received our check from a different waiter, there was an added order for a glass of wine that was not ours so they had to correct that issue as well. Due to the lack of customer service and the rude remark from the manager, it will be a while before I return but the food was great! read more

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This time I came for dinner. I had a reservation for 5 people at 6:30. We were seated right away. Very nice waiter. It was busy and I know there was a show at the Sandler Center nearby. I ordered the Pasta Woozie which was delicious!! I ate every single last bite! Plus I like the name. :) My date - my granddaughter ordered buttered noodles. I am not leaving a review for that. The other people at the table ordered a variety of appetizers and they all looked delicious and I did not hear a single complaint. The service was good....he did forget a flatbread which was totally fine. I told him when we sat down that I had a Inkind coupon which I was not able to use. I think it's a 3rd party deal so that was kind of frustrating. I believe it has an expiration date and I would like to use it. Bravo is definitely a nicer restaurant and it's a good place to go before a show at the Sandler Center. read more

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Resturant could use some updating chairs and tables looked very old and warn. My food was not good, it was very bland . Also my friend got vegetable sides that were bland . Will not return . Service was just ok. read more

First time for everything! Looking for birthday reservations for 8 in town center was a bit of a chore, but we were able to get reservations here a week before for 4:30pm. A bit early for dinner and honestly the place did not fill up until closer to 6pm. Jason (I think was his name) was AMAZING. His personality fit right in with ours and he made sure we were well taken care of. Drinks? So good. The sangria and Bellini really need what they needed to do for me. I ordered the shrimp Alfredo, which was a bit underwhelming and I had to order more Alfredo sauce for. The bread and oil were good though! Celebrating a birthday and Jason brought it out right on time -- a good 3 scoops of ice cream! We really enjoyed our time here and it was great for a birthday celebration. read more

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We don't live near a Bravo , so we were excited to go while on vacation. Server was great , food was a disappointment. Husband had undercooked lasagna . Our appetizer was also undercooked. Salad saved the experience. Bread with dipping oil ok . Bread was tough . read more

The food and atmosphere was perfect! I had the pasta woozie, definitely a must try when dining and I paired it with a glass of white peach sangria. Our server was great. I will definitely visit this location again! read more

Bravo! Italian Kitchen - Pasta Woozie - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia