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    3.7 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Sandwiches
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Creamsicle Ice Cream Sandae
    Mika Y.

    Had dinner with friends. It's good place for get together. We had good friendly server and good service. Early time at 4:30pm was quiet but after 6pm, it was busy. Lots of pasta menu and salad menu. This place has tasty addicting garlic bread. We love it. My husband's favorite is lasagna ($26.99). It's good big portion. Since I'm on no wheat diet, I can't order pasta so I had french fries ($5.99) and Bravo's Homemade Meatballs (appetizer) ($13.99). I liked the meatballs. I just wish it had little more marinara sauce. 3 meatballs were big. For dessert my husband and I shared new item on the menu Creamsicle Ice Cream Sandae ($9.49). It was refreshing and yummy.

    I  me some Tiramisu only from Bravo's.
    Kristin C.

    What is the deal with Bravo's cutting up the spaghetti noodles into small pieces? I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and mister ordered the chx parmesan and strange that the noodles were small pieces, like feeding a toddler!

    Seafood harvest
    Jezreel Carl M.

    Inconsistent. Usually this is our go to spot when we want pasta but lately it has been inconsistent. Some days the food is good and some days it taste weird. Our most recent visit, my fiancé and eldest daughter said their food did not taste too good which they usually order the same thing every time. The service however, we've never had an issue. We got there during peak lunch time and was still seated within 10 mins. Our waitress checked on us constantly and made sure our drinks were filled. Overall... it's good but they just need to work on the consistency of their food. If the food continues to disappoint, we may have to look for another spot.

    Bravo - Complementary Garlic Butter Rolls! Ooooooh, soooooo gooooooood! :)
    Fran C.

    I'll easily give 5 stars just for their Garlic Knots!!! Lol! It's been a minute since I last ate at Bravo's, as I wanna say the last time I ate here was during Covid-19 where I had to do "take-out", as all inside dining was closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. I don't know why I haven't come back to Bravo since, but what motivated me on coming back to Bravo's was when I saw the garlic knot pics posted by my yelp buddies - Craig T., Bryan W., & Gail U.. Ooooh-weeeeeeeeeee! Gotta love those Garlic Knots!!! I came here on a Friday night with my homie - Nate Y., as it was pau hana Friday. We both ordered a pasta dish, but the highlight of our dinner was definitely da Garlic Knots! Lol! Service on a Friday night was on-point. Bravo was extremely busy but the wait time to get a table was minimal, and after placing our food order, the food came out pretty quickly. No complaints here, just your basic casual Italian joint that serves large portions, and GREAT Garlic Knots! Lol!

    Eggplant Parmigiana
    Gabriel P.

    Lunch at Bravo. Let me start off with saying the service was friendly and our food came out fast.I had the lunch portion of lasagna with Ceasars salad. The salad which came with the meal was excellent. The meat lasagna would have been great it it wasn't buried in sauce. Way to much sauce. I thought the sauce had an overwhelming basil taste. If you're a garlic lover the complimentary garlic bread is for you. The restaurant seating is well spaced between tables, But In our booth I keep kicking my wife. Enjoy

    Garlic Rolls
    Craig T.

    Update 2-15-26 went to lunch with my wife and it was crowded with big parties. I asked how long is the wait she replied how many in my party. I respond only 2 she said I can sit you now right on ! . Of course they start you off with the delicious garlic knot bread . I was finish with the first basket before she took our order lol. I ordered their chicken Ptarmigan it was good . My wife had their Calamari linguini. Support local

    Chinese chicken salad
    Bryan W.

    It's been a long time since I have eaten here. We came on a Saturday at around 1 pm. We were seated right away and the garlic knots and water arrived soon after. The garlic knots are a little different from what I remembered. They are now a little bigger and crispier. Still very good. Our order was taken right away and our food arrived soon after (right after our second serving of garlic knots). My wife had the spinach linguini pasta lunch special. She liked it. I had a half Italian salad and crispy calamari. Both were delicious. I really enjoyed our meal here. Great service and great food! We need to come here more often.

    Lunch options
    Gail U.

    Food is always on my mind especially if I have an appointment out of our neighborhood. As we were driving to Pearl Ridge: what do you want to eat for lunch? Hubs suggested Bravo( carbs!!!) but who can turn down garlic knots ? The young lady at reception also has table wipe down duties so she will be right back. She let us to our table and gave it a wipe down- good eyes cuz I didn't notice the minuscule crumbs til she sprayed and wiped it away. One lady took our drink and meal order. There was a young man with wavy hair who waited on our table more, checked on us and gave us the dessert menu plus boxes for left overs. Hubs chose a ravioli lunch special and it seemed keiki size. The salad looked good. I have no shame I ordered off the regular menu something I hadn't tried before/ pesto linguini with shrimp and scallops. Lots of mushrooms, shrimp and scallops. I shook on some chili flakes and Parmesan cheese to add more flavor. Two thirds is going home. The pleasant young man must know how to read customers well and recommended Death by Chocolate. I told him I tried it before, so sweet !!! and he asked was it a cake? I nodded. He shared the ingredients and said it's now a brownie. Ok let's try it. I asked for two spoons and he smiled. Must conquer Battle of the bulge: shared it with hubs. Much better and half was filling enough. Chocolate to the max... good and enjoyable. So glad that young man serviced our table. He is manager caliber for sure. He made our lunch dining there special.

    Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parm
    Erica H.

    Lunch with hungry eyes? Here's the perfect spot! They have a great special's menu! I ended up going off menu, of course . The garlic butter biscuits they bring out to start are delicious. Go ahead, try to only eat one, I dare you! I had the capellini alfredo and Kat ordered fettuccine alfredo with chicken parmesan. We also had the meatballs appetizer. De-lish!

    Eggplant Parmigiana large plate with pasta
    Kehau S.

    Ordered takeout order of Full sized Shrimp Scampi. Came with a side of garlic knots. Easily serves 2 people. Prepared with fresh tomatoes and lots of garlic. Delicious!!

    Portobello mushrooms with chicken in pesto
    Alyssa K.

    I used to go to Bravo's all the time as a kid, so this place is super nostalgic for me. I will forever love their complimentary garlic balls. Somehow I forgot about Bravo's over the years, but I went back on a whim recently and I'm so glad I did. The ambiance has a homey feel. I'm not sure if that's just the nostalgia talking, but it feels cozy. The garlic balls were even better than I remembered. We started with the Caesar salad, which was good, like any classic Caesar. I ordered the fresh portobello mushrooms with chicken in pesto, and it was sooo good. The pesto was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. I'd honestly say it's comparable to Assaggio's pesto, but more affordable. My boyfriend ordered the spaghetti with meatballs and Italian sausage. It was alright, nothing too special. I have to say, the portions are HUGE. We didn't have room for dessert, and our two entrées turned into dinner that night plus two extra meals. Our server was also really good and attentive. If you're craving comforting Italian food with generous portions and those iconic garlic balls, Bravo's is definitely worth it.

    I found a dead fly in my takeout
    Helaina C.

    I did a takeout order for my family, the lady who took the order was giving attitude for no reason. I let it slide and didn't say anything about her rudeness while I was on the phone with her. When we got the food I was mixing the sauce, then I saw the dead fly and was utterly disgusted and threw the whole entire takeout away. I'm really sad because I like Bravo's food. Probably won't eat here again after this

    The famously delicious garlic rolls
    Johanna T.

    This was my first lunch experience here. I usually come for dinner. The lunch specials, most come with salad, are a reasonable deal. What I love love love, besides the bottomless garlic rolls, is that they don't skimp on the sauces like most other Italian restaurants. I heard there's a tomato shortage, but Bravo doesn't hold back on their marinara sauce. So great! Leilani Comstock was our server - so nice, friendly, accommodating and professional. She insisted she change out my spinach ravioli sauce from cream to marinara since she checked in with us and I mentioned that I didn't realize the ravioli came with cream because I don't care for cream sauce. Thank you Leilani for a wonderful lunch experience!

    Linguine meat sauce/ garden salad lunch combo

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    First time. Service and food were great. Italian dish was delicious. Very affordable.

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    The food portions are large and service is great. I love the garlic rolls too. Never a long wait for service !

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    Ambiance, nothing special, services average, food excellent. No cocktail drinks, just beer and wine

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    Ask the Community - Bravo Restaurant

    What is the kids menu? I tried looking on their website but the link does not work. Thank you

    They have a keiki pizza, Mac and cheese, spaghetti and I can't recall what else may have been on the keiki menu.

    Do they still give free garlic knots w/takeout orders?

    Yes

    A friend told me she was told by a worker that the party room was no longer used for dine in but for storage. Is that true? We were hoping to ask to a ladies night out.

    Yes, unfortunately the dimitri room has been closed and will be until further notice.

    Wait.. bravos doesn't do lunch anymore?

    Does the restaurant accept mastercard debit cards?

    Yes.

    Is dine in option available? And can I book reservations for a party of 10?

    No RSVP's But yah enjoy

    And what time does lunch starts and finishes??Do I need to make a reservation for the party room?

    Yes, reservations required. Just call for the room.

    Can you dine in now?

    yes! Effective 03/10/21 Dining-In is now available. No reservations for the time being.

    Do they have bigger plates for big families or just individual plates?

    just individual plates, like most italian restaurants. they are not like buca with large family style servings.

    Is dine-in available?

    According to their website, dining in is not yet available.

    What are hours of operation during COVID?

    11:30 am to 7:30 pm daily.

    Do they do take out?

    Yes they do

    Is all the pasta made fresh by the restaurant?

    Yes it is.

    How many can sit in the party room?

    12-14 can sit comfortably. Anymore than that might get a little squishy.

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    $$$

    La Cucina Ristorante was outstanding from start to finish! The reservation process via email was…read moreincredibly easy, and booking a table right at opening made for a smooth and relaxed dining experience. Service was fast, attentive, and welcoming throughout the entire meal. Everything came out perfectly timed, allowing us to truly enjoy each course. We started with the Crostini al Porcini and Burrata--both were absolutely delicious and a perfect way to kick things off. For mains, the Ravioli Spinaci and the Spaghetti Granchio e Vodka were truly unique and incredibly flavorful. Every bite felt thoughtfully crafted and elevated. We wrapped things up with a slice of their in-house crème brûlée cheesecake, and wow--an absolute must try. The perfect ending to an already amazing meal. Parking was easy with street options on Cooke Street or the added convenience of free garage parking with validation. Try to get the coveted opening reservation and/or email what you want to order in advance when confirming your reservation to beat the longer wait times. Top notch and highly recommended.

    Been wanting to eat here since my friend told me it's her favorite Italian but since it's a small…read morespace it was hard to get a reservation. Reservation is by email and during high seasons sometimes even a few weeks before they were already booked. Finally emailed two months in advance and got a res with for GNO. Pre-ordered the osso bucco and some pastas and the cheesecake. I'll be honest - it was great and did not disappoint! Flavors delicious, past cooked spot on, personable service. Second time back had the tiramisu which was also awesome. That time we got squid ink risotto which was ok but not my favorite. Ravioli and bolognese delish. Because they are so popular they seem kinda strict - wait outside, eating time limited, wait patiently. But I think it's bc they don't have a huge staff the space is an unusual shape - bar counter seating for walk ins, 5-6 table tops. Early dinner service starts with one server/host and a second joins around 7pm. Parking is validated and super easy. Ordering ahead via email allows less waiting time for food but still there's a wait. Overall, just plan ahead and email them early if you wanna go here. And you wanna go here it's good.

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    La Cucina Ristorante Italiano
    Spaghetti Granchio e Vodka - So flavorful
    Spaghetti Granchio e Vodka - So flavorful
    Ravioli Spinaci - Creamy goodness

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    Ravioli Spinaci - Creamy goodness
    Assaggio

    Assaggio

    3.4
    (671 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Assaggio has been one of my favorite restaurants on Oʻahu since I was a kid, and after all these…read moreyears, it remains one of the most consistent Italian restaurants I've ever been to. We stopped in for a birthday lunch and everything was fantastic. The tableside Caesar salad is always a must-order, and my steak pasta was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and free of any gristle. The chicken piccata was another standout, light and crispy without being greasy, with just the right amount of brightness from the capers. We ended the meal with the chocolate gelato, which was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of the experience. Even as someone who doesn't usually order chocolate desserts, I'd absolutely get it again. The service was phenomenal, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and despite being busy, parking was easy. I would still recommend making reservations, especially during peak hours. Assaggio continues to be a restaurant I return to year after year, and it never disappoints.

    Assaggio's Mililani has always been an absolute staple when it comes to celebratory lunches and…read moredinners in our small town. If you really think about it, it's actually the fanciest type of restaurant in the area. Don't let the laid back entryway fool you, this place is certainly housing some of the best food. Making a reservation is definitely recommended if possible but walk-ins are taken if you don't mind waiting for a table to clear if its busy. That being said, the experience can vary depending on your server and the amount of care that you're given during your meal. The food is always exquisite and I've always been happy with the quality and especially the amount. We went there to celebrate multiple birthdays in my family for the month of April and not remembering how large the "Large" size plates were, I essentially had enough food to bring home for leftovers. I decided to choose the Chicken Saltimbocca and the house red wine for my meal. The menu is pretty extensive and has truly something for everyone. The caesar salad is made table side and always comes out great, definitely a recommended part of the meal if you're on a date or with family who'd all like to partake. The wine menu isn't as big as some other fancy places in Honolulu, but more than satisfactory to accompany your meal. I think that this is a great restaurant to visit if you're in the mood for an experience that is more intimate without having to drive closer to downtown. While it has the menu, look, and experience of a higher end restaurant, you can always approach it with the comfort of a longtime local spot. With the right expectation going in, it can really deliver and is recommended.

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    Upon walking in.
    Upon walking in.
    Ross
    Ross
    Amarettto Gelato.... so yummy

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    Amarettto Gelato.... so yummy

    Bravo Restaurant - italian - Updated June 2026

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